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Rolex OysterQuartz Datejust 36mm | Rare Black Dial | Ref. 17000 | 1978

Regular price $5,650.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $5,650.00 USD
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Condition

Pre-owned in good vintage condition. There are signs of use and aging on the case, bracelet, bezel, crystal, and dial. These include scratches and nicks, small dings, and patina on the date wheel. We have left it unpolished since owning it, but it likely was polished in the past during its 48 years of existence. It has been recently externally deep-cleaned. Please view all photos carefully to judge the condition.

  • DIAL: Minor blemishes on the dial if you look for them.
  • HANDS: Slightly imperfect from aging
  • CLASP: At some point, the clasp had the watch case serial number engraved on it. This was not an uncommon practice, and was usually done to ensure the bracelet stayed with the correct matching watch head. 
  • New Part/Repair!: These old quartz movements can be tricky, BUT a brand new negative terminal circuit was installed, along with a fresh battery, and this watch has been running and keeping amazing time with no issues for months! You're not getting some "idk, it ticks" Oysterquartz from a seller. This watch has been worked on and tested for a long period! 

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*IMPORTANT PAYMENT INFO*

If you are interested in this piece, we must request buyer information for verification in order to protect us from potential fraud. If you would like to pick up locally in Austin, TX, please send us a message. Payment methods will be reduced to Zelle/Bank Wire/Cash. Exceptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis at our sole discretion. Any completed online orders for this item without prior contact will be promptly canceled and refunded. We appreciate your understanding. If you see this on eBay, default to standard eBay Payments.

Timing and Functionality

The watch is currently working and running well. It is a vintage piece! 48 Years Old! We do not recommend or guarantee waterproofness. 

Specifications

Condition - Good Vintage Condition
Reference: 17000
Box - No
Papers - No
Manual - No
Case Size -  36mm
Movement - Quartz
Dial Color - Black (Uncommon!)
Max. Wrist Size - Just right at 7" on measuring cone (we can assist with sourcing additional links if needed)
Year - 5.6 million serial; approx 1978 (Very early production (2nd year!))
Case Material - Stainless Steel 
Bracelet - Factory Stainless Steel Bracelet 17000 B 
Crystal - Sapphire
Case Back - Screwdown

*If you are not aware of the vintage specialty and rarity of the 17000 OysterQuartz reference, we highly recommend doing a deep dive into this model. It's an exceptional vintage Rolex model, really the only "main" Quartz model ever mass produced, but still with only about 25,000 units ever made between 1977 and the early 2000s!!

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