Rolex Oyster Also Has Battery Models, Discount Fake Watches

Rolex has a powerful image of mechanical watches, but it made quartz (battery) models once. Here, we have to mention the quartz crisis at that time. In December 1969, Seiko launched the world’s first quartz watch called “Quartz Astron.” The movement developed by Suwa Seikosha has an accuracy of “±0.2 seconds per day and ±5 seconds per month”, which is about 100 times more accurate than traditional mechanical watches. Its overwhelming quality significantly impacted the watch industry, triggering the explosive spread of quartz watches and marking the beginning of the quartz revolution. The Swiss Electronic Watch Center (CEH) in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, and several Swiss watch manufacturers, including Rolex, began to develop quartz movements jointly, and the quartz movement that was finally completed in the following year, 1970, was “Cal. Beta 21”. Subsequently, the first Swiss quartz watch (Ebauches SA Beta 21) was unveiled at the Baselworld in April 1970. The quartz watch used the Beta 21 movement and was later adopted by many watch manufacturers. Compared with traditional mechanical watches, the timing accuracy of quartz watches has been dramatically improved. Discount fake watches.

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One year after Seiko’s release, Rolex released the Beta Quartz (model Ref.5100), which aligns with the times. However, Beta Quartz was not produced as a mass-produced model. Beta Quartz may be an experimental model that took the first step in the history of Rolex quartz watches. Beta Quartz is said to be equipped with the above-mentioned “Beta 21” movement. It is the first Rolex quartz watch. One of the significant features is that the second hand is a sweeping function. It is also the first watch to use sapphire glass. This series is only made of precious metals such as platinum and gold. This is a rare model that is difficult to see today. However, Rolex then began to develop its quartz movement and launched the model Oyster Quartz Datejust in 1977, and the dominant position soon gave way to Oyster Quartz. Later, as the Cellini series produced quartz watches, Rolex gave consumers various choices.

Oyster Quartz is a representative model of Rolex that was released in 1977. Although the above-mentioned “Beta 21” movement was jointly developed, this model is equipped with a self-made quartz movement, and the second hand has a standard running second. The words “OYSTER QUARTZ” are written below the word “ROLEX” on the dial, and the observatory certification mark “CHRONOMETER” is also written at 6 o’clock in the later period. The characteristics of the Oyster Quartz Datejust are impressive. The first thing that attracts attention is the design of the case and bracelet. One of the characteristics of this model is the one-piece model, which eliminates the head grain connecting the case and bracelet. Its unique shape is different from ordinary automatic Datejust watches. The Oysterquartz Datejust comes in three styles: “Oystersteel,” “Oystersteel + 18K white gold bezel”, and “Oystersteel + 18K yellow gold”. There are two bracelets: 3-row for stainless steel models, 5-r, ow for other models, and many dials. Before the Oysterquartz Datejust came into the public eye, its price was also more affordable than the mechanical Datejust. Still, it has gradually gained attention in recent years, and its price range is almost the same as that of mechanical Datejust. I recommend this watch to those who want a unique Rolex. In addition to the “Datejust” model, it has the “Day-Date” model. Although it was discontinued around 2000, the quartz Rolex model can still be bought second-hand. By the way, there is also a model with a case design similar to the Oysterquartz but equipped with an automatic movement, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the birth of the Oyster case. Replica watches review.

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Finally, let’s talk about Cellini, a series of formal watches that Rolex pursues practicality. In other words, the technologies that represent Rolex characteristics, such as “Oyster (waterproof performance)” and “Perpetual (automatic winding),” are omitted, and the “thinness” and “fitting feeling on the belt” typical of formal watches are achieved. The current model has a modern size and an automatic winding movement, but the previous model has a relatively small case diameter and a manual winding option. This model is also relatively easy to obtain for those who want to buy a quartz Rolex. Since Cellini does not have an Oyster case, it is not called “Oysterquartz” but an ordinary quartz model.

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As mentioned earlier, the concept of “Rolex = automatic winding” is now very profound. Quartz watches were once developed for convenience and high precision, but now they are becoming less popular in Rolex’s products. On the other hand, by choosing a quartz Rolex with less circulation, you can also see it as an opportunity to own a Rolex many people don’t have. This chat about Rolex’s quartz watches ends here.