Rolex Air King 5500

Listed For: 192 Days
Condition: Good
Year of Production: 1968
Case Size: 34mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial Color: Black
Bracelet/Strap: Steel
Movement Type: Automatic
Box: No
Papers: No
Location: United Kingdom
Description

Rolex Air King Oyster Perpetual Air-King Precision Black Dial Ref. 5500 Circa 1968

This particular reference is a 5500, it has a striking black dial with silver ‘stick’ hour markers, lume plots and clear white type. The watch is fitted with silver hands and a smooth bezel. The 34mm stainless-steel oyster case has a screw down Rolex crown and has remained in good condition with general wear such as light dinks and hairline marks. It is paired with a stainless steel Rolex folded link bracelet with 357 end links. The bracelet is in a fair condition with some hairline scratches and general wear. Housed behind the screw down case back, marked ‘1002’, is the automatic Rolex cal. 1520 movement which is running well. THE DETAILS… Brand: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Air-King Movement: Mechanical, automatic cal. 1520 Reference: 5500 Year: 1968 Material: Stainless steel Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds Box & Papers: N/A Strap: Stainless steel, Rolex folded link This watch is sold with a 6 month warranty.Rolex Air King Oyster Perpetual Air-King Precision Black Dial Ref. 5500 Circa 1968 $ 4,598 Basic Info Listing code JW7211 Brand Rolex Model Air King Reference number 5500 Movement Automatic Case material Steel Bracelet material Steel Year of production 1968 Condition Good (Light signs of wear or scratches) Scope of delivery No original box, no original papers Gender Men's watch/Unisex Location United Kingdom, London Price £3,495 (= $4,598) Availability Item is in stock Caliber Movement Automatic Caliber/movement 1520 Base caliber 1520 Power reserve 40 h Number of jewels 26 Case Case material Steel Case diameter 34 mm Try it on Water resistance 10 ATM Bezel material Steel Crystal Plexiglass Dial Black Dial numerals No numerals Bracelet/strap Bracelet material Steel Bracelet color Steel Clasp Fold clasp Clasp material Steel This particular reference is a 5500, it has a striking black dial with silver ‘stick’ hour markers, lume plots and clear white type. The watch is fitted with silver hands and a smooth bezel. The 34mm stainless-steel oyster case has a screw down Rolex crown and has remained in good condition with general wear such as light dinks and hairline marks. It is paired with a stainless steel Rolex folded link bracelet with 357 end links. The bracelet is in a fair condition with some hairline scratches and general wear. Housed behind the screw down case back, marked ‘1002’, is the automatic Rolex cal. 1520 movement which is running well. THE DETAILS… Brand: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual Air-King Movement: Mechanical, automatic cal. 1520 Reference: 5500 Year: 1968 Material: Stainless steel Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds Box & Papers: N/A Strap: Stainless steel, Rolex folded link This watch is sold with a 6 month warranty.

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
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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