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rolexnewbie1234 · 5 May 2012, 12:48 AM

Ok, maybe it's just because I am a lady and I don't understand, but what is the actual "function" of a turnograph? Just curious. Personally, I think it is a sharp looking watch also, but too busy for my hubby. He is a plain, domed bezel, oyster bracelet, no bling type of guy.

The GMT Master · 5 May 2012, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexnewbie1234

Ok, maybe it's just because I am a lady and I don't understand, but what is the actual "function" of a turnograph? Just curious. Personally, I think it is a sharp looking watch also, but too busy for my hubby. He is a plain, domed bezel, oyster bracelet, no bling type of guy.

The Turn-O-Graph allows you to have a 60 minute timer - you twist the bezel so the arrow lines up with the minute hand, and then you can track elapsed time. Basically, it's the same as what you get on the dive models, except you can twist it both ways

Chris

HRV · 5 May 2012, 02:18 AM

Good looking, likethe red...pity about the 36mm

Soarhead2 · 5 May 2012, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by HRV

Good looking, likethe red...pity about the 36mm

Actually you would'nt know it is 36mm as it wears much bigger with the fluted bezel. The white face model that I have looks the same as my 40 mm sub. Only by actually measuring with a rule can you see the difference.

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rolexnewbie1234 · 5 May 2012, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

The Turn-O-Graph allows you to have a 60 minute timer - you twist the bezel so the arrow lines up with the minute hand, and then you can track elapsed time. Basically, it's the same as what you get on the dive models, except you can twist it both ways

Chris

That makes sense. Thank you for taking the time to answer a silly girl question.

Highland Ranger · 5 May 2012, 06:59 AM

Someone mentioned they stopped making but still show up in the catalog I got from AD last week. Announced at Basel?

FremStar · 5 May 2012, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Highland Ranger

Someone mentioned they stopped making but still show up in the catalog I got from AD last week. Announced at Basel?

They still show up in the catalog and Rolex website, however, production has halted on the TOG late last year

mvmbles · 5 May 2012, 10:27 AM

Rippin and I have the same exact one! I love the Turn-O-Graph

azguy · 5 May 2012, 11:25 AM

Here's one for you Lisa, love my Thunderbird

TBwrist.JPG

gmh1013 · 5 May 2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by azguy

I think there great too

the red second hand is brilliant

Market value says that just aren't that desirable

I would buy a blue dialed one if I could find a good deal on one....
They just dont hold value as well as a DJ

azguy · 5 May 2012, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by gmh1013

I would buy a blue dialed one if I could find a good deal on one....
They just dont hold value as well as a DJ

Oh. no. White for me with that red date wheel and red hand

Lisa · 5 May 2012, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by azguy

Here's one for you Lisa, love my Thunderbird

Attachment 277318

Thanks, John. Looks terrific on you!

DCgator · 5 May 2012, 01:28 PM

My first Rolex was a R serial (circa 1987) tt Thunderbird bought from an AD in 1990. Still have it, still looks very good, first service Jan. 2012. That high quality, beautiful watch is now worn by my oldest son. And he loves it!!

If the TB/TOG were available in 40mm I would have one (or two) in a heartbeat!

kokota · 5 May 2012, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray6Chan8

The leather strap combination :rocks: very nice pictures.

Thanks

Highland Ranger · 6 May 2012, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

They still show up in the catalog and Rolex website, however, production has halted on the TOG late last year

Too bad - they are nice looking timepieces. Seems like their in betweeness should have been an advantage.

cont · 8 May 2012, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kokota

TOG's are awesome!
Congrats on yours

I've been enjoying mine for 6 yrs...

And here it is on a leather strap with Eugene's custom made end links...

Very nice combo Stefano

That strap looks awesome on yours

kokota · 8 May 2012, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cont

Very nice combo Stefano

That strap looks awesome on yours

Thanks

Hodog16 · 8 May 2012, 02:41 PM

Love this watch. Definitely underrated and the red is perfect.

Got mine last Fall during the infamous AD "fire sale." Would never have paid MSRP ($7+k) but gladly did for under $5k including tax.

Incorrigible · 8 May 2012, 02:51 PM

I seriously considered one of these a few months back. This thread put it back on the radar.

airchitect · 25 May 2012, 05:24 AM

They arent discontinued. Just the black dialed model, I think???

mtrunner · 25 May 2012, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by airchitect

They arent discontinued. Just the black dialed model, I think???

Actually all TOG models have been discontinued.

red1108nyc · 25 May 2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Rippin

Ask and you shall receive :)

Beautiful picture!

Wonder if they are made at 40mm, it would appeal a little more to a wider audience? The dial is simply too beautiful.

garyfromleeds · 27 May 2012, 07:01 AM

They may be 36mm , but the fluted bezel bounces the light so they look a little bigger .

gjc · 28 May 2012, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by garyfromleeds

They may be 36mm , but the fluted bezel bounces the light so they look a little bigger .

Definitely. Love my TT Jubilee white Dial. Somehow looks larger on the wrist. Don't see too many around and now discontinued. Like that.

Rags · 29 May 2012, 01:26 AM

If anybody wants a TOG I believe Tony Geha - justrolexes has one for sale.. You don't see many in the for sale section..

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5 May 2012, 12:48 AM	#31
rolexnewbie1234 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Emily Location: Maryland Watch: Datejust Posts: 34	Ok, maybe it's just because I am a lady and I don't understand, but what is the actual "function" of a turnograph? Just curious. Personally, I think it is a sharp looking watch also, but too busy for my hubby. He is a plain, domed bezel, oyster bracelet, no bling type of guy.

5 May 2012, 02:18 AM	#33
HRV "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: johannesburg Watch: ROLEX Posts: 4,407	Good looking, likethe red...pity about the 36mm

5 May 2012, 06:59 AM	#36
Highland Ranger "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 573	Someone mentioned they stopped making but still show up in the catalog I got from AD last week. Announced at Basel?

5 May 2012, 10:27 AM	#38
mvmbles "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Nick Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 759	Rippin and I have the same exact one! I love the Turn-O-Graph

5 May 2012, 11:25 AM	#39
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Here's one for you Lisa, love my Thunderbird TBwrist.JPG

5 May 2012, 01:28 PM	#43
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	My first Rolex was a R serial (circa 1987) tt Thunderbird bought from an AD in 1990. Still have it, still looks very good, first service Jan. 2012. That high quality, beautiful watch is now worn by my oldest son. And he loves it!! If the TB/TOG were available in 40mm I would have one (or two) in a heartbeat!

8 May 2012, 02:41 PM	#48
Hodog16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NC Watch: RG Olive DD40 Posts: 1,794	Love this watch. Definitely underrated and the red is perfect. Got mine last Fall during the infamous AD "fire sale." Would never have paid MSRP ($7+k) but gladly did for under $5k including tax.

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Incorrigible "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: J. Knapmeyer Location: Huntington Beach Watch: 116520 & PAM 321 Posts: 226	I seriously considered one of these a few months back. This thread put it back on the radar.

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airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,796	They arent discontinued. Just the black dialed model, I think???

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