Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Oct 26, 2013

LOT 147

ROLEX AIR-KING REF. 5500 POOL INTAIRDRILL LOGO STEEL Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Air-King", case No. 6344773, Ref. 5500/1002. Made in 1980. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.

HKD 16,000 - 24,000

USD 2,000 - 3,100 / CHF 1,900 - 2,900

Sold: HKD 21,250

Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back with dedication inscription and crown, polished bezel. Matte silver with applied steel baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions, Pool Intairdrill logo at 6. Luminous steel baton hands. Cal. 1520, rhodium plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3-11

Good

Slightly worn
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

DIAM. 34 mm. THICKNESS 11 mm. Approx. overall length 155 mm. Often incorrectly called "Pan Am" logo, the logo much like many other AirKings of this period is actually one of a gasservicing company called Pool Intairdrill registered in Libya.