Datejust 36 16263

This is the Rolex Datejust 36 Thunderbird Rhodium Roman Grey 18K Combi REF.16263. It is one of the Datejust models with a high rarity and collection value among watch collectors. All of these models are in their original condition from the time of shipment, As they were kept as collection items, Without polishing, Dial painting, Or diamond setting. All the yellow parts you see on the watch are made of real yellow gold, A combination that creates the most stylish harmony with steel. This is the most popular Rolex Datejust model, Featuring an 18K yellow gold rotatable Thunderbird bezel and a beautiful three-line combination bracelet. This model combines yellow gold and steel, And its use of real gold made it significantly more expensive than the standard steel version at the time of release. (★See photo) This is a gray rhodium Roman dial with high rarity and collectible value. (★See photo) Rhodium is used as a catalyst in platinum alloys and is one of the rarest and most expensive precious metals, With a characteristic grayish color. The entire dial is gray, And it is a significant dial exclusive to the Datejust that has become groundbreaking and unique to Rolex, To the point that even the Rolex headquarters officially calls it 'Rhodium Roman'. This is a later version with higher durability and visibility as it uses sapphire crystal glass, Which is also used in new models, Rather than the mica glass used in older vintage models. While the typical Datejust has a classic and luxurious image, This is a Datejust model with a military heart, Designed to help fighter pilots measure time by rotating in both directions rather than being fixed like a basic fluted bezel. The rotating bezel, Made of 18K white gold, Is quite thick, Boasting a much higher gold weight and thickness than the gold content used in regular Datejusts. This is not a vintage model that came out a long time ago, But a model with a sapphire crystal. In other words, It is a 3rd generation Thunderbird model, And it is a Datejust model that well embodies the unique identity and history of the Thunderbird, Which boasts considerable demand and popularity. The production volume itself is quite small for a Datejust, And it is discontinued shortly after production, Making it one of the rare watches to find on the used market. In particular, This was a watch that was not officially imported into our country, And was mainly sold in developed countries during the golden age of the past, Such as the United States, Europe, And Japan. Although this watch was originally sold under the name Turn-O-Graph, Most people remember it by its nickname, Thunderbird. Thunderbird is not the watch's original name, But rather its nickname. There's an interesting backstory. "Thunderbird" literally translates to "thunder bird." In 1953, Rolex created a special Datejust watch named after the Thunderbirds, One of the first aerobatic flight units in American history. Thus began the history of the Datejust Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph. The watch featured the Thunderbirds unit insignia engraved on the lower portion of the dial, And Rolex presented it as a memento to Don Ferriss, A renowned Thunderbirds fighter pilot. He was deeply inspired by the watch, And under his influence, Every member of the unit ordered a Turn-O-Graph. Since then, In the US Rolex market, This watch has been sold under the nickname Thunderbird instead of its official name, Turn-O-Graph. For this reason, People often refer to this watch as "Thunderbird" rather than by its official name, And remember it as such. 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 that had no sportiness at all, But the Thunderbird watch is a sports watch made as a field watch, That is, A professional pilot watch. Its origins are far removed from those of a formal or dress watch. Unlike the fixed fluted bezel of the standard Datejust, The Thunderbird features a clickless rotating bezel that rotates 360 degrees in both directions. And to allow pilots to measure time in 10-minute intervals, The bezel is engraved with 10-minute increments. This bidirectional rotating bezel is entirely crafted from solid white gold, And the most important bezel numerals are completely free of any dents or dents. In the case of very old vintage models, The tin bracelet and plastic mica glass may be inconvenient for actual use, But the watch for sale is a late 3rd generation Thunderbird model, And is a watch that was with Rolex during its heyday, Such as the Datejust 16233 and Submariner 16613 models. If you're a fan of Rolex watches, The third-generation Datejust Thunderbird is a must-have. The sporty, Military-tool watch feel this watch imparts is truly captivating. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys field or tool watches. The same Thunderbird Combi Jubilee bracelet model is typically priced around 15 million won overseas. (★See photo) Let me emphasize that this is a genuine Thunderbird model in perfect condition, With no polishing or dial restoration. We anticipate it will have high collection value in the future. ※ Please note that due to the nature of used products, There may be scratches, Marks, Signs of use, And reduced waterproofing, And overhaul may be required.