This is a Rolex Oyster Perpetual DateJust. Truly a great example of a fine looking DateJust. Because of the special solid 18k gold bezel, this model is refer to as the "Thunderbird". This watch has been fully serviced, cleaned, and ready for daily wearing. The movement is a Rolex high grade 27 jewels in house 3035 caliber. The factory original dial on this watch is in excellent condition. Rare and desirable. Crystal is in excellent condition with a raise magnifier loupe. The solid stainless steel with solid gold bezel case is in very good condition and measures 36.6mm across excluding the crown by 43.5mm lug tip to lug tip. The case back gasket and case tube gasket are brand new. Case model is 16000/16253. Case serial number is 72XXXX dating this timepiece to 1981. This watch will come with a brand new genuine leather strap (not made by Rolex). Wrist size in photo is 6 inches.
1981 ROLEX OP DATEJUST THUNDERBIRD
Circa: 1981
Model: DateJust THunderbird
Caliber: 3035
Movement serial #: O693266
Jewel count: 27 jewels
Movement type: Automatic wind
Case model: 16000/16253/7219408
Case material: Solid stainless steel - Solid gold bezel
Case gasket: Flat-Ring rubber gasket
Crystal: Acyrlic New crystal
Crown: Signed
Case Diameter excluding crown: 36.6mm
Case lenght lug tip to lug tip: 43.5mm
Dial: Factory original finish
Hand type: Index (original)
Strap material: Padded genuine leather
Strap width inbetween lugs: 20mm
Wrist size in photo: 6 inches