{"product_id":"rolex-oysterquartz-datejust-17000-white-roman-dial-box-rolex-service-card-36mm","title":"Rolex Oysterquartz Datejust 17000 White Roman Dial Box Rolex Service Card 36mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRolex Oysterquartz Datejust | Ref. 17000 | White Roman Dial | Box, Wallet \u0026amp; Rolex Service Card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are Rolexes that everyone knows…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e…and then there’s the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOysterquartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA watch that quietly lived in the shadow of the Datejust for years, only to become one of the most sought-after vintage Rolex references among collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Rolex decided to embrace quartz technology during the Quartz Crisis, they didn’t simply install a battery into a Datejust. Instead, they spent years developing an entirely new movement—the legendary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRolex Calibre 5035\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Built and finished to the same exacting standards as their mechanical movements, it remains one of the finest quartz calibres ever produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust look at the design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sharp integrated bracelet, beautifully brushed surfaces, polished bevels and unmistakable angular case give the Oysterquartz a personality unlike any other Rolex. It has become a true design icon, often admired for its bold 1970s styling and unique presence on the wrist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRolex produced the Oysterquartz for roughly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with fewer than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25,000 examples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e made across the entire production run. Compared to the millions of automatic Datejusts produced, it’s easy to understand why these have become increasingly collectible in recent years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular example features one of the most elegant configurations available—a crisp \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite dial with applied Roman numerals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving the watch a refined, understated look that works effortlessly in any setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied with its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Rolex presentation box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRolex wallet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRolex booklet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRolex International Service Guarantee Card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18th March 2015\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making for a superb package.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rolex\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Oysterquartz Datejust\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 17000\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSerial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e E-Series (circa 1990)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 36mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMovement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rolex Calibre 5035 Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sapphire Crystal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White with Applied Roman Numerals\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original Integrated Rolex Oyster Bracelet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBezel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smooth Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100 Metres\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Original Rolex Presentation Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Rolex Wallet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Rolex Booklet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Rolex International Service Guarantee Card (18 March 2015)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an honest, exceptionally well-preserved example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographs in this listing were taken \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebefore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the watch received a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elight professional polish and re-brushing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, carried out solely to remove a few minor hairline marks and light signs of wear from the previous owner. No heavy refinishing was carried out—just a careful cosmetic refresh to enhance the overall presentation while respecting the watch’s original character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch now presents in exceptional condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with sharp lines, an excellent finish and outstanding overall appearance, making it ready to be enjoyed or added to a serious collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMechanically, it performs exactly as it should and keeps excellent time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"About Time St Albans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57311418941815,"sku":null,"price":5500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/2924\/5047\/files\/4839BB0D-8417-4ECB-86F3-92185F305745.jpg?v=1784443956","url":"https:\/\/abouttimestalbans.co.uk\/products\/rolex-oysterquartz-datejust-17000-white-roman-dial-box-rolex-service-card-36mm","provider":"About Time St Albans","version":"1.0","type":"link"}