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 and it's near impossible to find them in the condition like our example.

 

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• the Rolex Oyster Bracelet has no stretch (has been replaced by a Ref. 17010 (FZ2) bracelet by the first owner to look more understated)
• the bracelet can be worn up to a 20cm wrist
• Year: 1979
• Reference: 17013

MOVEMENT:

• Rolex Quartz Caliber 5035
• professionally serviced 08/2022
• no movement shot because its pressure tested

DIAL:

• original never touched silver dial in flawless condition
• original hands, dial & crown
• original evenly aged lume