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ROLEX
AIR-KING, REF. 5500

CIRCA: 1980
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CASE DIAMETER: 34mm
BRACELET / STRAP MATERIAL: Stainless steel Oyster bracelet
BRACELET SIZE: 7.5 inches / 190mm
DIAL: Silvered
MOVEMENT: Automatic
FUNCTIONS: Time only
CALIBER: 1520
ACCESSORIES: Rolex presentation box, outer box, product literature, and punched Rolex warranty
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The reference 5500 was launched in 1957. A variety of names were used on this reference, including Air-King, Explorer, Everest & Metropolitan. This particular example has the Air-King designation on the dial. Finding a vintage Air-King with original box and papers is not common.

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