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What is a Turnograph?

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What is a Turnograph?
A Turn-O-Graph is a watch produced by Rolex. It debuted in 1953 and was the first-ever Rolex watch with a rotating bezel. With this feature, people could track the time for up to 60 minutes. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Rolex Turn-O-Graph watches.
1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
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Vintage Rolex Thunderbird Turnograph Men's Watch 1625
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Thunderbird Turnograph Men's Watch 1625 - Automatic winding; acrylic crystal
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Datejust 1625 Thunderbird 18k SS 36mm Automatic 1960s RA459B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
original. Fitted on new, aftermarket leather strap and buckle. The Rolex Thunderbird 1625 Turn-O-Graph is
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Thunderbird Datejust Self Winding Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2002 Rolex Datejust Thunderbird Wrist Watch, 36 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster Case with
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Datejust Thunderbird 16264 Diamond Bezel Black Dial Stainless Steel
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16264 Serial: K962*** Year: 2001 Model: Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph "Thunderbird
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Thunderbird Bezel Watch, Mid 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Thunderbird Bezel
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird 16253 14K Yellow Gold Stainless Jubilee
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16253 Serial: 7365*** Year: 1982 Model: Rolex Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

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