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alliwannasay · 1 September 2011, 02:52 PM

I have heard they are very unpopular. If this it true, why is this? I personally like the look of a Turn-o-Graph.

RolexYM · 1 September 2011, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by alliwannasay

I have heard they are very unpopular. If this it true, why is this? I personally like the look of a Turn-o-Graph.

Good question. I love mine...a good combo of classic and sporty. But my guess is that since it is more classic than sporty, most DJ buyers want the classic look...if they want sporty, then these folks go to the pure sports model. The price TOG pays for trying to play both sides!

blackmsport · 1 September 2011, 07:05 PM

I love one too....

mmmmp · 1 September 2011, 07:12 PM

The TOG is simply a 'souped-up' Datejust. Also, Rolex offers lots of dial / bezel / bracelet options which is cool. Personally, I really like mine & will never sell it. Too bad it's a poor seller but so was the original Milgauss. Enjoy your TOG. Best, Mark.

dddrees · 1 September 2011, 07:26 PM

Welcome to TRF.

There are a number of members who own one here. It's just not as popular as a Sub or GMT.

aussiewatchnut · 1 September 2011, 07:38 PM

I personally think they look great. i don't understand why they're not popular??????

dysondiver · 1 September 2011, 07:59 PM

i think they look great ,,,, older the better , mind you , new white face and rose gold is smart , just a subtle sub for everyday.

93 Turbo · 1 September 2011, 10:10 PM

The Thunderbird has a great history. The earlier models are very much a tool watch:

Lisa · 1 September 2011, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mmmmp

The TOG is simply a 'souped-up' Datejust. Also, Rolex offers lots of dial / bezel / bracelet options which is cool. Personally, I really like mine & will never sell it. Too bad it's a poor seller but so was the original Milgauss. Enjoy your TOG. Best, Mark.

True, today's models are - though the bi-directional rotating bezel is kind of fun.

But if you read a little about the history of the turnograph (nicknamed Thunderbird) it was really the watch that spawned the sports watch design.

I'll try to find a pic of one of the very first TOGs... photobucket:

RolexYM · 1 September 2011, 11:03 PM

How can you not like this face??

dooder202 · 1 September 2011, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RolexYM

Good question. I love mine...a good combo of classic and sporty. But my guess is that since it is more classic than sporty, most DJ buyers want the classic look...if they want sporty, then these folks go to the pure sports model. The price TOG pays for trying to play both sides!

+1

hhh007 · 2 September 2011, 02:02 AM

I have a 1990 model and it's very popular with me :-)

bobswatches · 2 September 2011, 08:37 AM

Ya I think they are great looking watches. Some of the best looking Rolex watches in my opinion, but we have a lot of trouble selling them for whatever reason.

horseco · 2 September 2011, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexYM

How can you not like this face??

Love this TOG!!!

slcbbrown · 2 September 2011, 08:52 AM

My father's 1950's t-bird is the model that got me interested in the brand. Great watch-- just a bit sportier than a DJ.

Andelain · 2 September 2011, 09:05 AM

I like them too. I've got this one on it's way to me.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 2 September 2011, 09:59 AM

The Thunderbird has a significant military history - I was educated by EDOLECKI

http://50.30.33.71/~trfcom/private.p...pm&pmid=721068

blackmsport · 2 September 2011, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexYM

How can you not like this face??

Agree

Rags · 2 September 2011, 12:03 PM

IMO the TOG would be perfect if it was 39mm...It's sporty so 36mm is just too small...

horseco · 2 September 2011, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Rags

IMO the TOG would be perfect if it was 39mm...It's sporty so 36mm is just too small...

39mm would make a perfect Day Date as well...

springer · 2 September 2011, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by alliwannasay

I have heard they are very unpopular. If this it true, why is this? I personally like the look of a Turn-o-Graph.

I agree with you. My first Rolex was a Turn-o-Graph. I love the bezel on the older models.

1 September 2011, 02:52 PM	#1
alliwannasay "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Surf City Posts: 1	Rolex DateJust Thunderbird (Turn-o-Graph)? I have heard they are very unpopular. If this it true, why is this? I personally like the look of a Turn-o-Graph.

1 September 2011, 07:26 PM	#5
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Welcome to TRF. There are a number of members who own one here. It's just not as popular as a Sub or GMT. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

1 September 2011, 10:10 PM	#8
93 Turbo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex.Tudor.PAM Posts: 1,554	The Thunderbird has a great history. The earlier models are very much a tool watch: Attached Images

2 September 2011, 02:02 AM	#12
hhh007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Howard Location: Midwest Watch: 18078 Posts: 604	I have a 1990 model and it's very popular with me :-) __________________ Day-Date Bark Finish 18078, TT Datejust Turn-O-Graph Oysterquartz 17013 Explorer I 114270

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Andelain "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: The Sandbox Watch: ing your 6...... Posts: 1,379	I like them too. I've got this one on it's way to me. __________________ .

1 September 2011, 07:05 PM	#3
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	I love one too....

1 September 2011, 07:12 PM	#4
mmmmp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mark P Location: Toronto Watch: SS Wimbledon DJ41 Posts: 2,046	The TOG is simply a 'souped-up' Datejust. Also, Rolex offers lots of dial / bezel / bracelet options which is cool. Personally, I really like mine & will never sell it. Too bad it's a poor seller but so was the original Milgauss. Enjoy your TOG. Best, Mark.

1 September 2011, 07:38 PM	#6
aussiewatchnut Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: mark pearce Location: australia Watch: PO, 20000ft Diver Posts: 170	I personally think they look great. i don't understand why they're not popular??????

1 September 2011, 07:59 PM	#7
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	i think they look great ,,,, older the better , mind you , new white face and rose gold is smart , just a subtle sub for everyday.

1 September 2011, 11:03 PM	#10
RolexYM Banned Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: TX Watch: TOG + Yachmaster Posts: 202	How can you not like this face??

2 September 2011, 08:37 AM	#13
bobswatches Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Huntington Beach Watch: Newman Daytona Posts: 344	Ya I think they are great looking watches. Some of the best looking Rolex watches in my opinion, but we have a lot of trouble selling them for whatever reason.

2 September 2011, 08:52 AM	#15
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	My father's 1950's t-bird is the model that got me interested in the brand. Great watch-- just a bit sportier than a DJ.

2 September 2011, 09:59 AM	#17
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	The Thunderbird has a significant military history - I was educated by EDOLECKI http://50.30.33.71/~trfcom/private.p...pm&pmid=721068 __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

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Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	IMO the TOG would be perfect if it was 39mm...It's sporty so 36mm is just too small... __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

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