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greekbum · 14 September 2009, 01:13 AM

Info for reference on the Rolex Oysterquartz.
From various websites.
Enjoy

greekbum · 14 September 2009, 01:22 AM

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Czechman · 14 September 2009, 01:55 AM

Great stuff... THANK YOU for sharing!

DSJ · 15 September 2009, 01:53 AM

Nice.

greekbum · 15 September 2009, 03:22 AM

Oysterquartz

sakuraba · 15 September 2009, 04:16 AM

I don't know why this model isn't as popular as it should be. It's pretty! And from what I've heard, Rolex will change the battery for free forever. Is this right?

rossol · 30 September 2009, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sakuraba

I don't know why this model isn't as popular as it should be. It's pretty! And from what I've heard, Rolex will change the battery for free forever. Is this right?

I wish! Not in Australia. The batery lasts me about 3 years.

cody p · 12 October 2009, 04:12 AM

wow - i just told myself that someday i'm going to get myself one. a rolex-made quartz movement: the epitome of heq imo.

stevemulholland3 · 12 October 2009, 09:24 PM

they also put an automatic movement inside of an oyster quartz case just to see
if the case was appealing and a sturdy design.

Czechman · 12 October 2009, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody p

the epitome of heq imo.

Okay, I give up... what does heq mean?

Alcan · 12 October 2009, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevemulholland3

they also put an automatic movement inside of an oyster quartz case just to see
if the case was appealing and a sturdy design.

Yep and here it is, my 1630. The only difference is the 3 rows of gold links instead of the 2 on the Oysterquartz

cody p · 14 October 2009, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Czechman

Okay, I give up... what does heq mean?

high end quartz. if you google it you'll find a forum devoted to the subject.

WatchTimes · 14 October 2009, 05:23 AM

Alcan, LOVE IT! I want it!

edrosin · 17 October 2009, 11:15 PM

With this immaculate 17000 from 1985. Incredibly, it came with its original inner and outer boxes, all paperwork and even the hang tag.

Future classic in my eyes...

Enjoy!

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greekbum · 18 October 2009, 04:44 AM

Ahhhh..........More

WatchTimes · 18 October 2009, 04:48 AM

Nikos, that is the 5100 drooool!!

greekbum · 18 October 2009, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevemulholland3

they also put an automatic movement inside of an oyster quartz case just to see
if the case was appealing and a sturdy design.

And they are Rare

greekbum · 18 October 2009, 11:42 AM

If Anybody has any of the crown collection oyster quartz catalog pics please post

SDDS · 25 October 2009, 09:40 AM

thats a fantastic review Nikos.. my father has the 17000 model... very good details.. that i dont know about...

2careless · 25 October 2009, 05:32 PM

Has anyone got a 1530 i.e. SS Date on a oysterquartz case?
Why would 1530 be more valuable (or at least same value) than the TT 1630?

SamGMT · 26 October 2009, 12:00 AM

This is my 17000...1 of my favorite collections.

holmes · 27 October 2009, 12:59 PM

I just recently picked up a ref 17014 with a full hologram on the case back. The serial is E9xxxxxx which puts it about 1991. Only the white ink has been rubbed off the hologram. That alone told me this watch had little wrist time. It matches up nicely with my 17000. Time to go.

Spare201 · 28 October 2009, 02:53 AM

It is the pinacle of HEQ, The first truly thermocompensating quartz movement. THe thing that is truly fascinating about this movement to me is that there is still a "escapement" The real diffrence is rather that use a electronically actuated stator mechanism they kept the pallet intact and left the escape wheel. It only took breitling until ~00 to develop and market their own (cheaper, piggy-backed fully electronic superquartz movement.)

hhh007 · 28 January 2010, 12:02 PM

Great thread, thanks for all the nice info and pics!

Francisco Scaramanga · 3 January 2012, 08:53 AM

I just inherited this 17014 OQ.

Enjoy !!!

Submarino · 11 January 2012, 02:20 AM

Great info. Here's my 17000.

oldbronco · 11 January 2012, 06:46 AM

great info. I had heard that the Qysterquartz had been on the top of Everest. now, I know it's true.

DuDro · 27 December 2012, 03:15 PM

The only quartz watch that I would consider for my collection...

Does anyone know the case dimensions? I've owned Datejust and was curious how the case sizes compare.

What is the lug-to-lug of the Oysterquartz case?

KZZN · 29 December 2012, 06:02 AM

Hi,

It's the same as the Oyster Perpetual Datejust - 36mm.

DuDro · 1 January 2013, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KZZN

Hi,

It's the same as the Oyster Perpetual Datejust - 36mm.

Thanks for the info...Is it me or does the IWC Ingenieur case design seem similar...

14 September 2009, 01:55 AM	#3
Czechman 2013 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Woody Location: North Carolina Watch: See my signature Posts: 1,195	Great stuff... THANK YOU for sharing! __________________ "Woody and Jen say hey from North Kakalaki" 19019, 19018x3, 17000x2, 16570, 16220, 5700, 1501, 6564, 16030, 16710

15 September 2009, 01:53 AM	#4
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,892	Nice. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir 2552.80 SMP

14 October 2009, 05:23 AM	#13
WatchTimes 2013 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 4,319	Alcan, LOVE IT! I want it! __________________ Follow me on Twitter @WatchTimes_com "Above all, we must realize that no arsenal or no weapon in the arsenals of the world is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women." Ronald Reagan, First Inaugural Address, January 20, 1981 Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

17 October 2009, 11:15 PM	#14
edrosin "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brussels Posts: 2	I joined the OQ club just 10 days ago... With this immaculate 17000 from 1985. Incredibly, it came with its original inner and outer boxes, all paperwork and even the hang tag. Future classic in my eyes... Enjoy! IMG_0435.jpg IMG_0434.jpg

18 October 2009, 04:48 AM	#16
WatchTimes 2013 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 4,319	Nikos, that is the 5100 drooool!! __________________ Follow me on Twitter @WatchTimes_com "Above all, we must realize that no arsenal or no weapon in the arsenals of the world is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women." Ronald Reagan, First Inaugural Address, January 20, 1981 Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

15 September 2009, 04:16 AM	#6
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,213	I don't know why this model isn't as popular as it should be. It's pretty! And from what I've heard, Rolex will change the battery for free forever. Is this right?

12 October 2009, 04:12 AM	#8
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,900	wow - i just told myself that someday i'm going to get myself one. a rolex-made quartz movement: the epitome of heq imo.

12 October 2009, 09:24 PM	#9
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,705	they also put an automatic movement inside of an oyster quartz case just to see if the case was appealing and a sturdy design.

18 October 2009, 11:42 AM	#18
greekbum 2013 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Greece/Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 5,882	If Anybody has any of the crown collection oyster quartz catalog pics please post __________________ Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 9400 Days And Counting

25 October 2009, 09:40 AM	#19
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Watch: 116660,16610LV Posts: 3,489	thats a fantastic review Nikos.. my father has the 17000 model... very good details.. that i dont know about... __________________ Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Submariner 16610LV F series Rolex Daytona WG 116519 Z Audemars Piguet ROO Diver

25 October 2009, 05:32 PM	#20
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,260	Has anyone got a 1530 i.e. SS Date on a oysterquartz case? Why would 1530 be more valuable (or at least same value) than the TT 1630?

26 October 2009, 12:00 AM	#21
SamGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 124	This is my 17000...1 of my favorite collections.

27 October 2009, 12:59 PM	#22
holmes "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NM, USA Posts: 34	My Oysterquartz models I just recently picked up a ref 17014 with a full hologram on the case back. The serial is E9xxxxxx which puts it about 1991. Only the white ink has been rubbed off the hologram. That alone told me this watch had little wrist time. It matches up nicely with my 17000. Time to go.

28 October 2009, 02:53 AM	#23
Spare201 Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Spare201 Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1970 Day-Date Posts: 209	It is the pinacle of HEQ, The first truly thermocompensating quartz movement. THe thing that is truly fascinating about this movement to me is that there is still a "escapement" The real diffrence is rather that use a electronically actuated stator mechanism they kept the pallet intact and left the escape wheel. It only took breitling until ~00 to develop and market their own (cheaper, piggy-backed fully electronic superquartz movement.)

28 January 2010, 12:02 PM	#24
hhh007 2013 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Howard Location: Midwest Watch: yes Posts: 595	Great thread, thanks for all the nice info and pics!

11 January 2012, 06:46 AM	#27
oldbronco "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Watch: Ranger Posts: 233	great info. I had heard that the Qysterquartz had been on the top of Everest. now, I know it's true.

27 December 2012, 03:15 PM	#28
DuDro "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Metro DC Area Posts: 3	The only quartz watch that I would consider for my collection... Does anyone know the case dimensions? I've owned Datejust and was curious how the case sizes compare. What is the lug-to-lug of the Oysterquartz case?

29 December 2012, 06:02 AM	#29
KZZN "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: UK Posts: 115	Hi, It's the same as the Oyster Perpetual Datejust - 36mm.

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