FROM THE COLLECTION OF A FORMER RACE CAR DRIVER TO SUPPORT REFUGEES.
Rolex
Air King, Reference 5500 | A stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 1965
No reserve
Lot Closed
June 27, 01:54 PM GMT
Estimate
2,000 - 4,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
Air King, Reference 5500
A stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet
Circa 1965
Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. 1530 automatic, 26 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back
Case number: 1'133'222
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 34 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 200 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Rolex presentation case
Please note that the seller’s proceeds of this lot will be donated.
The iconic Rolex Air King was introduced to the market in 1945. Reference 5500 was first introduced in 1957 with its 34mm case, and remained a staple in the collection for over three decades until it was replaced by reference 14000 in 1989.
This iconic and rare example of the firm's beloved model is the perfect everyday wristwatch to add to one's collection.
Sotheby's is honored to offer the collection of a former race car driver with proceeds benefiting an initiative to support children of refugees in Germany.
Other lots from this collection of 12 watches are: 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 117, 118, 119 and 120 of this auction.