Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz 17000 N-Serial

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. It was all housed in a then-new case which features an integrated bracelet, fully brushed bracelet, measuring at 36mm across the bezel, though it wears larger than the numbers would suggest on paper.

This particular example would have been produced in 1991, and was first sold in 1997. It presents in excellent vintage condition. Case is excellent, with strong bevels in place. Caseback sticker remains in place. The case shows numerous but small scratches, but not large dings/nicks etc. Please inspect the images for full condition details.

Dial is in fantastic condition, with no signs of wear that we can see. Date wheel retains open 6's and 9's, and hands are tritium.

17000B bracelet contains 12 links with one spare, and will fit roughly a 7.7 inch wrist without the additional link. Clasp code is P, so same age as the watch head. Links are very tight with next to no stretch, and bevels are sharp. Shows scratching throughout.

Has had a recent service at Woods Watchmaking, the best Rolex independent in Oz. The owner instructed them to leave the case alone, so a mechanical service was performed, and all seals replaced. Service receipt included.

Here's the kicker with this piece - it comes with a very full set as well. Comes with outer box (correctly stickered), inner box, punched papers (expired) service receipt, hang tags, spare link, booklets, calendar, booklet holder and Watch Vault cleaning cloth. 

A stunning example with a very full kit and recently serviced. Don't sleep on this, collectors! It's as good as it gets.

Brand: Rolex

Model #: 17000

Year: Circa-1991

Case Material: Stainless Steel

Case Details: 36mm

Strap/Bracelet: Rolex stainless steel 17000B

Movement: Rolex 5035 Quartz

Dial: Silver

Paraphernalia: Outer box (correctly stickered), inner box, punched papers (expired) service receipt, hang tags, spare link, booklets, calendar, booklet holder and Watch Vault cleaning cloth

Grading: Excellent vintage condition

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