In 1969, the legendary Beta-21 movement was born, ready to propel Swiss watchmaking into the 20th century.
In 1970, Rolex presented the symbol of unbridled futuristic luxury at the Basel Exhibition: the reference 5100.
The line of the bracelet recalls a President reinterpreted according to the angular canons of the 1970s, while the design and thickness of the case are actually due to the internal movement, designed for different brands and therefore not adaptable to the famous Oyster case.
Produced in a very limited edition to guarantee the exclusivity of this masterpiece: only 1000 pieces!
All 1000 models were sold in pre-sale, even before production began!These characteristics prompted the public to give it a nickname to represent its opulence and brazenness. "To afford such a watch and flaunt its tractability, one certainly has to be a Texas oil billionaire!" must have been the thought of those who first nicknamed this Rolex "The Texan." The maison decided to offer buyers of the world's most luxurious watch membership in the most exclusive of clubs: the "Rolex Quartz Club."
Created specifically for the occasion, membership was automatic upon purchase of a Quartz ref.5100. For the very lucky few, the Club guaranteed unlimited entry to the Geneva headquarters with a private tour and signature in the Rolex Gold Register.
The example we offer is in excellent condition, the gold dial is in perfect balance with the case and bracelet preserving their authentic shapes.
It comes complete with our certification of authenticity and a one-year working warranty.
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