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Rolex "Oyster Perpetual Air-King Precision"
, Case No. 1831885, Ref. 5500, Cal. 1520, 34 mm, circa 1968A gentleman's automatic bi-color wristwatch
Case: steel/gold, screw back ref. 1002, screwed "Twinlock" winding crown, folded steel/gold "Oyster" bracelet ref. 7835/19. Dial: silvered. 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.
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Case: very good, slightly worn, small restaurations
Dial: very good
Movm.: very good, capable of running, cleaning recommended
Dial: very good
Movm.: very good, capable of running, cleaning recommended