1971 Rolex Air-King ref. 5500
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1971 Rolex Air-King ref. 5500
What We Fancy
With one of the longest production runs in Rolex history, the Air-King has solidified itself as some of the best value in vintage watches. With a 34mm case, clean dial layout with no date, and smooth outer bezel, the Air-King is one of the more casual vintage Rolex’s one can wear. This particular example has an extremely clean dial with gold-tone hands/ hour markers and perfect tritium lume.
Brand: Rolex
Model: Air-King Precision ref. 5500
Case: 34mm wide (excluding crown), 40mm tall, 11mm thick, all stainless steel, screw-down signed crown, screw-down case back, domed acrylic crystal, smooth bezel, serial 6424xxx
Movement: Rolex cal. 1520, automatic, recently serviced
Bracelet/ Strap: Rolex signed heavy Oyster (will fit up to an 8” wrist) , 19mm lug width
Features: Silver sunburst dial, applied logo, tritium lume, domed acrylic crystal, screw-down case back, baton hour markers, signed screw-down crown, gold-tone baton handset with pointed tips, circa 1971
Box & Papers: No
Condition: In overall very good original condition. The dial is very good with no defects or signs of patina. The case is good with no major dents or scratches and no signs of overpolishing. With some light polishing in the past, the original brushed finish is still present on lugs. The movement has been recently serviced and keeps excellent time when tested.
Backed by our one-year repair warranty. To trade in your watch towards this purchase or to make arrangements for purchase via wire, check/ cash to save on fees, please send us a message or email.