Product Description
- Item: Wristwatch
- Brand: Rolex
- Model: Air King
- Reference: 5500
- Movement: Automatic
- Case Material: Steel
- Production Year: 1979
- Country: Swiss
- Jewels: 26J
- Gender: Men's
- Caliber: 1520
- Size: 34mm
- Band Material: Rolex S.Steel Oyster & Oyster Clasp
- Other Information: Gold Dial
Product Measurements
- Diameter: 34mm
- Length: 7mm
- Lug Width: 19mm
- Lug to Lug: 39.5mm
- Thickness: 12 mm
- Bracelet Size: 7 in
Product Condition
- Overall Condition: Good, overall condition for its age.
- Functions: Running, but may be in need of service. This means, it can run unreliably, start or stop and timekeeping is not guaranteed. Slow 29 Seconds a Day, Amplitude 169, Beat Error 0.1
- Case: There are scratches on the case.
- Crystal: There are scratches on the crystal.
- Dial: The dial has spotting.
- Hands: There is discoloration on the hands.
- Band: The band has some stretch between links.
- Additional Information: The Rolex Air-King reference 5500 is a vintage, time-only wristwatch produced between 1957 and 1989. Honoring the World War II pilots of the British Royal Air Force, it is a quintessential vintage Rolex, known for its understated and classic design. As an entry-level model, the Ref. 5500 is one of the most affordable vintage Rolex options available.
About the brand: Founded in 1905 by Hans Wildorf, few brands command the luxury watch space like Rolex. The five pointed crown has become almost synonymous with luxury and success, and the desirable nature of their watches is reflected as such. Leading the way in accuracy and functional design, Rolex models like the Submariner, Daytona, GMT Master and Datejust have earned their place as some of the most iconic watches ever produced.