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 rarer, and it's near impossible to find them in the condition like our example, especially with this black dial in flawless condition.

 

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing minor trace of use (on bracelet)
• 3- body stainless steel with screw-down case back
• professionally polished to Rolex Factory Specifications
• 36 mm (without crown) / 44 mm (lug-to-lug) / 20 mm (between lugs)
• the original Oyster Bracelet has no stretch and can be worn up to 19,5 cm
• Year: 1978
• Reference: 17000

MOVEMENT:

• Rolex Quartz Caliber 5035
• professionally serviced 01/2023
• no movement shot because it's pressure tested

DIAL:

• original never touched black dial in flawless condition
• original hands, dial & crown
• original and evenly aged lume
• the crystal has been replaced to an original Rolex Sapphire Crystal