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·This is a rare opportunity to purchase a great example of a Rolex 1625 Datejust Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird with a gorgeous champagne SWISS only pie pan dial from 1960 with beautiful alpha hands.
History of the Turn-O-Graph
In 1953 Rolex introduced the Turn-O-Graph model with reference 6202. This is actually a really important watch for the whole history of Rolex sport models. One can say that this watch has been the granddaddy of all modern Rolex sport models.
It was the first Rolex model with a rotating bezel and an oyster case waterproof to a depth of 150 feet (45,72 meters). The purpose of this watch was to use it as a more durable alternative to a Rolex chronograph.
As we can read in the advertisement: “Timing a transatlantic telephone call, the rate of machine, a patient’s pulse, the speed of a train, the development of a film-how often we long for a stop-watch on our wrists. But a stop-watch 9or Chronograph) is a highly complicated instrument that may not stand up to the wear of an exacting active life. Due to its push-buttons, it cannot be truly and permanently waterproof. It cannot be selfwinding because of the hundred extra parts in its movement. Its mechanic is intricate and mat require expensive servicing, Nine time out of ten the Rolex “Turn-O-Graph” will fulfill the functions of a stop-watch, and yet it has none of these disadvantage”
History of the Thunderbird
The Thunderbird is symbol of native Americans which represents strength and power. This symbol was used by the acrobatic squadron from the United States Military Airforce (USAF) Established in 1953 at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. These guys where the first acrobatic team to fly with speed of sound.
In an attempt to capture the American market with its booming post-war economy, Rolex aligned themselves with the Thunderbirds in their promotional materials, and nicknamed their reference 6609 Datejust Turn-O-Graph the ‘Thunderbird’, placing the team’s emblem directly on the dial. However, it is believed that these wristwatches with the Thunderbird emblem were never available in serial production and were instead only given to those who qualified to serve on the prestigious air demonstration team. Only one other Thunderbird with the actual Thunderbird emblem has ever been seen publicly, the other being a full 18K yellow gold version belonging to Captain Chares W. Maultsby, who flew in the right wing position for the Thunderbirds beginning in 1959, and is currently in a private collection.(more info on rolex passion report)
Condition
This stunning example of a Rolex 1625 Datejust Turn-O-Graph is in excellent condition. It has hardly been worn.
Overall, the Rolex 1625 Datejust Turn-O-Graph is noteworthy, both for its design and execution.
As with all of our pre-owned watches this watch comes with a full 12 month warranty with ourselves that will be invoked from the day of purchase.
Viewings can be arranged at our office by appointment.
This particular Rolex 1625 Datejust Turn-O-Graph has just undergone a full service. This work was carried out by our watchmaker using original parts.
Payment
Price: €4600 net. EU shipping is €70.00 ROW: €145.00 Payment by wire or PayPal (Buyer covers fees).
DLT222 has verified my business credentials.
I am a watch dealer located in Amsterdam and I am not affiliated with any brand. All my watches I guarantee authenticity. F2F deals are always welcome.
References available by request or in the feedback section. I have feedback from @@donkii@ @wristpirate@ @vujen@@WatchWalker and @ @bernarddevos
I am on https://www.chrono24.nl/search/index.htm?customerId=22074&dosearch=true#gref https://omegaforums.net/threads/wouter-van-wijk-good-buyer.91773/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/wouter-van-wijk-great-buyer.89588/
As with all of our pre-owned watches this watch comes with a full 12 month WRIST ICONS warranty that will be invoked from the day of purchase.
On request of potential buyer I can send high res images via wetransfer
I will offer a 48 hour inspection/approval on the watch.
Full refund only if really mis-described or not 100% authentic Rolex. If returned, watch must be in 100% exact same condition received. No returns for buyers remorse.
Please give me a DM if you have any kind of questions, I will be at your service.
Many thanks OF for the space!
WRIST ICONS
Amsterdam
www.wristicons.com
[email protected]
+31634141572
www.instagram.com/wristicons
www.facebook.com/wristicons
Iconic watches make us tick.We love to curate vintage and pre-owned watches with proven character and like to tell their unique stories. We don’t look for average watches, we look for the quintessential watches of time.
We call these WRIST ICONS.
History of the Turn-O-Graph
In 1953 Rolex introduced the Turn-O-Graph model with reference 6202. This is actually a really important watch for the whole history of Rolex sport models. One can say that this watch has been the granddaddy of all modern Rolex sport models.
It was the first Rolex model with a rotating bezel and an oyster case waterproof to a depth of 150 feet (45,72 meters). The purpose of this watch was to use it as a more durable alternative to a Rolex chronograph.
As we can read in the advertisement: “Timing a transatlantic telephone call, the rate of machine, a patient’s pulse, the speed of a train, the development of a film-how often we long for a stop-watch on our wrists. But a stop-watch 9or Chronograph) is a highly complicated instrument that may not stand up to the wear of an exacting active life. Due to its push-buttons, it cannot be truly and permanently waterproof. It cannot be selfwinding because of the hundred extra parts in its movement. Its mechanic is intricate and mat require expensive servicing, Nine time out of ten the Rolex “Turn-O-Graph” will fulfill the functions of a stop-watch, and yet it has none of these disadvantage”
History of the Thunderbird
The Thunderbird is symbol of native Americans which represents strength and power. This symbol was used by the acrobatic squadron from the United States Military Airforce (USAF) Established in 1953 at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. These guys where the first acrobatic team to fly with speed of sound.
In an attempt to capture the American market with its booming post-war economy, Rolex aligned themselves with the Thunderbirds in their promotional materials, and nicknamed their reference 6609 Datejust Turn-O-Graph the ‘Thunderbird’, placing the team’s emblem directly on the dial. However, it is believed that these wristwatches with the Thunderbird emblem were never available in serial production and were instead only given to those who qualified to serve on the prestigious air demonstration team. Only one other Thunderbird with the actual Thunderbird emblem has ever been seen publicly, the other being a full 18K yellow gold version belonging to Captain Chares W. Maultsby, who flew in the right wing position for the Thunderbirds beginning in 1959, and is currently in a private collection.(more info on rolex passion report)
Condition
This stunning example of a Rolex 1625 Datejust Turn-O-Graph is in excellent condition. It has hardly been worn.
- Dial: this rare dial is in perfect condition The original lume material is tritium is fully intact and has a nice creamy color. Depending the light the dial shifts from brown to light copper colour. It has some shades of grey and champagne going on but let make this clear this isn’t an ordinary champagne dial!
- Hands: original and matching with the dial.
- Crystal: plexi glass crystal.
- Case: Case shows almost no wear. The fluted bezel is made of 18 carat yellow gold and in perfect condition.
- Crown: Original Rolex crown
- Strap: this watch come on a new WRIST ICONS leather strap made by Jean Paul Menicucci
- Movement: Just serviced by our watchmaker. Running perfectly with a one year service warranty. The Datejust is powered by the reliable Rolex automatic movement, caliber 1570.
- Notes: Absolutely stunning example of a super rare 1960s Rolex 1625 Datejust Turn-O-Graph. Very hard to find these in this condition.
Overall, the Rolex 1625 Datejust Turn-O-Graph is noteworthy, both for its design and execution.
As with all of our pre-owned watches this watch comes with a full 12 month warranty with ourselves that will be invoked from the day of purchase.
Viewings can be arranged at our office by appointment.
This particular Rolex 1625 Datejust Turn-O-Graph has just undergone a full service. This work was carried out by our watchmaker using original parts.
Payment
Price: €4600 net. EU shipping is €70.00 ROW: €145.00 Payment by wire or PayPal (Buyer covers fees).
DLT222 has verified my business credentials.
I am a watch dealer located in Amsterdam and I am not affiliated with any brand. All my watches I guarantee authenticity. F2F deals are always welcome.
References available by request or in the feedback section. I have feedback from @@donkii@ @wristpirate@ @vujen@@WatchWalker and @ @bernarddevos
I am on https://www.chrono24.nl/search/index.htm?customerId=22074&dosearch=true#gref https://omegaforums.net/threads/wouter-van-wijk-good-buyer.91773/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/wouter-van-wijk-great-buyer.89588/
As with all of our pre-owned watches this watch comes with a full 12 month WRIST ICONS warranty that will be invoked from the day of purchase.
On request of potential buyer I can send high res images via wetransfer
I will offer a 48 hour inspection/approval on the watch.
Full refund only if really mis-described or not 100% authentic Rolex. If returned, watch must be in 100% exact same condition received. No returns for buyers remorse.
Please give me a DM if you have any kind of questions, I will be at your service.
Many thanks OF for the space!
WRIST ICONS
Amsterdam
www.wristicons.com
[email protected]
+31634141572
www.instagram.com/wristicons
www.facebook.com/wristicons
Iconic watches make us tick.We love to curate vintage and pre-owned watches with proven character and like to tell their unique stories. We don’t look for average watches, we look for the quintessential watches of time.
We call these WRIST ICONS.
- Brand: Rolex
- Model:
- Datejust Turn-O-Graph
- Serial number:
- Serial number: 3413xxx
- Reference: 1626
- Year: Circa 1960
- caliber: 1560
- Case: It has a stainless steel case with screw down case back. Good stainless steel case that has light wear from use. It has a yellow golden rotating bezel
- Dimensions: 36mm diameter;
- Crystal: Plexiglass
- Dial: champagne pie-pan dial with applied gold baton hour markers, white minute divisions with five minute markers, baton golden hands with luminous inserts and center seconds, date aperture at 3
- Caliber: automatic-winding caliber
- Bracelet/Strap: WRIST ICONS leather strap made by Jean Paul Menicucci
- Lug Width: 20mm
- Box/Papers: no
