1950s steel vintage Rolex Air-King wristwatch, model 5500

An early vintage Rolex Air-King wristwatch, model 5500, 1950s. The stainless steel case measures 35mm in diameter with the original ‘Oyster riveted’ bracelet. The case has a screw back and Oyster screw down crown, with crown detail. The automatic Oyster Perpetual movement, calibre 1530, is signed Rolex with 17 jewels. The original champagne dial has gold applied batons and gold hands, with blued second-hand. The dial has a gold Rolex crown at the twelve position. The dial is signed Rolex, Oyster Precision, Air-King above the centre, with Super Precision below.

This is a highly collectable watch, in superb condition!