Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 15, 2010
LOT 49
Rolex Air-King Ref. 5516 Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Air-King, Super Precision,? No. 555930, Ref. 5516. Made in the early 1960s. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant yellow gold-plated and stainless steel wristwatch with a gold-plated Rolex Oyster expansion bracelet. To be sold without reserve
USD 1,000 - 1,500
EUR 750 - 1,100 / CHF 1,100 - 1,600
Sold: USD 1,250
C. Three-body, polished, screw-down case back and crown, stainless steel case back, polished bezel. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold faceted indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous yellow gold alpha hands. M. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, 25 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.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |