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ColinH · 6 May 2020, 02:24 AM

Looking for a little help here if you would all be so kind.
I'm trying to establish the origins of my oysterquartz daydate 19018N. My serial number is A638xxx which I believe dates the watch to 1999 (thanks Bob's watches). The dial states 'Swiss made' which I understand places it in the Superluminova era of 2000+ (ie after 'Swiss' only). It's a recent purchase and I have no papers, so I wonder if there may have been a service redial at some time? The lume fires up with a little effort which amazes me somewhat!
Grateful for any help here.

p.s. the brushing on the case runs from top down not side to side. I have seen this before occasionally on this reference and wonder if this was a development in the model?

chocopeluche · 13 May 2020, 08:57 AM

I think they switched to the N series with top/down brushing in the late 80s early 90s.

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zapokee · 13 May 2020, 09:17 AM

Photos or it never happened.

vintagewatch · 13 May 2020, 09:49 AM

Oysterquartz watches are not my thing, but this picture is from a 2000 North American catalog. Maybe helpful?

6 May 2020, 02:24 AM	#1
ColinH "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: UK Posts: 5	Oysterquartz 19018 (approx 2000) Looking for a little help here if you would all be so kind. I'm trying to establish the origins of my oysterquartz daydate 19018N. My serial number is A638xxx which I believe dates the watch to 1999 (thanks Bob's watches). The dial states 'Swiss made' which I understand places it in the Superluminova era of 2000+ (ie after 'Swiss' only). It's a recent purchase and I have no papers, so I wonder if there may have been a service redial at some time? The lume fires up with a little effort which amazes me somewhat! Grateful for any help here. p.s. the brushing on the case runs from top down not side to side. I have seen this before occasionally on this reference and wonder if this was a development in the model?

13 May 2020, 08:57 AM	#2
chocopeluche "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: san francisco Posts: 472	I think they switched to the N series with top/down brushing in the late 80s early 90s. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex OQ Fanatic SF, CA

13 May 2020, 09:17 AM	#3
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,346	Photos or it never happened.

13 May 2020, 09:49 AM	#4
vintagewatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: David Location: Colorado, USA Watch: Sport 4digit ref# Posts: 295	Oysterquartz watches are not my thing, but this picture is from a 2000 North American catalog. Maybe helpful?

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