Rolex Air-King Ref. 5500 - Linen Dial - Complete Set

£4,250.00
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  • Year: 1975.

  • Movement: Rolex 1520 Automatic Calibre.

  • Case Size: 34mm.

  • Dial: Silver linen dial with tritium hands and markers.

  • Crystal: Plexiglass crystal.

  • Bracelet: Rolex Solid Oyster Bracelet.

  • This watch is full set with all original box and papers.

  • As with all watches bought from Watts On Watches, we offer a 12 month warranty on all purchases.

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  • Year: 1975.

  • Movement: Rolex 1520 Automatic Calibre.

  • Case Size: 34mm.

  • Dial: Silver linen dial with tritium hands and markers.

  • Crystal: Plexiglass crystal.

  • Bracelet: Rolex Solid Oyster Bracelet.

  • This watch is full set with all original box and papers.

  • As with all watches bought from Watts On Watches, we offer a 12 month warranty on all purchases.

  • Want to pay with finance? Click here.


The Rolex Air King 5500 is a tribute to the brave pilots of the British Royal Air Force in World War II, who preferred Rolex Oyster watches over their standard-issue timepieces12. The Air King 5500 features a 34mm stainless steel case with a plexiglass crystal and a silver linen dial with tritium hands and markers. The dial has the distinctive Air-King script font and the “Precision” designation, indicating the use of the Rolex 1520 automatic movement. The movement has a date function and a hacking feature, which allows the seconds hand to stop when the crown is pulled out. The watch comes with a solid Oyster bracelet, which is comfortable and durable. The watch also includes its original box, papers, and booklets, a nice minor bonus for all you box and paper lovers. The Air King 5500 comes with a 12-month warranty from Watts on Watches. This is a classic and elegant watch that celebrates the history of aviation and Rolex.