Air King

Rolex | Ref. 5500

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The best Air-King we've ever had!


Our reference 5500 here dates from 1968 and comes with a beautiful silver dial.

The condition is perfect. Original tritium hands and dial.

As an additional highlight, the watch still has its original riveted Oyster bracelet. The clasp is stamped with 2/69. Perfectly matching!

It hardly gets any more beautiful than this Air-King!

The watch has been fully serviced by our atelier.

Value Development

Value increase 2011-2021 - +90.8%

Year Value according to trading platforms*
12/2011 €1,718
12/2012 €1,570 / -8.6%
12/2013 €2,189 / +39.4%
12/2014 €2,349 / +7.3%
12/2015 €2,622 / +11.6%
12/2016 €2,869 / +9.4%
12/2017 €2,482 / -13.5%
12/2018 €3,082 / +24.2%
12/2019 €3,083 / 0%
12/2020 €3,058 / -0.1%
03/2021 €3,278 / +7.2%

*The stated values are general estimates from online sales portals and do not provide information about actually achievable market prices or possible future value developments. No guarantee is given for the information. Errors and omissions excepted.

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Air King

Specifications

Serial number
1891XXX
Year
1968
Case
Steel
Strap
Riveted Oyster Bracelet
Crystal
Acrylic glass
Diameter
34 mm
Dial
Silver Dial
Orig. papers
No / AoT warranty
Orig. box
No / AoT box
Caliber
1520, Automatic
Warranty
2 years
Condition
Excellent

Multiple checks performed, freshly serviced, fully functional. Guaranteed.

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