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1966 Rolex Air - King Precision Stainless Steel Automatic Watch

Item Details

A 1966 Rolex Air-King Precision stainless steel wristwatch. This is a vintage Rolex that features all the great functions of a Rolex with a 100 m water resistant case, a signed screw-down crown, a chronometer certification, a Steelinox band and a sleek design and what some may call a Rolex in its purest form. This watch has a robust stainless steel bezel that frames a minimalist style blue dial with stainless steel hour markers and sword-style hands. The dial is set on a stainless steel case with an automatic movement. The case is displayed on a Steelinox Oyster rivet stainless steel bracelet with a fold-over clasp.

Condition Details
- running at time of evaluation without detailed testing, future state not guaranteed.
- Steelinox Oyster rivet bracelet.
- signed screw-lock crown.
- winding is smooth.
- band is stretched and marked 3-70.

Brand: Rolex
Style: Vintage
Type: Wristwatch
Model Name: Air – King Precision
Model Number: 5500
Serial Number: 1,867,823
Case to Case (mm): 34.00
Bezel Material: Stainless Steel
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Caseback Material: Stainless Steel
Movement: 1520 Automatic, 17 Jewels
Estimated Production Year: 1966
Markings to Inside: 111.66 Montres Rolex S.A.,Geneva Switzerland Patented Stainless Steel 1007
Functions: Screw Lock Crown
Bracelet/Fob Material: Stainless Steel
Bracelet/Fob Style: Oyster
Clasp Style: Fold Over
Total Length: 8.00"
  • Timekeeping accuracy not guaranteed.
  • This item has been evaluated and verified by a Certified Master Electronic Watchmaker.
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  • Pre-owned jewelry and watches may have minor markings/imperfections throughout and may have been modified from their original retail condition.
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