Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 12, 2013

LOT 156

ROLEX - REF. 5500 - STEEL AIR-KING Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Air-King, Super Precision, case No. 5371065, Ref. 5500. Made in 1958. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex jubilee bracelet with deployant clasp.

CHF 1,200 - 2,200

HKD 10,000 - 18,000 / USD 1,300 - 2,300

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 1,250

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Satine silver with applied stainless steel faceted baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 34 mm. THICKNESS 12 mm. Approx. overall length 155 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3-6*

Good

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-55-01

Very good

Luminous material reapplied

HANDS Original