Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz

Specifications

Brand: Rolex
Model: Oysterquartz Datejust
Reference: 17000
Year of Manufacture: 1980
Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 36mm
Crystal: Sapphire crystal
Lume: Tritium
Movement: Quartz, Rolex Caliber 5035
Bracelet/Strap: Integrated stainless steel Oyster bracelet
Lug Width: Integrated
Box/Papers: No

Description

The Rolex Oysterquartz Datejust Ref. 17000 is one of the most distinctive and underrated expressions of Rolex’s design audacity during the quartz era. Conceived entirely in-house, it reflects the brand’s uncompromising approach to innovation at a pivotal moment in watchmaking history.

This example features a white dial with applied Roman numerals, introducing a refined, classical elegance that contrasts beautifully with the watch’s sharp, architectural case and integrated satin-brushed bracelet. The result is a rare balance between traditional Datejust codes and the bold, futuristic language of the late 1970s.

Powered by the Rolex Caliber 5035, a COSC-certified, thermo-compensated quartz movement, the Oysterquartz delivered exceptional precision while remaining unmistakably Rolex. Today, the Ref. 17000 stands as a cult classic—an unconventional yet highly collectible timepiece with a singular place in the Crown’s history.