Description
Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph 16264 “Thunderbird” | Black Dial | Serviced April 2025
This Rolex Datejust 16264 Turn-O-Graph, known by collectors as the “Thunderbird”, is a standout 36mm classic featuring a bidirectional 18k white gold bezel, sharp black dial, and robust Caliber 3135 automatic movement. Recently fully serviced in April 2025, this example runs strong and is ready for daily wear or collection.
Includes original Rolex inner and outer boxes and the original Rolex instruction manual.
📦 Product Details:
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Brand & Model: Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph “Thunderbird”
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Reference Number: 16264
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Movement: Rolex Caliber 3135 (Automatic, COSC-certified)
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Service History: Full movement service completed in April 2025
🧭 Case & Dial:
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Material: Stainless Steel
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Case Size: 36mm width, 41mm lug-to-lug, 9mm thickness
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Dial: Black with luminous hour markers and silver-tone hands
Dial Note:
The dial is marked “T SWISS T”, which typically indicates tritium. However, the lume is Luminova, consistent with Rolex’s known transition period in the late 1990s, particularly on A-serial models. The dial is original and glows properly under light exposure.This configuration is correct and documented across several Rolex models during this era, where dial text lagged behind lume changes.
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Bezel: Bidirectional 18k white gold fluted bezel
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Crystal: Sapphire (scratch-free)
⛓️ Bracelet & Clasp:
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Material: Stainless Steel
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Color: Brushed steel finish
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Clasp: Rolex-signed deployant clasp
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Wrist Size: Fits up to 7.5″ (no extra links included)
📦 Box & Documentation:
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Original Box: Yes (inner and outer)
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Manual: Yes (full-size Rolex manual included)
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Papers: Not included
✅ Condition:
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Physical: Very good overall – light signs of wear appropriate for age; crystal is scratch-free
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Mechanical: Excellent – serviced and fully tested, running strong and accurate as of April 2025
💼 Why Buy This Watch?
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Rare Turn-O-Graph “Thunderbird” bezel variant — iconic among Rolex collectors
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Fully serviced with Caliber 3135, one of Rolex’s most proven movements
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Comes with original box and manual — great for collectors and everyday use alike
