95th Auction
2017/5/6
Lot 321
Rolex "Oyster Perpetual Air-King Superlative Chronometer officially certified", Case No. 2517997, Ref. 5500, Cal. 1520, 34 mm, circa 1970
A gentleman's automatic wristwatch with centre seconds - with original box and original certificate
Case: steel, screw back ref. 1002 I/69, screwed "Twinlock" winding crown, steel "Oyster" bracelet ref. 7835/19 with 13(!) bracelet elements and lugs 357. Dial: grey, sunray-brushed, "sigma dial", applied luminous indexes, luminous baton hands. 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, screw back ref. 1002 I/69, screwed "Twinlock" winding crown, steel "Oyster" bracelet ref. 7835/19 with 13(!) bracelet elements and lugs 357. Dial: grey, sunray-brushed, "sigma dial", applied luminous indexes, luminous baton hands. 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
2.200—3.000 €
Price realized
2.500 €