Rolex OysterQuartz Datejust 17013

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Condition: Excellent
Year of Production: 1986
Case Size: 36mm
Case Material: Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold
Dial Color: Champagne
Bracelet/Strap: 18K yellow gold and stainless steel
Movement Type: Quartz
Box: No
Papers: Yes
Location: United States
Description

Rolex Oysterquartz Datejust

During the onslaught of the Japanese-led Quartz Crisis of the 70s and 80’s, Swiss watchmakers for forced to adapt to remain competitive in the market, or let themselves be swallowed up by their competition. As a way to deal with the Quartz Crisis, Rolex decided to release their own quartz timepiece in 1977, the Oysterquartz. In 1970, Rolex had released the precursor to the Oysterquartz, the Quartz Date 5100, powered by the Beta 21 movement, the result of a large-scale Swiss collaboration. While the Oysterquartz was loosely based on the ref. 5100, the Oysterquartz’ movement was in a league of its own. With 11 jewels, the latest CMOS circuitry, a 32000-hertz oscillator, and analog thermocompensation to regulate the quartz crystal, the Oysterquartz’s movement was held to just as high a standard as Rolex’s more typical mechanical movements. Besides its unusual movement, the Oysterquartz also features a unique construction in terms of its case shape and bracelet design, with an integrated bracelet attaching to a tonneau-shaped case. Offered as an Oysterquartz version of the Datejust, the ref. 17013 that we have here features a two-tone five-link Jubilee-style bracelet and a fluted 18kt yellow gold bezel alongside its golden dial with applied yellow gold indices and matching hands. With Rolex’s signature cyclops lens over its 3 o’clock date window and its unique design, the ref. 17013 is a rich piece of Rolex’s history that has finally garnered the plaudits from collectors that it deserves. Brand : Rolex Dimensions : 36mm Model : Oysterquartz Datejust Movement : Quartz cal. 5035 Reference : 17013 Bracelet : Stainless steel and 18kt yellow gold bracelet Year : 1986 Condition : Excellent Material : Stainless steel and 18kt yellow gold Included : Watch and papers Dial Color : Champagne THE DIAL Boasting a golden champagne dial with applied golden indices that serve to highlight the two-tone construction that surrounds it, this Oysterquartz' dial is wonderfully luxurious and refined. THE CONSTRUCTION Bearing a construction style that is quite uncommon for Rolex, the ref. 17013 features a two-tone integrated bracelet and tonneau-shaped case that wears larger than its 36mm measurements suggest. TIMING MACHINE READOUT Powered by Rolex's famously complex and over-engineered quartz cal. 5035, the Oysterquartz gives no readout on our Timing Machine.

Collectible Features |Rolex OysterQuartz Datejust 17013

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Factory Diamond Dial
A dial set with diamonds, as originally produced by Rolex.
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