Thunderbird

Rolex Datejust  is an early edition of the famous Rolex "Turn-o-Graph."  At its core this watch is a basic steel and gold Datejust featuring a waterproof 36mm Oyster case a 5-piece link Jubilee bracelet a self-winding mechanical movement and an automatically changing date display.  What sets it apart from other models from this era is its rotatable bezel which was among the first when the Rolex Turn-o-Graph came to market in the 1950s.

Rolex Datejust. What many collectors might not know about this watch is that the Rolex Turn-o-Graph was one of the first models in the Crown's portfolio to sport a rotatable bezel when it hit the market in the early 1950s paving the way for the Rolex professional series as we know it today.  Rolex produced many editions of the watch during its long production including the stainless steel and white gold model for sale here.  Like many Rolexes the case and bracelet are presented in steel while the rotatable bezel is in white gold. It also sports a 36mm case with a waterproof screw-down crown a self-winding mechanical movement and an automatically changing date display.

Rolex Datejust ref 16264 (1997-1998) quickly gained favor among the pilots of the US Air Force Thunderbirds whom Rolex would later supply with Turn-o-Graphs of their own earning it the nickname Datejust Thunderbird. Aside from the bezel the ref. 16264 is just like any other Datejust watch. It features a waterproof 36mm Oyster case a Perpetual movement with self-winding and a sophisticated dial topped with a jump date mechanism. This edition pairs a stainless steel case and bracelet with a matching 18kt white gold bezel. The black dial offers a handsome contrast creating a remarkable statement piece that anyone would be proud to wear.