Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-king Precision Ref 5500 It was a part of

It was a part of the Chrono-Matic project

This model was not produced in large quantities due to being launched at a similar time to the transition to Heuer becoming TAG Heuer

This watchmaker has a very unusual history with a very illustrious past of manufacturing automata for royalty

This watch was produced in 1935 (based on the movement number) and features a black and gilt dial

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-king Precision Ref 5500 It was a part ofFor sale we have a vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air King. The watch is in excellent condition, this is a reference 5500 which has a case diameter of 34mm. The serial number of the watch dates it to 1972 and is in fulling working order. Including in the sale is a vintage Rolex box, outer box and a set of Oyster manuals. Some of the manuals are later editions (dating to 1997). The watch has its original signed crown, and oyster bracelet. Please feel