95th Auction
2017/5/6
Lot 339
Rolex "Oyster Perpetual Air-King Precision", Case No. 7364103, Ref. 5500, Cal. 1520, 34 mm, circa 1982
A gentleman's automatic wristwatch with centre seconds - with original box and original certificate
Case: steel, "re-case" using the original serial no., screw back ref. 1002, screwed "Twinlock" winding crown, steel "Oyster" bracelet ref. 78350/19 with 13(!) bracelet elements and lugs 557. Dial: silvered. Movm.: rotorwind movement, Glucydur balance.
The Rolex "Air-King" is beloved by so many collectors particularly because of its clear-cut plainness; there are, nevertheless, many different variations of this model. The most famous and sought-after "Air-King" is of course the "Rolex Air King 5500", whose design has remained untouched over many years – this makes it a classic and highly desirable timepiece.
A gentleman's automatic wristwatch with centre seconds - with original box and original certificate
Case: steel, "re-case" using the original serial no., screw back ref. 1002, screwed "Twinlock" winding crown, steel "Oyster" bracelet ref. 78350/19 with 13(!) bracelet elements and lugs 557. Dial: silvered. Movm.: rotorwind movement, Glucydur balance.
The Rolex "Air-King" is beloved by so many collectors particularly because of its clear-cut plainness; there are, nevertheless, many different variations of this model. The most famous and sought-after "Air-King" is of course the "Rolex Air King 5500", whose design has remained untouched over many years – this makes it a classic and highly desirable timepiece.
Sold
estimated
2.000—3.000 €
Price realized
3.800 €