FS: Rolex Air King 5500 Glossy Black Dial - Excellent Condition

[mrs_LA]

Hi TRF,

I have for sale an excellent example of the Air King reference 5500. Serial 7.2m dates it to about 1982. This example is a true time capsule. It has a desirable glossy black dial that can be found in earlier vintage pieces. It is 34mm in case size. The case back is engraved “Thank You from Ribbon Narrow.” After a quick google search, Ribbon Narrow is a fabric company based in New Jersey since the 1920s. This is presumably a gift to a loyal and accomplished employee within the company.

It looks as though it was worn a few times, and put in a drawer over the next several decades. There is absolutely no stretch in the bracelet, an original 78350 with 13 full links. The beautiful dial remains very clean, with tritium plots on the indices and the hour hands aged to a uniform vivid yellow patina. The patina reflects nicely on the silver indices that almost appear gold in certain lights.

Very well preserved unpolished example, and for me to offer today. I have highlighted some scratches on the pictures. Happy to send a video to show the fantastic condition of the watch to potential buyers. This does not come with box nor papers, and is a watch only sale. Service history is unknown, but winding is very smooth.


I’m asking $2,450 buyer pays shipping within CONUS. I accept wire, Zelle, PayPal F&F. I am also open to a face to face deal at a bank or police station in Greater Los Angeles and Orange County.

I have plenty of references on TRF, WUS, Watchexchange, Facebook, Instagram. Please buy with confidence. All sales are final.

Please let me know if you have any questions, either through PM or on Instagram.

Thanks for looking!

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