Rolex Air King 5500

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Condition: -
Year of Production: 1958
Case Size: 34mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial Color: Silver
Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel
Movement Type: Automatic
Box: No
Papers: No
Location: United Kingdom
Description

Rolex. A mid-size stainless steel self-winding wristwatch on bracelet Oyster Perpetual Super Precision 'Air-King' Ref.5500, Case No.417886, made circa 1958

Cal.1530 automatic 25 jewel movement with butterfly rotor, silvered dial with applied baton markers, steel leaf hands, blued steel centre seconds, stainless steel Oyster case with screw-down reverse and Oyster crown, polished bezel, on fitted stainless steel Rolex Oyster Ref.78350/19 bracelet with 557 endlinks, folding clasp stamped L3. Case, dial and movement signed. Diameter 34mm, approx. inner bracelet size 185mm.

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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