OysterQuartz overhaul!

[russ86]

Love this model, whats would be the reference number but with automatic movement?

[JoseR]

Thanks Bas... I'm not a fan of quartz watch's. A real watch is mechanical IMO..

[maylebox]

SearChart posts = My favorite TRF posts

Thanks Bas, really appreciate you taking the time to document and share.

[AML]

Originally Posted by maylebox

SearChart posts = My favorite TRF posts

Thanks Bas, really appreciate you taking the time to document and share.

Totally agree. Thank you Bas!

[Ballzzz]

Originally Posted by russ86

love this model, whats would be the reference number but with automatic movement?

1530/1630

[shofzr]

Very cool, I my opinion very few “battery” powered watches a real Watchmaker would wear .. includes any OQ, and the B21 5100.


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[fskywalker]

Nice as always Bas !!!


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[Jona]

Thank you for sharing this! I sure learned a lot.

[iTreelex]

This is amazing. Thanks for sharing OP.

[SearChart]

Thanks a lot everyone! Glad you enjoyed it

Originally Posted by shofzr

Very cool, I my opinion very few “battery” powered watches a real Watchmaker would wear .. includes any OQ, and the B21 5100.

Great duo!

[Oldfellow]

Enjoyed this post very much, thank you for all the time and effort for enriching TRF.

[bartonhall]

I have a '79 17000 Buckley on the way, my first, and your post invigorated my excitement for its arrival. Thank you for sharing your thorough repair and excellent photos!

[Henrimontgomery]

Really nice and informative, thanks.

I have a question for you. Just bought an oysterquartz and the seller told me his watchmaker recently changed the circuit board. I wonder, how did he get a circuit board in the first place. Does rolex send them to approved repairs centers ? Or can you just find some online ?

Also, I imagine if somebody can perform such an operation, he would also make sure the watch is waterproof by changing the rubber seal, correct ?

Thanks a lot!

[bartonhall]

...and apologies for asking here, but is there a recommended practice for how often to replace the battery?

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by bartonhall

...and apologies for asking here, but is there a recommended practice for how often to replace the battery?

When it stops running Which will be every 1-2 years.

If it runs much shorter with a good battery then the movement has most likely accumulated some dirt/wear which increases friction and thus it doesn't last as long, good indicator for a service.

[acheronsgrief]

Love when you post threads like this, some of the best content on here! Thanks!

[beesquared]

Great to see the inside of the OQ, thanks for sharing this!

[Avs Fan]

wow. Very interesting to see this! I would not have guessed a quartz movement had a balance spring!

[orangeguy]

Amazing pictures and work. I've been thinking about an OQ for years, but the fear of these becoming unserviceable has been a concern. Any OQ owners had any issues with service?

Thanks

[Bruno Datejust]

Thank you Bas. I'm not too fond of the Oysterquartz but nevertheless it's extremely interesting to see its inside, problems, and how you fixed them. Fascinating!

[HogwldFLTR]

Very interesting post, Bas!!! Thanks for taking the time to document your work!!!

[chinguel]

As always Bass incredible to read a post from you.
Thanks and God Bless You’ll
Mike

[SearChart]

Thank you gentlemen

[minute_man]

Bas, thank you for these posts. Not only they are educational and interesting but also refreshing to say the least. So much so that I'd go as far as guessing that many still stick around watch forums just for such posts.

Now, in your opinion, how does the OQ movement compare to contemporary run-of-the-mill quartz movements in terms of accuracy and reliability?

[Lawlex]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Hi TRF,



I was working on an OysterQuartz this week and took some pictures I want to share with you



The movement had a significant amount of 'patina' the pallet fork, motor and electronic circuit board had to be replaced.







































These are the most fragile parts, the motor was toast but I still took it apart to take a few pics. Usually one has to carefully take it out like this and clean the pivots on either side and then place it back.

One nervous jerk with your tweezers and it is dead.











Someone soldered the trimming screw shut even though it works you cannot adjust the timing anymore this way, so new circuit board is needed.

This is so cool!! Thanks for sharing Bas.

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[Plant]

I dont know what Im looking at but this is very cool

[jaisonline]

Very cool Bas. Thanks for sharing.

[Jrbjr63]

Wonderful, mechanical insight like this should be regularly shared for us to know a little more about what we are spending time on.

[Sothy]

Thanks Bas! That was a great read!!

[GONZO2LR]

so cool....i learned something new and amazing....great pictures!