Quartz Rollie

[coop]

Hey Rolex fans, I thought you fight find this of interest.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2FkD1QUc4w"]YouTube - Rolex 5100 sweep second[/ame]

 

[pilworx]

huh?
what is happening in that video? is that for real?

 

[Aipom]

I like!

The movement itself is nothing new but I did not know Rolex used one. Check out the Bulova Accutron and Precisionist. They are both quartz and have smooth sweeping second hands.

 

[levelmanroger]

Nice. They either A) have a quartz running @28.8, which will shorten battery life (new battery technology may make this possible, or B) have a quartz engine winding the main spring on an automatic movement (which would keep it running unworn for years, but not improve overall accuracy).
Either way, I don't like "Quartz" on the dial. Makes it look like a cheap rep.

 

[coop]

A little more info.

http://www.oysterquartz.net/
http://www.oysterquartz.nl/

Nice. They either A) have a quartz running @28.8, which will shorten battery life (new battery technology may make this possible, or B) have a quartz engine winding the main spring on an automatic movement (which would keep it running unworn for years, but not improve overall accuracy).
Either way, I don't like "Quartz" on the dial. Makes it look like a cheap rep.

No mainspring. And quartz I think runs 32khz not 28.8vph. Interesting movement.

 

[JC7]

cool post coop.

 

[doogie]

Very interesting post, but I feel the same way as levelmanroger, having "quartz" on the dial of the Rolex does make it look like a rep even though it isn't.

 

[coop]

Very interesting post, but I feel the same way as levelmanroger, having "quartz" on the dial of the Rolex does make it look like a rep even though it isn't.

Apparently they only made a limited number of these (I think I saw 999 somewhere)and they will be going up in value.
But its damn smooth! Watch the sec hand swing under the date mag, not even a stutter!

 

[mydnytrydr]

Due to the very limited production numbers on the quartz Rolex, that watch must be worth a fortune .. ....

 

[tommy_boy]

Impressive. Thanks, coop.

 

[ThinkBachs]

I've looked for a good rep of this but haven't found one. Personally, I love this, especially the super smooth gliding of the second hand.

More info:

http://www.oysterquartz.net/

 

[coop]

Notice how the bracelets look a bit like AP? I would love to find one.
They havent gone up much yet, I think one of the sites has a link to a few for sale, less then 3k I think.

 

[d4m.test]

...Thanks, Coop! I'm glad I'm a member of this Forum, as I ALWAYS learn something new, and these OysterQuartzes are an example!!

dave

 

[If you see Kay]

yeah, oysterquartz are something Rolex made back in the 70's when quartz were popular. They fetch a pretty price on TZ too. Most people don't realize this.

 

[KBH]

I owned an OysterQuartz for years. I wish I still had it. Awesome watch!

 

[deloreandmc]

I have a Bulova Accutron, isn't it an eletric movement? Not quartz? I dunno.

 

[d4m.test]

Thanks, Coop, for the video of this Rolex quartz. I was surprised by the smooth sweeping seconds hand. It reminded me of the new Bulova Precisionist I held in my hands and tried on at a Jewelers. The Precisionist, too, had a very smooth seconds hand. I didn't know Rolex had made these. Thanks again for a fine post and excellent links!

dave

 

[sardonumsei]

I am wearing my Oysterquartz right now. I have had it since 1989. I love it. Yes it ticks. It ticks accurately and loudly. Sometimes I have to reposition it on the night stand because it will keep me awake.

 

[ThinkBachs]

I am wearing my Oysterquartz right now. I have had it since 1989. I love it. Yes it ticks. It ticks accurately and loudly. Sometimes I have to reposition it on the night stand because it will keep me awake.

Odd, since an Oysterquartz doesn't tick, it hums. :thinking:

Another Quartz Rolex....

[AME]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLwo8a9V8K4[/AME]

And something I didn't know!
[AME]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoGMRxiF7HQ[/AME]

 

[MrYesterday]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but there were 2 movement types in the OQs. The OG OQs with the "Mark I" did tic, and the updated (Mark II) model didn't.

Accutron is a tuning fork movement, DMC.

OQs are amazing watches, they are thin but beefy with that thick bracelet. I'd love it if they made a 43mm+ model.