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Vintage Rolex Thunderbird Turnograph Men's Watch 1625

$8,450
£6,460.47
€7,441.16
CA$11,841.04
A$13,219.41
CHF 6,926.77
MX$161,818.54
NOK 87,970.06
SEK 82,944.60
DKK 55,534.16
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Vintage Rolex Thunderbird Turnograph Men's Watch 1625 - Automatic winding; acrylic crystal. Stainless steel case ( 36 mm ). Silver dial with stick markers. Stainless steel jubilee bracelet. Pre-owned with custom box
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    1975
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    Dallas, TX
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    Seller: 622931stDibs: LU19726060932

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