Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air King Ref. 5500 Vintage 1974 SS Mens Watch....34mm
A Timeless Rolex 5500 Oyster Perpetual Air King. This Handsome Wristwatch is an important piece of history. Rolex co-founder, Hans Wilsdorf - after hearing that WWII British pilots were discarding their standard issue field watches...
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A Timeless Rolex 5500 Oyster Perpetual Air King. This Handsome Wristwatch is an important piece of history. Rolex co-founder, Hans Wilsdorf - after hearing that WWII British pilots were discarding their standard issue field watches in favor of personally purchasing Oyster Perpetual timepieces - decided to release a series of aviation themed watches intended to honor the brave RAF pilots who flew in the Battle of Britain. Among these was the Air King, which was first released in 1945 with the reference number 4925. In 1957, a new version was released with the reference number 5500 - of which this particular watch belongs. It has all the hallmark traits of a Rolex, without possessing a single superfluous feature. Its minimalist looks all but guarantee that it will never truly go out of style. Crafted from Stainless Steel, it highlights the Classic lines characteristic of the Brand
I am a watch collector as well as a buyer and seller of new, pre-owned, antique, and vintage watches
I only sell genuine, authentic, watches in "Good" to "Pristine" condition
Vintage watch outlet is not a marketplace, we own every watch that we sell
Specifications:
Brand: Rolex
Model: Air King
Serial #: 3774124
Year of Production: 1974
Reference #: 5500
Gender: Men or Women
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case Diameter: 34mm, not counting crown
Crown: Signed crown winds, sets, and screws down as intended ~ *crown pulled out to prevent seconds hand from moving during photo taking*
Bracelet Material: Stainless Steel
Bracelet Specifications: Signed stainless steel Oyster bracelet will fit a wrist up to 7.75" ~ can be adjusted smaller
Dial Color: Silver Sunburst
Dial Condition: Clean signed dial
Winding Mechanism: Rolex calibre 1520 swiss 17 jewel automatic movement runs strong and accurate ~ service history unknown
Crystal: Clean acrylic crystal
Bezel: Because the bezel does not cover much of the dial, and the dial is uncluttered with script, the watch plays larger on the wrist than 34mm
Comes with genuine Rolex box, but not original to this watch
Overall Condition: excellent condition ~ signed clean silver sunburst dial ~ signed swiss movement runs strong and accurate ~ signed crown winds, sets, and screws down as intended ~ clean acrylic crystal ~ no damage ~ vintage watch outlet is not a marketplace, we own every watch that we sell ~ all of our watches have been tested and serviced if needed ~ stunning ~ *crown pulled out to prevent seconds hand from moving during photo taking*
This is a vintage used watch. It has lived a life before you, so you should not expect it to be new and flawless. If you want a flawless new watch, please do not buy this. If you want a piece of history in the form of a nice vintage piece, or possibly a dated inscription on the case back, then this may be right for you. Because most vintage watches being offered are between 30-70 years old, small imperfections, scratches, and wear are to be expected
Buying a used watch is like buying a used car....it is all about condition, condition, condition!
Water resistance is not guaranteed on vintage or pre-owned watches unless otherwise stated in the listing
Please note that all pictures are taken on the macro setting. This makes even the slightest imperfections, shadows during photography, and specks of dust appear much more prominent even though they are often not visible without magnification
A careful shopper who takes the time to study the photos, reads the entire description, and asks pertinent questions is our best customer
You will be pleasantly surprised and receive many compliments when wearing your watch. There is nothing that draws attention quite like a stunning watch
Because older vintage wristwatches were made smaller than watches made today, men or women can wear this and would look fabulous on your wrist
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We are not an authorized dealer of any of the watch brands we carry. All brand names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only. This allows us to sell luxury items at discounted prices. We are not affiliated with any website that sells Fake or Replica items. All of our wristwatches are genuine and authentic. Because most vintage watches being offered are between 30-70 years old, small imperfections, scratches, and wear are to be expected
SKU R21308-75
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air King Ref. 5500 Vintage 1974 SS Mens Watch....34mm is evocative, to say the least, but that's why you're drawn to it in the first place.
Inventory Last Updated: Nov 30, 2023
Inventory Last Updated: Nov 30, 2023