Rolex Datejust Thunderbird 16253
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Rolex Datejust Thunderbird 16253
Photo: Bob's Watches
BrandRolex
ModelDatejust Turn-O-Graph "Thunderbird"
Reference16253
Introduced1977
MovementAutomatic (Caliber 3035)
ProductionDiscontinued
The Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph 16253, collectors' nickname "Thunderbird," is a two-tone steel-and-18k-yellow-gold Datejust distinguished from the standard line by its rotatable, coin-edge timing bezel, the first such bezel Rolex offered and the feature that gave the Turn-O-Graph family its name. The 36 mm Oyster case runs the automatic caliber 3035 on a Jubilee bracelet; this four-digit reference followed the original 1953 Turn-O-Graph and was produced from the late 1970s into the 1980s. (Bob's Watches)
Jackroad's costume-loan archive credits this reference to Pierre Taki's wardrobe as yakuza boss Ryohei Iwaki in Tokyo Burst: Crime City. (Jackroad)
Appearances
1 cataloged appearance
| Title | Year | Type | Actor | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Burst: Crime City (2026) | 2026 | Film | Pierre Taki | Ryohei Iwaki |