Rolex Vintage Air-King, 5500

We are proud to present this stylish Rolex Air King watch for sale.

The Rolex Air-King is an iconic member of the Rolex family of timepieces and is loved by Rolex fans for its understated elegance and simplicity. The only remaining watch in production from the original range of "Air" watches made with fighter pilots in mind. While the 5500 reference number was also used for certain 34mm Explorer and Oyster Perpetual models, it is most frequently associated with the Air-King and is often considered to be the quintessential Rolex Air-King reference.

This is the reference 5500, which was first launched in 1958 and comes set in a classic 34mm stainless steel Oyster case with a twin-lock screw down crown. It has a smooth polished bezel, a clean silver sunburst dial with matching silver baton hour markers and stick hands. The dial is protected by an acrylic plexi glass and the watch is powered by the Rolex calibre 1530 automatic movement. It comes fitted on a black leather strap with a pin buckle clasp.

Originally purchased in circa 1962 and in mint condition for its age (a few very tiny marks on bezel). This Air-King comes with our SWC authenticity card as well as our 12-month warranty.