Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Dec 07, 2011

LOT 65

ROLEX REF. 5500 AIR-KING, STEEL Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Air-King, Precision, case No. 344044, Ref. 5500/1002. Made in 1972. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. To be sold without reserve

USD 1,000 - 1,500

CHF 900 - 1,300 / EUR 700 - 1,000

Sold: USD 1,500

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, screweddown case back and crown. D. Black with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx. overall length 200 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-9

Good

Scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-10-01

Good

Patinated

HANDS Original