Rolex Air King 5500

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Condition: -
Year of Production: 1971
Case Size: 34mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial Color: Silver
Bracelet/Strap: Leather
Movement Type: Automatic
Box: No
Papers: No
Location: France
Description
ROLEX (OYSTER PERPETUAL PRECISION / AIR-KING REF. 5500), Circa 1971 Watch with smooth bezel, Air-King model. Steel case with screw-down crown and back (signed 1002). Brushed silver dial with applied indexes and spear hands. Added brown leather strap. Movement: Mechanical automatic winding caliber signed ROLEX / 1520 Swiss. Diam. : 34mm. Condition: Beautiful

Collectible Features |Rolex Air King 5500

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Tropical Dial
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Gilt Dial
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