Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 15, 2010
LOT 48
Rolex Ref. 5500 - Air-King Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Air-King, Super Precision,? case No. 893675, Ref. 5500/1002. Made in 1963. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch. To be sold without reserve
USD 1,000 - 1,500
EUR 750 - 1,100 / CHF 1,100 - 1,600
Sold: USD 1,375
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Satiné silver with applied steel baton indexes, outer minute/seconds track. Steel alpha hands. M. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 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.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |