1984 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King 18K & Steel 5501 Box/Papers

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A wonderful vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King dress watch in solid 18k gold and stainless steel with original factory printed champagne dial, fluted bezel and Oyster style bracelet, complete with its original boxes, paperwork and hangtags!  Freshly serviced here at Meticulous this watch is keeping excellent time and in extremely collectible condition with its complete retail set, including the original outer box sticker detailing the model and serial number of the watch, a feature rarely seen.  An Air-King that looks awesome on the wrist and suits any occasion, ready to wear!!  

Circa: 1984

Style: Dress, Sport

Case: Solid stainless steel case with 18k gold fluted bezel, measuring 34mm in diameter excluding the screw down crown with 19mm lug spacing fitted with its original bracelet.  The case is in excellent overall condition, possibly lightly polished in its time with only light signs of wear from gentle use.  The crown screws down perfectly to the case which is stamped with the model number 5501 between the lugs at 12:00 and with a serial number in the 8401XXX range at 6:00, dating it to approximately 1984.  The inside case back is fully signed Montres Rolex SA, Geneva Switzerland, Patented, Stainless Steel 1002 (correct for this model).  The original reference 78353-19 bracelet is full length with 15 total links including the 457 stamped endlinks and will fit up to a 7-1/2 inch wrist.  It shows some minor stretch from use but wears comfortably on the wrist, still looking very clean and sharp with only light surface marks.  Tested waterproof at time of service. 

Dial: Original factory printed champagne dial signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Air-King, Precision, T Swiss T.  Superb bright and clean condition with baton style markers and all of its original tritium luminous plots matching the unique Air-King style hands, also in beautiful condition with original tritium in place.

Movement: Rolex's famous caliber 1520 automatic movement in superb cosmetic and mechanical condition, signed Montres Rolex SA, Geneva, 26 Jewels, Swiss.  Freshly serviced here at Meticulous and keeping excellent time with our full 1-year mechanical warranty.