1978 Rolex Vintage Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird Datejust Mens Watch, 1625 - Stainless Steel & 18K Gold Double Quick-Setting Date Its back is still covered

Its back is still covered by what appears to be its original protective stickers

Vintage watch connoisseurs know the company best for its naval dive models - in 1935 Panerai was commissioned by the Italian navy to build watches for their commando frogmen (these first Panerais featured movements

For the movement the company used a patented tuning fork based Accutron movement made by ESA and licensed from Bulova and finished by Omega

and sapphire crystal exhibition back that showcases its decorated workhorse engine

1978 Rolex Vintage Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird Datejust Mens Watch, 1625 - Stainless Steel & 18K Gold Double Quick-Setting Date Its back is still coveredLaunched around 1953, the vintage Turn O Graph was designed for adventure lovers. It gained notoriety due to its use by the U. S. Air Force Thunderbird Flight Aerobatic Flight Team. It features a bi directional bezel to measure elapsed time, making it the most functional and expensive watch in the Datejust line. In fact, prior to the introduction of the Day Date President, the solid gold Turn O Graph was the most expensive Rolex cataloged. The watch