Rolex Turn-O-Graph 1625 Thunderbird 14k SS Mens 1960s 36mm Automatic RA759
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning iconic classic, Men's 14K gold and stainless steel Rolex 1625 Turn-O-Graph automatic, the Thunderbird, c.1966, in excellent working condition.
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Turn-O-Graph 1625 Thunderbird 14k SS Mens 1960s 36mm Automatic RA759
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sporty luxury, Men's 14K gold and stainless steel Rolex Datejust 1625 Turn-O-Graph automatic, the Thunderbird, c.1966, all original, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel, 14k Gold
Rolex Vintage Datejust Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird 36mm 1625
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A men's Turn-O-Graph wristwatch in stainless steel and yellow gold by Rolex.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Thunderbird Datejust 36mm Turn-O-Graph Men's Watch Ref. 1625
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph Ref. 1625, often nicknamed the “Thunderbird,” is a highly collectible sports-dress watch combining the classic Datejust profile with a distin...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Datejust Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Two Tone Gold Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
About the Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird: The Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph, nicknamed "Thunderbird" by collectors — a reference to the U.S.
18k Gold
1961 Rolex Vintage Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird Datejust 18K Gold SS Watch
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
In fact, prior to the introduction of the Day-Date President, the solid gold Turn-O-Graph was the most expensive Rolex cataloged.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Turn-o-graph Wristwatch Ref 16253, Aka "Thunderbird". Year 1987
By Rolex
Located in Canterbury, England
Our vintage and very rare Rolex Datejust Turn-o-graph reference 16253 aka the Thunderbird features a 36mm stainless steel case with rotating 18k yellow gold bezel and 18k yellow gold...
Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 116264
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
General Information Brand: Rolex Model: Datejust Turn-O-Graph Model Number: 116264 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Year Manufactured: 2000-2010 Department: Men Style: Luxu...
Steel
1961 Rolex Vintage Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird Datejust Mens Watch, 1625 - SS, Gold
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
The Turn-O-Graph occupied a unique place in Rolex's lineup.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 18k WG/SS Turn-o-graph Watch Thunderbird 16264
By Rolex
Located in Richmond, CA
A fine and collectible Gent's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Turn-o-graph "Thunderbird" watch, with a rotation 18K WG second time zone bezel, on a stainless steel 5 link Rolex Jubil...
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ref 1625 Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird 18k SS Mens 1960s 36mm Automatic RA778B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sporty elegance, Men's 18K gold and stainless steel Rolex Datejust ref 1625 Turn-O-Graph, the Thunderbird, c.1968, in excellent working condition.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
$6,768Sale Price|20% Off
Rolex Ref 1625 Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird 14k SS Mens 1960s 36mm Automatic RA759C
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sporty luxury, Men's 14K gold and stainless steel Rolex Datejust ref 1625 Turn-O-Graph, the Thunderbird, c.1966, in excellent working condition.
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph Custom Two Tone Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph Custom Diamond Two Tone Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Watch 116261
Diamond, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Turn-o-graph 116261 Two Tone Stainless Steel and Rose Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph 116261 Two Tone Stainless Steen and Rose Gold Watch Silver Dial Diamond Bezel 36mm.
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Turn-o-graph 116261 Two Tone Stainless Steen and Rose Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph 116261 Two Tone Stainless Steen and Rose Gold Watch Black Dial Diamond Bezel 36mm.
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Ref 1625 Datejust Turn-O-Graph 18k Gold SS Mens 1960s 36mm Automatic RA778
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sporty luxury, Men's 18K gold and stainless steel Rolex Datejust ref 1625 Turn-O-Graph, the Thunderbird, c.1968, in excellent working condition.
Stainless Steel, 18k Gold
Vintage 1968 Rolex Datejust 1625 Stainless Steel Silver Dial Auto 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Turn-o-graph bezel provides a genuine point of difference and a story that connects directly to the origin of Rolex's iconic sport watches.
Steel, Stainless 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" Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Custom Diamond Bezel Di...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 16253 Turn-O-Graph Men's Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex datejust 16253 Turn-O-Graph Men's Watch 36mm stainless steel case yellow gold turn-o-graph bezel. champagne dial with gold hands and index hour markers. date display a 3 o'cloc...
Rolex Datejust Turn O'Graph 16264 Men's Watch Original Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Datejust 16264 Men Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel Bidirectional bezel. White dial with Luminous Steel hands and index hour markers. Minute markers on the...
Rolex Yellow Gold Turn O Graph Thunderbird Bezel Automatic Wristwatch, 1954
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1954 Rolex Turn O Graph Reference 6202, 36 MM Stainless Steel 3 Piece case with Yellow Gold Thunderbird Bezel.
14k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Turn-O-Graph Wristwatch Ref 1625 circa 1960s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A handsome stainless steel wristwatch with a sporty kick, the Rolex Turn-o-Graph is the only non-professional watch that Rolex offered with a rotatable bezel.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Retailed Serpico Y Laino Thunderbird Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18k yellow gold Rolex Turn-o-Graph, aka "the Thunderbird", from the 1950s with the original 1950s "big logo" Jubilee bracelet.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Rolex Oyster Turn O Graph Ref 6309 18k SS Automatic 1950s Vintage RJC171B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, 18k gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref.6309 Turn-O-Graph automatic, the "Thunderbird", c.1956.
18k Gold
Men's Rolex Oyster Turn O Graph Ref 6309 18k SS 1950s Vintage Automatic RJC171
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare classic, Rolex 18k gold and stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Ref.6309 Turn-O-Graph, "Thunderbird", automatic, c.1956.
18k Gold
Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph 116264
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stainless steel Datejust Turn-O-Graph by Rolex. Features a white dial and a fluted, white gold bidirectional rotatable bezel.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Turn-O-Graph Wristwatch 1990s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
No longer made by Rolex, the Turn-O-Graph has the distinction of being the only wristwatch made by the company that is not a "Professional" watch, but has a rotatable "Sport" bezel.
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph Stainless Steel 116264
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W3497 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Datejust Model Reference: 116264 Age: 1st October 2004 Gender: Unisex Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee Dial: White Baton G...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Turn-o-Graph Gents 116263 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3812 Model: 116263 Serial: D40**** Condition: 10 - Unworn condition Age: 17th January 2017 Case Diameter: 36 mm Case Size: 36mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee Movem...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Turn-o-Graph Gents 116263 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
REF W3812 MODEL NUMBER 116263 SERIAL NUMBER D40**** CONDITION 10 - Unworn condition GENDER Gents AGE 17th January 2017 CASE DIAMETER 36 mm CASE SIZE 36mm BOX & PAPERS Box, Manuals & ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
1958 Turn-O-Graph Red Depth Rating by Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
1958 Turn-O-Graph Red Depth Rating by Rolex -ref. 6202 -Rare Red Depth Rating!
Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Turn-o-Graph Thunderbird Wristwatch circa 1950s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The 1950s Turn-o-Graph has become known as the "Thunderbird", a nod to 1950s Air Force pilots.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust Turn-o-graph Gents Steel Black Dial 16264
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Turn-O-Graph Datejust Gents Wristwatch, black dial with applied hour markers, date at 3 0'clock, a stainless steel bi-directional rotating engine t...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Turn-O-Graph Datejust Wristwatch Ref 116264
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding, 31 jewel, sapphire crystal. Stainless steel case with 18k white gold fluted Turnograph bezel (36mm diameter). White dial with stick markers; red date and second ha...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Turn-o-Graph Stainless Steel Unisex 116264, 2017
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
REF W3539 MODEL NUMBER 116264 SERIAL NUMBER 596***** CONDITION 10 - Unworn condition GENDER Unisex AGE 11th January 2017 CASE DIAMETER 36 mm CASE SIZE 36mm BOX & PAPERS Box, Manuals...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Turn-o-graph Stainless Steel Gents 16264, 2017
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3992 Model: 16264 Serial: F35**** Condition: 10 - Unworn Condition Age: 8th June 2017 Case Diameter: 36 mm Case Size: 36mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee Movement: ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph Gents Stainless Steel Blue Dial 116264
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 36 mm Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Datejust Turn-O-Graph Gents Wristwatch, blue dial with applied hour markers, date at 3 0'clock, an 18k white gold bi-directional rotatable fl...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Thunderbird Datejust Turn-O-Graph Ref. 16263 Steel & Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Feel the prestige in wearing this preowned unisex 36mm Stainless Steel and 18K yellow gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watch. Featuring a 1 jewel automatic movement, this watch...
Gold, Steel
Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Turn o Graph Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W4421 Model Number: 116264 Serial Number: Z39**** Condition: 10 - Unworn Condition Age: 30th October 2017 Case Size: 36mm Box and Papers: Box and Guarantee Movement: Automatic C...
Stainless Steel
Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Turn-o-Graph Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3603 Model: 116264 Serial Number: Z68**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 1st April 2008 Case Diameter: 36 mm Case Size: 36mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee...
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Turn-o-graph Automatic Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3432 Model: 116263 Serial: F81**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 27th September 2005 Case Diameter: 36 mm Case Size: 36mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee M...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust Turn-O-Graph Automatic Wristwatch 116264 2004
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref W3497 Model Number 116264 Serial Number F49**** Condition 9 - Excellent condition Gender Unisex Age 1st October 2004 Case Diameter 36 mm Case Size 36mm Box & Papers ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex White Gold Stainless Steel Datejust Turn-O-graph Self-Winding Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
This relates to the base calibre, the upgraded movement is calibre 1575 as mentioned in Collecting Rolex Wristwatches by Osvaldo Patrizzi. The Rolex catalogue of 1965 refers to refer...
18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust Thunderbird Turn-o-graph 18k Gold Steel Champagne Dial 16263
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This timepiece was Produced in 1995. The bracelet shows moderate slack. No original box and papers. Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: 16263 Country/Reg...
18k Gold, Steel
Rolex Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Datejust Blue Dial Stainless Steel 116264 B&P
By Rolex
Located in Newport Beach, CA
It features a stunning Rolex factory blue sunburst dial with stick markers, red second hand, red turn-o-graph, red and white date wheel, Rolex factory white gold Turn-O-Graph bezel a...
Stainless Steel
Rolex 18K Pink Gold Turn-O-Graph "Serpico Y Laino" with Red Date
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rolex 18K Pink Gold Turn-O-Graph sold by "Serpico Y Laino".
18k Gold
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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