Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Sep 14, 2011

LOT 221

ROLEX - REF. 5500 - STEEL AIR-KING Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Air-King, case No. 5371065, Ref. 5500/1002. Made in 1978. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp.

USD 1,200 - 1,700

CHF 900 - 1,300 / EUR 850 - 1,200

Sold: USD 2,000

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Satine silver with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating fl at balance spring, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx. overall length 195 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original