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174 - Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Ref. 5500, dating from 1981. This watch, with serial number 7109823, embodies the understated elegance of the Air-King models from that era, featuring a black dial with baton hour markers and its signature luminescent hands. The Rolex Caliber 1520 automatic movement powers this timepiece reliably. The 34-mm steel case retains the harmonious proportions of this vintage generation, with a thickness of 11.3 mm. The crystal is vintage Plexiglas, while the screw-down crown ensures water resistance to 100 meters. The hour markers and hands retain their original luminescent coating. The steel bracelet and its folding clasp are both original, guaranteeing the watch’s authenticity and overall coherence. The watch is sold on its own, without the original box or papers.The overall condition is good, with the obvious yet subtle signs of wear expected from a piece that is four decades old. The case, dial, bezel, and crystal bear the marks of a life on the wrist, giving this Air-King the authentic character of a vintage piece. A great opportunity for Rolex enthusiasts looking for an accessible, everyday watch with pedigree, free of unnecessary horological embellishments.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Ref. 5500, dating from 1981. This watch, with serial number 7109823, embodies the understated elegance of the Air-King models from that era, featuring a black dial with baton hour markers and its signature luminescent hands. The Rolex Caliber 1520 automatic movement powers this timepiece reliably. The 34-mm steel case retains the harmonious proportions of this vintage generation, with a thickness of 11.3 mm. The crystal is vintage Plexiglas, while the screw-down crown ensures water resistance to 100 meters. The hour markers and hands retain their original luminescent coating. The steel bracelet and its folding clasp are both original, guaranteeing the watch’s authenticity and overall coherence. The watch is sold on its own, without the original box or papers.The overall condition is good, with the obvious yet subtle signs of wear expected from a piece that is four decades old. The case, dial, bezel, and crystal bear the marks of a life on the wrist, giving this Air-King the authentic character of a vintage piece. A great opportunity for Rolex enthusiasts looking for an accessible, everyday watch with pedigree, free of unnecessary horological embellishments.