Revolution: The Evolution of the Role...

New York, Apr 17, 2008

LOT 68

Air-King, Ref. 5500, Pan Am Logo Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Air-King?, Ref. 5500/1002. Made in 1968. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.

USD 4,000 - 7,000

EUR 2,700 - 4,700

Sold: USD 7,200

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, polished bezel. D. Matte silver with applied steel baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions, Pan Am logo at 6. Luminous steel baton hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 11 mm. Approx. overall length 190 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

The present watch is featured in ?Rolex, Collecting Modern and Vintage Wristwatches?, Guido Mondani Editions, pg 215.