OysterQuartz
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Tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock....
A few years ago, the author of this text was turned out of a reputable German authorized dealer's shop with the following statement when dropping off his own OysterQuartz for service: "We don't take those. That's not a real Rolex, it doesn't tick." Well, someone there probably wasn't ticking properly either...
This story shows how extraordinary the Rolex OysterQuartz is. Not only is the design extraordinary compared to other Rolex models, but the installed quartz movement also sets the watch apart from all others. After more than 5 years of development, the watch was introduced in 1976. Back then, everyone thought quartz movements were the future. As we know, things turned out differently. And because things turned out so differently, only around 25,000 units were produced across all OysterQuartz model variants up to 2001. Therefore, you won't come across this model very often, and it represents an extremely good investment.
The watch is in used condition. The edges are sharp, but show scratches and slight nicks in places. The crystal has a small chip at 6 o'clock. This is only visible upon closer inspection.
The patina of the dial and hands is fantastic.
The bracelet has hardly any stretch and shows signs of wear. The watch comes with 16 bracelet links and therefore fits almost any wrist.
Inside is the 5035 quartz movement, which oscillates with a time deviation of ONLY around 1 minute per year. The average battery life is 3 years.
The watch has been fully serviced by our atelier.
Value Development
Value increase 2011-2021 - +164%
| Year | Value according to trading platforms* |
| 2011 | €2,012 |
| 12/2012 | €2,539 / +26.2% |
| 12/2013 | €2,762 / +8.8% |
| 12/2014 | €2,838 / +2.8% |
| 12/2015 | €3,037 / +7% |
| 12/2016 | €3,419 / +12.6% |
| 12/2017 | €3,270 / -4.4% |
| 12/2018 | €3,171 / -3.1% |
| 12/2019 | €3,365 / +6.1% |
| 12/2020 | €4,508 / +34% |
| 03/2021 | €5,310 / +17.8% |
*The stated values are general estimates from online sales portals and do not provide information about actually achievable market prices or possible future value developments. No guarantee is given for the information. Errors and omissions excepted.
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Specifications
- Serial number
- 6566XXX
- Year
- 1981
- Case
- Steel
- Strap
- Steel Oyster Bracelet
- Crystal
- Sapphire crystal
- Diameter
- 36 mm
- Dial
- Silver Dial
- Orig. papers
- No / AoT warranty
- Orig. box
- No / AoT box
- Caliber
- 5035, Quartz
- Warranty
- 2 years
- Condition
- Good
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Every watch offered at Artisans of Time has been personally selected, examined, and appraised by Linus. After his assessment, the watch is sent to a certified watchmaking workshop. There, the authenticity of the watch is verified once more. This is followed by a functional check for accuracy and water resistance, as well as general maintenance, during which wear parts such as seals are replaced if necessary.
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