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Old 5 December 2021, 06:12 AM   #1
JGwatches1993
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Air-King / Explorer 5500

Hi Guys,
I need a bit of help! Have come across a 5500 Air-King / Oyster Perpetual with the explorer dial which all seems to be in order.
The case serial matches the year and dial of 1964.

I am a bit concerned though to find a 1560 movement inside, as from what I understand these 5500 Explorers only contained 1520/30 calibre movements.

Am I wrong on this? Many Thanks!
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Old 5 December 2021, 09:39 AM   #2
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The first question to ask is whether it is truly a cal 1560, or just a swapped plate, which is common.

I assume you are already aware that many supposed 5500 Explorers have been tampered with.
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Old 6 December 2021, 06:00 AM   #3
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Thanks Dan!
Yes good point, a bit hard to tell and there is no service history or papers to help.

Think I will stay away from this one!
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Old 12 December 2021, 06:43 PM   #4
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I assume you have checked out this thread;

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=145728
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