Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz 17000.

Shock, horror...Rolex produced a Quartz watch! They sure did, and what a Quartz watch it is. Released in 1977, the Oysterquartz was the successor to the limited run 5100 Date which housed a Beta-21 movement. Many other brands also utilised this movement, so Rolex went in-house and developed their own and the Oysterquartz 17000 was born. The movement they came up with was pretty special at the time. Featuring 11 jewels and 32khz oscillators, the 5035 movement was decorated with Geneva stripes (much like a mechanical Rolex) and certified by the COSC as electronic chronometers in the later series, such as this piece. It was all housed in a then-new case which features an integrated bracelet, fully brushed bracelet, measuring at 35mm across the bezel, though it wears larger than the numbers would suggest on paper.

This particular example is in excellent condition, and features the highly desirable black dial. Case is extremely sharp. Original bevels looks to be in place. There's a few signs of careful wear around the case, but it is in spectacular condition for it's age. Please inspect the images for full condition details.

Dial is in excellent condition, with all tritium plots in place.

17000B bracelet will fit a 7.5 inch wrist as it currently sits, with one more link included as a spare. Links are very tight with almost imperceptible stretch.

All functions operating as they should.

Comes with inner box, polishing cloth, hangtag and spare link.

Brand: Rolex

Model #: 17000

Case Material: Stainless Steel

Case Details: 35mm

Strap/Bracelet: Original Rolex stainless steel 17000B

Movement: Rolex 5035 Quartz

Dial: Black

Paraphernalia: Inner box, polishing cloth, hangtag and spare link.

Grading: Excellent

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