I dont get the connection, enlighten me....

[1995akcoop]

I get the submariner being a divers watch with its depth rating and bracelet extension. I get the GMT being a pilots/travelers watch of choice with being able to track dual time zones. I even get the Explorer 2's connection to cave dwellers making the fixed 24hr bezel very handy. But as a happy owner of a OysterQuartz 17000, I have to admit I dont understand its being or real purpose. I read someone that it was a result of the quartz boom but why does every sdvertisement I see about this watch involves Antartica type scenery and mountain climbers, oh yeah and some guy named Reinhold Messner?

[jbshaffer]

Obviously its the "coolness" factor...

[Invictus Maneo]

Originally Posted by jbshaffer

Obviously its the "coolness" factor...

Most definitely the coolness factor. That and great watches!

[samuelhuntington]

I think I read somewhere that it was for doctors or other professions that needed the exact second timing, which you could not get with an automatic watch with a sweep second hand. I could be wrong but it seems to make sense

[1995akcoop]

wow... so quartz is really that accurate, yet not that desired?


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[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by 1995akcoop

I get the submariner being a divers watch with its depth rating and bracelet extension. I get the GMT being a pilots/travelers watch of choice with being able to track dual time zones. I even get the Explorer 2's connection to cave dwellers making the fixed 24hr bezel very handy. But as a happy owner of a OysterQuartz 17000, I have to admit I dont understand its being or real purpose. I read someone that it was a result of the quartz boom but why does every sdvertisement I see about this watch involves Antartica type scenery and mountain climbers, oh yeah and some guy named Reinhold Messner?

first and foremost, its a datejust first and an oq second. the oq going up mountains and such was just to support the reliability claims and ease concerns to those who felt it was 'new' technology that could freeze or seize or whatever... whatever the dj is made for, the oq is for. only diff is the movement, some cosmetics (originally designed from the 1503 i believe) and rarity of them today. great watch.

[Widows Son]

Originally Posted by 1995akcoop

wow... so quartz is really that accurate, yet not that desired?


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Yes an an atomic clock is more accurate than a quartz, so what's your point??

[threemonkeys]

42

[AbsolutelyROLEX!]

advertising.......go figure!

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by threemonkeys

42

Funny that the Hubble Constant is 42. True meaning of life stuff!

[powerfunk]

Originally Posted by samuelhuntington

I think I read somewhere that it was for doctors or other professions that needed the exact second timing

You're thinking of the Tru-Beat.

[Laszlo]

You'll get the connection if you read up on history.

[1995akcoop]

will do, thx for the feedback


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[Laszlo]

Originally Posted by 1995akcoop

will do, thx for the feedback


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The Rolex OysterQuartz was a reaction to the threatening quartz "movement" that was turning the mechanical watch industry upside down, very much like how the auto industry had to react to the fuel crisis in the 70s with more efficient, lower cost, compact cars to survive and compete with Japan. These are significant milestones in history that have incredible effects sociologically.