Air-King Ref.5500 9K Solid Gold Exclusive to the British Market

Name: Air-King Ref.5500 9K Solid Gold Exclusive to the British Market
Brand: ROLEX
Price: 1850000 JPY
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Basic Information

Brand

ROLEX

Model

AIR-KING

Reference Number

5500

Case Material

9k solid gold

Year Of Manufacture

1960

Dial Condition

Perfect Condition

Case Condition (Including Case Back)

Pre-owned (Minimal scratches on case)

Accuracy

Mechanical (±10 seconds/day)

Gender

Male

Location

Japan

Movement

Winding Up

Automatic

Caliber

1530

Power reserve

Number of jewel bearings

Case

Case Material

9k solid gold

Glass

pastic

Size (excluding crown)

Dial

silver

Belt

Belt Material

CARF

Explanation

See translation

★★★ R O L E X ★★★

9K Solid Champagne Gold “Air-King”
London Assay Office Import Mark, 1961

Ref. 5500

☆☆☆ Vintage Condition, Circa 1960 ☆☆☆

Current timegrapher readings:
Daily rate: approximately +15 seconds
Amplitude: approximately 255°
Beat error: 1.0 ms

Please note that these figures may vary depending on environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity and are therefore not guaranteed.

Movement warranty: The warranty basically covers timekeeping performance within approximately ±60 seconds per day.
Warranty period: 3 months.

☆☆☆ Factory Original, Circa 1966 ☆☆☆

The dial feet have been inspected for signs of alteration or fabrication, and the dial has also been checked for evidence of refinishing.

Completely original except for the strap.
The dial is also completely original.

【DIAL】

Original silver gloss dial, circa 1960

【INSCRIPTIONS】

ROLEX
OYSTER PERPETUAL
Air-King
SUPER PRECISION
SWISS MADE

【CONDITION】

The dial remains in outstanding condition, showing virtually no signs of its age.

【HANDS & HOUR MARKERS】

Original bar hour markers with tritium luminous dots and original luminous alpha hands, circa 1960

【CONDITION】

The luminous dots and luminous material on the hands show only slight natural aging and remain in excellent condition.

【BEZEL】

Original 9K solid-gold smooth bezel, circa 1960

【CONDITION】

Only minor surface scratches are present, with no noticeable dents or impact marks.

The bezel has not been polished.

【CROWN】

Original gold-capped Twinlock crown, circa 1960

【CONDITION】

The crown operates perfectly, including its secure engagement with the case tube. It would not be an exaggeration to describe it as being in exceptional condition.

【MIDDLE CASE】

Original 9K solid champagne-gold middle case, circa 1960

【ENGRAVINGS】

12 o’clock position: 5500
6 o’clock position: --------

【DIMENSIONS】

34 mm excluding the crown
36 mm including the crown
42 mm lug-to-lug

【CONDITION】

Only minor surface scratches are present, with no noticeable dents or impact marks. There is some slight softening from age, but the case remains in exceptionally fine condition.

【SCREW-DOWN CASE BACK】

Original 9K solid-gold screw-down case back, circa 1960

【ENGRAVINGS】

MONTRES ROLEX SA
GENEVA SWITZERLAND
PATENTED
9K
375
1002

【CONDITION】

The case back shows no visible opener marks, dents, or deformation and remains in remarkably fine condition.

【CRYSTAL】

Genuine Rolex acrylic crystal, replaced sometime after 1990

【CONDITION】

There are a few extremely minor scratches, some of which have been reduced through light polishing.

【STRAP & BUCKLE】

Aftermarket genuine crocodile leather strap
Aftermarket buckle

★☆★ Cal. 1530 ★☆★

Vibration frequency: 18,000 vibrations per hour

Number of jewels: 26

Maximum power reserve: approximately 42 hours

Screw balance

Non-hacking movement

【MOVEMENT ENGRAVINGS】

ROLEX GENEVA SWISS
26 FINE RUBIES
1530