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1958 Rolex Air-King Gold Shell Automatic Wristwatch

Item Details

A 1958 Rolex Air-King gold shell automatic wristwatch. This is a vintage luxury watch from the classic Rolex Air-King collection that features the simple yet elegant design of a gold plated bezel that frames a champagne dial with stick hour markers and baton-style hands. This distinctive watch also features a stainless steel case with a gold plated crown and is displayed on a leather bracelet with a buckle clasp.

Brand: Rolex
Style: Vintage
Type: Wristwatch
Model Number: 5506
Bezel Material: Gold Plate
Case Material: 10K Green Gold
Caseback Material: Stainless Steel
Movement: Rolex Cal.1530, 25 Jewels
Estimated Production Year: 1958
Markings to Inside: Montres Rolex SA. Geneva Switzerland, Patented, Stainless Steel Back, Rolled Gold Bezel 40 Microns, Swiss Made, KB, 5505
Bracelet/Fob Material: Leather, Base Metal
Bracelet/Fob Style: Strap
Clasp Style: Buckle
Total Length: 9.00"

Condition

- running at time of evaluation without detailed testing, future state not guaranteed.
- the bezel and case are finished with 14K 40 microns rolled gold plate.
- gold plating is worn through on the edges of the lugs.
- the crystal is scratched.

Dimensions

- lug to lug measurement is 41.50 mm.
- case to case measurement is 33.00 mm.

Item #

ITMG616992

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