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Rolex Air-King 5500

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1971 Rolex Air-King 34 Smooth / Silver / Oyster

id: 287499 sellerProfile: id: 11237 model: id: 33829 name: Air-King 34 Smooth / Silver / Oyster displayName: Air-King 34 Smooth / Silver / Oyster brand: id: 1 name: Rolex brandKey: rolex displayName: Rolex description: Rolex, originally founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf, stands as a paragon of horological excellence and timeless style. series: id: 21 name: Air-King slug: air-king clusterName: Air-Kings displayName: Air-King brand: id: 1 name: Rolex brandKey: rolex displayName: Rolex description: Rolex, originally founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf, stands as a paragon of horological excellence and timeless style. releaseYear: 1945 referenceNumber: 5500 gender: id: 3 name: Unisex releaseYear: 1957 images: caseMaterials: id: 2 name: Steel slug: steel caseSize: 34 waterResistance: 0 bezelMaterial: id: 2 name: Steel slug: steel crystal: id: 36 name: Plexiglass slug: plexiglass dialColor: id: 3 name: Silvered slug: silvered numerals: id: 1 name: None complications: movementType: id: 2 name: Automatic caliber: 1520 numberOfJewels: 17 braceletStyle: id: 1 brand: id: 1 name: Oyster braceletMaterials: id: 2 name: Steel slug: steel braceletClaspMaterials: categories: id: 3 name: Sports id: 4 name: Pilot id: 13 name: Traditional id: 14 name: Iconic created: 6/5/2024 4:47:57 PM updated: 7/16/2025 7:19:29 PM manufactureYear: 1971 originalOwner: False condition: PREOWNED issues: Missing links (bracelet), Scratched crystal (face), Scratches (case), Scratches (bracelet), Stretching (bracelet), Minor signs of wear (case), Minor signs of wear (bracelet) listingChallenge: id: 271744 availablePricingModels: AUCTION activePricingModel: AUCTION auctionInfo: startDate: 5/11/2026 7:00:00 PM endDate: 5/15/2026 3:10:00 AM live: True ended: False startingPriceCents: 75000 numberOfBids: 0 nextBidCents: 75000 disclaimers: hasReserve: True returnsAllowed: True version: 2 status: PUBLISHED active: True reserved: False tags: created: 5/11/2026 5:32:48 PM updated: 5/11/2026 7:00:18 PM priceCents: 75000

Collectible Features |Rolex Air-King 5500

Discover all the different variants of this specific reference that can enhance, or limit, this watch's value and collectability.
Tropical Dial
A dial that has aged from black to a brown or caramel color due to prolonged exposure to sunlight and elements. Highly prized for its unique and attractive aging. Greatly increases value due to unique appearance and collector demand.
Gilt Dial
Dial with gold-colored text and markers. Common in older, vintage models. Adds value due to vintage appeal and aesthetics.
Serpico y Laino
Dials co-branded with the name of a famous Rolex retailer in Venezuela.

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