Monday 15 April 2013 | 11:00 | Lots: 231

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Lot 214

Lot 214

ROLEX - a stainless steel automatic gentleman's Oyster Perpetual Air-King wrist watch circa...

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Lot 214

Lot Description

ROLEX - a stainless steel automatic gentleman's Oyster Perpetual Air-King wrist watch circa 1971, the steel coloured dial with hourly applied batons and minute track, smooth bezel, tonneau shaped case, reference number 5500, serial number 2781659, fitted to a non-original black leather strap with pin buckle, signed calibre 1520. Case width 33mm.


Brand: Rolex

Export issue: Yes

Model: Air King

Postage: Auction Default

Derivative: Oyster Perpetual

Weight: No

Total lot weight: No

A Rolex bracelet watch, movement is currently functioning, light marks and a few bits of debris to the movement, dial ahs tiny marks, light marks to some of the batons, hands have tiny marks and light scratches, luminous panels beginning to discolour, glass is scratched, some of the scratches may polish out with difficulty, deeper marks may remain, case has medium scratches and scuffs, dints, evidence of possible repolishing, crown has medium scratches, bezel is lightly scratched with tiny dints, possible evidence of repolishing, strap shows signs of wear and creasing, pin buckle has medium scratches and small scuffs, tiny dints, pitting to the pin.


Due to the opening of this case back we recommend that this watch is sealed by an authorised technician before use near water.


Please note that this lot does not come with box or papers.


Fellows do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any watches sold.



Importation of Watches into the US


Bidders should be aware that the import of Rolex watches to the US is restricted. Watches (not limited to Rolex) may not be shipped to the USA and import must be undertaken personally. Generally only one watch may be imported in this manner at any one time.


It is the responsibility of the prospective buyer to identify and comply with any restrictions. Please contact our department specialist for further information.


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