{"id":2084,"date":"2018-08-02T08:41:45","date_gmt":"2018-08-02T08:41:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/TheWatchClub\/?p=2084"},"modified":"2022-10-19T02:31:40","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T02:31:40","slug":"rolex-turn-o-graph-a-watch-worth-your-attention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/2018\/08\/02\/rolex-turn-o-graph-a-watch-worth-your-attention\/","title":{"rendered":"Rolex Turn-o-Graph"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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The Rolex Turn-o-graph<\/a> is one of the most underrated watches from the brand. While popular watches such as the Submariner, Daytona, and GMT-Master have legions of fans, the Turn-o-Graph flew under the radar despite its illustrious past.<\/p>\n

With a history full of firsts, it\u2019s actually an important watch in Rolex\u2019s history \u2013 and one that paved the way for its more popular models today.
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Here are 5 reasons why the Rolex Turn-o-Graph<\/a> is worth your attention.
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1. It was the first serially-produced Rolex to have the game-changing rotating bezel.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Rolex Turn-o-Graph<\/a> was launched in 1953, with its very first model, ref. 6202. Its selling proposition was actually the extra rim or rotating bezel, which back then was a new and easier way to measure elapsed time. The bezel would eventually be adapted by Rolex\u2019s most beloved models.<\/p>\n

Rolex Vintage Turnograph Steel Watch 6202<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2. Because of its ease of use, it became an official military watch.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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\nIn the late 1950\u2019s the U.S. Air Force\u2019s Thunderbird aerobatic squadron adopted it as their official pilot watch. Rolex took advantage of this connection and produced models with the Thunderbird insignia on the dial and gave it the nickname \u201cThunderbird\u201d.<\/div>\n
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3. Early versions had a similarity to the Submariner but it eventually joined the Datejust family.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The very first Turn-o-Graph (ref. 6202) looked very much like the future Submariner, launched two years later in 1955. However, later renditions joined the Datejust family and would include the date window and Cyclops lens.<\/p>\n

Rolex Vintage Thunderbird Turnograph Steel Yellow Gold Watch 1625<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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4. It\u2019s the first Rolex sports<\/a> watch created in two-tone steel and gold.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The \u201cRolesor\u201d construction – or the combination of a gold bezel, gold center links, and steel outer links – is part of Rolex\u2019s DNA today. The Turn-o-Graph was the first of its sports watches to be made in this combination.<\/p>\n

Rolex Datejust Turnograph<\/a> Steel Rose Gold Vintage Mens Watch 1625<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Rolex Turn-o-Graph<\/a> ref. 116261 in steel and rose gold.<\/h5>\n

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5. After being discontinued for years, Rolex re-issued modern versions in the 2000s before marking its end in 2011.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
It had different material configurations, together with\u00a0the dynamic red date, red seconds-hand,\u00a0and red \u201cTURN-O-GRAPH\u201d lettering.<\/div>\n
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