Rolex Oysterquartz Datejust 17013 White Roman Dial 18k Solid Gold/SS 1986 Mens Watch....36mm

Product Detail

Of all the watches that I collect and sell, this is perhaps the only firm that needs little introduction…having built its business over the last century on high quality, innovation and style. The Rolex Watch Co. of Switzerland, founded by Hans Wilsdorf and his brother in law Alfred Davis, would first establish his business in England (1908) before settling in Switzerland. By 1919, Wilsdorf had established the Manufacture des Montres Rolex, at a time when the movements were crafted in Bienne and the watches were hand-finished in Geneva. On average, more than 200 technicians are involved in producing a single Rolex wristwatch, quite remarkable.

In 1977, after five years of design, development, and testing, Rolex introduced their first completely in-house quartz movements (the 5035 and 5055) and the Datejust (5035) and Day-Date (5055) Oysterquartz models that would house them.

When they were introduced, the 5035 and 5055 quartz modules were marvels of technology as well as fit and finish. These 11 jewel movements utilized the latest CMOS circuitry, a 32khz oscillator, and analog thermo compensation. In addition, they were finished to even higher standards than Rolex's mechanical movements. It is no exaggeration to say that even today, no quartz movement produced by any watch company can compare to the 5035/5055 from the standpoint of sheer beauty.

For 25 years Rolex produced the Oysterquartz in Datejust models (17000 stainless steel, 17013 steel/YG, 17014 steel/WG), and Day-Date models in all gold (19018 YG, 19019 WG). Special models of the Oysterquartz were also produced with jeweled dials, bezels, and bracelets.

ROLEX OYSTERQUARTZ DESIGN POINT #1

The design of the Oysterquartz deviated from the Rolex classic look and featured a Gerald Genta designed case and bracelet. Gerald Genta got this watch every bit as right as he did the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and the Patek Nautilus.

Pure 70s, the look fell from favor during the popular return to automatic in the late 1980s but has aged superbly. The Oysterquartz’s broad shoulders makes the watch look larger on the wrist than it is, and given larger watches are in vogue, it would make perfect sense for a 1970s Oysterquartz to look fresh today.

ROLEX OYSTERQUARTZ DESIGN POINT #2

Rolex Datejusts on a Jubilee or Oyster bracelet are very easily recognized. An Oysterquartz is instantly recognized by its unique look.

Ownership of a Rolex Oysterquartz comes with "Free" lifetime battery changes at any Rolex Authorized Dealer

Specifications:

Brand: Rolex

Model: Oysterquartz Datejust

Serial #: 9135851

Year of Production: 1986

Reference #: 17013

Gender: Men or Women

Case Material: Stainless Steel

Case Diameter: 36mm, not including crown

Crown: Signed crown sets the time and date and screws down properly ~ *Note* in some listings, the crown is pulled out to prevent the seconds hand from moving during photo taking

Bracelet Material: 18k solid yellow gold and stainless steel

Bracelet Specifications: Signed bracelet (17013B) will fit a wrist up to 7.5" ~ can be adjusted smaller ~ no extra links

Dial Color: White

Dial Condition: Signed clean dial

Winding Mechanism: Original quartz (battery operated) movement runs strong and accurate ~ new battery 6-21 ~ patented instantaneous shutter-like date change near midnight ~ has the quick-set date feature ~ open 6's and 9's on the date wheel ~ free lifetime battery replacement at any Rolex Authorized Dealer

Crystal: Clean sapphire crystal

Box/Papers: No original box or papers

Overall Condition: excellent condition ~ signed clean white dial ~ signed movement runs strong and accurate ~ signed crown sets the time and date and screws down properly ~ clean sapphire crystal ~ all functions working properly ~ surface scratches on case and bracelet from normal use ~ no damage ~ all of our watches have been tested and serviced if needed ~ new battery 6-21 ~ stunning