Who would like to see the return of the Oysterquartz?

[mangoseed]

The only in interest in the Oysterquartz is as a novelty, if it were reintroduced it would become the dog of the Rolex lineup within 3 years.

[MikeyV]

I'd like to see that look, but not quartz. I think they look very cool!

[tyler1980]

a current production one there is no way i would buy. I get the appeal of the vintage ones though.

[javier]

With a similar case of the classics Id say yes

[lenfried29]

No. Not for me

[t65tampa]

The Oysterquartz movement was amazing - that loud click with the mechanical hand advancement was beautiful. I regret selling mine - I've had 4 OQ Datejusts and 2 OQ Day-Dates over the years. should have never sold them (or at least kept the best example of each model).

[77T]

Omega kept trying to make Q work in its Seamaster lineup but they realized it wasn’t viable.



However, they seem to enjoy enough sales to have dozens of Constellation styles available in sizes from 24-35mm.




I am not sure Rolex could scale up to the production requirements to have dual product lines in the flagship brand.

An acquisition would help - can’t imagine who, though...


Maybe Tudor would be used as the stalking horse if Quartz was coming back into line-up?




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[mfm22]

Nope

[returntorolex]

Perhaps in a Tudor model?

[jsausley]

I'd like to see the case restyled and modernized a bit (it's very similar to a Genta design), but not with a quartz movement.

[Boba Fett]

A Tudor HAQ date-day in a similar case to the rolex OQ at Tudor prices, sign me up.

[Dr. Robert]

Yes!

[ian.thomas]

YES!

[vritra]

Why? The quartz watch is being rapidly replaced with smart watches, which offer all of the time-keeping functionality, better accuracy, and dozens of additional features.

I wouldn't mind getting an old Rolex Oysterquartz as a vintage piece, however.

[TimeToWatch]

Own a vintage one and recognize its historical significance and awesome, unique look. Don’t think a new one would sell, so doubt Rolex would go that route.

[eco8gator]

The king of quartz is Seiko...let it stay that way;)

[214270Explorer]

Nope. 100% mechanical only, for me.

[beshannon]

No interest from me

[timedate]

why not bring it back seiko style with a spring drive if patents allow it?

but have it as the dd looks now, not with an integrated bracelet.

so people would have a straight choice, a mechanical dd, or a semi mechanical dd.

i have heard worse suggestions.

maybe knock out another model to make way for it.

[shivayash]

Worth saying the OQ is not a standard or typical quartz movement. It’s something of a marvel and worth checking out. Many seem to disregard quartz without knowing the magic.




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[HogwldFLTR]

Worth saying that they are an aging movement and prone to failure; I'm not to certain how repairable they will be in the future.

[droptopman]

Not for me. I dig the looks of some of the vintage models, but one of the attractions to Rolex for me was the mechanical movement.

[R!$]

quartz rolex costs more to service and needs service regularly

I have automatic Rolex that havent been serviced for over 40 years

[oroloi]

I’d like a New Old Stock at a reasonable price but I don’t think one exists

[10klakes]

Pass. I don’t really dig the old ones and wouldn’t really care for a newly born one.


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[blackhawks-fan]

Why would a WIS want a quartz? The only quartz watches that interest me are Tough Solar G-Shocks. I haven't worn a battery powered watch since '95. I don't ever want to have a battery changed in my watch ever again.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by blackhawks-fan

Why would a WIS want a quartz? The only quartz watches that interest me are Tough Solar G-Shocks. I haven't worn a battery powered watch since '95. I don't ever want to have a battery changed in my watch ever again.

Any so-called WIS should have respect for the Grand Seiko 9F quartz.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/se...ith-caliber-9f

Yes, you have to change the battery every few years, but you can do that at home, or have Seiko do it and get a timely seal change, too. Other than that they will likely not need a movement service for 50 years, says Seiko.

Incidentally the Oysterquartz 170xx references were in production for about 25 years. which is among the longest of any in Rolex history.

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Any so-called WIS should have respect for the Grand Seiko 9F quartz.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/se...ith-caliber-9f

Yes, you have to change the battery every few years, but you can do that at home, or have Seiko do it and get a timely seal change, too. Other than that they will likely not need a movement service for 50 years, says Seiko.

Incidentally the Oysterquartz 170xx references were in production for about 25 years. which is among the longest of any in Rolex history.

I was just about to say, it’s gonna be hard to compete with Seiko’s Quartz game. My next watch will be a GS quartz.

[ronricks]

Originally Posted by blackhawks-fan

Why would a WIS want a quartz? The only quartz watches that interest me are Tough Solar G-Shocks. I haven't worn a battery powered watch since '95. I don't ever want to have a battery changed in my watch ever again.

You obviously don’t understand the Rolex Quartz movement and how over engineered it is. It isn’t just a run of the mill quartz watch.

[ltmgeller]

I'd like to see it updated. I don't think I'd own one but I would like to see it.