Rolex Air King 5500

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Condition: Good
Year of Production: 1974
Case Size: 34mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial Color: Silver
Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel
Movement Type: Mechanical
Box: No
Papers: No
Location: Drouot Richelieu - Room 3
Description
(Oyster Perpetual Precision/Air-King - Silver Dial ref. 5500), circa 1974 Men?s watch with smooth bezel that has become unisex. Steel case with screwed back and crown. Brushed silver dial (slightly stained) with applied indexes and skeleton hands. Oyster steel bracelet with vintage Rolex folding clasp (7835 19) and attached crocodile strap (Crocodylia spp. CITES appendix II B). Movement: Automatic mechanical caliber signed ROLEX/1520 Swiss. Diam. 34mm. Condition: Good condition (Green leather case for two watches).

Collectible Features |Rolex Air King 5500

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Tropical Dial
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Gilt Dial
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