1625

Left : Vintage steel & gold ref 1625 from the year 1968 & Right : Vintage Rolex ref 1625 in 18k gold from 1962. The early version has pointed hour and minute hands

T- bird model which I think never caught the attention it deserved among Rolex users and collectors. I had been always fascinated with the connection of this watch with the celebrated air team Thunderbirds. Probably because I witnessed their only visit to

In 1956, Rolex conceived of a new variant of Turn-O-Graph to honor the Thunderbirds, a U.S. Air Force squadron devoted to aerial demonstrations. Rolex built the model Reference 6609 upon Datejust (the 36mm Oyster Case), but with an 18k gold case and the r

... as you well describe. Regretably these later models within the Datejust family are almost ignored by collectors, and I feel this is a shame as I find them truly beautiful and interesting. Specially the earlier references 6609 and 1625 with charming in

ALA as Thunderbird..

We all know vintage simply means old but what defines true Rolex vintage in a comprehensive and universal way. This report will attempt to give you a thorough explanation of how to recognize Vintage Rolex. Rolex Submariner Gilt circa 1963 - 1966 What are

I know, we all have made a wrong move sometime, but this really hurts! Lol! I will tell you, someday, my worst move ever (many years ago). Do you remember how many Daytonas were in Buenos Aires by the end of 70´s? well this is just a clue... By the way, l

Really interesting report. Mike Wood had a 1625 FAP for sale last year (picture is in his sold archive) and I was sooooo tempted by it. Wish I had now... I've always loved the 6238, my fav chrono, but the FAP makes it that extra bit special. Many thanks!

The Peruvian Air Force - or Fuerza Aerea del Perú - had its roots in a flying corps that first took to the air in 1911. The air force proper was formally established in July 1950. In the 1950s the FAP was modernized to the jet age with the arrival of the