Rolex
Datejust, steel and gold, integrated bracelet
This vintage Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz (Reference 17013) perfectly captures the bold, architectural spirit of late-1970s horology with its distinctively angular 36mm stainless steel cushion case and seamlessly integrated two-tone Jubilee-style bracelet. Setting it apart from standard configurations is its highly desirable champagne tapestry dial, which utilizes vertical, three-dimensional textured ridges to create a captivating play of light beneath the cyclops-magnified sapphire crystal. Striking an elegant balance between sportiness and luxury, the watch features a brilliant 18k yellow gold fluted bezel and matching gold baton hour markers. Driven internally by the highly advanced, thermocompensated Caliber 5035 in-house quartz movement, this remarkable timepiece represents a fascinating, rare chapter in Rolex history, blending mechanical-grade luxury finishing with grab-and-go grab quartz precision.
- Brand
- Rolex
- Category
- Watches
- Model
- Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz
- Reference
- 17013
- Movement
- (thermocompensated quartz movement)
- Dimension
- 36mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel and gold
- Bracelet material
- Steel and gold
- Condition
- NOS
Catalogue note
This exceptional Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz (Reference 17013) stands as a monument to a fascinating and disruptive era in horological design. Produced in remarkably limited numbers estimated at fewer than 25,000 total units over a quarter-century the Oysterquartz line represents the crown's highly sophisticated response to the Quartz Crisis of the late 1970s. This specific example features the coveted champagne tapestry dial, an intricate, vertically ridged texture that adds immense geometric depth to the face, reflecting the sharp, angular motifs of its 36mm integrated case. Driven by the legendary Caliber 5035 movement a quartz calibre uniquely engineered with a mechanical pallet fork and gear train to allow the second hand to snap with crisp, authority the Reference 17013 breaks away from traditional Rolex styling to deliver a bold, structural silhouette. For the discerning collector, it captures a rare moment when the precision of the electronic age seamlessly merged with the uncompromising, hand-finished artistry of Swiss luxury watchmaking.