$1,955
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual "Air-King", Super Precision, Ref. 5504. Produced in the 1950's. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. matte silver with applied radium-coated steel bâton indexes. "Alpha" radium-coated hands. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Notes The “Air-King” was first introduced in 1953 in honor of the Royal Air Force pilots who flew in the battle of Britain. The event took place from July 10 to October 31, 1940.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2002-09-25
