Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 22, 2013
ROLEX REF. 5500 AIR KING GOLD Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Air-King, precision, case No. 3921393, Ref. 5500. Made circa 1974. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 14K yellow gold wristwatch with 14K gold bracelet.
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down
case back and crown
D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes,
outer minute division. Luminous yellow gold baton
hands.
M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration,
26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic
balance, shock absorber, self-compensating blued
Breguet balance spring.
Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm.
Thickness 12 mm. Approx. overall length 200 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |