c1985 Serviced ROLEX Vintage DateJust Turn-O-Graph 16253 36mm cal.3035 Thunderbird #1545

Condition Rank : Very Good
(Full serviced on May 6, 2026)

[Description of services]
Full disassembly, cleaning, inspection, lubrication, and assembly.

[Originality Verified] - Authentic Original
The watch is judged to be original in its critical and key components, with good overall period matching.

[Features]
Ref. 16253 / cal. 3035 (w/hack) / 36mm case (excluding crown) / 20mm lug.
Year of manufacture: c. 1985 / Serial No: 862xxxx.
Non-waterproof.

[My impression]
The YG Thunderbird bezel has been fully serviced and now turns with a beautifully smooth feel.
That crisp rotating action is a big part of the appeal of this model.
It also comes on a high-quality Japanese oil leather strap that should develop even more character with wear.

[Dial] : Good
It appears to remain in original condition.
No clear signs of redial, repainting, or relume.

[Hands] : Very Good
They appear to remain original, with no clear signs of replacement or relume.

[Crystal] : Very Good
Plexiglass.

[Case, crown and back of the case] : Good
The case shows signs of age and use.
The rotating bezel works smoothly.
Crown screw-in is good (approx. 1.2 turns to unlock).
The serial number engraving is clear.

[Band] : New
New leather strap.
Not original Rolex.
High-quality Japanese oil leather strap.
It will develop more character with wear.

[Action] : Very Good
Hand-winding, self-winding, time-setting, quickset date, and date change around midnight work properly.

[Accuracy] : Very Good
About 0 to +8 sec/day.
(Measured by Timegrapher)