For Sale Rolex 16253 Turn-O-Graph (Late 70's Thunder Bird) 36mm SS/18K Yellow Gold

digimate

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Another under the radar and hard to locate watch!


The early version of the neo-vintage Rolex Turn-O-Graph, known as the Rolex Thunderbird. Typical 70's nomenclature!


Watch is in excellent condition.


No issues, just constant accurate time-keeping - no matter what decade it finds itself in.


I've owned many blue Rolex dials... but this one... wow... I almost wanted to swap it out and keep it... it's mesmerizing in person.


Watch comes bare. No box, no papers.

Watch comes with the brown/black strap. Gives it a more old-school proper look. I included pics of it on a nappa blue strap -- which is what I would wear it on as it makes the yellow gold and blue dial pop much more.

Happy to answer any questions and meet at any Rolex AD, at your cost, for your peace of mind if you're in the GTA.

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