Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz 17000 L-Serial RSC Serviced

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 dates from circa-1989 and presents in excellent vintage condition. Case is extremely sharp, with strong bevels in place and excellent finishing. There's a few signs of careful wear around the case, but it is in spectacular condition for it's age. Case back sticker still in place. 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.

Has recently returned from a service at Rolex here in Melbourne. The owner instructed them to leave the case alone, so a mechanical service was all that was performed.

17000B bracelet contains 12 links with one spare, and will fit roughly a 7.4 inch wrist without the additional link. Clasp code is N12, so dates to 1989 just as the watch does. Links are very tight with very minimal stretch, and bevels are super sharp.

Comes with a later model outer box and inner box, Rolex service pouch, Rolex service card and Watch Vault cleaning cloth.

Examples don't get much better than this.

Brand: Rolex

Model #: 17000

Year: Circa-1989

Case Material: Stainless Steel

Case Details: 36mm

Strap/Bracelet: Rolex stainless steel 17000B

Movement: Rolex 5035 Quartz

Dial: Silver

Paraphernalia: Later model outer box and inner box, Rolex service pouch, Rolex service card and Watch Vault cleaning cloth

Grading: Excellent vintage condition

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