1625

Left : Vintage steel & gold ref 1625 from the year 1968 & Right : Vintage Rolex ref 1625 in 18k gold from 1962. The early version has pointed hour and minute hands

T- bird model which I think never caught the attention it deserved among Rolex users and collectors. I had been always fascinated with the connection of this watch with the celebrated air team Thunderbirds. Probably because I witnessed their only visit to

In 1956, Rolex conceived of a new variant of Turn-O-Graph to honor the Thunderbirds, a U.S. Air Force squadron devoted to aerial demonstrations. Rolex built the model Reference 6609 upon Datejust (the 36mm Oyster Case), but with an 18k gold case and the r

The Rolex Zephyr must be one of the underrated and under valued Rolex (together with the Rolex Turn O graph 6609, 1625). It has its unique dial quartered by two perpendicular lines and a particular fluted bezel. There are no metal markers and instead, the

... as you well describe. Regretably these later models within the Datejust family are almost ignored by collectors, and I feel this is a shame as I find them truly beautiful and interesting. Specially the earlier references 6609 and 1625 with charming in

Rolex Turn O Graph ref 1625 Rolex 6609 & 1625. Under rated quasi "sports" models...

ALA as Thunderbird..

... can be so satisfying and enjoyable as these old beauties are. Anyway I must tell you that your friend´s watch is a TOG or Turn O Graph reference 1625 which is part of the Datejust line and got a 36 mm case. TOG is a model which doesn´t receive the att

We all know vintage simply means old but what defines true Rolex vintage in a comprehensive and universal way. This report will attempt to give you a thorough explanation of how to recognize Vintage Rolex. Rolex Submariner Gilt circa 1963 - 1966 What are