Rolex Oysterquartz

[BravoOne]

Okay I'm getting closer to pulling the trigger on one of these. It's shown as a 17013A model, 1996 vintage. I cannot find anything that points to the "A" attached to the model number. Any thoughts?

[GTS Dean]

You'd better double-check. I've heard of the 17013, and the 17013B. Never an A. I know that there were early models that were 14k instead of 18k gold. Check the fine engraving inside the clasp for the bracelet's gold content.

[BravoOne]

Originally Posted by GTS Dean

You'd better double-check. I've heard of the 17013, and the 17013B. Never an A. I know that there were early models that were 14k instead of 18k gold. Check the fine engraving inside the clasp for the bracelet's gold content.

The watch I am looking at now is held out as a 1993 model and it is clearly stamped with the 1703A mark along with another stamp on the case showing 3498. Not sure what that represents. Very nice watch with case, box and tag although I know these can be purchased after the fact. It only has 12 links and I thought all of these had 13 links?

FWIW, the RSC in Dallas can replace the dials for $500.

[BravoOne]

Looking at the photos one more time, and I see the 1703B on the two tone gold & SS bracelet. Would this be indicative of an 18K or 14K? It's being held out as a 1995 vintage so that would appear to be a later model? I don't have any photos that show the inside of the clasp. This is an EBay deal. I know,,,I know...

[GTS Dean]

Originally Posted by BravoOne

Looking at the photos one more time, and I see the 1703B on the two tone gold & SS bracelet. Would this be indicative of an 18K or 14K? It's being held out as a 1995 vintage so that would appear to be a later model? I don't have any photos that show the inside of the clasp. This is an EBay deal. I know,,,I know...

1985 watch case, 18k bracelet model. Clasp "K1" is from Jan '86.

[GTS Dean]

Most likely a B - 18K.

[BravoOne]

Well I'm looking high and low for one of these Quartz DJ, and I only see one here on the forum at this time. SS is okay but it needs something with a little more excitement for a dial. Ebay has lots of Quartz, but I;m pretty leery of buying from them. If anyone has a good idea, I'm all ears.

[BravoOne]

Okay, how many links does this this 17013B come with?

[GTS Dean]

See page 1. 6 + 7

[GTS Dean]

If you make the deal and send it to Dallas for the dial swap, I would be wary of letting them refinish the case. They made a mess of mine.

[BravoOne]

Originally Posted by GTS Dean

If you make the deal and send it to Dallas for the dial swap, I would be wary of letting them refinish the case. They made a mess of mine.

Can you expand on that as I would have thought that kind of work would be pretty high on their skill sets? I'm still trying figure out the difference between the A and B model watches, if anything?

[Andad]

My OQ.

Thanks to all for the information on this thread and to Nikos.

[Canefan1]

Originally Posted by directioneng

My OQ.

Thanks to all for the information on this thread and to Nikos.

That is beautiful. Wow..

[BravoOne]

Does anyone have a feel for when the 17013A switched to the B model?

[Ragna]

Oysterquartz on an Oysterflex

[daveo5]

Had a 1530 number of years ago. Sort'a wish I still had it. I currently have the rare 19019 white gold d-d; a 17013 yg/ss date just; a 17014 wg/ss date just. Had the 17013 completely overhauled by RWSC Dallas some months ago. Traded the original dial, grey tapistrie, due to water damage. RWSC policy is if a dial is on a watch sent in for service has damage, they will only service if you agree to a dial replacement. Only white, gold, black and blue are available colors for OQ's. Price is $800.00 with trade. Total service cost was $1,550.00 USD. Literally like new!

[BravoOne]

Originally Posted by daveo5

Had a 1530 number of years ago. Sort'a wish I still had it. I currently have the rare 19019 white gold d-d; a 17013 yg/ss date just; a 17014 wg/ss date just. Had the 17013 completely overhauled by RWSC Dallas some months ago. Traded the original dial, grey tapistrie, due to water damage. RWSC policy is if a dial is on a watch sent in for service has damage, they will only service if you agree to a dial replacement. Only white, gold, black and blue are available colors for OQ's. Price is $800.00 with trade. Total service cost was $1,550.00 USD. Literally like new!

$800 for a new dial? That's pretty steep.

[Olgito]

Are these watches 36mm and does the case size change when it's gold?

[Rolex_Luther07]

Great stuff thanks for posting. I have the reference 17013, would love to know around what year it was released, I'm guessing the 90's but I guess I'll take a look at the serial number and try to find out from there. I wasn't sure if the gold was "Rolesor" but it definitely has an aged look to it, still shines but different than a freshly polished gold ring for example.

[FlyDuc78]

Sorry I uploaded the wrong watch so here it is again - REf. 17000

[robbrum]

I noticed that there are difference production numbers on the internet from 25.000 until around 105.000???

Who knows what is correct.

[Rolex_Luther07]

I want to know if anyone owns one with that African Mahogany dial that is in the ad posted earlier in the thread

[Kiddodoc]

Originally Posted by Rolex_Luther07

I want to know if anyone owns one with that African Mahogany dial that is in the ad posted earlier in the thread

Here's the dial you asked about

[Kingsking]

Great thread with lots of info , love the OQ

[JManuel]

have one of this watches too, will be posting pics as soon as I get 10 posts lol

[CoachLange]

Thanks for sharing. Great info!

[wm82]

The A and B signifies different bracelet models, the older ones had smaller bracelet screws, the later has larger screws like on the current Rolex models. The 14k gold models were mainly made for the American market from what I gather. You can tell them apart by the colour of the gold, the 18k has a much more reddish and darker hue.

14k bracelet links are no longer available from Rolex, so if you order one the colour will mismatch on a 14k bracelet with the 18k link...

[GTS Dean]

Do you know if the fluted bezels on the A models were also 14k, or were they all 18k?

[wm82]

Originally Posted by GTS Dean

Do you know if the fluted bezels on the A models were also 14k, or were they all 18k?

Bezel matched bracelet, so they were 14k if bracelet was. The reference for the case is ended with a -37 in the Rolex system.

However, today you cannot buy anything in 14k from Rolex anymore, so any service bezels will also be 18k.

[daveo5]

Nice participation in post. I have three OQs; 17013 18k/SS, 17014 18 k WG bezel and SS, 19019 day-date white gold. I enjoy them along with my mechanicals.