Pre-Owned Rolex Air-King 5500 Black Dial

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.