ROLEX 1625 DATEJUST THUNDERBIRD 18K

Here is a nice, clean all original condition vintage Rolex Datejust reference 1625 also known as a “Thunderbird”. The Thunderbird moniker comes from the bezel, which is a bi-directional count-up timing device. On these vintage Datejusts, the Thunderbird bezel is rare. Of course, the condition of the bezel means everything. A bezel that has been eroded by hard wear and/or polishing detracts from both the look and value of the watch. The bezel on this watch has a light scratch between the 12 o’clock and 1 o’clock position but is in otherwise original condition; the fine engraving and numerals in relief are perfectly crisp.

The solid 18k gold case on this watch is in mint+ condition with original case lines and sharp edges. The all important Thunderbird bezel is the best condition gold version we have seen. Crystal is acrylic. The screw down crown is operating fine.

The champagne pie-pan dial is original and untouched. Applied golden hour markers. Original hands. Date at 3 o’clock. The dial has a radial brush finish.

Original automatic winding Rolex Caliber 1570 with 26 jewels and adjusted to temperature and in 5 positions. This movement is a C.O.S.C. Certified Chronometer and is in immaculate condition.

Serial number 2123XXX dates production to 1968.

Watch is on a brown crocodile strap with gold plated Rolex tang buckle.

This vintage Rolex Datejust Thunderbird is in outstanding original condition.