1969 Rolex Air-King Explorer 5500 Stainless Steel Wristwatch
Item Details
A 1969 Rolex Air-King stainless steel Explorer. This watch is from one of Rolex’s oldest collections and is still in style with its classic and sleek design that features a smooth stainless steel case surrounding a black dial with white indexes and Arabic numeral hour markers as well as Mercedes-style hands. This prestigious watch also features a stainless steel case with a twin lock screw-down crown and is displayed on a stainless steel Rivet Oyster bracelet with a fold-over clasp.
Condition Details
- running at time of evaluation without detailed testing, future state not guaranteed.
- explorer dial.
- twin lock screw-down crown.
- rivet oyster bracelet.
- the dial is refinished.
- the crystal is scratched.
- scratches on the case and case back.
- scratches and stretching on the bracelet.
Brand: | Rolex |
Style: | Vintage |
Type: | Wristwatch |
Model Name: | Air-King Explorer |
Model Number: | 5500 |
Lug to Lug (mm): | 40 |
Case to Case (mm): | 34 |
Bezel Material: | Stainless Steel |
Case Material: | Stainless Steel |
Caseback Material: | Stainless Steel |
Movement: | Rolex Cal. 1520, Automatic, 26 Jewels |
Markings to Inside: | Montres Rolex SA. Geneva Switzerland, Stainless Steel, 1002, II.69 |
Functions: | Screw Lock Crown |
Bracelet/Fob Material: | Stainless Steel |
Bracelet/Fob Style: | Oyster |
Clasp Style: | Fold Over |
Total Length: | 7.75" |
- Timekeeping accuracy not guaranteed.
- This item has been evaluated by a Watch Specialist using industry standard testing to ensure metal content and accuracy. All weights and measurements are estimated and approximate.
- EBTH assumes all watches unisex and does not specify the gender of a piece. For size reference, please see the case measurements of the piece listed under dimensions.
- Pre-owned jewelry may contain minor markings/imperfections throughout.
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Item #
ITMGB19852