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| Retail Price: | - |
| Item Number: | 113270 |
| Manufacturer: | Rolex |
| Model: | Air-King 5500 |
| Serial/Year: | 5,1XX,XXX - 1977-1978 |
| Grade: (What's This?) | II |
| Gender: | Men's |
| Features: | Automatic movement, acrylic crystal, waterproof screw-down crown |
| Case: | Stainless steel w/ smooth bezel (34mm) |
| Dial: | Silver Index |
| Bracelet: | Stainless steel Jubilee w/ Fliplock clasp |
| Box & Papers: | Bob's presentation box and Certificate of Authenticity |
| Comments: | This vintage Air-King comes w/ 3-day satisfaction guarantee and one year warranty |
The Air-King reference 5500 was introduced to the Rolex "Air-Series" of watches in 1957. Due to its long 37-year production run, the Air-King reference 5500 is a prominent model in the world of vintage Rolex timepieces. Its clean, simplistic design is coveted by Rolex aficionados all over the world and can be seen on the wrists of celebrities and influential people from Senator John McCain to actress Jennifer Anniston. The reference 5500 that is offered here today features a 34mm waterproof Oyster case, smooth bezel, and stainless steel five-piece link Jubilee bracelet and Fliplock clasp. A matching silver dial is topped with elegant index hour markers and central sweep hands topped with beautifully aged lume. An instant conversation starter.
At Bob's we authenticate, purchase and service all of our watches thereby ensuring the integrity of every Rolex we sell. All service is performed by an authorized Rolex service provider with only genuine Rolex parts used. Any watch listed on our website is in store and ready for free overnight shipping. Bob's Watches: 100% genuine Rolex.
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DISCLAIMER: All Sell prices are based on watches in good, salable condition in no need of any repair. This item is previously owned. All in-store sales are final and do NOT come with the 3 day return policy. The 3 day return policy is for online sales only. All prices are subject to change depending on market conditions. Advertising: All ads stating that prices are up to a certain percent off pertain to the full retail price of a new watch. For instance, if an ad says "Up To 15% off" this means that our price is up to 15% less than what the full retail price of a new watch would be. All watches are shipped to fit the average size wrist (7 1/4" - 7 1/2" for men and 6 1/4" - 6 1/2" for women). Additional links can be purchased if needed.
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Bob's Watches is an independent watch dealer and is not sponsored by, associated with and/or affiliated with Rolex, S.A. Bob's Watches only sells pre-owned Rolex watches and provides its own warranties on the watches it sells. Rolex, www.rolex.com, is under no obligation to warranty-service watches sold by Bob's Watches. Rolex Datejust, Rolex Day Date President, Submariner, Presidential, Explorer, Sea Dweller, Super President, GMT Master, GMT, YachtMaster, Prince, Milgaus, MasterPiece, Air King, Cosmograph Daytona, and PearlMaster are all registered trademarks of the Rolex Corporation ( Rolex USA, Rolex S.A.) To buy a new Rolex watch, please visit rolex.com for a list of authorized Rolex dealers near you.
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