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Old Expat Beast · 12 March 2018, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by aschneid

Its design is timeless and I always think of Gerald Genta when I see it, it looks like one of his creations (a brother to the royal oak, perhaps?).

Whoever designed Rolex models like the Viceroy and Imperial never seems to get credit for influencing the OQ case.

(Vintage pics borrowed from the internet; OQ was mine)

turbineboy · 29 March 2018, 02:30 PM

I have a 17013 two-tone Oyesterquartz and it is my absolute favorite Rolex. The design is stunning and the bracelet is superb. A joy to wear.

I am not sure how much work Rolex put into design and creation of the Oyesterquartz, but it is extremely undervalued in today's market.
I am on the lookout for the all steel version now, but they are getting hard to find... especially if you want one in original unpolished sharp edges condition.

It gains/looses a second a month-to-month....about 8-10 second variation over a year....which is incredible. What's impressive is that Rolex 30+ year old manufacture can take on a modern super quartz and hold it's own.

Valhala · 29 March 2018, 02:45 PM

I hear there very accurate... but high maintenance

srf52 · 29 March 2018, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Gogetter

I am thinking about a Quartz. Tell me the good and bad, and what
models to look for.

I've owned two Oysterquartz watches and the only downside for me was the battery changes every eighteen months (or so), and the loud ticking noise they emit. As a timekeeper, they are excellent!

Recaro18 · 30 March 2018, 05:22 PM

Simply Unique and Beautiful Watch..

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haven_seeker · 31 March 2018, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valhala

I hear there very accurate... but high maintenance

Replaced the battery once so far... talk about maintenance!

Chewbacca · 31 March 2018, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valhala

I hear there very accurate... but high maintenance

Of the several I've owned and from speaking to my local wis crew owners, of which two are reputable AD sales reps - accurate yes.

High maintenance no.

You can replace all the guts in an OQ for about $1500. And that's every 25 years or more if oiled and checked every second battery change or so.

The horror stories are all propaganda from quartz haters and even some lovers who want them to remain off the radar of speculators.

Swearengen · 31 March 2018, 05:24 AM

Its a great reference, often overlooked

jatco · 31 March 2018, 06:22 AM

On my Radar ...!

Dustytrail · 31 March 2018, 07:00 AM

Oysterquartz are amazing. Just bear in mind that RSC servicing can be really expensive

Here is my unpolished one-liner from 1978

And bear in mind that servicing them (by RSC) can be astronomically expensive (e.g. in $$ HKD):

TacticaLCawacoL · 31 March 2018, 07:34 AM

My vote goes to Grand Seiko

Tony-GB · 31 March 2018, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gogetter

I am thinking about a Quartz. Tell me the good and bad, and what
models to look for.

Why on earth has anybody replied to this extremely rude post...???

No manners at all.

jatco · 31 March 2018, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TacticaLCawacoL

My vote goes to Grand Seiko

I'd do both. if I could...

The moose · 31 March 2018, 02:24 PM

The black dial on the OQ is just stunning. It has this black-grayish velvet kinda glow to it. Hard to capture on a pic but here is an wristie anyhow:

meganfox17 · 31 March 2018, 03:25 PM

0k, it's not an Oyster quartz but it has an oyster-like bracelet. I was reluctant at first but might as well just post a couple of shots of my newest unorthodox crazy colourway toy from my collection.

I thought the Longines Conquest Very High Precision Quartz Cal L288.2 with 3 jewels movement was Bang for the Buck at US 1 grand. I mean the cheapest GS quartz still costs twice as much, right guys? The Swiss accuracy tolerance is pretty awesome at -/+5 secs per year and that very cool Gear Position Detection /GPD system is really something to behold. Wished all my watches had this function! Offered in 2 sizes, 41/43 mm, the V.H.P is also fitted with a perpetual date calendar until the year 2499 with a long extended 94 months battery life. Once the End of Battery Life indicator kicks in, the watch must be delivered back to Saint Imier, Switzerland for battery replacement and recalibration.
This is a special Longines Conquest V.H.P Gold Coast 2018 XXI Commonwealth Games Edition and here comes " My Bragging Rights" : I've been informed by Longines that I'm the 0NLY ONE in Malaysia to date who owns this funky quartz !

jatco · 1 April 2018, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by meganfox17

0k, it's not an Oyster quartz but it has an oyster-like bracelet. I was reluctant at first but might as well just post a couple of shots of my newest unorthodox crazy colourway toy from my collection.

I thought the Longines Conquest Very High Precision Quartz Cal L288.2 with 3 jewels movement was Bang for the Buck at US 1 grand. I mean the cheapest GS quartz still costs twice as much, right guys? The Swiss accuracy tolerance is pretty awesome at -/+5 secs per year and that very cool Gear Position Detection /GPD system is really something to behold. Wished all my watches had this function! Offered in 2 sizes, 41/43 mm, the V.H.P is also fitted with a perpetual date calendar until the year 2499 with a long extended 94 months battery life. Once the End of Battery Life indicator kicks in, the watch must be delivered back to Saint Imier, Switzerland for battery replacement and recalibration.
This is a special Longines Conquest V.H.P Gold Coast 2018 XXI Commonwealth Games Edition and here comes " My Bragging Rights" : I've been informed by Longines that I'm the 0NLY ONE in Malaysia to date who owns this funky quartz

I like it... Yeah, kinda 'colourful'... and Kudos .. for being the ONLY One in Malaysia to date to own one...!!

meganfox17 · 1 April 2018, 01:53 PM

Wearing my Quartz on an Easter Sunday

30 March 2018, 05:22 PM	#35
Recaro18 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: RiCkY Location: WESTSIDE Watch: 16520 Posts: 11,009	Simply Unique and Beautiful Watch.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Passion for Mechanical Timepieces! IG: @crown_in_oyster_case ~Connecting people through my passion, one timepiece at a time~

31 March 2018, 06:22 AM	#39
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31 March 2018, 07:34 AM	#41
TacticaLCawacoL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Milky Way Galaxy Watch: Sunray/Meteorite Posts: 311	My vote goes to Grand Seiko __________________ .__. I don’t mind the value of a Rolex, i just admire the technology and the beauty of it .__. 16600/2005, 116233/2008, 214270/2014, 116234/2016, 116618LB/2017, 116200/2017, 118239/2017, 116622/2018, 326.30.40.50.02.001/2018.

29 March 2018, 02:30 PM	#32
turbineboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: Angelus, AP, Breit Posts: 121	I have a 17013 two-tone Oyesterquartz and it is my absolute favorite Rolex. The design is stunning and the bracelet is superb. A joy to wear. I am not sure how much work Rolex put into design and creation of the Oyesterquartz, but it is extremely undervalued in today's market. I am on the lookout for the all steel version now, but they are getting hard to find... especially if you want one in original unpolished sharp edges condition. It gains/looses a second a month-to-month....about 8-10 second variation over a year....which is incredible. What's impressive is that Rolex 30+ year old manufacture can take on a modern super quartz and hold it's own.

29 March 2018, 02:45 PM	#33
Valhala Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Earth Posts: 419	I hear there very accurate... but high maintenance

31 March 2018, 07:00 AM	#40
Dustytrail "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: In your basement? Watch: Oysterquartz Posts: 88	Oysterquartz are amazing. Just bear in mind that RSC servicing can be really expensive Here is my unpolished one-liner from 1978 And bear in mind that servicing them (by RSC) can be astronomically expensive (e.g. in $$ HKD):

31 March 2018, 02:24 PM	#44
The moose Banned Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Posts: 968	The black dial on the OQ is just stunning. It has this black-grayish velvet kinda glow to it. Hard to capture on a pic but here is an wristie anyhow:

31 March 2018, 03:25 PM	#45
meganfox17 Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Kuala Lumpur , Ma Posts: 2,011	0k, it's not an Oyster quartz but it has an oyster-like bracelet. I was reluctant at first but might as well just post a couple of shots of my newest unorthodox crazy colourway toy from my collection. I thought the Longines Conquest Very High Precision Quartz Cal L288.2 with 3 jewels movement was Bang for the Buck at US 1 grand. I mean the cheapest GS quartz still costs twice as much, right guys? The Swiss accuracy tolerance is pretty awesome at -/+5 secs per year and that very cool Gear Position Detection /GPD system is really something to behold. Wished all my watches had this function! Offered in 2 sizes, 41/43 mm, the V.H.P is also fitted with a perpetual date calendar until the year 2499 with a long extended 94 months battery life. Once the End of Battery Life indicator kicks in, the watch must be delivered back to Saint Imier, Switzerland for battery replacement and recalibration. This is a special Longines Conquest V.H.P Gold Coast 2018 XXI Commonwealth Games Edition and here comes " My Bragging Rights" : I've been informed by Longines that I'm the 0NLY ONE in Malaysia to date who owns this funky quartz !

1 April 2018, 01:53 PM	#47
meganfox17 Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Kuala Lumpur , Ma Posts: 2,011	Wearing my Quartz on an Easter Sunday

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