Up for sale here is a very cool vintage piece- the Rolex OysterQuartz Day Date in 18k yellow gold! This one has the florentine finish. 6,40x,xxx serial number dates it to 1980. Ref. 19018. With a half mechanical quartz powered movement, this watch is a reminder of the challenges every industry goes through at some point or another throughout history. To me, the quartz crisis is a solidification of what mechanical watches and the industry as a whole stands for. Innovations in technology allow for all sorts of new developments, efficiencies, accuracy, etc.  Yes, you can tell time via different methods- some with batteries, and some without.   Yes, you can also simply check the time on your phone.  Yes, you can have a car drive you from point A to point B. Or select an economical vehicle to really get the most mileage per gallon. But this watch shows that the industry has endured past these attempts to subvert the fun factor, and the appreciation of the art of the process.  A tribute to a time that no longer exists- a memory of changing times.  Comes with an original Rolex box and 23 links on the bracelet.  Asking price is $16,500 All watches sold by us come with a 1 year warranty on movement, case, and bracelet functionality. We have been trading luxury timepieces since 2017 and operate out of the southeast United States. Accepted forms of payment are wire transfer, trades for other watches, or crypto +2%. Turn your digital coins and memes to IRL assets! After payment has been received, we ship out promptly using Fedex Priority Overnight, fully covered by a private insurance company. Packages are sent to a Fedex Office or Ship Center to be held for pickup. Armored carrier or personal delivery will be arranged for pieces valued over $150k. More pictures or video available on request! Plenty of references available, so deal with confidence! We pride ourselves on customer service, communication, and will do what you need to make this a comfortable transaction. Most brands and models of luxury timepiece are accepted on trade. Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Patek Phillipe, Richard Mille, Hublot, Panerai, Zenith, Breitling, Vacheron Constantin, F/P. Journe, A. Lange & Sohne, etc. I can do cash either way or multi-watch trades for the right deal! Check out our other listings on mechanical-art . com