Rolex Oysterquartz 17013 Buckley 1981

Name: Rolex Oysterquartz 17013 Buckley 1981
Brand: Rolex
SKU: #1396
Price: 6500.00 EUR
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Description
BRAND HISTORY

Rolex Oysterquartz Ref. 17013 – Sharp Lines, Quartz Innovation, 1981

Rolex went all in with the Oysterquartz, developing a fully in-house quartz movement that could be regulated and serviced like a mechanical caliber. After more than five years of development, the Oysterquartz was introduced in 1977, marking a bold chapter in Rolex history.

What truly matters with Oysterquartz models is case condition—and this example stands out with its crisp, well-preserved case. Paired with an original white Buckley dial and the distinctive integrated two-tone bracelet, it perfectly captures the sharp, angular design language of the era.

A rare, collectible Rolex that combines technical ambition, iconic 1980s design, and exceptional condition.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

original never touched white Buckley dial in flawless condition
original hands, dial & crown
original evenly aged tritium lume

BRACELET & CLASP:

original Rolex stainless steel/yellow gold Oysterquartz Bracelet (VE) with some very slight stretch is fitting up to 19.5 cm wrist size / 2.7 mm thick
original stainless steel Rolex clasp

CASE:

great overall condition, showing minor trace of use
3- body stainless steel & yellow gold case with screw-down case back
36 mm (without crown) / 44 mm (lug-to-lug) / 20 mm (between lugs) / 13 mm thick
Year: 1981
Reference: 17013
total weight: 126 g

MOVEMENT:

Rolex Quartz Caliber 5035
professionally serviced 01/2026

BOX & PAPERS:

GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1396

Rolex

No other name in watchmaking carries the same quiet power as Rolex. For over a century, it has stood as a symbol of precision, durability, and refined confidence. But beyond the fame and functionality lies a more intimate story — one told through the understated elegance of its dress watches and classic references.

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These are vintage watches for those who move through the world with intention. No need for oversized cases or complicated bezels — just beautifully proportioned design, superior mechanics, and a legacy you can feel in every detail.

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These pieces don’t follow trends — they define timelessness.

And when you wear a Rolex Cellini or an early Datejust, you're not just wearing a watch.

You’re wearing a piece of personal history — perfectly preserved, deeply considered, and ready to begin a new chapter on your wrist.