Oysterquartz Datejust

Every time I look at the 1978 Oysterquartz, I'm struck by its absolutely perfect design. The minimalist lettering fits perfectly.

Here is mine with slate grey dial

Rolex 17000 Oysterquartz Mark I from 1978, acquired unpolished from the first owner. The shape of the case from the 1970s is reminiscent of Genta designs and is still absolutely modern today and has been taken up again in the Land Dweller. Only around 25,

A legend from 1987, although long frowned upon, I now think the quartz movement is cool. The shape of the case and bracelet is like a piece of architecture. Found it today in clean condition.

Inspired by the announcement of new Rolex model at Watches and Wonders today I’m enjoying my “pre-Land Dweller” model ☺️☺️☺️. This is reference 1630 c1978 which actually it is not powered by a quartz movement watch but by a mechanic/automatic movement 157

Here are some live pics from A Blog To Watch of the 40 mm oyster steel & white gold Rolex Land-Dweller ref. 127334 powered by caliber 7135 . To put things into perspective, I added some photos of the Oysterquartz ref. 17014 & 17013 and one photo of th

For those of us who are OQ lovers, this new model is like the rebirth of an excellent design, however you want to link it, be it a 1630, 5100, or 17013, it's all the same to me, and now with a new caliber for Rolex, curiously for the same reason that the

17014 17000+17014

They say the case is thinner than a regular one. That new caliber, which is also exposed, makes it great. Personally, I always wanted Rolex to bring back the OQ case, and I wanted it in an automatic caliber because it was a very unique Rolex case back the

I have this 17013, which by the way I did Rolex service on, I changed the engine and they told me that they will continue making spare parts for these OQ and that at least the new engine has a lifespan of 20 years, I thought it was excellent.