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Air-King Reference 5500, a stainless steel automatic watch with Oyster bracelet, Circa 1976

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Description

In 1957 "Air models" like the Air king were introduced as a tribute to the British Royal Air Force pilots. The Rolex Air-King 5500 "precision" is 34mm in diameter, acrylic crystal on an Oyster bracelet.


Accompanied by the original presentation box provided by Rolex 

Condition Report

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Like New

Case is in good condition with scratches and wear commensurate with age.

Bracelet with some scratches throughout.

Dial is in overall excellent condition, scratches at hands and crystal.

Movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion.

Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.



Year

1977

Reference Number

5500

Model

Air King

Gender

Women's, Men's, Unisex

Dial Color(s)

Silver

Dial Numerals

Stick

Movement Type

Automatic

Case Material(s)

Stainless Steel

Case Size (mm)

34mm

Case Back

Screw-down

Band Material

Stainless Steel

Clasp Type

Deployant buckle

Clasp Material(s)

Stainless Steel

Signature

Dial

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