Rolex Turn-O-Graph Watches

Our inventory spans the earliest vintage Rolex  Turn O Graph 1625 references to the modern steel 116264 and two‑tone 116263 editions—each authenticated and ready for immediate delivery. Show more

First launched in 1953, the Rolex Turn‑O‑Graph was the brand’s pioneering rotating‑bezel tool watch and the direct forerunner of the Submariner and GMT‑Master. Nicknamed the “Thunderbird” after its adoption by the U.S. Air Force aerobatic squadron, the model blends the elegance of a Datejust with a timing bezel you can actually use.

MINT Rolex DateJust 116261 Turn-O-Graph 36mm Two-Tone Rose Gold Watch Oyster

Rolex DateJust 116261 Turn-O-Graph 36mm Two-Tone Rose Gold Watch Oyster

$10,700.80

Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph 36mm Black Dial Fluted Bezel Oyster 116264 B/P 2005

Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph 16253 Steel/18k Gold 36mm Champagne Dial Circa 1987

$6,598.90

Why Buy a Rolex Turn‑O‑Graph?

  • Rotating Bezel Heritage – The Rolex Turn‑O‑Graph bezel times dives, flights, or parking meters—practical and historically significant.
  • Iconic Thunderbird Styling – Red second hand and date text lend sporty flair to the classic Datejust profile.
  • Investment Potential – Discontinued since 2011, supply is finite; collectors hunt vintage Turn‑O‑Graph 1625 for sale and late‑run 116264 pieces.
  • Versatile Metals – Choose rugged Oystersteel, eye‑catching steel and gold, or full two‑tone Rolesor models.

Rolex Turn O Graph Price Guide & Featured References

 
Reference Material Dial Highlights Typical Price*
1625 Steel & Yellow Gold Champagne or silver, red second hand $7 500 – $11 000
116264 Oystersteel & White‑Gold bezel White or blue dial, red “DATEJUST” text $8 500 – $12 500
116263 Steel & Yellow Gold Black or slate dial, fluted gold bezel $9 000 – $13 000

What Is a Rolex Turn‑O‑Graph?

The Rolex Turn‑O‑Graph is a Datejust‑based wristwatch (refs. 1625, 116264, 116263, etc.) distinguished by its 60‑minute rotating bezel—Rolex’s first serial‑production bezel designed to time events.