Rolex Air-King 5500
Here at Bob's Watches, we recently hosted the latest installment of our private auction series by offering a vintage Rolex 5500 Air-King. During World War II, Rolex founder, Hans Wilsdorf, launched the “Air” line of Rolex watches – Air-Lion, Air-Giant, Air-Tiger, and Air-King as a tribute to the heroism of the British Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots. The Air-King collection featured several reference numbers since its inception in 1945, however, the reference 5500, originally launched in 1957, is the star among them with a 37-year production span. The Air-King 5500 has become a highly popular choice among Rolex watches for its simplicity, history and accessibility.
Rolex Air-King 5500
Rolex Air-King 5500
Rolex Air-King 5500 Movement
Rolex Air-King 5500
Rolex Air-King 5500