1971 Datejust Turn-O-Graph 1625 Steel

A handsome vintage Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph ref. 1625 dating to circa 1971. Often referred to by collectors as the “Thunderbird,” the model sits somewhere between the classic Datejust and Rolex’s early sport watches.

The 36mm stainless steel case is fitted with its signature bidirectional 18k white gold engine-turned bezel with minute graduations, giving the watch a more purposeful look while retaining the familiar Datejust proportions.

The non-luminous silver dial features applied baton hour markers with black centers, matching hands and a date aperture at 3 o’clock. Powered by the Rolex caliber 1570 automatic movement, the watch is fitted with a taupe leather strap.

A less commonly encountered variation of the vintage Datejust, with the rotating bezel giving the otherwise classic configuration a distinctive identity.