Rolex Oysterquartz Datejust Ref. 17014 - Rare Buckley Dial
Year: 1982.
Movement: Rolex Quartz 5035 Rolex Calibre with quickset date.
Case Size: 36mm steel case.
Dial: Original White Roman numeral ‘Buckley’ dial with black handset. Tritium lume.
Bezel: White gold fluted.
Crystal: Sapphire crystal.
Bracelet: Rolex 17010 Jubilee style bracelet.
As with all watches bought from Watts On Watches, we offer a 12 month warranty on all purchases.
This watch comes as watch only. It is common for vintage watches to not come with box and papers. In the rare example that a watch does come with box and papers it will be mentioned in the description. All purchases come with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and purchase documentation.
Year: 1982.
Movement: Rolex Quartz 5035 Rolex Calibre with quickset date.
Case Size: 36mm steel case.
Dial: Original White Roman numeral ‘Buckley’ dial with black handset. Tritium lume.
Bezel: White gold fluted.
Crystal: Sapphire crystal.
Bracelet: Rolex 17010 Jubilee style bracelet.
As with all watches bought from Watts On Watches, we offer a 12 month warranty on all purchases.
This watch comes as watch only. It is common for vintage watches to not come with box and papers. In the rare example that a watch does come with box and papers it will be mentioned in the description. All purchases come with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and purchase documentation.
Year: 1982.
Movement: Rolex Quartz 5035 Rolex Calibre with quickset date.
Case Size: 36mm steel case.
Dial: Original White Roman numeral ‘Buckley’ dial with black handset. Tritium lume.
Bezel: White gold fluted.
Crystal: Sapphire crystal.
Bracelet: Rolex 17010 Jubilee style bracelet.
As with all watches bought from Watts On Watches, we offer a 12 month warranty on all purchases.
This watch comes as watch only. It is common for vintage watches to not come with box and papers. In the rare example that a watch does come with box and papers it will be mentioned in the description. All purchases come with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and purchase documentation.
Rolex Oysterquartz Datejust Ref. 17014 – Rare Buckley Dial
A watch that sits in a category all its own, the Rolex Oysterquartz Datejust Ref. 17014 is already a unique chapter in Rolex history — but this ultra-rare Buckley dial configuration elevates it to true collector status. Produced in 1982, this reference blends cutting-edge quartz innovation with timeless Datejust design and an exceptionally desirable dial variant.
The standout feature is the original white Buckley dial, featuring painted Roman numerals and a bold black handset — a layout seen on only a tiny fraction of Oysterquartz models. With Tritium lume plots, a sapphire crystal, and the elegance of a white gold fluted bezel, it’s an extraordinary fusion of sport, elegance, and rarity.
The 36mm stainless steel case carries the unmistakable angular silhouette of the Oysterquartz line, sitting sharp and assertive on the wrist. Inside, the Rolex Calibre 5035 Quartz movement offers legendary precision and reliability, paired with a quickset date function for everyday practicality.
Finished with the correct Rolex Jubilee-style bracelet (Ref. 17010), this watch presents as one of the finest and most desirable examples of the entire Oysterquartz range.
🔑 Key Features:
Year: 1982
Movement: Rolex Calibre 5035 Quartz with quickset date
Case: 36mm stainless steel Oysterquartz case
Dial: Original white Roman numeral Buckley dial with black handset and Tritium lume
Bezel: 18k white gold fluted bezel
Crystal: Sapphire
Bracelet: Rolex Oysterquartz Jubilee-style bracelet (Ref. 17010)
Set Includes: Watch only (with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and documentation)
💼 Why This Oysterquartz?
The Oysterquartz 17014 with Buckley dial is exceptionally rare, with very few known examples surfacing on the collector market. The contrast of the white Roman dial and black handset offers a bold, graphic look unlike any other Datejust. Add to that the precision of Rolex’s short-lived but technically brilliant quartz movement, and you have a highly collectible, investment-worthy piece with serious wrist presence.
This is not just a vintage Rolex — it’s a standout anomaly from one of the brand’s most unconventional and experimental eras.
🛠️ Condition & Authenticity
In excellent condition with original dial, hands, and bracelet, this watch is a true survivor and a standout example of its reference. As with all pieces from Watts On Watches, it has been fully serviced prior to sale, is backed by a 12-month warranty, and comes in our bespoke packaging with purchase documentation.
🔎 Looking for a rare Rolex that defies convention and rewards collectors with something truly different?
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