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 NOS condition like our example.

 

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing no trace of use (NOS)
• 3- body stainless steel with screw-down case back
• 36 mm (without crown) / 44 mm (lug-to-lug) / 20 mm (between lugs)
• the original Oyster Bracelet has never been worn and no stretch
• Year: 1981
• Reference: 17000

MOVEMENT:

• Rolex Quartz Caliber 5035
• professionally serviced 05/2021
• no movement shot because its pressure tested (certificate included)

DIAL:

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