Very clean and well looked after Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King in stainless steel with bright, attractive ivory/milk dial & matching riveted 'Oyster' bracelet. Very rare to see these watches with correct rivited bracelet still intact. Bought from UK collector.
Case
Stainless steel case is in very fine condition with screw down 'Twinlock' winding crown. Smooth stainless steel bezel also in very fine condition with none of the all too common chips, dents, marks, etc. Case ref: 5500. Serial no: 985xxx. Case is date marked inside for 3rd quarter of 1963.
Case dimensions are 34.5mm in diameter (not including crown), 11.5mm thick and 41.5mm lug to lug.
Dial & Crystal
Recently refinished & perfect condition ivory/milk coloured dial has applied steel 'baton' hour markers with complementing hands and Rolex coronet at 12 o'clock. Signed "Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King, Precision" with "T Swiss Made T" at 6 o'clock. Date aperture at 3 o'clock.
Brand new, acrylic crystal is also flawless and unmarked with no chips or scratches of any kind.
Bracelet/Strap
Original riveted, stainless steel 'Oyster' bracelet is in excellent condition with only very slight stretch/play in links - a really fine example and not the usual 'tired' bracelets we often see. Bracelet will currently fit approx. 8" wrist or can be adjusted.
Movement
Automatic model 5500, calibre 1530 Rolex movement in very fine condition - running perfectly and keeping superb time. Comes with 12 months warranty for complete peace of mind.