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Sweenster · 22 April 2013, 08:12 AM

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Paul · 22 April 2013, 09:10 AM

If your watch really does needs a battery, I may have some bad news for you.

Rolex made just a few quartz (battery) watches over the years but I'm thinking the Day-Dates have only ever been mechanical watches (?) .... so you may have a fake there. On a positive note though, you may have a genuine, mechanical Rolex that has stopped working and needs a service to breath some life back into it.

Please post some nice clear macro pics of your watch and tell us any reference numbers that you can see and we can tell you what you have.
The reference numbers will be located between the lugs, top and bottom of the watch - where the strap or bracelet fits to the watch case

alubin · 22 April 2013, 11:28 AM

I am almost postive that rolex made an oysterquartz day-date at some point unless it was simply a mechanical day-date that had the same shape as the oysterquartz...

crowncollection · 22 April 2013, 01:15 PM

rolex made a whole range of oyster day date quartz, but not 60's that is to early

Kingair · 22 April 2013, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweenster

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What was the question actually ?

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Paul · 22 April 2013, 02:20 PM

The original post has now gone but the OP was seeking advice re. a new crown and battery needed for an early Day-Date they had inherited (1960's era they thought).

I was unaware that Rolex made quartz Day-dates but I now see that they certainly did. Always learning !.

Lots of knowledge among the crew on this forum so I'd still suggest the OP posts pics and reference numbers.
Someone will quickly identify what exactly they have and may also be able to direct them to a competent Rolex tech. in their area.
Always interesting too when the less common stuff pops up

Keeperoftime · 22 April 2013, 09:57 PM

Model 19018 is a beauty as is the much coveted white gold 19019. However, as another member has said no such animal existed in the 60's.

Tools · 23 April 2013, 03:09 AM

It's a shame that the original poster didn't stick around..

It may have been beneficial to him for the Forum to see and know exactly what Rolex (if it was indeed a Rolex) that was in question..

Early Rolex Oyster Quartz watches are nice to have and increasing in value every day..

GeoGio Greece · 23 April 2013, 05:56 AM

He comes from Sweden. May be Jocke can help ?

Vlad · 23 April 2013, 07:03 AM

As far as I know, Rolex case out with Beta 21 powered watch in 1971 or so, and then few years late (1975 or so - I do not remember seeing any with less than 4 mil serial) they started to produce 19xxx, 17xxx quartz watches. Besides 19018 and 19019, there were versions with pyramid dial and bracelets.

Mark020 · 23 April 2013, 03:11 PM

+1. And a movement will cost EUR 1.000 if the old one can't be serviced any more.

22 April 2013, 08:12 AM	#1
Sweenster "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Sweden Posts: 1	1960s Rolex DayDate Parts Question O Last edited by Sweenster; 22 April 2013 at 09:37 AM.. Reason: O

22 April 2013, 09:10 AM	#2
Paul "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,000	If it needs a battery .... If your watch really does needs a battery, I may have some bad news for you. Rolex made just a few quartz (battery) watches over the years but I'm thinking the Day-Dates have only ever been mechanical watches (?) .... so you may have a fake there. On a positive note though, you may have a genuine, mechanical Rolex that has stopped working and needs a service to breath some life back into it. Please post some nice clear macro pics of your watch and tell us any reference numbers that you can see and we can tell you what you have. The reference numbers will be located between the lugs, top and bottom of the watch - where the strap or bracelet fits to the watch case

22 April 2013, 01:15 PM	#4
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,215	rolex made a whole range of oyster day date quartz, but not 60's that is to early __________________ watches many

22 April 2013, 02:20 PM	#6
Paul "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,000	Whoops. Sorry for scaring you OP ..... The original post has now gone but the OP was seeking advice re. a new crown and battery needed for an early Day-Date they had inherited (1960's era they thought). I was unaware that Rolex made quartz Day-dates but I now see that they certainly did. Always learning !. Lots of knowledge among the crew on this forum so I'd still suggest the OP posts pics and reference numbers. Someone will quickly identify what exactly they have and may also be able to direct them to a competent Rolex tech. in their area. Always interesting too when the less common stuff pops up

22 April 2013, 09:57 PM	#7
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	Model 19018 is a beauty as is the much coveted white gold 19019. However, as another member has said no such animal existed in the 60's. __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

22 April 2013, 11:28 AM	#3
alubin "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Watch: All please! Posts: 1,042	I am almost postive that rolex made an oysterquartz day-date at some point unless it was simply a mechanical day-date that had the same shape as the oysterquartz...

23 April 2013, 03:09 AM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,490	It's a shame that the original poster didn't stick around.. It may have been beneficial to him for the Forum to see and know exactly what Rolex (if it was indeed a Rolex) that was in question.. Early Rolex Oyster Quartz watches are nice to have and increasing in value every day.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

23 April 2013, 05:56 AM	#9
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	He comes from Sweden. May be Jocke can help ? __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

23 April 2013, 07:03 AM	#10
Vlad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 813	As far as I know, Rolex case out with Beta 21 powered watch in 1971 or so, and then few years late (1975 or so - I do not remember seeing any with less than 4 mil serial) they started to produce 19xxx, 17xxx quartz watches. Besides 19018 and 19019, there were versions with pyramid dial and bracelets.

23 April 2013, 03:11 PM	#11
Mark020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 2,132	+1. And a movement will cost EUR 1.000 if the old one can't be serviced any more.

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