Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 07, 2011
LOT 65
ROLEX REF. 5500 AIR-KING, STEEL Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Air-King, Precision, case No. 344044, Ref. 5500/1002. Made in 1972. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. To be sold without reserve
USD 1,000 - 1,500
CHF 900 - 1,300 / EUR 700 - 1,000
Sold: USD 1,500
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, screweddown case back and crown. D. Black with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx. overall length 200 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |