Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Apr 25, 2012

LOT 214

ROLEX REF. 5500 AIR-KING-DATE Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Air-King-Date, Precision, case No. R437865, Ref. 5700N/15000. Made circa 1991. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet. To be sold without reserve

USD 1,500 - 2,500

EUR 1,100 - 2,000

Sold: USD 2,250

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, screw down case back and crown, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Satiné silver with applied steel faceted baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/second division, aperture for the date. Luminous steel baton hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, 26 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 210 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original