2.0902 ROLEX AIRKING 5500 ‘SUPER-PRECISION’ AUTOMATIC (+BOX), SWISS 1962

£3,500.00

Early ‘Super Precision’ version of the famous Rolex Oyster Perpetual Airking, ‘sword’ type hands (same as on 1962-63 advertisements), early collectible model. Movement Calibre 1530 selected high precision. Stamped IV-62 inside the caseback (April-1962), nice and rare condition considering the age. Comes with original Rolex box w/o papers, on original Rolex bracelet. Serviced, ready to wear with a 12-month movement warranty.

Overview

Case and Strap

  • Stainless steel ‘Oyster’ case
  • Screwdown caseback, case Ref. code 5500, stamp IV-62
  • Stainless steel 19mm bracelet, folded links, endlink code 257
  • Clasp with Rolex sign and stamps
  • Screwdown Rolex signed crown
  • Acrylic crystal, special profile
  • Rolex logo clasp
  • Original vintage Rolex box included, no papers

Dimensions:

  • Width w/o Crown: 34mm
  • Width w/ Crown: 37mm
  • Height: 47mm
  • Thickness: 12mm
  • Lugs: 19mm
  • Bracelet fits up to 19 cm wrist

Dial and Hands

  • Silver sunburst dial, silver indices
  • Rolex Sword shape hour and minute hands, early hands pattern for the 1960-65
  • Central seconds hand
  • Rolex applied logo @12
  • No date

Testing

  •  5 – 10 sec a day
  • Testing for 1 week
  • 40+ hours power reserve

Movement

  • Rolex 1530
  • 18000 bph
  • 26 jewels
  • Automatic, shockproof

Servicing and Guarantee

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