ROLEX, AIR-KING, REF 5500, A RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH RETAILED BY ‘TIFFANY & CO.’
CASE NUMBER: 6'413'715
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Price Realised USD 8,820
Estimate
USD 3,000 - USD 6,000
Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
Closed: 19 Oct 2023
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ROLEX, AIR-KING, REF 5500, A RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH RETAILED BY ‘TIFFANY & CO.’
The Ref. 5500 was launched in 1957 and whilst the Submariner, Day-Date or GMT Master perhaps receive more recognition, the Air-King is one of Rolex’s oldest collections with a history which spans over seventy years of near-continuous production. The Ref. 5500 Air-King boasts one of Rolex’s most timeless and understated designs with its elegant silvered dial and slim 34-mm. case.
This example also boasts the world-famous and highly sought-after ‘Tiffany & Co.’ signature, showing that this was sold by the New York retailer. Given the ever-growing popularity of collecting such Tiffany-signed pieces, this is an exceedingly rare opportunity to acquire such a piece.
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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
OVERALL CONDITION: The watch is in very good and original condition for a watch of its age. CASE: The case presents well and is largely free from surface scratches. The case has likely been polished but retains its sharpness. The bezel presents particularly nicely. DIAL: The dial is in original condition although scratches to the crystal slightly disrupt its appearance. The dial shows some of its age with some spots. The tritium lume was likely re-lumed long ago and has mostly faded. MOVEMENT: The movement is ticking and all the functions are working. BRACELET: The bracelet is in good condition and is mostly free from scratches. The bracelet is reasonably tight.
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Lot 81Sale 21994
CASE NUMBER: 6'413'715ROLEX, AIR-KING, REF 5500, A RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH RETAILED BY ‘TIFFANY & CO.’ Estimate: USD 3,000 - 6,000
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