Datejust 36 Turn-O-Graph 116264

Introducing a wonderful Rolex watch. This is the Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph (Thunderbird) REF.116264 model. It is one of the Datejust models with a high rarity and collection value among watch collectors. This is the latest model of the 4th generation Turn-O-Graph, which was the last pilot's watch from Rolex, not a vintage model. It was produced for a short time and then discontinued, so you can no longer buy it as a new product in stores. This is the Datejust model, a daily sports watch for fighter pilots. This is a 2008 production model with M unit engraving, not an early model without engraving. Most turn-o-graphs have little to no engraving, but this one has engraving, giving it high collection value. These are all models that I have kept as collections, not polished or painted on the dial or set with diamonds, and are all in 100% original condition when they were first released. (★See photos)Comparison of photos from the original release Currently, this Turn-O-Graph model, unlike other Datejust models, continues to rise in price due to its rarity, and it is one of the models that is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain every year. In addition, there are not many Datejust models in Korea that actually have them. It is the only 36mm Professional line sports watch from Rolex along with the Explorer, and unlike the standard Datejust, it has a fluted bezel that rotates in both directions to measure time. This model is very impressive with its very thick 18k white gold bidirectional rotating bezel and red second hand and red date window to aid pilot visibility.18k white gold bidirectional rotating bezel with red second hand and red date window to aid pilot visibility The bezel is quite thick, so the price of 18K white gold alone is considerable. And the dial is a sports watch with a clean white color, not the usual black color like the Explorer or Submariner.Pure sports watch The red triad of the bold red letters “TURN-O-GRAPH”, the red date window, and the red second hand at the bottom of the dial is very impressive. (★See photo) The lower part of the dial features bold red letters that read TURN-O-GRAPH, a red date window, and a red second hand. The Datejust, which is a regular dress watch, is boring to look at, and because it is such a common model, you get tired of it relatively quickly, whereas this watch has a stronger sporty feel than a dress watch, so I think it is perfect as a daily watch.A daily sports watch that stands out for its grandeur The production volume itself is quite small for a Datejust, and it is one of the rare watches to see on the used market because it was discontinued shortly after production. In particular, it was a watch that was not officially imported into Korea. At the time of its release, this watch was sold under the name Turn-O-Graph, but most people remember it by the name Thunderbird. Thunderbird is not the original name of this watch, but rather its nickname. There is an interesting backstory. The direct translation of 'Thunderbird' in Korean is 'Thunder Bird'. Rolex created a special Datejust watch in 1953, named after the Thunderbirds, one of the first aerobatic flight units in American history. This was the beginning of the history of the Datejust Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph. (★See photo)The watch had the Thunderbirds unit mark engraved on the lower part of the dial, and Rolex gave it as a souvenir to the famous Thunderbirds fighter pilot, Don Ferriss. He was greatly inspired by this watch, and under his influence, all members of the unit ordered Turn-O-Graphs. Since then, in the US Rolex market, this watch was sold under the subordinate name Thunderbird instead of the official name Turn-O-Graph. For that reason, people remember this watch as Thunderbird rather than by its original name. At first glance, it may look very similar to the Dayjust model, but it is a very different kind of watch. First of all, the basic Dayjust general model was released with the belief that it was a dress watch to be used for formal coordination such as suits and tuxedos with no sportiness at all, but the Thunderbird watch is a sports watch made as a field watch, that is, a professional pilot watch.A sports watch made with a sophisticated feel as a professional pilot watch. It is far from being a suit or dress watch in itself. Unlike the fixed fluted bezel of the general Datejust, the Thunderbird watch is equipped with a clickless rotating bezel that rotates 360 degrees in both directions. And to help pilots measure time in 10-minute intervals, the bezel is engraved with 10-minute increments. This bidirectional rotating bezel is made entirely of solid 18K white gold, and there are absolutely no dents or dents, especially on the bezel numerals.Bidirectional rotating bezel engraved in 10-minute increments, solid 18K white gold, in excellent condition In the case of very old vintage models, the tin bracelet and plastic mica glass may be inconvenient for practical use, but the watch we are selling is the latest 4th generation Thunderbird model. If you like Rolex watches, this is a Datejust Thunderbird watch that you should definitely own. The sports military tool watch feel that this watch gives is really great. I highly recommend it to those who usually like field watches or tool watches. The price of the same white dial model overseas is usually around 13 to 14 million won, but we can proudly say that the condition of the watch is better than anyone else's. (★See photo)Considering that it is a domestic product, we have set the price low. Let me emphasize that it is a genuine Thunderbird model in perfect condition with no polishing or dial restoration. We expect that it will have high collection value in the future.