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Rolex Air King 5500 with Explorer Dial Wristwatch 1960

Item Details

A 1960 Rolex Air King 5500 with explorer dial wristwatch. This luxury wristwatch features a round case and a refinished factory original matte explorer dial displaying explorer hands with a rivet oyster bracelet employing a fold over clasp. The vintage timepiece also includes a green Rolex box and a Rolex Cellini cleaning cloth.

Brand: Rolex
Style: Vintage
Type: Wristwatch
Model Name: Air King
Model Number: 5500
Bezel Material: Stainless Steel
Caseback Material: Stainless Steel
Movement: Rolex Cal. 1530 Automatic, 25 Jewels
Estimated Production Year: 1960
Markings to Inside: Montres Rolex SA Geneva Switzerland Stainless Steel 5500
Clasp Style: Fold Over
Total Length: 7.25"

Condition

- to fair.
- running at time of evaluation without detailed testing, future state not guaranteed.
- dial is refinished.
- includes box and cleaning cloth.
- hour hand is crooked (slightly pitched).
- outer minute track does not line up with hour indices.
- faint markings throughout.

Dimensions

- lug to lug 40.00 mm.
- case to case 34.00 mm.
- bracelet measures 7.25" including case.

Item #

18DCC708-028

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