Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Apr 10, 2013

LOT 309

ROLEX REF. 5500 AIR-KING-DATE STEEL Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Air-King-Date, Precision, case No. 2720130, Ref. 5500/1500. Made in 1971. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Rolex USA Jubilee bracelet. To be sold without reserve

USD 1,500 - 2,500

HKD 11,500 - 19,000 / CHF 1,400 - 2,400

Sold: USD 1,625

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, screw-down case back and crown, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Satiné grey with applied steel 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 flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 34 mm. THICKNESS 12 mm. Approx overall length 190 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original