Rolex Oysterquartz Silver dial ref 17000The Rolex Oysterquartz Datejust occupies a unique place within Rolex history born during a period when the Swiss watch industry was rapidly evolving and traditional mechanical watchmaking faced unprecedented competition from quartz technology. Introduced in 1977, the Oysterquartz represented Rolexs highly considered response to the Quartz Crisis, combining the precision of quartz with the brands renowned standards of quality, robustness, and

each meticulously modified and hand-finished with intricate decorations such as perlage

Presented here is a “Calatrava-style” dress watch from the early 1950s

- Rolex Datejust Reference 1601/8

allowed to order Rolexes and Patek Philippe watches with their Retailers name on the dial

the original Breguet leather strap with a folding clasp

- Cartier Fabergé Reference 67082

reference 16220

- Serial 143xxxx dates to the early 1973

and seriously cool

Like other watches of the era

an inner railroad track

This classic 36mm Datejust boasts a robust case in excellent condition and a beautiful steel bezel