{"product_id":"1973-rolex-airking-oyster-perpetual-5500","title":"1973 Rolex Airking Oyster Perpetual 5500","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1973 Rolex Air-King ref. 5500 — Full Japanese Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA superb example of one of Rolex’s most understated vintage classics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating to 1973, this Air-King ref. 5500 combines timeless Rolex styling with something increasingly difficult to find — an exceptional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull Japanese set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving the watch fantastic provenance and added collector appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its classic proportions, clean dial and unmistakable vintage character, the ref. 5500 represents Rolex at its most understated. The Japanese presentation makes this example particularly special, offering far more than just the watch itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors who value \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginality, provenance and completeness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is exactly the sort of vintage Rolex we love to find.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rolex\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Switzerland\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSerial no.:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3377XXX\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYear built:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1973\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Airking 5500\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase material:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stainless Steel \/ 18k White Gold Bezel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase markings (outside):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBlank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase markings (inside):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e MONTRES ROLEX SA | Geneve, Switzerland, Patented.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Immaculate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econdition no scratches to the crystal, no major markings to the case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 34\u003c\/span\u003emm diameter (excluding crowns), 36mm including crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Platinum Dial dial with silver and black hour markers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHands:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silver with silver sweeping seconds hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMovement type:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHigh grade, Cal. 1520, automatic, shock resistant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMovement markings:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Montres Rolex,. \u003c\/span\u003eSwiss. 3377****, Cal 1520.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBand:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Oyster bracelet in good condition up to 21cm Wrist size..\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eServiced:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes, cleaned and oiled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS WATCH ALSO COMES AS A FULL JAPANESE SET WITH WITH ROLEX INNER AND OUTER BOX, CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION, INSTRUCTION MANUALS, SWING TAG, ROLEX WALLET AND LINK WALLET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThings to consider: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watches we sell are all either Manual or Automatic movements. Knowing this is an important aspect of your purchase, as the movement type defines how the watch will run. Check out the above description to confirm the movement type, then head to the \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mrwatchwinder.co.uk\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" title=\"So What Now?\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo What Now?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\" section of our site for further information on movements; advice on looking after your vintage watch; and answers to some more frequently asked questions!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to the nature of vintage timepieces, their age means that 100% waterproofing cannot be guaranteed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor any information regarding shipping and\/or returns please see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mrwatchwinder.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Refund Policy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRefund Policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mrwatchwinder.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping Policy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58618709082376,"sku":null,"price":3295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/4610\/1256\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_6483cd86-21bb-43b9-9a93-6d3b05293a33.jpg?v=1788630507","url":"https:\/\/mrwatchwinder.co.uk\/products\/1973-rolex-airking-oyster-perpetual-5500","provider":"Mr Watch Winder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}