Original untouched black dial with gold markers. The screw down crown is operating perfectly. The all important Thunderbird bezel is the best condition gold version we have seen. Unpolished 18k gold case is in mint+ condition with original case lines and sharp edges. The fine engraving and numerals in relief are perfectly crisp as is the rest of the case. A bezel that has been eroded by wear or polishing detracts from both the look and value of the watch. The condition of the bezel (and case) means everything. The Thunderbird moniker comes from the bezel, which is a bi-directional count-up timing device. Never polished untouched original vintage Rolex Datejust reference 1625 also known as a “Thunderbird”, with extremely rare original black dial and original box and papers showing retail sales date in June 1963.
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