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adam78 · 16 March 2010, 08:11 AM

Very excited to receive this one, a 1958 Thunderbird with original black dial, stainless steel with white gold bezel, gilt and silver printing, and roulette date wheel. Very challenging to photograph!

Some shots:

From the previous owner:

datejust1 · 16 March 2010, 08:17 AM

Oh Lord! I've been watching that one! It's from watchestobuy.com right? I always wanted to see where this one was going to be!

Enjoy it! It's beautiful!

adam78 · 16 March 2010, 08:35 AM

Yes, thanks. It joins a few contemporaneous ones in my collection:

1625

robsteve · 16 March 2010, 11:13 AM

Adam:

That looks good. I bet it would be stunning on a vintage Jubilee bracelet if you wanted a change from the strap.

Robert

77 Datejust · 16 March 2010, 11:15 AM

Nice! I found a 1959 model 4 sale today that looks like its brandnew...18K turnograph $4500.00

Dan Pierce · 16 March 2010, 11:16 AM

Love those Thunderbirds!

dP

violetman · 16 March 2010, 01:00 PM

very nice TOG

ParisDakarBmw · 16 March 2010, 01:06 PM

Very nice pictures, and watch!

*If you take the bezel off, and let a jeweler put it in an ultrasonic cleaner, and steam out the deep spots it will sparkle a little more. Of course you found one with very crisp details, and shouldn't polish it.

I'd love to find one of those in that shape!

77DJ has done some digging, and found a turnograph.

77 Datejust · 16 March 2010, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

Very nice pictures, and watch!

*If you take the bezel off, and let a jeweler put it in an ultrasonic cleaner, and steam out the deep spots it will sparkle a little more. Of course you found one with very crisp details, and shouldn't polish it.

I'd love to find one of those in that shape!

77DJ has done some digging, and found a turnograph.

I just need to find a pot of gold now Paul! I hope its still there when i have the funds as i am deff gonna buy it!

adam78 · 16 March 2010, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77 Datejust

Nice! I found a 1959 model 4 sale today that looks like its brandnew...18K turnograph $4500.00

That's a good price for an 18K I think...Of course hopefully the dial isn't really brand new!

77 Datejust · 16 March 2010, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adam78

That's a good price for an 18K I think...Of course hopefully the dial isn't really brand new!

Ofcourse not Adam, i`m just saying its in pristine shape for the age

Philipp · 30 March 2010, 07:36 AM

The real Thunderbird

Regards Philipp

greekbum · 30 March 2010, 07:44 AM

Stunning Package Philipp. Glad to see you in TRF.

Some Pair · 30 March 2010, 01:41 PM

"Like WoW!"

Horologier · 4 May 2010, 01:44 PM

I love these watches keep the tread alive

Michael the watch -----Been very busy new place moving family

Dalton · 4 May 2010, 04:26 PM

Here we go again! T-Birds are great for starting a collection, but I find them to be a bit more sophisticated than credited. Thanks!

pz93c · 5 May 2010, 12:19 AM

Love the vintage TOG's.

Nice, y'all.

Subexplorer · 5 May 2010, 12:28 AM

Hi Adam!! Great pictures of a great watch.
Hope you enjoy your new TBird TOG addition to your collection.
Other watches are very nice too.
Phillip: Outstanding sample of the true Tbird.

Thank you for sharing these fantastic watches friends! Very cordially, Abel

Gecko10 · 18 March 2017, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philipp

The real Thunderbird

Regards Philipp

WOW! Thank you Philipp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Russ1965 · 11 December 2017, 02:46 PM

Closet Thunderbird/Turn-O-Graph fan here too.

Russ1965 · 11 December 2017, 02:50 PM

Now on vintage leather

Richard Carver · 11 December 2017, 03:35 PM

Lovely, versatile watches. 1968 TOG.

crowncollection · 11 December 2017, 08:10 PM

Nice watches boys chasing one as my next piece cheers for sharing

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Luckyl · 11 December 2017, 08:28 PM

My daily beater 1625 TOG circa 1960. Wish I can get a 6609 someday. Just love the dauphin hand and roulette wheel..

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DLRIDES · 11 December 2017, 11:32 PM

I really enjoy the TOG’s, so much so, I tracked down the Tudor version too.

‘65 Rolex, ‘69 Tudor

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Russ1965 · 6 January 2018, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luckyl

My daily beater 1625 TOG circa 1960. Wish I can get a 6609 someday. Just love the dauphin hand and roulette wheel..

Sent from my MI 5 using Tapatalk

My 1625 (1960 vintage) has Dauphin hands and claw markers.

Took a lot of research before I found one exactly to my liking.

No roulette date wheel unfortunately.

mineral · 6 January 2018, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russ1965

Now on vintage leather

Love the dial. Very beautiful watch and I hope to find one like yours. Cheers

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Russ1965 · 13 January 2018, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mineral

Love the dial. Very beautiful watch and I hope to find one like yours. Cheers

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Thanks.

16 March 2010, 08:11 AM	#1
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,829	6609 Thunderbird Very excited to receive this one, a 1958 Thunderbird with original black dial, stainless steel with white gold bezel, gilt and silver printing, and roulette date wheel. Very challenging to photograph! Some shots: From the previous owner: __________________ Cheers, Adam

16 March 2010, 08:35 AM	#3
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,829	Yes, thanks. It joins a few contemporaneous ones in my collection: 1625 __________________ Cheers, Adam

16 March 2010, 11:16 AM	#6
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,723	Love those Thunderbirds! dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

30 March 2010, 07:44 AM	#13
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,415	Stunning Package Philipp. Glad to see you in TRF. __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

4 May 2010, 01:44 PM	#15
Horologier "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Michael Taylor Location: B-Ham Alabama Watch: 18k RedThunderBird Posts: 65	I love these watches keep the tread alive Michael the watch -----Been very busy new place moving family __________________ Michael The watchmaker

16 March 2010, 08:17 AM	#2
datejust1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: G Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 6,042	Oh Lord! I've been watching that one! It's from watchestobuy.com right? I always wanted to see where this one was going to be! Enjoy it! It's beautiful!

16 March 2010, 11:13 AM	#4
robsteve "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 776	Adam: That looks good. I bet it would be stunning on a vintage Jubilee bracelet if you wanted a change from the strap. Robert

16 March 2010, 11:15 AM	#5
77 Datejust Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Beeville Texas Posts: 159	Nice! I found a 1959 model 4 sale today that looks like its brandnew...18K turnograph $4500.00

16 March 2010, 01:00 PM	#7
violetman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: HK Posts: 96	very nice TOG

16 March 2010, 01:06 PM	#8
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Very nice pictures, and watch! *If you take the bezel off, and let a jeweler put it in an ultrasonic cleaner, and steam out the deep spots it will sparkle a little more. Of course you found one with very crisp details, and shouldn't polish it. I'd love to find one of those in that shape! 77DJ has done some digging, and found a turnograph.

30 March 2010, 07:36 AM	#12
Philipp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: worldwide ;) Posts: 390	The real Thunderbird Regards Philipp

30 March 2010, 01:41 PM	#14
Some Pair Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: seFl.byWayOfBklyn Watch: The Rollie's..... Posts: 609	"Like WoW!"

4 May 2010, 04:26 PM	#16
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	Here we go again! T-Birds are great for starting a collection, but I find them to be a bit more sophisticated than credited. Thanks!

5 May 2010, 12:19 AM	#17
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	Love the vintage TOG's. Nice, y'all.

5 May 2010, 12:28 AM	#18
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Hi Adam!! Great pictures of a great watch. Hope you enjoy your new TBird TOG addition to your collection. Other watches are very nice too. Phillip: Outstanding sample of the true Tbird. Thank you for sharing these fantastic watches friends! Very cordially, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

11 December 2017, 03:35 PM	#22
Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	Lovely, versatile watches. 1968 TOG.

11 December 2017, 08:10 PM	#23
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,157	Nice watches boys chasing one as my next piece cheers for sharing Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

11 December 2017, 08:28 PM	#24
Luckyl "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indonesia Posts: 31	My daily beater 1625 TOG circa 1960. Wish I can get a 6609 someday. Just love the dauphin hand and roulette wheel.. Sent from my MI 5 using Tapatalk

11 December 2017, 11:32 PM	#25
DLRIDES 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,596	6609 Thunderbird I really enjoy the TOG’s, so much so, I tracked down the Tudor version too. ‘65 Rolex, ‘69 Tudor Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ ”When citizens learn to vote themselves the treasury, they limit prosperity.”

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