Rolex
Datejust Turn-O-Graph Thunderbird 16264
Ref. 16264
The Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph Ref. 16264, nicknamed the 'Thunderbird,' is an iconic timepiece with aviation heritage, originally supplied to the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds aerobatic squadron. It features a rotating bezel for tracking time intervals, a COSC-certified automatic movement, and a refined black dial, blending functionality with Rolex's signature precision and style.
crystalsapphire
braceletOyster bracelet, stainless steel, three-link
movement3135, automatic, COSC-certified, ~48-hour power reserve
functionsdate
dial colorblack
case diameter36
case materialstainless steel
year1980s–2000
A registered Rolex 16264 carries a permanent RGATT passport: origin, history and owners, verifiable by anyone, and a documented history makes a watch easier to sell.