Datejust Turn-O-Graph 16250 "Thunderbird" - Silver Dial - Watch Only (1979)

A late 1970s example of the Datejust Turn-O-Graph, the reference 16250 known to collectors as the "Thunderbird" for its rotating engine-turned bezel. Introduced in 1977 as the successor to the 1625, this generation debuted the quickset caliber 3035 and pairs sporting versatility with the classic Datejust silhouette.

Details:
- Reference: 16250
- Year: 1979
- Case Size: 36mm, stainless steel
- Bezel: Bi-directional rotating, engraved stainless steel with 60-minute scale
- Dial: Silver with applied baton hour markers, date at 3 o'clock under Cyclops lens
- Movement: Rolex Caliber 3035, automatic, 28,800 vph, quickset date, approx. 50-hour power reserve
- Bracelet: Jubilee, stainless steel with folded links and signed clasp
- Water Resistance: 100 meters
- Lug Width: 20mm
- Crystal: Acrylic with date magnifier

Set Includes:
- The watch is offered on its own, without box or papers

Condition:
- Honest, worn-in example consistent with a watch of this era
- Case retains its shape with light surface scratches and handling marks from regular wear
- Bezel shows minor marks but rotates and grips correctly
- Dial and hands are clean and fully intact with no visible damage
- Acrylic crystal shows light surface scuffs and marks, as expected
- Jubilee bracelet shows some stretch between the links, typical for vintage folded-link construction
- Running and all functions (time, quickset date, bezel rotation) operating correctly

The 16250 represents a pivotal moment in Datejust history as the first Turn-O-Graph to carry Rolex's high-beat caliber 3035, making this late 1970s "Thunderbird" both a wearable vintage piece and a meaningful step in the reference's technical evolution.