Rolex Oysterquartz

Rolex Oysterquartz 18kt Day Date

Rolex holds a powerful reputation as a leader in quality and workmanship. In 1970, while the watch market was excited by quartz technology Rolex dd not disappoint. The Oysterquartz Date  (ref. 5100) was a huge success and the market was introduced to a higher standard in quartz technology. Initial inventories sold out almost immediately. The Oysterquartz is a beautiful watch offering a modern look and feel but with the classic Rolex DNA. The angular shaped case and sapphire crystal gave it a distinctive and powerful look.

Manufacturer: Rolex Model OysterQuartz Day Date 19018 Gender: Men's Features: Quartz movement, Quickset date, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, waterproof screw-down crown. Case: 18k yellow gold w/ fluted bezel Dial: champagne Index w/ gold index markers Bracelet: 18k yellow gold

Rolex produced the Oysterquartz for 25 years. While initial sales were strong demand for the Automatic movements eclipsed sales of the Oysterquartz.

The 5035 and 5055 quartz modules were great accomplishments of technology. The 11 jewel movements utilized the latest CMOS circuitry, a 32khz oscillator, and analog thermocompensation. In addition, they were finished to even higher standards than Rolex's mechanical movements.

Today the Oysterquartz is a highly collectible piece of Rolex history. There are rumors that Rolex developed a prototype for a new quartz watch that found its way into auction. The Oysterquartz made its mark in timepiece history and has a healthy contingency of loyal enthusiasts.
We find the Oysterquartz to be a spectacular timepiece with a classic period look.

Model numbers of the Rolex Oysterquartz include:
Rolex Quartz Date 5100 - Introduced in 1970
Rolex Oysterquartz Datejust 5035 - Introduced in 1977
Rolex Oysterquartz Day-Date 5055 - Introduced in 1977
Rolex Oysterquartz Datejust 17000
Rolex Oysterquartz Datejust 17013
Rolex Oysterquartz Datejust 17014
Rolex Oysterquartz Day-Date 19018
Rolex Oysterquartz Day-Date 19019

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