Description
Manufacturer: | Rolex |
Item Number: | 164171 |
Condition: | Vintage |
Model Name/Number: | Air-King ref 5500 |
Serial: | 6203XXX |
Year: | 1979 |
Gender: | Unisex |
Movement: | Automatic 1570 |
Case: | Stainless steel (34mm) w/ Smooth bezel and acrylic crystal |
Dial: | Black 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 (1979) is a fascinating edition of the beloved Air Series watch. It was initially developed in honor of British Royal Air Force pilots who preferred their personal Rolex timepieces over their military-issued watches. Ref. 5500 was introduced to the market in the 1950s and continued production until well into the 1980s. Many iterations came to market during its decades-long production run, including this striking example from circa 1979. Features include a sharp black dial decorated with Tritium, the caliber 1570 self-winding mechanical movement, an acrylic crystal, and a handsome steel-on-steel finish.
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