102nd Auction
2020/6/29
Lot 297
A collection of 2 Rolex wristwatches
Rolex, Swiss, "Oyster Perpetual Air-King Precision", Case No. 7151329, Ref. 5500, Cal. 1520, 34 mm, circa 1982
An automatic wristwatch with centre seconds and original box
Case: steel, "re-case" using the original serial no., screw back ref. 1002, screwed "Twinlock" winding crown, steel "Oyster" bracelet ref. 78350/19, 8/5 bracelet elements, endlinks stamped 557, clasp G, bracelet length 150 mm, total length 185 mm. Dial: blue (Super-LumiNova), luminous hands (tritium).
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.
Rolex, Swiss, "Oyster Perpetual Air-King Precision", Case No. 7151329, Ref. 5500, Cal. 1520, 34 mm, circa 1982
An automatic wristwatch with centre seconds and original box
Case: steel, "re-case" using the original serial no., screw back ref. 1002, screwed "Twinlock" winding crown, steel "Oyster" bracelet ref. 78350/19, 8/5 bracelet elements, endlinks stamped 557, clasp G, bracelet length 150 mm, total length 185 mm. Dial: blue (Super-LumiNova), luminous hands (tritium).
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
2.700—4.000 €
Price realized
3.700 €