Rolex Datejust Turn-o-graph Wristwatch Ref 16253, Aka "Thunderbird". Year 1987
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Our vintage and very rare Rolex Datejust Turn-o-graph reference 16253 aka the Thunderbird features
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Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph 16253 Steel/18k Gold 36mm Champagne Dial Circa 1987
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This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely no visible scratches or blemishes. Model features quick-set movement...
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Rolex Datejust 16253, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
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Rolex Datejust Reference #:16253. Rolex Datejust 16253 Mens Automatic Watch Champagne Dial Two Tone
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Rolex Datejust 16253, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty
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Rolex Datejust Reference #: 16253. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Gold 36 MM
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Rolex Datejust 16253, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty
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Rolex Datejust Reference #: 16253. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Gold 36 MM
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Rolex Datejust 16253 Turn-O-Graph Men's Watch Box Papers
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Rolex datejust 16253 Turn-O-Graph Men's Watch 36mm stainless steel case yellow gold turn-o-graph
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Rolex Datejust 16253 Men's Automatic Watch Champagne Dial Two-Tone 18 Karat
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Rolex Datejust 16253 Mens Automatic Watch Champagne Dial Two Tone 18K 36mm
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Rolex Datejust 162354, Champagne Dial Certified Authentic
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Rolex Datejust Reference #:16253. Rolex Datejust 16253 Mens Automatic Watch Champagne Dial Two Tone
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Vintage Rolex Thunderbird Datejust Two-Tone Watch, 1979
By Rolex
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1979 Vintage Rolex Datejust Thunderbird Ref. 16253 with Two Tone 14k Yellow Gold Thunderbird Turn-O
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Rolex Turnograph Men's 2-Tone Watch 16253
By Rolex
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Rolex Turnograph Men's 2-Tone Watch 16253 - Automatic winding, Quickset, acrylic crystal. Stainless
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Rolex Turnograph Men's 2-Tone Watch 16253
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Rolex Turnograph Men's 2-Tone Watch 16253 - Automatic winding, Quickset, acrylic crystal. Stainless
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Rolex Turnograph yellow gold stainless steel automatic wristwatch Ref 16253
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Automatic winding, Quickset, acrylic crystal. Stainless steel case with 18k yellow gold Thunderbird bezel (36mm diameter). Silvered dial with gold stick markers. Stainless steel and ...
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Rolex 16253 Datejust Silver Dial 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stainless Steel with Box
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Style Number: 16253 Serial: 9870*** Model: Datejust Case Material: Stainless Steel
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Rolex Oyster 16253 Datejust Turn-O-Graph 18k SS Mens 36mm 1980s Automatic RA672
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Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sporty Luxury, Men's 18K gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref.16253 Turn-O
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Rolex Datejust Thunderbird 16253 Champagne Dial 18K Gold Steel Box Paper
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Style Number: 16253 Serial: 8225*** Model: Datejust Thunderbird Case Material
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Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph
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Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Rolex 16253 Datejust Turn-O-Graph, stainless steel case on an integrated two-tone stainless steel
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Rolex Datejust 16253, Champagne Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Datejust Reference #: 16253. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Steel and 18k Gold Champagne 36
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Rolex Datejust Turnograph Steel Yellow Gold Vintage Mens Watch 16253
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Turnograph Steel Yellow Gold Vintage Mens Watch 16253. Officially certified
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Rolex Datejust Turnograph Steel Yellow Gold Black Dial Vintage Mens Watch 16253
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Datejust Turnograph Steel Yellow Gold Black Dial Vintage Mens Watch 16253. Officially
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Rolex 16253 For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact rolex 16253 you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from 18k Gold, Gold and Stainless Steel — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a rolex 16253 may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. When shopping for a rolex 16253, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.
How Much is a Rolex 16253?
On average, a rolex 16253 at 1stDibs sells for $6,600, while they’re typically $4,750 on the low end and $9,600 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.
Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.
But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.
But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.
Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.
The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.
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Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
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