Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz 1979

Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz 1979Rolex went all in with the Oysterquartz, developing a quartz movement that could be adjusted and serviced by a traditional watchmaker. It took Rolex more than five years to come up with an in house quartz movement that the manufacture could be proud of, and in 1977, the Oysterquartz was born. The condition of the case is the most important thing to look at on Oysterquartz models, they are more rare and it's near impossible to find them in our

22 mm (without crown) / 40 mm (lug-to-lug) / 17 mm (between lugs)

Reference: 145

+2sec/d / 270°

and this example exemplifies that ethos

In a huge 37 mm case which is considered oversized for the era

professionally serviced 11/2021

dial & crown

This beauty features a great case design with a fantastic tuxedo dial from 1943

-12sec/d / 270°

It features a 35 mm 18k rose gold case with thin and simple angled lugs and a stunning two tone white dial with even patina and rose gold arrow hour markers

It features a 925 silver case with gold plating

38 mm (without crown) / 43 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs)