The Art of Horology in Geneva
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999
LOT 310
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Air King, Ref. 5500, 1980's.Fine, centre-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau shaped, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with stainless steel "Flush-Fit" Oyster bracelet.
CHF 900 - 1,100
Sold: CHF 1,380
C. three body, polished and brushed, screwed case back (Ref. 1002) and crown. D. satiné silver with applied steel indexes, outer tritium dots. "Bâton" tritium-coated steel hands. M. Cal. 1520, mechanical with automatic winding.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: * 3 |
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Dial: 4 - 5 - 01 |
Notes
Ref. 5500The Air King model was made in stainless steel only and was produced from the end of the 1950's to 1990. It has always been the less expensive model amongst the Oyster Perpetual watches. Many important companies have ordered, directly from Rolex, several "Air-King" watches personalized with their logos.Similar watches are published in Collezionare Orologi da Polso Rolex, New Edition, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, pp. 266, 267 and 282.