Rolex Datejust 17014

Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz 17014 1988 Box and Papers

Basic Info Listing code : OV7G13 Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust Oysterquartz Reference number : 17014 Dealer product code : SD068458 Movement : Quartz Case material : Steel Bracelet material : Steel Year of production : 1988 Condition : Used (Very good) Scope of delivery : Original box, original papers Gender : Men's watch/Unisex Location : United Kingdom, London Price : 6,750 Availability : Item is in stock Caliber Movement : Quartz Case Case material : Steel Case diameter : 36 mm Dial : Silver Bracelet/strap Bracelet material : Steel Bracelet color : Steel A very good example of the Oysterquartz, coming with the original box, booklets and papers dating it to 1988. The Rolex Oysterquartz is a fascinating chapter in the watchmaker's history. The company had been at the forefront of innovation in mechanical watchmaking, from the automatic winding rotor to the waterproof Oyster case. In the 1960s and 70s, Rolex set its sights on watchmaking's newest innovation, the quartz movement. Rather than dropping the movement into an existing design, Rolex decided to present them on entirely new cases featuring integrated bracelets and a more angular design. Thus, the Oysterquartz was born. Over the next two decades, Rolex produced a plethora of variations on the model. Even though they were quartz movements, Rolex spared no expense in their production. Just looking at the movement, you'll see that rather than a small battery component with a massive spacer, the Oysterquartz movements were designed for the watches specifically. The battery is nestled within a series of metal plates, traditionally decorated with Cotes de Geneve and rubies set in gold chatons. This makes the Oysterquartz not only a novel an unusual watch, but also an extremely well-built one, featuring the very best Rolex had to offer at the time.