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sampd3 · 8 January 2008, 04:41 PM

Does the term "Thunderbird" apply only to the Turn-O-Graph? Where does it come from?

Thanks for your help.

jasonbellevue · 8 January 2008, 05:25 PM

Welcome to TRF!

If i'm not mistaken, the name Thunderbird got stuck in the mid 1950s when the USAF started to award pilots of the famous flying acrobatic Thunderbirds with this DJ watch with the Turn-O-Graph bezel.

Hope this helps.

SPACE-DWELLER · 8 January 2008, 10:28 PM

Welcome to TRF, Sam!

Maybe Stuart ("arttay10") will post a pic of his stunning TT "Thunderbird" MOP dial!

Reckel · 8 January 2008, 11:11 PM

And like this did the name evolve...

Bye

Marko

Tools · 9 January 2008, 01:43 AM

They are rare as hens teeth..

Alcan · 9 January 2008, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

They are rare as hens teeth..

Great looking vintage, Larry. Is that yours?

S/SOnly · 9 January 2008, 02:19 AM

T-Birds are fabulous instruments.... I had a chance to collect one 2 years ago, and kick myself regularly for not doing so.

Nice one Larry!

Tools · 9 January 2008, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

Great looking vintage, Larry. Is that yours?

No, sadly Al, that is not one of mine.. I should have labeled the photo.

Orchi · 9 January 2008, 11:40 PM

Err buddy Larry...ya sure got yourself one of the prettiest vintage Thunderbirds...congratulation.

Here's one from Orchi...

f16570 · 9 January 2008, 11:55 PM

What a great looking watch.
Thnaks for posting.

Orchi · 10 January 2008, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by sampd3

Does the term "Thunderbird" apply only to the Turn-O-Graph? Where does it come from?

Err buddy...as little as Orchi knows...the so called "Thunderbird" is basically a DateJust with Turn-O-Graph bezel...ie Ref 1625 or 16250.

The model "Turn-O-Graph" per se...are 16268/16263/16264 n 116261/116263/116264...they are normally not being referred to as "Thunderbird".

rusi · 10 January 2008, 01:21 AM

Hi,

I have bought a TT thunderbird 1625, not 16250.
Its a great looking watch, esp. with the rotating gold bezel.
Movt. is 1570 the standard one of those times, 60s & 70s.
Yes its named after the USAF pilots flying the Thunderbirds.

arttay10 · 10 January 2008, 08:25 AM

Heres Mine:
Although it maybe making its way to the 'For Sale' section soon....... to make way for another purchase.

T/T DJ Thunderbird with factory MOP Diamond dial.

Alcan · 10 January 2008, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by arttay10

Heres Mine: T/T DJ Thunderbird with factory MOP Diamond dial.

Stuart, that has to be the best looking Thunderbird I've ever seen! I never get tired of seeing pix of it.

arttay10 · 10 January 2008, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

They are rare as hens teeth..

I know its not your Larry - But what a beauty, that one is....
I did not know the origin of the name.

8 January 2008, 04:41 PM	#1
sampd3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 8	Thunderbird Does the term "Thunderbird" apply only to the Turn-O-Graph? Where does it come from? Thanks for your help.

8 January 2008, 05:25 PM	#2
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	Welcome to TRF! If i'm not mistaken, the name Thunderbird got stuck in the mid 1950s when the USAF started to award pilots of the famous flying acrobatic Thunderbirds with this DJ watch with the Turn-O-Graph bezel. Hope this helps. __________________

8 January 2008, 10:28 PM	#3
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF, Sam! Maybe Stuart ("arttay10") will post a pic of his stunning TT "Thunderbird" MOP dial! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

8 January 2008, 11:11 PM	#4
Reckel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Derk Marko R. Location: Germany Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 70	And like this did the name evolve... Bye Marko __________________ Want to sell a Rolex pocket watch? Make a reasonable offer...

9 January 2008, 01:43 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	They are rare as hens teeth.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

9 January 2008, 02:19 AM	#7
S/SOnly "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The Desert Watch: GMT II RN Posts: 339	T-Birds are fabulous instruments.... I had a chance to collect one 2 years ago, and kick myself regularly for not doing so. Nice one Larry! __________________ 904L..... Clean, Simple, Durable....

9 January 2008, 11:40 PM	#9
Orchi Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 2,934	Err buddy Larry...ya sure got yourself one of the prettiest vintage Thunderbirds...congratulation. Here's one from Orchi...

9 January 2008, 11:55 PM	#10
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	What a great looking watch. Thnaks for posting. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

10 January 2008, 01:21 AM	#12
rusi Banned Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 275	Thunderbird Hi, I have bought a TT thunderbird 1625, not 16250. Its a great looking watch, esp. with the rotating gold bezel. Movt. is 1570 the standard one of those times, 60s & 70s. Yes its named after the USAF pilots flying the Thunderbirds.

10 January 2008, 08:25 AM	#13
arttay10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancashire, UK Watch: ???????? Posts: 2,187	Heres Mine: Although it maybe making its way to the 'For Sale' section soon....... to make way for another purchase. T/T DJ Thunderbird with factory MOP Diamond dial.

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