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Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002

LOT 291

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Precision, "Air-King", Ref. 5500. Produced in the 1970's.Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

USD 800 - 1,200

Sold: USD 1,150

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. satiné blue with yellow gold bâton indexes and outer tritium dots. "Bâton" tritium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2 - 01