Picked Up An Oysterquartz 17013

[ronricks]

Finally did something I have been wanting to do for what seems like forever I picked up a mint 17013 Oysterquartz. First impressions are it is built like a tank and almost as heavy as one of my five digit day dates. Very solidly constructed. I like the audible ticking noise and the fact that it is an extremely over engineered watch that is a piece of horological significance and history. It’s headed off for full service and I have confirmed that all the parts are still available and will report back here when it is done and the costs etc. There seems to be a lot of myths out there with service availability for these etc.



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[Davvan]

Nice bevels.....be careful or you will cut yourself on those sharp edges

[1William]

Congratulations.

[Dr.Smellody]

Love it! Fantastic.

[bbgun]

Congratulations. An interesting piece of Rolex history.

[996marty]

Congratulations to you that’s a great looking watch

[Pete_mcC]

Sharp!

[fivedime]

Nice! Love the Oysterquartzes…unfortunately mine had to go as part of the trade-in for a truly aspirational watch (Day Date).

[rootbeer7]

Congratulations. Supercool reference

[Andad]

Nice pick up Ron, looks crisp.

[tekno]

Very nice


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[GTS Dean]

Congrats! That's a fine specimen - I know you'll love it.

I got my first one forty years ago for graduation. I remember the links were so tight it pulled arm hairs out! I've had batteries and case back gaskets done for free at my local ADs every 3-4 years. It had 1 full service about 12 years ago.

[Patto]

Best quartz movement ever made ����

[carwashchris]

That one is super sharp, love those bracelets. Congrats

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[inadeje]

Doesn’t Tudor have a contemporary watch with a similar bracelet?

[996marty]

One of my family members has the all gold version that’s a full set something he tells me is quite rare

[Urosfan]

Congrats


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[TuRo]

Originally Posted by inadeje

Doesn’t Tudor have a contemporary watch with a similar bracelet?

The 38mm 28500 family and 34mm 28400 family 'Royal' auto is vaguely similar, as are older quartz 91514 and going back a long way the very pricey at time, Quartz 9130 and 9140 'integrales' are a nod to these.

Indeed, the latter two from 74 onwards some say were inspiring some 70's Rolex Quartz pieces.

https://goldammer.me/blogs/articles/...tz-inspiration

[TuRo]

Originally Posted by ronricks

Finally did something I have been wanting to do for what seems like forever I picked up a mint 17013 Oysterquartz. First impressions are it is built like a tank and almost as heavy as one of my five digit day dates. Very solidly constructed. I like the audible ticking noise and the fact that it is an extremely over engineered watch that is a piece of horological significance and history. It’s headed off for full service and I have confirmed that all the parts are still available and will report back here when it is done and the costs etc. There seems to be a lot of myths out there with service availability for these etc.



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Very fresh handsome piece.

[keeso]

Originally Posted by ronricks

Finally did something I have been wanting to do for what seems like forever I picked up a mint 17013 Oysterquartz. First impressions are it is built like a tank and almost as heavy as one of my five digit day dates. Very solidly constructed. I like the audible ticking noise and the fact that it is an extremely over engineered watch that is a piece of horological significance and history. It’s headed off for full service and I have confirmed that all the parts are still available and will report back here when it is done and the costs etc. There seems to be a lot of myths out there with service availability for these etc.



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Very sharp. Congratulations!

[ronricks]

Update

Watch is getting:

New circuit board $700
Movement overhaul $600
Miscellaneous parts $100

Not too bad as I knew the circuit board and motor are expensive parts if needed. I believe the new circuit boards are slightly different than the originals (70’s and 80’s) and allow for better adjustment.

[INC]

That seems like very reasonable pricing to me.