ROLEX AIR-KING 5500 Super Precision
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-Specifications
Brand: ROLEX
Model: Air-King
Ref: 5500
Year: 1962
Movement: Self-Winding (Automatic) Cal.1530
Case: 34mm
Material : Stainless Steel
Lug Width: 19mm
Bracelet: Oyster Riveted Bracelet 7205 (Clasp signed "65 IV")
Bracelet Length: 12 Links
Includes: Service Paper by Authorized Rolex service dealer (Serviced in) 2019)
The watch would be completely serviced by our watchmaker before shipment
It takes about 4 weeks to complete the service
1-year Mechanical Warranty
Global shipping via FedEx International Priority
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Air-King Ref.5500, which is a typical introduction to Vintage Rolex.
Among the many Rolex models, Air King has a long history, first appearing in the 1940s.
Also, it is a model with the oldest existing pet name (nickname).
Ref.5500 was manufactured for about 30 years from the late 1950s to the end of the 1980s.
One of the features of Air King is that it is basically a simple self-winding 3-hand watch without a date.
Especially for the vintage model, it can be said that it is a design that is extremely simple with 3 hands without date in a slightly small case of 34 mm.
This watch was made in 1962, which can be said to be the early days of Air King. The
case is unlikely to be 60 years old, and you won't feel any thinning due to polishing.
The dial is an ivory dial, but you can see good aging.
You may be worried about the lumpy part in the photo, but the real thing is well organized and has a good vintage feel.
It also features a wedge index, which is rare for an air king, an alpha hand, a blue steel second hand, and features found in the 1950s and 1960s.
Compared to the simple air king of the bar index, I think that it is addictive to those who want a more vintage look.
is Cal.1530, which is self-winding.
All Rolex movements are great, but the 1500 series is said to have laid the foundation for the Rolex movement that continues to this day.
bracelet is fitted with a rivet bracelet 7205. It's so light that I forget to put it on.
It is called "Debeso buckle" because the crown of the clasp part is protruding.
The current length is 12 frames and can handle up to about 18.5 cm.
In 2019, Service has been completed at the Oku Clock Shop, which is an official Rolex Technology store in Japan. A service warranty is attached.
The watch would be completely serviced by our watchmaker before shipment
It takes about 4 weeks to complete the service
1-year Mechanical Warranty
Global shipping via FedEx International Priority
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[About Leather Strap]
Due to Washington Convention, we cannot export Crocodile/Alligator/Lizard leather overseas.
We will replace the strap with a similar strap made of calf leather as an alternative.
Or we will send the watch without strap if we don't have stocks of them.
[Payment Method]
1. Credit Card (Visa/Master/Amex)
2 Wire/Bank Transfer
*Some items are only available by Bank Transfer.
*We have U.S/Singapore/EU/UK bank account. So you don't need to transfer internationaly.
[Delivery]
Shipped via DHL Express with full value insurance.
Normally,Item will be shipped in 1-2 business days after payment received.
Tracking number will be provided, and insurance will cover if the item is damaged or missing in the shipping process.
[Custom Duty]
International buyer has a responsibility to pay import duties, taxes or charges. (ex VAT/GST)
We do not accept to declare lower value on shipping label or invoice.We will declare full value of them.
If you would like to know how much it will be, please check approximate cost below.
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[Return]
We accept return in the case of shipping mistake or item defect in 14 days after your receive.
1.Can I reserve it?
-Since it is also sold on the web, it cannot be reserved.
2.Can you adjust the bracelet?
-If you fill in the approximate arm circumference when ordering, we will send it after adjustment.
(*Riveted bracelets and folded link bracelets require some time to be adjusted by a repair craftsman.)
3. How long does it take for "delivery after complete service?
-Please consider it to be about 1 month from the date of your order.
(*It may take a little longer depending on the schedule of our watchmaker and the degree of congestion.)
4.Is there a payment deadline? (Bank transfer)
-If we cannot confirm the payment within 2 days after placing the order, the order will be canceled.
5.Can I order by cash on delivery?
- Due to the nature of the product, we do not accept it.
Our stance is that "customers can use good products with peace of mind for a long time."
In order to achieve this, the presence of a skilled repair craftsman is essential.
How well the work is done depends largely on the thoughts of the craftsman.
The watchmakers who Arbitro asks are craftsmen who do not cut corners in such areas, so we ask them to carry out the repair work with peace of mind.
About Complete Service
Complete service, sometime called overhaul is the work of disassembling a mechanical product down to its individual parts, cleaning and reassembling it to bring it closer to its new state of performance.
Roughly speaking, the overhaul procedure is as follows.
1. Separate into case and movement
2. Disassemble the movement
3. Inspection and pre-cleaning of wear condition of each part
4. Wash parts with a special machine
5. Lubrication and assembly
6. Waterproof test
7. Final adjustment and running test.
Some movements are made up of hundreds of parts, but it is a very meticulous process of disassembling them one by one, inspecting them all, cleaning them, and reassembling them.
If you don't overhaul, the oil will deteriorate just like a car, and the risk of wear and damage to parts increases, causing a decrease in accuracy and, in severe cases, not working.
There is also the reason that it will be very expensive to replace parts after they are found to be damaged, so we recommend overhauling once every 2-3 years for economical and long-term use.
About Polishing
Vintage watches have been used for decades, and even the stainless steel used in many watches has rounded corners that were originally sharp, and has many small scratches even though the mirror finish should be beautiful. state.
At Arbitro, some watches are sold with a new finish, based on the idea that you can purchase them in beautiful condition and use them for a long time.
In particular, gold-cased dress watches are finished to bring out the best of the precious metal case.
The watches sold by us that have been given a new finish are shot in very high definition, so you can see that the edges stand out and the light is reflected by the mirror finish.
Also, depending on the case or bracelet, there are cases where multiple finishes such as mirror finish and hairline finish are mixed, but there are not many craftsmen who can distinguish between them and finish them at a high level.
In addition, the “thinness of the case” is also a part that is greatly influenced by the skill of the craftsman.
A watch that has become thinner and has thinner lugs is far from its original design, and the appearance becomes unbalanced.
It is a very precise work that brings the case closer to the original finish by eliminating scratches and dents while reducing the thickness of the case to the utmost limit.
Of course, there are cases where it is better to use the watch as it is, in order to emphasize the history of the watch and its original condition.
We look at each watch and judge whether it is best to finish it before selling it.
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