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Rolex Air King Explorer I 34 - The Air-King Case 5500 Super Rare dial cal. 1570 1974 Perfect

Pre-owned () | Year of production 1974 | No original box | No original papers
RM34,642
+ RM226 for insured shipping to
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Basic Info
Listing code AUS7H8
Brand Rolex
Model Air King
Reference number 5500
Movement Automatic
Case material Steel
Bracelet material Steel
Year of production 1974
Condition
Scope of delivery
No original box, no original papers
Gender Men's watch/Unisex
Location Bulgaria, Sofia
Price €6,599 (= RM34,642)
Availability Item is in stock

Caliber
Movement Automatic
Caliber/movement Rolex cal. 1570
Power reserve 48 h
Number of jewels 26

Case
Case material Steel
Case diameter 34 mm
Water resistance 10 ATM
Bezel material Steel
Crystal Plexiglass
Dial Black
Dial numerals No numerals

Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material Steel
Bracelet color Steel
Lug width 19 mm
Clasp Fold clasp
Clasp material Steel

Other
Central seconds, Luminous numerals, Luminous hands, Chronometer, Screw-Down Crown, Luminous indices

Description
While Rolex's modern collections are very clearly defined - each with its unique set of selling points (and plenty of marketing materials to describe its myriad of features) - things weren't so simple 50-or-so years ago. Take the watch on offer here.
This 5500 Explorer is a controversial piece. What makes it controversial is the unusual dial, which features the complete "Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified" script. Since there are only a few known examples like it, it has sparked numerous debates among collectors. When it comes to our example, however, the authenticity of all parts (movement components, dial, and case) was confirmed by a Rolex expert, whom we trust and are willing to vouch for.

The condition of the watch is quite good. The previous owner claims that it was polished and serviced at an official AD some 3 years ago, but there is no card present to prove his claims. The bracelet is a 78350-19 with 557 end-links and an X 3 date code, which indicates that it was fitted at a later point. According to the Rolex expert whom we consulted, this dial variation of the model was produced only for a few years and was exclusive to the US/Canadian market.

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Professional dealer | On Chrono24 since 2017
Sofia, Bulgaria
English
438 watches sold
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Sofia, Bulgaria
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