Description
| Manufacturer: | Rolex |
| Item Number: | 163430 |
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Condition: |
Vintage |
| Model Name/Number: |
Air-King ref 5500 |
| Serial: | 2798XXX |
| Year: | 1971 |
| Gender: | Men’s |
| Movement: | Automatic 1520 |
| Case: | Stainless steel (34mm) w/ Smooth bezel and acrylic crystal |
| Dial: | Silver linen dial w/ Index hour markers, Tritium hands and lume plots |
| Bracelet: | Stainless steel Oyster Fold Over w/ Folding Oysterclasp |
Description: Rolex Air-King 5500
Pre-owned Rolex Air-King ref 5500 (1971) is the perfect entry-level watch for beginner collectors or those interested in expanding their collections without breaking the bank. The watch is understated and timeless – ideal for one-and-done watch enthusiasts. It also boasts a profound history, with roots dating to the 1940s and the British Royal Air Force. It was initially a part of the Air Series and remains the only model still in production today. However, ref. 5500 looks vastly different than the current generation, featuring a design set that is more on par with other dress watches, like the time-only Oyster Perpetual. This model, circa 1971, has a handsome silver dial decorated with Tritium, older-style acrylic, and a self-winding mechanical movement.
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