Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Feb 26, 2012
LOT 309
ROLEX REF. 5506 AIR-KING GOLD SHELL Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Air-King, Precision, case No. 546476, Ref. 5506. Made in the early 1950's. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, yellow gold shell over stainless steel wristwatch with date. To be sold without reserve
HKD 10,000 - 15,000
USD 1,300 - 2,000 / EUR 1,000 - 1,500
Sold: HKD 7,500
C. Three-body, polished, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes and luminous dots. Luminous yellow gold Alpha hands. M. Cal. 1530, rhodium plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-10-12 |
Good Patinated Worn |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |