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Rolex Air King Precision 5500, Box & Papers, Serviced, 1978
5500Available
€ 4.095
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Rolex Air-King 5500, the quietly confident classic
Looking for a Rolex that trades flash for feel, yet nails every detail? The Air-King 5500 is that sweet spot, an Oyster Perpetual that made the everyday sports watch feel refined, wearable, and purpose built. It reads understated, wears effortlessly, and shows the kind of restraint collectors prize. It’s a true sports watch with pilot roots with an automatic movement, bears reference 5500 and is one of the coolest Air-Kings out there.
Design and wear
The recipe is clean and deliberate. A 34 mm stainless steel Oyster case with a smooth bezel, screw-down crown, and robust waterproof construction takes daily knocks in stride. Dials range from silver to black with baton hour markers, or the coveted Explorer-style 3-6-9 layout with Arabic numerals and luminous hands that keep legibility front and center. The steel Oyster bracelet completes the look with a slim profile and sharp silhouette that slides under a cuff yet feels at home off-duty.
Lineage and market
Within the Air-King story, the 5500 sits at the heart of the line. It follows early references that set the template and precedes later updates that pushed the collection deeper into modern Oyster Perpetual territory. On the pre-owned market, pricing hinges on condition, originality, and configuration. Explorer dial pieces, crisp silver or black dials with correct fonts, and full sets often command a premium, while honest wear or service parts can soften the ask. It remains a collector’s favorite thanks to its timeless design and versatile size:
- Case: 34 mm Oyster, stainless steel, smooth bezel
- Key details: Screw-down crown, waterproof construction
- Dials: Silver or black, baton markers or 3-6-9 Explorer dial
- Bracelet: Stainless steel Oyster bracelet
Want a Swiss watch you can wear anywhere? The Air-King 5500 delivers quiet confidence without trying too hard. Pricewise you’ll be thinking of around €3.500 up to €6.500 for a never worn set, which is pretty rare.