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1979 Rolex Stainless Steel "Air King" Wristwatch

Item Details

A 1979 Rolex stainless steel ‘Air King’ wristwatch. This watch features a round case with a grey tone dial displaying stick hour markers, baton style hands and the classic Rolex crown logo at the twelve o’clock position. The vintage watch also includes an oyster style stainless steel bracelet and a fold over clasp.

Brand: Rolex
Style: Vintage
Type: Wristwatch
Model Name: Air King
Model Number: 5500
Serial Number: 6107839
Bezel Material: Stainless Steel
Caseback Material: Stainless Steel
Movement: 1520, 5500 Model, 26 Jewels
Estimated Production Year: 1979
Markings to Inside: Montres Rolex S.A. Geneva Switzerland Patented Stainless Steel 1008
Clasp Style: Fold Over
Total Length: 8.50"
  • Timekeeping accuracy not guaranteed.
  • This item has been evaluated and verified by a Certified Master Electronic Watchmaker.
  • EBTH assumes all watches unisex and does not specify the gender of a piece. For size reference, please see the case measurements of the piece listed under dimensions.
  • Pre-owned jewelry may contain minor markings/imperfections throughout.
  • While we represent items accurately on our site to the best of our ability, the color calibration of computer monitors can vary, causing colors to appear slightly different from one monitor to another. Due to this, please note that precise color representation of metal and gemstones is not always possible.

Condition

- running at time of evaluation without detailed testing, future state not guaranteed.
- needs a new back case gasket.
- crystal scratched.
- faint markings throughout.

Dimensions

- lug to lug 40.00 mm.
- case to case 34.00 mm.

Item #

18CIN517-950

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