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rootbeer7 · 12 June 2019, 10:30 PM

This is by far the most difficult watch to get a good photo of (for a novice). So many sources for light to bounce off and the dial also picks up the light. Fascinating piece.

javier · 12 June 2019, 10:34 PM

Very very nice !!!

Joe_Rolex · 30 November 2019, 06:01 AM

Exquisite. Can I ask what model “buckle” (or “clasp”) it wears? My 1967 Turn-O-Graph’s Jubilee wears a 62510H-18 and I’m not sure that it’s correct. At any rate, I compliment you on your bespoke piece. Very nice.

BisonHead · 30 November 2019, 06:03 AM

Does the bezel turn on this model?

1665fan · 30 November 2019, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BisonHead

Does the bezel turn on this model?

I would hope a turnograph can turn.....

rootbeer7 · 30 November 2019, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BisonHead

Does the bezel turn on this model?

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Originally Posted by 1665fan

I would hope a turnograph can turn.....

It certainly does. Push and turn with a little friction rather like old 1675 and I’m assuming 5513/1680

rootbeer7 · 30 November 2019, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe_Rolex

Exquisite. Can I ask what model “buckle” (or “clasp”) it wears? My 1967 Turn-O-Graph’s Jubilee wears a 62510H-18 and I’m not sure that it’s correct. At any rate, I compliment you on your bespoke piece. Very nice.

This is the 62523H 14 from my same year 1601. I actually wear it on a nato.

HogwldFLTR · 30 November 2019, 08:36 AM

Very nice photo of a truly iconic watch!!!!

I'd love to own one!!!

rootbeer7 · 30 November 2019, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Very nice photo of a truly iconic watch!!!!

I'd love to own one!!!

I got it, didn’t immediately ‘get’ it, listed it for sale and then the more I wore it the better it felt. I’m looking for a SS Oyster as I think the tt jubilee is too much.

swatty · 30 November 2019, 06:29 PM

Nice

, is this a Thunderbird? , I’ve heard the turnograph refered to as a thunderbird , not sure what model though

padi56 · 30 November 2019, 07:14 PM

Great watch the TOG IMHO its a pity it was discontinued yes its a Thunderbird.

oligeo · 30 November 2019, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by swatty

Nice

, is this a Thunderbird? , I’ve heard the turnograph refered to as a thunderbird , not sure what model though

Indeed, this is a Thunderbird

Oli

mountainjogger · 30 November 2019, 10:25 PM

Awesome watch. If they reissued in 39mm or 40mm the lines would be down the block.

HORNBLOWER · 30 November 2019, 11:48 PM

Really great undervalued watch, one of my favourites.

HORNBLOWER · 30 November 2019, 11:50 PM

Really great undervalued watch, one of my favourites. Great variety of dials etc available on the 1625. The newer variation is also cool.

HogwldFLTR · 1 December 2019, 12:35 AM

Here's a bit of a primer on the Thunderbird...

https://www.grayandsons.com/blog/wha...x-thunderbird/

My personal take is that it's the same model as was given to the Thunderbird team but lack the Thunderbird icon. I'd love to see one with the original icon on the dial.

schoolboy · 1 December 2019, 02:53 AM

Nice piece, hadn’t seen that one before.

rootbeer7 · 1 December 2019, 07:24 AM

Fellas thank you for all the words. It’s a really super piece. This is how I wear it now. Great hybrid of sports/dress

robrtx · 1 December 2019, 07:46 AM

Looks as though the modern day Yachtmaster bezel pays homage to the Turn-O-Graph

BentleyReese · 27 March 2020, 11:58 AM

such a nice watch.

ltmgeller · 27 March 2020, 12:10 PM

Very nice

SailingLife · 7 April 2020, 09:40 AM

I have had my Thunderbird for over 20 years and I concur that I wish it was 40mm. The fact that it is 36mm is why it rarely gets worn.

vintagewatch · 7 April 2020, 02:15 PM

I've had a few 1625's (Thunderbird) over the years. I still have the one pictured below. It's the only sporty two tone watch I own.

BisonHead · 7 April 2020, 02:53 PM

^^^^^Lovely dial colour. Nice to see it on an Oyster bracelet, gives it very different look. Well done and enjoy.

chieftd · 7 April 2020, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Here's a bit of a primer on the Thunderbird...

https://www.grayandsons.com/blog/wha...x-thunderbird/

My personal take is that it's the same model as was given to the Thunderbird team but lack the Thunderbird icon. I'd love to see one with the original icon on the dial.

That ad is cool, showing the F-105B Thunderchief “Thud”. Given that the Air Force Thunderbirds only flew the F-105B for less than a year, six shows only. They had a fatal crash when the aircraft broke apart during aerobatics. They went back to the F-100 for some time.

944SE · 11 April 2020, 12:34 AM

No posted on here before but did on the TRF site. hope that doesn't 'classify' me.
My first Rolex was a 1625 Ser No 270176x which I think puts it about 1972 with a white gold bezel. I paid £1600 for it in 2012. The bracelet is in really good nick . Are there some identifying numbers that would indicate the bracelet was original? Not ventured to try posting a pic
944SE ( Sadly sold on my 944Turbo SE as the tin worm required some expensive attention. Now running a Cayman S Gen 1... sadly festering unused due to the lockdown)

L.K Johnson · 11 April 2020, 01:49 AM

Great to see a fellow “TOG:er”...I have the SS/WG 1625 version:

newportneil · 18 July 2020, 03:46 AM

first post! been just browsing around, reading up, and trying to figure out what I'd like my first Rolex to be. I think I've landed on a 1625 Thunderbird. so just wanted to show appreciation for all the pics posted!

TimeLord2 · 18 July 2020, 05:03 AM

Those all are quite lovely! Thank you for sharing!

linesiders · 18 July 2020, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by rootbeer7

This is by far the most difficult watch to get a good photo of (for a novice). So many sources for light to bounce off and the dial also picks up the light. Fascinating piece.

That is one of the top two configurations to me too, just behind the gray dial with white gold bezel. Someday ; )

12 June 2019, 10:30 PM	#1
rootbeer7 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,199	1625 Vintage Turnograph This is by far the most difficult watch to get a good photo of (for a novice). So many sources for light to bounce off and the dial also picks up the light. Fascinating piece. Attached Images __________________ @imrootbeer7

30 November 2019, 08:36 AM	#8
HogwldFLTR 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,816	Very nice photo of a truly iconic watch!!!! I'd love to own one!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

30 November 2019, 07:14 PM	#11
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,224	Great watch the TOG IMHO its a pity it was discontinued yes its a Thunderbird. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

30 November 2019, 10:25 PM	#13
mountainjogger 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: H Location: North Carolina Watch: M99230B-0008 Posts: 5,679	Awesome watch. If they reissued in 39mm or 40mm the lines would be down the block. __________________ The King of Cool.

1 December 2019, 12:35 AM	#16
HogwldFLTR 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,816	Here's a bit of a primer on the Thunderbird... https://www.grayandsons.com/blog/wha...x-thunderbird/ My personal take is that it's the same model as was given to the Thunderbird team but lack the Thunderbird icon. I'd love to see one with the original icon on the dial. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

12 June 2019, 10:34 PM	#2
javier "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Argentina Posts: 808	Very very nice !!!

30 November 2019, 06:01 AM	#3
Joe_Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Joe Location: Harvey’s Lake, PA Watch: 1997 Submariner Posts: 53	Exquisite. Can I ask what model “buckle” (or “clasp”) it wears? My 1967 Turn-O-Graph’s Jubilee wears a 62510H-18 and I’m not sure that it’s correct. At any rate, I compliment you on your bespoke piece. Very nice.

30 November 2019, 06:03 AM	#4
BisonHead "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: UK Watch: Sub,SD,DJ,OP Posts: 1,950	Does the bezel turn on this model?

30 November 2019, 06:29 PM	#10
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Nice , is this a Thunderbird? , I’ve heard the turnograph refered to as a thunderbird , not sure what model though

30 November 2019, 11:48 PM	#14
HORNBLOWER "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Ireland Watch: 1 OR 2 Posts: 2,640	Really great undervalued watch, one of my favourites.

30 November 2019, 11:50 PM	#15
HORNBLOWER "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Ireland Watch: 1 OR 2 Posts: 2,640	Really great undervalued watch, one of my favourites. Great variety of dials etc available on the 1625. The newer variation is also cool.

1 December 2019, 02:53 AM	#17
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Nice piece, hadn’t seen that one before.

1 December 2019, 07:24 AM	#18
rootbeer7 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,199	Fellas thank you for all the words. It’s a really super piece. This is how I wear it now. Great hybrid of sports/dress Attached Images __________________ @imrootbeer7

1 December 2019, 07:46 AM	#19
robrtx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Bob Location: Hawaii Watch: you talkin' 'bout Posts: 291	Looks as though the modern day Yachtmaster bezel pays homage to the Turn-O-Graph __________________ "In youth and beauty wisdom is rare"

27 March 2020, 11:58 AM	#20
BentleyReese "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Michael Location: Los Angeles Watch: YachtMaster 116622 Posts: 337	such a nice watch.

27 March 2020, 12:10 PM	#21
ltmgeller 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,927	Very nice __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

7 April 2020, 09:40 AM	#22
SailingLife "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Houston Posts: 59	I have had my Thunderbird for over 20 years and I concur that I wish it was 40mm. The fact that it is 36mm is why it rarely gets worn.

7 April 2020, 02:15 PM	#23
vintagewatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: David Location: Colorado, USA Watch: Sport 4digit ref# Posts: 295	I've had a few 1625's (Thunderbird) over the years. I still have the one pictured below. It's the only sporty two tone watch I own.

7 April 2020, 02:53 PM	#24
BisonHead "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: UK Watch: Sub,SD,DJ,OP Posts: 1,950	^^^^^Lovely dial colour. Nice to see it on an Oyster bracelet, gives it very different look. Well done and enjoy.

11 April 2020, 12:34 AM	#26
944SE "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Real Name: Eddie Buckley Location: Tewkesbury UK Watch: 5513 Sub Posts: 8	No posted on here before but did on the TRF site. hope that doesn't 'classify' me. My first Rolex was a 1625 Ser No 270176x which I think puts it about 1972 with a white gold bezel. I paid £1600 for it in 2012. The bracelet is in really good nick . Are there some identifying numbers that would indicate the bracelet was original? Not ventured to try posting a pic 944SE ( Sadly sold on my 944Turbo SE as the tin worm required some expensive attention. Now running a Cayman S Gen 1... sadly festering unused due to the lockdown)

11 April 2020, 01:49 AM	#27
L.K Johnson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: / Posts: 1,744	Great to see a fellow “TOG:er”...I have the SS/WG 1625 version:

18 July 2020, 03:46 AM	#28
newportneil "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: NYC Posts: 1	first post! been just browsing around, reading up, and trying to figure out what I'd like my first Rolex to be. I think I've landed on a 1625 Thunderbird. so just wanted to show appreciation for all the pics posted!

18 July 2020, 05:03 AM	#29
TimeLord2 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Valencia, CA Watch: GMT Master 1675/3 Posts: 2,213	Those all are quite lovely! Thank you for sharing!

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