Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz 17000 R-Serial – Serviced with Box and Papers

Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz 17000 R-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 made in 1988, and was first sold in 1989. It presents in excellent vintage condition. Case is excellent, with strong bevels in place and good finishing. Has been worn, and so shows some minor scratching, and a few small dings, but nothing large. 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 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.

17000B bracelet contains 12 links with two spare, and will fit roughly a 7.5 inch wrist without the additional link. Clasp code is GC, so roughly 1982. Links are very tight with very minimal stretch, and bevels are slightly rounded but in place.

Here’s the kicker with this piece – it comes with its original box, papers and purchase receipt. You don’t see that too often! Comes with outer box, inner box, original purchase receipt, service receipt, hang tag, two spare links, booklets and Watch Vault cleaning cloth.

A stunning example with a very full kit. Don’t sleep on this, collectors!