1961 Rolex Vintage Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird Datejust Mens Watch, 1625 - Stainless Steel & 18K Gold

1961 Rolex Vintage Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird Datejust Mens Watch, 1625 - Stainless Steel & 18K GoldLaunched around 1953, the vintage Turn O Graph was designed for adventure lovers. It gained notoriety due to its use by the U. S. Air Force Thunderbird Flight Aerobatic Flight Team. It features a bi directional bezel to measure elapsed time, making it the most functional and expensive watch in the Datejust line. In fact, prior to the introduction of the Day Date President, the solid gold Turn O Graph was the most expensive Rolex cataloged. The watch

it is the size of many of AP's dress watches from this era

Its heavy solid 18K gold architecture is both elegant and sporty

It was made a bit earlier than most you see from this style

This Certified Pre-Owned guaranteed fully authentic ladies Octagon features a stainless steel with octagonal bezel

It comes with Patek band and buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment

Today's offering showcases this original very cool and highly functional first generation Speedmaster X-33

it featured an unusual case with a slot in the back so different color bands could easily be slid on and off and the look changed to match different outfits

A five decade old Cellini that presents flawlessly on the wrist

Case: Stainless steel

Dimensions: 32mm diameter (without crown)

the original printing on the back is still intact

Year made: Second quarter of 1970