Rolex Air King Vintage Reference 5500

Rolex had originally introduced the air king as a variation of the oyster perpetual intended to honor raf pilots who served during world war ii.

Rolex air king vintage reference 5500.

It was a period when spectacular progress in aircraft performance constantly expanded humanity s capacity to conquer the skies and led to the introduction of long distance flights. Rolex continuously issued new reference numbers as they refined the air king line. Just to get this out of the way upfront both of these watches are vintage masterpieces. 5500 is technically an air king rolex also simultaneously offered the ref.

But as an entry level rolex the air king continues. Rolex vintage air king with pink gold arabic numerals ref. The air king epitomizes rolex s privileged ties with the world of aviation during its golden age in the 1930s. The reference 5500 is a continuation of the air king name that rolex first introduced with the reference 4925 in the 1940s alongside names like air giant air lion and air tiger that flamed out.

Rolex air king 5500 vintage watch case back parts steel. Authenticity guaranteed for high dollar purchases. Rolex air king reference 5500. While the air king has always been considered one of rolex s entry level collections of watches its classic design and top notch build quality have made it a.

5500 with an explorer dial for about a decade. As a testament to its rock solid reliability and timeless good looks the reference 5500 air king remained in production for 37 years and stayed largely unchanged the entire time. Rolex air king steel silver dial mens 34mm watch box papers 114200 dominos ed. So today we take a closer look at the explorer ref.

1963 rolex air king advertisement pictured above. The 6552 introduced in 1953 can be considered a transitional model to the 5500 as they appear very similar. Rolex air king watches are highly desirable luxury timepieces. Find your next watch on ebay.

We have a review today that dates back to the 1970s. A review of the rolex air king 5500 and the rolex explorer 1016. 5500 to provide some insight on this mysterious vintage rolex watch. Calling all watch lovers and collectors of all things antique.