Rolex Air-King 5500

Rolex Air King Ref. 5500 'Pre-Precision' Dial

Basic Info Listing code : RDMYR0 Brand : Rolex Model : Air King Reference number : 5500 Movement : Automatic Case material : Steel Bracelet material : Steel Year of production : 1981 Condition : Used (Good) Scope of delivery : No original box, no original papers Gender : Men's watch/Unisex Location : United States of America, New York Price : 3,850 [Negotiable Availability : Item is in stock Caliber Movement : Automatic Case Case material : Steel Case diameter : 34 mm Dial : Silver Bracelet/strap Bracelet material : Steel Bracelet color : Steel We love the honesty of this vintage Air-King — built without pretense, made simply to keep good time and last a lifetime. This Reference 5500 is from to 1981 and houses the rare "Pre-Precision" dial, found on earlier runs of the Air-King (later runs have the word Precision or Super Precision above the 6 marker). At 34mm in all stainless steel and paired with a Jubilee bracelet, this is a watch that sits beautifully on the wrist — balanced, understated, and quietly elegant. Beneath the surface beats the Rolex Caliber 1520, a workhorse long favored for its simplicity, durability, and ease of service. Decades on, it still does exactly what it was built to do. Dial Original "Pre-Precision" dial Silver dial, untouched and beautifully preserved Original hands and crown Light, barely noticeable patina Bracelet & Clasp Original Rolex stainless steel Jubilee bracelet Shows expected stretch consistent with age, wearable up to 7" wrist Original Rolex clasp Case Stainless steel Oyster case in excellent vintage condition 34 mm (without crown) / ~40 mm lug-to-lug / 19 mm lug width / ~11 mm thick Movement Rolex Automatic Caliber 1520 26 jewels, 19,800 A/h, non-chronometer Condition Notes Overall lovely condition. Shallow dent on clasp.