Rolex Datejust 16264 Turn-O-Graph "Thunderbird" MOP Arabic Dial with Box and Paper
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-Specifications
Brand
Rolex
Model
Oyster Perpetual Datejust Turn-O-Graph "Thunderbird"
Reference
16264NA
Year
circa 2000
Serial
P8xxxxx
Movement
Automatic Cal.3135
Case
36mm
Material
Stainless Steel/White Gold
Bracelet
Oyster Bracelet 78360 with 558B End Link
Bracelet Length
13 Links
Box/Paper
Original Box
Guarantee Paper
Notes
The watch has been completely serviced by our watchmaker before listing
The case and bracelet have been lightly polished in the service
Warranty
1-year Mechanical Warranty by us
Shipping
Global Shipping via DHL Express with full insurance
*Model's wrist circumference: 16.5cm
-Description
Datejust is the Rolex's most famous automatic watch, was born in 1945.It is widely known as a watch that anyone can recognize at a glance from its distinctive appearance.
The Datejust mechanism, which instantly changes the date at midnight, is regarded as one of Rolex's three greatest inventions, together with the Oyster case and the automatic Perpetual mechanism, and the Datejust collection is the culmination of all these features.
This Datejust, with its bidirectional rotating bezel with numerals for measurements, is officially known as a Turn-O-Graph.
The ref. 16264 is the third generation Turn-O-Grapht hat was produced from around 1988 to 2004.
There are no major design changes compared to the second generation, but the Arabic numerals on the bezel become larger, giving it a more sophisticated impression.
The name "Thunderbirds" comes from the nickname of the U.S. Air Force acrobatic team, the Thunderbirds, which was founded in 1953.
When a member of the Thunderbirds used the Turn-O-Graph, word spread throughout the team, and the military officially requested Rolex to supply them with watches.
Using this relationship, Rolex released a special edition Turn-O-Graph with an 18K gold case featuring the Thunderbirds logo for the U.S market.
They began advertising the watch as the "Thunderbird," and the name became widely known.
The case is 36mm diamter, the same as other Datejust, and has a chronograph-like bi-directional bezel, giving it a sporty look.
The dial is made of a very rare pink shell. Also known as mother-of-pearl, this dial is a special dial that is unique to natural materials, as its color and luster change depending on how the light hits it.
The pink shell dial has a pale yellowish white base color, with pink hues popping out depending on the angle, giving it a gentle impression.
The indexes also feature Arabic numerals, which is also a very rare combination as it is rare to see this type of Thunderbird.
The movement is the automatic Cal. 3135. Even now, about 30 years after its release, it continues to be regarded as one of the best movements in the watch industry.
This is a highly refined movement in that its accuracy can be maintained indefinitely with regular maintenance and it is also easy to maintain.
The bracelet is an Oyster bracelet 78360. It has 13 links.
This watch comes with the original box and guarantee paper. In addition to the rare dial, it also comes with a guarantee, making it a very valuable item.
[About Leather Strap]
Due to Washington Convention, we cannot export Crocodile/Alligator/Lizard leather overseas.
We will replace the strap with a similar strap made of calf leather as an alternative.
Or we will send the watch without strap if we don't have stocks of them.
[Payment Method]
1. Credit Card (Visa/Master/Amex)
2 Wire/Bank Transfer
*Some items are only available by Bank Transfer.
*We have U.S/Singapore/EU/UK bank account. So you don't need to transfer internationaly.
[Delivery]
Shipped via DHL Express with full value insurance.
Normally,Item will be shipped in 1-2 business days after payment received.
Tracking number will be provided, and insurance will cover if the item is damaged or missing in the shipping process.
[Custom Duty]
International buyer has a responsibility to pay import duties, taxes or charges. (ex VAT/GST)
We do not accept to declare lower value on shipping label or invoice.We will declare full value of them.
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[Return]
We accept return in the case of shipping mistake or item defect in 14 days after your receive.
1.Can I reserve it?
-Since it is also sold on the web, it cannot be reserved.
2.Can you adjust the bracelet?
-If you fill in the approximate arm circumference when ordering, we will send it after adjustment.
(*Riveted bracelets and folded link bracelets require some time to be adjusted by a repair craftsman.)
3. How long does it take for "delivery after complete service?
-Please consider it to be about 1 month from the date of your order.
(*It may take a little longer depending on the schedule of our watchmaker and the degree of congestion.)
4.Is there a payment deadline? (Bank transfer)
-If we cannot confirm the payment within 2 days after placing the order, the order will be canceled.
5.Can I order by cash on delivery?
- Due to the nature of the product, we do not accept it.
Our stance is that "customers can use good products with peace of mind for a long time."
In order to achieve this, the presence of a skilled repair craftsman is essential.
How well the work is done depends largely on the thoughts of the craftsman.
The watchmakers who Arbitro asks are craftsmen who do not cut corners in such areas, so we ask them to carry out the repair work with peace of mind.
About Complete Service
Complete service, sometime called overhaul is the work of disassembling a mechanical product down to its individual parts, cleaning and reassembling it to bring it closer to its new state of performance.
Roughly speaking, the overhaul procedure is as follows.
1. Separate into case and movement
2. Disassemble the movement
3. Inspection and pre-cleaning of wear condition of each part
4. Wash parts with a special machine
5. Lubrication and assembly
6. Waterproof test
7. Final adjustment and running test.
Some movements are made up of hundreds of parts, but it is a very meticulous process of disassembling them one by one, inspecting them all, cleaning them, and reassembling them.
If you don't overhaul, the oil will deteriorate just like a car, and the risk of wear and damage to parts increases, causing a decrease in accuracy and, in severe cases, not working.
There is also the reason that it will be very expensive to replace parts after they are found to be damaged, so we recommend overhauling once every 2-3 years for economical and long-term use.
About Polishing
Vintage watches have been used for decades, and even the stainless steel used in many watches has rounded corners that were originally sharp, and has many small scratches even though the mirror finish should be beautiful. state.
At Arbitro, some watches are sold with a new finish, based on the idea that you can purchase them in beautiful condition and use them for a long time.
In particular, gold-cased dress watches are finished to bring out the best of the precious metal case.
The watches sold by us that have been given a new finish are shot in very high definition, so you can see that the edges stand out and the light is reflected by the mirror finish.
Also, depending on the case or bracelet, there are cases where multiple finishes such as mirror finish and hairline finish are mixed, but there are not many craftsmen who can distinguish between them and finish them at a high level.
In addition, the “thinness of the case” is also a part that is greatly influenced by the skill of the craftsman.
A watch that has become thinner and has thinner lugs is far from its original design, and the appearance becomes unbalanced.
It is a very precise work that brings the case closer to the original finish by eliminating scratches and dents while reducing the thickness of the case to the utmost limit.
Of course, there are cases where it is better to use the watch as it is, in order to emphasize the history of the watch and its original condition.
We look at each watch and judge whether it is best to finish it before selling it.
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