Rolex Air King 5500

Listed : 858 Days Ago
Condition: Very good
Year of Production: 1987
Case Size: 34mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial Color: White
Bracelet/Strap: Steel
Movement Type: Automatic
Box: Yes
Papers: No
Location: Monaco
Description

Rolex Air King 5500 Domino's Pizza Dial

Waterproof: Yes The Air-King has been considered as an entry-level model and that opened up an opportunity for an unusual phenomenon which is very un-Rolex, if you will. There was a window in the company's history when businesses could readily request customized dials for corporate gifts. One of the most notable examples being the one from Domino's Pizza we have here. The Air-King and the Domino's Pizza logo: who can ignore the combination of this classic Swiss-made Rolex and the quintessential US franchise? The "high-low" here definitely works. The story goes that in the late 1970s, it was the Domino's Pizza founder, Tom Monaghan, who started the sales challenge for store managers making over $20,000 per week. It started with the ref. 5500, just like this one here and moved on to ref. 14000 when the original reference was phased out. There are several iterations of the Dominio's Pizza logos, from the straight-up down to the tilted logo to a black-and-white one on the dial, and also one with a domino tile design on the top of the bracelet. Rolex Air King 5500 Domino's Pizza Dial $ 16,327 Basic Info Listing code DFSE14 Brand Rolex Model Air King Reference number 5500 Dealer product code 8433 Movement Automatic Case material Steel Bracelet material Steel Year of production 1987 Condition Very good (Worn with little to no signs of wear) Scope of delivery Original box, no original papers Location Monaco, Monaco Price €15,000 (= $16,327) Availability Item is in stock Caliber Movement Automatic Case Case material Steel Case diameter 34 mm Try it on Dial White Bracelet/strap Bracelet material Steel Bracelet color Steel Functions Weekday Waterproof: Yes The Air-King has been considered as an entry-level model and that opened up an opportunity for an unusual phenomenon which is very un-Rolex, if you will. There was a window in the company's history when businesses could readily request customized dials for corporate gifts. One of the most notable examples being the one from Domino's Pizza we have here. The Air-King and the Domino's Pizza logo: who can ignore the combination of this classic Swiss-made Rolex and the quintessential US franchise? The "high-low" here definitely works. The story goes that in the late 1970s, it was the Domino's Pizza founder, Tom Monaghan, who started the sales challenge for store managers making over $20,000 per week. It started with the ref. 5500, just like this one here and moved on to ref. 14000 when the original reference was phased out. There are several iterations of the Dominio's Pizza logos, from the straight-up down to the tilted logo to a black-and-white one on the dial, and also one with a domino tile design on the top of the bracelet.

Collectible Features |Rolex Air King 5500

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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
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Serpico y Laino
Dials co-branded with the name of a famous Rolex retailer in Venezuela.

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