FSOT: NIB Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 18K/SS Turn-O-Graph 'Thunderbird' - $4899

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If you've always wanted a new Thunderbird, but you couldn't justify the expense, here's one perfect, new in the box, with all paperwork and full warranty from Rolex for a significant amount under the $7650 (plus tax) retail price. The serial number is D414xxx . . .

It's a brand new Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Turn-O-Graph Ref. 116264, dubbed the Thunderbird by enthusiasts, in all stainless steel, with bi-directional 18K white gold fluted 60-minute elapsed time bezel and matte & polished Oyster bracelet and Oysterclasp with Easylink comfort extension link.

Rolex
Oyster Perpetual
Datejust

TURN-O-GRAPH
Superlative Chronometer
Officially Certified

The dial is the very attractive and infrequently seen medium blue, with the sweep-seconds hand and Turn-O-Graph name in contrasting red.

You know the rest: 36mm case, water resistant to 100 meters, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, COSC Calibre 3135 certified chronometer automatic movement . . .

Complete with all booklets, hang tags, cloths, inner box, outer box, outer sleeve and papers dated October, 2011.

You could pay $8000-plus out-the-door at your dealer or you could buy mine with the protective stickers still on the clasp, lugs and end-pieces for $4899 plus actual carriage. That's less than you'd pay for a similar Datejust with a fixed white gold bezel!

Preferred forms of payment include a personal cheque, cashier's cheque, wire transfer, or money order. If payment is made by PayPal, 3% will be added for a US buyer, and 4% will be added for payment initiated in non-US funds. No offers, please.

I would consider a clean Rolex GMT-Master II of similar value in trade.

Please contact me through the board's PM or e-mail system. Postage will be determined by the service desired, and the delivery address or region.