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shivayash · 23 November 2018, 09:36 PM

Hello chaps

Just picked up a 17014 w. Black dial for £1859.
No box or papers.
Working condition.

I’ll let Rolex check it out.

Feeling pleased but it wasn’t my first choice.

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shivayash · 23 November 2018, 09:46 PM

Further, I’ve noticed that many owners seem far more willing to open their OCs compared to regular mechanical Rolex watches.

I’m told this example was owned by a watch maker and its recently been serviced and had the glass replaced, with an original spare.

I highly doubt the service element, given the nature of the watch and will wait for Rolex London to inspect.

Fingers crossed.

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Jim Smyth · 23 November 2018, 10:54 PM

Sounds like you did OK on the price. No pictures?

Guys that work in jewelry and or watches are familiar with removing the case backs. Always nice to see the inside before buying if possible.

Eric-London · 23 November 2018, 11:13 PM

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9 years and your 1st post? May be a record.

You just won post of the week

Swearengen · 24 November 2018, 12:27 AM

I have a few different Rolex bracelets on various watches and I wouldn't say the OC bracelet is flimsy at all

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I have a 17000 I like, but I've found the integrated bracelet to be a little flimsy. While I don't have one yet, I am very interested in the 19019 or 19018.

Swearengen · 24 November 2018, 12:31 AM

My 17000

shivayash · 24 November 2018, 01:17 AM

Pic.

The bracelet looks to have been mirror polished. Guessing it didn’t leave Rolex SA like that!

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shivayash · 24 November 2018, 01:18 AM

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Ian Macdermott · 24 November 2018, 03:37 AM

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Was that the one from the 93 year old watchmaker who all the other watchmakers went to .

shivayash · 24 November 2018, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian Macdermott

Was that the one from the 93 year old watchmaker who all the other watchmakers went to .

Yes, I guess you saw the advert too.

Suddenly I'm having cold feet

Ian Macdermott · 24 November 2018, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by shivayash

Yes, I guess you saw the advert too.

Suddenly I'm having cold feet

It had been advertised for quite a while, I really hope all turns out to be good for you, they really are nice watches.

Jim Smyth · 24 November 2018, 04:39 AM

Looks like a nice OC reference. I think in time you will dig the Jubilee bracelet over the oyster.

shivayash · 24 November 2018, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian Macdermott

It had been advertised for quite a while, I really hope all turns out to be good for you, they really are nice watches.

Do you think I have made a mistake?
I was after the entry level 17000.

Have been wearing my 16610 for 21 years, so time for a change...?

What do you think of price? Below market rate? It was poorly advertised with terrible photographs.

shivayash · 24 November 2018, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Smyth

Looks like a nice OC reference. I think in time you will dig the Jubilee bracelet over the oyster.

I hope so - the SS and black dial is classic, I mean, whats not to love ;-)

But I am feeling out of my depth.
Been looking at a second watch for around 12 months now.
But not considered the OQ until Monday. And now I have one... yikes.

The watch looks fairly dirty, and will need some RSC love I'm certain. So 1859 + 500 = 2359 with a 12-month warranty. Hmmm...

Ian Macdermott · 24 November 2018, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by shivayash

Do you think I have made a mistake?
I was after the entry level 17000.

Have been wearing my 16610 for 21 years, so time for a change...?

What do you think of price? Below market rate? It was poorly advertised with terrible photographs.

Sorry I had no intention of worrying you, I was only looking at the advert to add another OQ one to the collection and as you said the pictures were awful. As long as it's running and keeping really good time I would think you are OK.

shivayash · 24 November 2018, 04:52 AM

Final word: cheapest working SS OC sold on eBay in the past 12-months... at least that is what my cursory research found.

shivayash · 24 November 2018, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian Macdermott

Sorry I had no intention of worrying you, I was only looking at the advert to add another OQ one to the collection and as you said the pictures were awful. As long as it's running and keeping really good time I would think you are OK.

Thank you - it has been sold as working, so if it isn't, then the seller will have a problem.

I'll let you know how I get on.

Switters · 24 November 2018, 08:56 AM

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Flimsy? Compared to what?

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Flimsy compared to any other bracelets I have on sports style watches. It seems thinner, and easier to damage than my other watches, and despite adjustment is the only clasp that I own that sometimes opens itself.

Switters · 24 November 2018, 08:58 AM

I've heard it's a general rolex issue prior to the six series bracelets, but I found it disappointing compared to less prestigious brands (tag, iwc).

shivayash · 24 November 2018, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Switters

Flimsy compared to any other bracelets I have on sports style watches. It seems thinner, and easier to damage than my other watches, and despite adjustment is the only clasp that I own that sometimes opens itself.

I agree... having worn the same watch for the past 21 years, only last year did I wear a newer Rolex for 12 months, while mine was being serviced. The newer bracelet of the Daytona, for example, is superb.
But the vintage style has its own charm. My Sub's clasp has never opened by itself, but the fliplock design helps.

I'll have to be careful with the OC and ensure that its nice and tight fitting.

Switters · 24 November 2018, 10:27 AM

I agree on the vintage charm, but my inner old man is showing because the daily wear experience of the six digits is far superior (IMO).

Chewbacca · 25 November 2018, 10:48 AM

Congratulations. It’s a wonderful watch.

shivayash · 26 November 2018, 06:20 AM

Just picked up another OC... 17000, but sold for repair/ spares on eBay. Will be taking both to Rolex London before Xmas with fingers firmly crossed.

shivayash · 26 November 2018, 06:22 AM

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shivayash · 26 November 2018, 06:23 AM

Seller seemed honest. He purchased it to hack into a mechanical watch. But it didn’t work.

Lets see.

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Jim Smyth · 26 November 2018, 08:34 AM

Look at you, 2 watches this week and 20 posts. Hahhahhaaaaha. Your on a roll. :-)

ND10 · 26 November 2018, 09:09 AM

I’ve had a 17000 OQ with blue dial and stick markers for 5 years now. Just replaced battery at RSC and it was FOC. Really happy with it.

SDDS · 26 November 2018, 02:53 PM

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shivayash · 26 November 2018, 06:23 PM

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I’ve had a 17000 OQ with blue dial and stick markers for 5 years now. Just replaced battery at RSC and it was FOC. Really happy with it.

Nice! Piccy?

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shivayash · 26 November 2018, 06:23 PM

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Look at you, 2 watches this week and 20 posts. Hahhahhaaaaha. Your on a roll. :-)

I know. Stupid hehe...

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26 November 2018, 02:53 PM	#58
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,781	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

23 November 2018, 09:36 PM	#31
shivayash "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Berlin, DE Watch: 1998 16610 Sub Posts: 140	Hello chaps Just picked up a 17014 w. Black dial for £1859. No box or papers. Working condition. I’ll let Rolex check it out. Feeling pleased but it wasn’t my first choice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 November 2018, 09:46 PM	#32
shivayash "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Berlin, DE Watch: 1998 16610 Sub Posts: 140	Further, I’ve noticed that many owners seem far more willing to open their OCs compared to regular mechanical Rolex watches. I’m told this example was owned by a watch maker and its recently been serviced and had the glass replaced, with an original spare. I highly doubt the service element, given the nature of the watch and will wait for Rolex London to inspect. Fingers crossed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 November 2018, 10:54 PM	#33
Jim Smyth Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Jim Smyth Location: Florida Watch: DD Posts: 1,842	Sounds like you did OK on the price. No pictures? Guys that work in jewelry and or watches are familiar with removing the case backs. Always nice to see the inside before buying if possible.

24 November 2018, 01:17 AM	#37
shivayash "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Berlin, DE Watch: 1998 16610 Sub Posts: 140	Pic. The bracelet looks to have been mirror polished. Guessing it didn’t leave Rolex SA like that! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 November 2018, 01:18 AM	#38
shivayash "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Berlin, DE Watch: 1998 16610 Sub Posts: 140	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 November 2018, 04:39 AM	#42
Jim Smyth Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Jim Smyth Location: Florida Watch: DD Posts: 1,842	Looks like a nice OC reference. I think in time you will dig the Jubilee bracelet over the oyster.

24 November 2018, 04:52 AM	#46
shivayash "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Berlin, DE Watch: 1998 16610 Sub Posts: 140	Final word: cheapest working SS OC sold on eBay in the past 12-months... at least that is what my cursory research found.

24 November 2018, 08:58 AM	#49
Switters "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Dan Location: Washington, DC Watch: 116710LN Posts: 78	I've heard it's a general rolex issue prior to the six series bracelets, but I found it disappointing compared to less prestigious brands (tag, iwc).

24 November 2018, 10:27 AM	#51
Switters "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Dan Location: Washington, DC Watch: 116710LN Posts: 78	I agree on the vintage charm, but my inner old man is showing because the daily wear experience of the six digits is far superior (IMO).

25 November 2018, 10:48 AM	#52
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	Congratulations. It’s a wonderful watch.

26 November 2018, 06:20 AM	#53
shivayash "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Berlin, DE Watch: 1998 16610 Sub Posts: 140	Just picked up another OC... 17000, but sold for repair/ spares on eBay. Will be taking both to Rolex London before Xmas with fingers firmly crossed.

26 November 2018, 06:22 AM	#54
shivayash "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Berlin, DE Watch: 1998 16610 Sub Posts: 140	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 November 2018, 06:23 AM	#55
shivayash "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Berlin, DE Watch: 1998 16610 Sub Posts: 140	Seller seemed honest. He purchased it to hack into a mechanical watch. But it didn’t work. Lets see. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 November 2018, 08:34 AM	#56
Jim Smyth Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Jim Smyth Location: Florida Watch: DD Posts: 1,842	Look at you, 2 watches this week and 20 posts. Hahhahhaaaaha. Your on a roll. :-)

26 November 2018, 09:09 AM	#57
ND10 Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Watch: SubC, Daytona Posts: 588	I’ve had a 17000 OQ with blue dial and stick markers for 5 years now. Just replaced battery at RSC and it was FOC. Really happy with it.

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