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Bob's Watches
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At Bob's Watches, your trust is very important to us. We believe that buying a pre-owned Rolex watch online should be simple, honest, and straightforward. To that end, we guarantee that every Rolex watch on our site is 100% authentic, comprised entirely of Rolex parts. Our mission is to be the leading trusted online source for selling and buying authentic pre-owned Rolex watches. We stand behind this authenticity guarantee with a full money back refund on any watch not found to be completely genuine.

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Used Rolex Thunderbird DateJust 16253 Steel and Gold
Used Rolex Thunderbird DateJust 16253 Steel and Gold
Used Rolex Thunderbird DateJust 16253 Steel and Gold
Used Rolex Thunderbird DateJust 16253 Steel and Gold
Used Rolex Thunderbird DateJust 16253 Steel and Gold
Used Rolex Thunderbird DateJust 16253 Steel and Gold
Used Rolex Thunderbird DateJust 16253 Steel and Gold
Used Rolex Thunderbird DateJust 16253 Steel and Gold

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    At Bob's Watches, your trust is very important to us. We believe that buying a pre-owned Rolex watch online should be simple, honest, and straightforward. To that end, we guarantee that every Rolex watch on our site is 100% authentic, comprised entirely of Rolex parts. Our mission is to be the leading trusted online source for selling and buying authentic pre-owned Rolex watches. We stand behind this authenticity guarantee with a full money back refund on any watch not found to be completely genuine.

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    At Bob's Watches, your trust is very important to us. We believe that buying a pre-owned Rolex watch online should be simple, honest, and straightforward. To that end, we guarantee that every Rolex watch on our site is 100% authentic, comprised entirely of Rolex parts. Our mission is to be the leading trusted online source for selling and buying authentic pre-owned Rolex watches. We stand behind this authenticity guarantee with a full money back refund on any watch not found to be completely genuine.
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Brand: Rolex
Item Number: 125305
Nickname: Rolex Thunderbird
Condition: (What's This?) Very Good
Model Name/Number: Datejust 16253
Serial/Year 6,4XX,XXX - 1979 - 1980
Gender: Men's
Movement: Automatic 3035 movement w/ date, Quickset, 27 jewels, acrylic crystal
Case: Stainless steel w/ 18k yellow gold Thunderbird bezel (36mm)
Dial: Champagne Index w/ luminous hands and lume plots w/ black chapter ring
Bracelet: Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Jubilee w/ Fliplock clasp
Box & Papers Rolex box and papers
Comments: This used Rolex Thunderbird comes with Bob's 3-day satisfaction guarantee and one year warranty

PRE-OWNED WATCH CONDITION EXAMINATION

This used Rolex watch is in very good condition with only few light surface scratches as well as some slight stretch to the bracelet consistent with age.

used Rolex Thunderbird DateJust 16253

By Paul Altieri

The Datejust "Thunderbird" Turn-o-Graph is characterized by a distinct 60-minute rotatable bezel in precious metal. This feature predates other more well-known Rolex tool watches, such as the Submariner and GMT Master, making it the first timepiece in the brand's catalog to feature a timing bezel. The ref. 16253 is the two-tone variant of the line that also boasts a barked finish on the bezel, a five-piece link Jubilee bracelet secured by a Fliplock clasp, and a champagne dial topped with yellow gold indices and central sweeping hands. As a member of the Datejust family, the Turn-o-Graph also features a waterproof Oyster case and a Perpetual movement.

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*All Pre-Owned Rolex watches are guaranteed to be 100% genuine and certified authentic. All watches are shipped to fit the average size wrist (7 1/4" - 7 1/2" for men and 6 1/4" - 6 1/2" for women). Additional links can be purchased if needed.

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    November 30, 2019
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    September 29, 2019
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    Superb site and transaction, phenominal delivery time. Some slight confusion concerning the special discount at the time. I didn't receive it. No big deal I would not hesitate to purchase another rolex from Bob's ! ***

    September 28, 2019
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    The purchasing process was quick and easy once I finally made my selection. Bob’s customer service was excellent. All my questions and concerns were addressed to my satisfaction. But most important of all, my husband loves his new watch!

    September 27, 2019
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Bob's Watches is an independent watch dealer and is not sponsored by, associated with and/or affiliated with Rolex, or any other brand listed. Bob's Watches only sells pre-owned watches and provides its own warranties on the watches it sells. Rolex Datejust, Rolex Day Date President, Submariner, Presidential, Explorer, Sea Dweller, Super President, GMT Master, GMT, YachtMaster, Prince, Milgauss, MasterPiece, Air King, Cosmograph Daytona, and PearlMaster, etc are all registered trademarks of the Rolex Corporation. All brands including Brequet, Cartier, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, Ulysse Nardin, Breitling and Omega, etc are trademarks of their respective owners.

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