The Rolex Oysterquartz Proves That Quartz Is Cool

And you thought the Crown only made mechanical watches, eh?

If Rolex is the ultimate symbol of prestige among watches, at the other end of the spectrum would be chap, battery-powered quartz watches. At least, that’s a perception common among many lay consumers — and even sophisticated, experienced collectors. Though not without foundation, this assertion is too simplistic:

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