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Main Forums => General Discussion - Modern Watches => Topic started by: terrenceterrence on December 21, 2011, 01:51:40 AM

Title: Oysterquartz
Post by: terrenceterrence on December 21, 2011, 01:51:40 AM: Tried on one the other day and is quite smitten by the way it looks on the wrist and it's quirky "Genta-esque" design. Also not to mention it's rarity and unique position in Rolex' history.

From what I read, servicing cost can be a horror if motherboard change is required and for such an angular watch, a fine example is quite hard to find. Anyone have any experience of owning, living with or heard of first hand actual owner experiences?

If you do stumble upon one, do give me a holler.
Title: Re: Oysterquartz
Post by: TheHobbit on December 21, 2011, 05:29:35 AM: Quote from: terrenceterrence on December 21, 2011, 01:51:40 AM
Tried on one the other day and is quite smitten by the way it looks on the wrist and it's quirky "Genta-esque" design. Also not to mention it's rarity and unique position in Rolex' history.

From what I read, servicing cost can be a horror if motherboard change is required and for such an angular watch, a fine example is quite hard to find. Anyone have any experience of owning, living with or heard of first hand actual owner experiences?

If you do stumble upon one, do give me a holler.

terrenceterrence,

PM sent
Title: Re: Oysterquartz
Post by: takashi78 on December 21, 2011, 05:31:35 AM: I for one quite like the shape as well.
Read in some forums that batt replacement is free? Kinda hard to believe.
Some go for a batt change every year.
Title: Re: Oysterquartz
Post by: terrenceterrence on December 21, 2011, 05:37:00 AM: Quote from: takashi78 on December 21, 2011, 05:31:35 AM
I for one quite like the shape as well.
Read in some forums that batt replacement is free? Kinda hard to believe.
Some go for a batt change every year.

Labour is "free" but battery is not :Laughing_on_floor:

Not sure what's the markup for their battery by RSC though. But a reciept for battery change every year might be good for records sake if you can find a complete set
Title: Re: Oysterquartz
Post by: terrenceterrence on December 21, 2011, 05:39:18 AM: Quote from: TheHobbit on December 21, 2011, 05:29:35 AM

terrenceterrence,

PM sent

Thanks for the heads up. :thumbsup:

Seems like they have quite a few. Will pay them a visit he next time I'm in the neighbourhood.
Title: Re: Oysterquartz
Post by: takashi78 on December 21, 2011, 05:47:43 AM: Hobbit i wouldnt mind a PM link to the info you gave Terrence ;D

Something to oogle over
(http://oysterquartz.net/images/OQ1aw.jpg)

Photo by Larry K of Rolex forums
(http://www.fototime.com/1F16C68D9A6260B/orig.jpg)
Title: Re: Oysterquartz
Post by: terrenceterrence on December 21, 2011, 05:58:26 AM: they have some popping up TRF once a while from USD1.8k-2.5K

the DD OQ are ex :o only available in precious metals like it's cousin the DD... round SubC prices.
Title: Re: Oysterquartz
Post by: takashi78 on December 21, 2011, 06:07:00 AM: For a full white gold piece maybe prices not too bad. Like the shape and the alternating brush and polished surfaces on the bracelet.
Title: Re: Oysterquartz
Post by: terrenceterrence on December 21, 2011, 06:15:08 AM: so Peter, gonna make arrangements to have a look at the RG Zenith 1969?
Title: Re: Oysterquartz
Post by: TheHobbit on December 21, 2011, 06:18:50 AM: Quote from: takashi78 on December 21, 2011, 05:47:43 AM
Hobbit i wouldnt mind a PM link to the info you gave Terrence ;D

PM sent.
Title: Re: Oysterquartz
Post by: takashi78 on December 21, 2011, 06:34:47 AM: If the Zenith is in KL why not
Title: Re: Oysterquartz
Post by: terrenceterrence on December 21, 2011, 06:37:09 AM: Quote from: takashi78 on December 21, 2011, 06:34:47 AM
If the Zenith is in KL why not

Yeah, the watch is being sold by the same guy who sold the Ingy to Chris
Title: Re: Oysterquartz
Post by: sshark on December 21, 2011, 11:21:18 AM: Quote from: terrenceterrence on December 21, 2011, 06:37:09 AM
Quote from: takashi78 on December 21, 2011, 06:34:47 AM
If the Zenith is in KL why not

Yeah, the watch is being sold by the same guy who sold the Ingy to Chris

I want to join the hunt too :)
Title: Re: Oysterquartz
Post by: dpkong on December 21, 2011, 09:15:19 PM: Sorr to be OT..

I'll be in KL from 22nd to 24th. Please PM me where I can see that Zenith??

Thanks