Rolex Air-King Gold 1982
The Air-King is one of the last under-the-radar models by Rolex and has all the classic styling one could ask for from the Oyster Perpetual family. This reference made simplicity its asset – in this case, the rare clean gold dial is accented with gold applied indexes for clear legibility and the broad batten handset adds an overall elegant look.
This particular piece from 1982 is notable for its throughout unpolished condition and stunning dial color, with the original Oyster bracelet.
CASE:
- excellent overall condition, showing traces of use (unpolished)
- 3- body stainless steel case with screw-down case back
- 34.5 mm (without crown) / 40 mm (lug-to-lug) / 19 mm (between lugs)
- original and matching stainless steel oyster bracelet (G) with usual stretch, fitting up to a 19 cm wrist
- Year: 1982
- Reference: 5500
MOVEMENT:
- Rolex Automatic Caliber 1520
- 25 jewels, 18000 A/h, 44 hours power reserve
- professionally serviced 09/2022
- -7sec/d / 280°
DIAL:
- original never touched gold colored dial in flawless condition
- original tritium hands, tritium dial and crown
- the original crystal has scratches throughout
