Rolex Thunderbird

[Rhorne]

Got a friend who is looking at a Rolex Thunderbird. He called me and asked if I knew anything about them, of course I do not but I told him I think I know where I can get some info.

Can anyone point me in a direction where I can get some info. Like when where they produced, why are they called Thunderbird, what movement do they use. Just anything that will help him if he does decide to purchase it.

Thanks Roger

[GradyPhilpott]

My research reveals that Thunderbird refers to a DateJust fitted with a type of elapsed-time bezel, also called a Turn-o-graph.

http://www.bgrayjewelers.com/RolexThunderbirds.htm

There was a thread on this board just a couple of days ago about this model.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ht=thunderbird

More threads.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=21060

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=35026

This model has a Calibre 1570.

http://www.farfo.com/sold/rolexthund...underbird.html

Also, in the mid-50s, Rolex introduced the Thunderbird model of the Datejust. The only real difference between the 50's Datejust and the Thunderbird was in the bezel. The Thunderbird model contained the Rolex Turn-O-Graph bezel.

http://exquisitewatches.com/index.as...n=Custom&ID=33

http://www.google.com/search?q=Rolex...ient=firefox-a

[redshirt1957]

There was this model.

[Alcan]

This special edition Thunderbird belonging to Arttay10 (Stuart) here is a real looker!

[Rolexitis]

Thunderbird is the NEW TOG...