1965 Rolex Air King Explorer Ref. 5500
Pickup currently unavailable at Momentum by AIX Tempora, Ltd.
1965 Rolex Air King Explorer Ref. 5500
Momentum by AIX Tempora, Ltd.
Pickup currently unavailable
ICD Brookfield Place, Al Mustaqbal St, DIFC, POBox 506645
Dubai DU
United Arab Emirates
The currently offered model is a fusion between the Air King and Explorer reference, featuring the iconic '3-6-9' Explorer dial. The main difference would be the size which is 34mm as opposed to the proper Explorer references. The Reference 5500 was fitted with a 'Precision' or 'Super Precision' dial, as the movements were not chronometer certified. The dial on this example is a highly glossy gilt dial bearing zinc sulfide tritium hence the reaction to UV light exposure is very strong.
| SKU | 1.1.658 |
| Brand | Rolex |
| Model | Air King Explorer |
| Ref. No. | 5500 |
| Serial No. | 1215xxx |
| Year | 1965 |
| Gender | Gents |
| Case Size | 34mm |
| Case | Very nice and strong case that has been polished in the past. Reference and serial numbers remain crisp and fully intact |
| Bracelet / Strap | Original folded and riveted Oyster bracelet with little stretch from age only. Clasp stamped 4/64, 12 links |
| Dial | Very nice glossy gilt Explorer dial with Zinc Sulfide lume reacting strong to UV light exposure. |
| Crystal | Acrylic |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Condition | Mint |
| Box | No |
| Papers | No |
Brief History
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