Rolex Oysterquartz Silver dial ref 17000 sz-opp This steel and yellow gold

This steel and yellow gold Datejust retains the classic 36 mm case size and is in great overall condition

from the delicate gold hour markers around the stars to the overall case shape

Tudor later expanded the line with new references such as the 7019

The dial has developed a wonderfully charming patina over the decades

Rolex Oysterquartz Silver dial ref 17000 sz-opp This steel and yellow goldThe Rolex Oysterquartz Datejust occupies a unique place within Rolex history born during a period when the Swiss watch industry was rapidly evolving and traditional mechanical watchmaking faced unprecedented competition from quartz technology. Introduced in 1977, the Oysterquartz represented Rolexs highly considered response to the Quartz Crisis, combining the precision of quartz with the brands renowned standards of quality, robustness, and