ROLEX
TURN-O-GRAPH THUNDERBIRD DATEJUST, SS 18K GOLD - 116263
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So-Called Thunderbird Model - Worn by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbird Flight Aerobatic Flight Team The Most Expensive of All the Datejust Models Brand New & Unworn - Acquired from an Authorized Rolex Dealer on 7.15.09 - Boxes & Papers - 2-Year Warranty For nearly a century, Rolex watches have been the benchmark for high-grade timepieces, setting the bar through their precision timekeeping, durability, and prestige. They are a favorite of CEO's, professional athletes, Hollywood celebrities, and anyone desiring to wear a truly elite wristwatch and are recognized around the world as one of the finest and most expensive watches money can buy. Launched in 1953, the Turn-O-Graph was designed for adventure lovers. It was discontinued in the early 1960's, then reborn as a special version of the Datejust. The modern Turn-O-Graph features a bi-directional bezel to measure elapsed time, making it the most functional and expensive watch in the Datejust line. In fact in vintage times, prior to the introduction of the Day-Date President, it was the most expensive Rolex cataloged. We are pleased to offer today a brand new and never worn example of a beautiful Rolex Turn-O-Graph. It was recently purchased from an authorized Rolex dealer on July 15th. It comes with all of its protective plastic intact, full papers, tags, and booklets, and inner and outer boxes. Included with the purchase is a full two-year C.O.T. international warranty. For a complete description of the Datejust Turn-O-Graph's many features, please visit the following page on the Rolex website - Datejust Turn-O-Graph.
Retail Price: $8,750 USD |
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Dial: Steel with bâton and indexes, Luminova hour dots, aperture for the date, outer minute/seconds divisions |
Crystal: Sapphire, 'cyclops' date lens |
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Case: Sporty, elegant, and rugged, 18K gold and stainless steel, three-body, fluted elapsed time bezel, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, no. F82xxxx, 36mm diameter |
Bracelet: Heavy Oyster, stainless steel and 18K yellow gold, new style with fine adjustment link and special clasp |
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Movement: High grade, Cal. 3135, rhodium-plated, oeil de perdrix decoration, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism, warranteed for 2-years. |
Function: Time, Quick-Set Date, Rotating Bezel, Waterproof, Sweep Seconds |
| Crown: 18K gold, screw down waterproof | |
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