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Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz ref. 17013 — Two-tone "Buckley"

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Here's a vintage Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz 17013 two tone with a white \"buckley\" dial from the 80s. Keeps great time and is fully functional. Measurements include a 36mm oyster case and an integrated bracelet. It's on its original two tone integrated bracelet that fits up to a 7.5 inch wrist. Quickset date function at 3 a clock. Matte white dial with matching black hands and roman numerals. 18K yellow gold bezel and center links. Brushed finishing on the bracelet. The lume in both the hands and lume plots aged to a nice yellow patina. 18K yellow gold bezel. Both the dial and crystal are free from any scratches or marks. Stainless steel case and caseback. All parts are original including the signed Role crown, case back, dial, and movement. The dial and case are in great cosmetic, untouched condition.
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History

The Oyster case — waterproof, screw-down crown, winding stem sealed against moisture — was Rolex's founding innovation, patented in 1926. Add a self-winding rotor mechanism from 1931, a date window, and you have the Oyster Perpetual Date: a workhorse that has anchored the Rolex lineup for decades.

The Oysterdate references — particularly the long-running 6694 — use a manual-wind movement in the familiar 34mm Oyster case. Produced from the early 1960s through the 1980s, the 6694 is one of the most collected entry-level vintage Rolex references: honest, unpretentious, and wildly durable. Dial variations across its production run include silver sunburst, champagne, blue, and a range of patina colors that develop naturally over decades.

The automatic counterparts — references 1500, 1501, 1503, 15000, and 15037 — span the 1960s through the 1980s in steel and 14-karat yellow gold, offering the same proportions with the convenience of self-winding. These watches were made to be worn every day, and the best vintage examples wear every day of that history on their dials.