Rolex Air King Date 5700

Rolex Air-King 5700

The Air-King was named in honour of the brave RAF pilots of WWII, when Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf discovered they were ditching their standard issue watches for his Oyster Perpetual. As one of the longest continuously manufactured and most affordable Rolex watches, the Air King is a staple of the company's range, but there is a rare anomaly—the Air-King Date. The first Air-King Date ref. 5700 appeared in the late 1950s, and was—for reasons unknown—only available in the UK and Commonwealth countries. By the 1980s production of the Air-King Date had stopped again, and with such low numbers made it has become an increasingly rare and valuable find. This Rolex Air-King 5700 has a silver baton dial and a bracelet strap. This Rolex has undergone a thorough inspection of water resistance, accuracy, functionality and condition to determine the level of reconditioning required to meet our strict standards. It has also been referenced against technical documents and manufacturer records where available to ensure authenticity and a clean history. All our watches have a 24-month warranty for your peace of mind. One of our skilled polishing technicians has removed marks on the case and bracelet of this watch, brought about by daily wear and tear, which is why this watch does not come with the remaining manufacturer’s warranty. Box : No Papers : No Year : 1999 Product code : 305667 Watchfinder warranty : 24 months Case size : 34 MM Case material : Steel Movement : Automatic Bracelet : Steel (Oyster) (length 16 cm) Dial type : Silver Baton Water resistance : 100 metres Location : Call to view