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Old 20 July 2017, 01:02 AM   #1
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Re-dialed 1954 AIR KING?

This just arrived at my office and I am having trouble pin pointing if it's the original dial, or hands for that matter. The dial has a air king font I have never seen and there is no Swiss text to be found at the bottom.

What I know so far:
  • Watch serial dates it as a 1954
  • Case back is not correct, dates watch for 1963 and ref 1002
  • Movement has a 1520 engraved bridge with a Form 1 Balance Bridge & Regulator



That being said I am not sure of the correct Reference number, online documentation would have this as a ref 5500 but the serial would place it as a ref 6652, which is a transitional model to the 5500.......At this point pretty sure this is a Franken watch that was rebuilt with parts available at time of the service.



Thanks for your input.



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Old 20 July 2017, 09:18 AM   #2
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What are the model and serial numbers on the case? Looks like a redialled mid 1960s dial, and 1002 caseback is normal for a 5500 Air King. Mid 1950s and 1960s serial numbers can be confused as Rolex rebooted in mid 1950s.
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