Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 14, 2011
LOT 221
ROLEX - REF. 5500 - STEEL AIR-KING Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Air-King, case No. 5371065, Ref. 5500/1002. Made in 1978. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp.
USD 1,200 - 1,700
CHF 900 - 1,300 / EUR 850 - 1,200
Sold: USD 2,000
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Satine silver with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating fl at balance spring, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx. overall length 195 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |