Rolex went all in with the Oysterquartz, developing a quartz movement that could be adjusted and serviced by a traditional watchmaker. It took Rolex more than five years to come up with an in-house quartz movement that the manufacture could be proud of, and in 1977, the Oysterquartz was born.
The condition of the case is the most important thing to look at on Oysterquartz models, they are more rare especially with the beautiful white roman dial.
CASE:
- excellent overall condition, showing some traces of use (see case back)
- 3- body stainless steel case with screw-down case back
- 36 mm (without crown) / 44 mm (lug-to-lug) / 20 mm (between lugs) / 12,4 mm thick
- the original Oyster Bracelet has no stretch (up to 17,5 cm wrist)
- Year: 1980
- Reference: 17000
- total weight: 117g
MOVEMENT:
- Rolex Quartz Caliber 5035
- professionally serviced 02/2024
- no movement shot because its pressure tested
DIAL:
- original never touched white Roman dial in flawless condition
- original hands, dial and Rolex crown
- original and evenly aged tritium lume on dial and hands