Rolex Air-King 5500 Box and Papers
excellent condition - original accessories - gray dial
SoldThe Rolex Air-King belongs to the so-called Air model series of Rolex, which was already produced in the 1940s. While the models such as Air Lion, Air Giant, Air Tiger are no longer in existence today, the Air King can still be found in the Rolex portfolio. These watches were worn by the British Royal Air Force. With a diameter of about 34 mm, the Air King was relatively large by the standards back then, so that the time could be easily read while flying.
This Air King is from 1976 and impresses with its gray sunburst dial, which is in a beautiful collectors condition. The stainless steel case is also absolutely TOP. In December 1977, this elegant wristwatch was purchased by its first owner. This is revealed to us by the original Rolex warranty, which is labeled with the date of sale, reference and serial number. Other accessories include a hangtag stamped with the serial number and the original presentation box.
Condition report
Dial: flawless - perfect original sunburst finish - every single lumedot is intact and original - tritium lume is also original in hands - signed with "Precision" and "T SWISS T".
Case: excellent condition - sharp lugs - very light wear marks - intact numbers between lugs.
Movement: automatic caliber Rolex 1520 with hacking-seconds function - tiemgrapher: rate: +2s/day, amplitude: 277, beat error: 0.6.
Bracelet: original Rolex Oyster bracelet - no stretch - reference 78350/19 - end links 557 - matching clasp code VB (1977).
Summing-Up
This Rolex Air-King 5500 is a 100% conclusive vintage watch with a high quality caliber and original accessories. It is the perfect watch to start a vintage collection.
Seriennummer: 4118xxx (1976)
Int.Exe.: 49915
Manufacturer: Rolex
Model: Air-King
Reference: 5500
Functions: central second - hacking second - screw-down crown - hour and minute - screwed-on caseback
Material: Stainless steel
Dial: grey
Watch glass: acrylic crystal
Delivery Contents: Papers - Box - Hang Tag
Bracelet: stainless steel
Type of clasp: deployant buckle
Diameter: 34mm
Height: 11mm
Caliber name: Rolex 1520
Movement type: automatic
Year of Manufacture: 1976
Overall condition: 9 - has rarely been worn - top condition
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