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 deep blue dial.

 

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing no trace of use
• 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
• the bracelet can be worn up to a 20 cm wrist (all links)
• Year: 1999
• Reference: 17000

MOVEMENT:

• Rolex Quartz Caliber 5035
• professionally serviced 10/2022
• no movement shot because it's pressure tested

DIAL:

• original never touched deep blue dial in great condition
• original hands, dial & crown
• original and evenly aged lume