The Art of Horology in Geneva

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999

LOT 311

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Air King Précision, 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 and black indexes, outer tritium dots. "Bâton" steel and black hands. M. Cal. 1520, mechanical with automatic winding.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: * 4 - 5 -
Dial: 3 - 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.