Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz - History & Design 

Yes, you're actually right about that. We have never had an Oysterquartz in service, but have also heard that it is very expensive ( 1000€ + ). Thanks for sharing & have a great Sunday!!

@@GoldammerVintageWatches You're right about those service costs. I'm glad to have discovered your channel. I think your presentations are all excellent and informative. Despite the cost I still hope to pick one up some day, and if times go even better, maybe even a Rolex Date 1530. The best of both worlds with the automatic caliber 1570 in an Oysterquartz case. :) Have a great Sunday yourself!

We couldn’t agree more! Thanks for your kind words, we’re glad you like our content!! Good luck for your next purchase :-)

@@GoldammerVintageWatches Then I'm glad the one I just bought was serviced by RSC in April.

Nothing more to say! 🙏

They did, it preceded the oysterquartz.

We’re totally with you. This piece is reduced to its essentials and features an unique design for Rolex watches.

A classic 😃

It’s a damn cool watch 🤘😍

Thank you. The two tone never gets old :D

Thanks! We also love the 70s design with the integrated bracelet

We also don’t think so. That’s what makes this watches so rare. And they’ll getting rarer from year to year. So if you see an example in a good condition- take your chance !

a great watch! Unfortunately, rolex is one of the producers who does not provide information about which references were produced how often.

Thanks buddy! In short It’s an analog thermocompensation. Oscillator stability over a wide temperature range was accomplished through the use of a thermistor to sense ambient temperature. Data from this sensor is sent to the electronic control module which then regulates the voltage to the quartz crystal, adjusting its rate accordingly.

@@GoldammerVintageWatches I see.. seems like creating nice content is not the only thing you are good at! Thanks for your helpful and quick response. Much appreciated!

You’re welcome 😉

The gold standard!! :D

Completely agreed, but we’re also fans of limited product lines. In our opinion it makes special timepieces even more special! Especially with an unique & unusual design :D

We’re glad you enjoyed it! Thx

Amen!

Maybe someday it’s yours 🤞

Thanks for sharing man!! 😁😁

Thanks for your kind feedback man! It’s really hard to say what’s the truth in this case. Do you find a trustable source? Best Felix :)

@@GoldammerVintageWatches Hi Felix I will try and find the original French interview for you, there was also an article from 2011 after Gerald's passing where Rolex themselves openly admitted that he had been behind the designs for a number of their watches, he designed the King Midas, Texan 5100 among others, he also designed Omega's Speedmaster, you only have to look at the design of Universal Geneve's Compax Chronograph to see that their actually pretty much the same design...

@@GoldammerVintageWatches Also while I try and find that article, my French isn't all to good... here is some food for thought, the Rolex Texan and Oysterquartz were designed 3 years and 1 year respectively, prior to the Royal Oak which was a 5 minute sketch over dinner. Rolex launched the Texan in 1969 however they were not happy with Beta-21 movement so a few years later set to work on another movement the 5053/5055. So almost 8 years later in 1977, so very late to the party, they finally released the Oysterquartz. Now as Rolex already had the Texan out 3 years prior to the Royal Oak having been designed and they both look extremely similar, and we do know that Gerald had been working on a few watches like the King Midas for Rolex in the 60's and 70s and it was the norm prior to the launch of the Royal Oak for watch designers not to be mentioned, Gerald being the first in the industry to be mentioned with the launch of the Royal Oak, then it certainly puts all the pieces of the puzzle together.

@@GoldammerVintageWatches Here's mention of it in Esquire: www.esquire.com/uk/watches/a33817512/rolex-oysterquartz-audemars-piguet-royal-oak/

Thanks so much for taking the time & for sharing! Very interesting article! The broad world of vintage watches … never stop learning :D

Welcome 🙏

I can understand why!

absolutely agree! One of the best quartz models

I wouldn't say that. HAQ is quite a rabbit hole, there are all kinds of crazy cool quartz watches.

HAQ?

@@GoldammerVintageWatches High Accuracy Quartz

Ah , thanks man :D

Haaa yeah 🤣

Unfortunately not

Thanks 🙏

Amen 🙏

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English?

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@@GoldammerVintageWatches all good. 🥰 A tip dont watch dubbed movie's. It helps. Englisch with German subtitels. ;) Greetings from the Netherlands.

Greetings back 😊😊

However, thank you for your feedback 😄🤣🙏

Sorry

Faultless English!

Haha thanks! it's been over a year since my first video and i feel a little more confident with every new month ;)

I find the price absolutely justified :D