Watch in the Box Episode 9 | Bob's Watches

Episode 9 of Watch in the Box is here and our season is almost coming to an end! For the 9th episode of our Watch in the Box video series, we take a look at one of the most unusual and least discussed Rolex watches of all time - the reference 19018 Oysterquartz Day-Date. During the 1970s, the Swiss watch industry was in a state of panic due to the advent of the quartz movement. While many manufacturers went out of business or were acquired during these years, others embraced the new technology to try to stay competitive in a rapidly changing industry, including Rolex, who rolled out their very own line of watches with quartz movements: the Oysterquartz collection. The Rolex Oysterquartz collection consisted of the Oysterquartz Datejust, the Oysterquartz Day-Date, and the Oysterquartz Date. Additionally, to match their modern battery-powered movements, Rolex gave their new Oysterquartz watches redesigned cases that embrace a more modern and angular aesthetic with integrated bracelets. At the time Rolex Oysterquartz watches were quite expensive and represented cutting-edge examples of Rolex’s latest and greatest technologies. While relatively few Rolex Oysterquartz watches were manufactured and sold - especially the solid 18k Day-Date Oysterquartz ref. 19018 - they are some of the most unusual and non-traditional Rolex watches ever created. Watch Episode 9 of our Watch in the Box video series to learn more about the ref. 19018 Rolex Oysterquartz Day-Date, and discover th