1993 Rolex DateJust Turn-O-Graph (Ref. 16264) Silver Dial

The Rolex Turn-O-Graph is quite an interesting piece, alongside the Submariner and GMT as one of the first "tool" watches made by Rolex. In fact, the Rolex Turn-O-Graph was first launched by Rolex in 1953 the same year that the Rolex Submariner was introduced, and the GMT was introduced a year later in 1954. The Rolex Tun-O-Graph is considered a tool watch, or tool watch adjacent because of its rotating bezel which allows the wearer to set the bezel and time different events.

Often nicknamed the "Thunderbird" because the United States Air Force equipped the Thunderbird's aerobatic flight demonstration team with the 18k Rolex Turn-O-Graph watches for navigational timing & calculations. The Rolex ref. 1625 Tun-O-Graph models worn by the Thunderbirds team members were made from 18K solid yellow gold and featured the Thunderbird logo on the dial.

From the warm silver dial accompanied by its rotating white gold bezel, and classic Oyster bracelet, this 1993 Datejust ref. 16264 is the perfect example to be your next daily driver. The Rolex Datejust ref. 16264 is a transitional reference as it features a tritium dial, but features numerous upgrades such as a sapphire crystal and the Rolex Cal. 3135 movement which features a quick-set date function.