Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Jun 08, 2011
LOT 229
Rolex - Ref. 5500 - Steel - Air -King Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Air-King, case No. 5125587, Ref. 5500/1002. Made in 1978. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet. To be sold without reserve
USD 2,000 - 3,000
CHF 1,700 - 2,500 / EUR 1,300 - 2,000
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Black with applied steel faceted baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous steel baton hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 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 195 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |