Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King automatic watch. Solid stainless steel case in great condition. Outstanding and nicely patina factory original dial. The original set of index hands is in excellent condition. Aged sweep-second hand has been cleaned. For a great value, this watch will come professionally serviced and ready for everyday wearing. The high-grade automatic movement is a Rolex calibre 1520. The case model on this watch is 1002/5500 and measures 34.5mm across excluding the crown by 40mm lug tip to lug tip. The case serial number is 5233216, dating this timepiece to 1978. A new case gasket and a case tube gasket have been replaced on the watch. Gasket replacement is essential to protect a watch from moisture. The screw-down crown is original and signed. Crystal is in excellent condition. It will come with a new 19mm genuine leather strap. Wrist size in photo is 6 inches.
1978 ROLEX OP AIR-KING
Circa: 1978
Model: OP AIR KING
Calibre: 1520
Movement serial #: N/A
Jewel count: 26 jewels
Movement Type: Automatic wind
Case model: 1002/5500/5233216
Case Material: Solid stainless steel
Case gasket: Flat-ring rubber gasket
Crystal: Acrylic crystal
Crown: Signed
Case Diameter excluding crown: 34.5mm
Case length lug tip to lug tip: 40mm
Dial: Factory original finish
Hand type: Index (original)
Strap material: genuine leather
Strap width between lugs: 19mm
Wrist size in photo: 6 inches