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Geneva, Mar 29, 2009
LOT 344
Air-King, Ref. 5500, Bahrain National Oil Company (BANOCO) Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Air-King?, case No 9487129, Ref. 5500/1002. Made in 1986. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.
CHF 3,500 - 4,500
USD 3,000 - 3,800 / EUR 2,400 - 3,000
Sold: CHF 4,200
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, twinlock crown, case back engraved "for ten years service, presented by the Bahrain National Oil Co.", polished bezel. D. Champagne with applied yellow gold baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions, BANOCO logo at 6. Luminous steel baton hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx. overall length: 170 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |