Rolex - Air-King - 5500 - Unisex - 1982

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Mauro Atienza
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Graduated master watchmaker with over 30 years' experience and teaching background.

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Rolex Air-King 5500, a unisex stainless steel automatic watch from 1982 with a 34 mm case and silver dial, accompanied by original box and papers and official Rolex warranty, in very good condition with minimal wear.

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Rolex Air-King 5500 – Official Box and Warranty
One of the most valued vintage models in Rolex's production. A rare specimen, complete with an official Rolex warranty, an element that is increasingly difficult to find on vintage models of this reference and today highly sought after by the collectibles market. The presence of the original accessories significantly enhances its historical and collectible value.

Waterproof test passed; however waterproofing is not guaranteed, as the component is made of glass and plastic.

Include:
• Inspected and reviewed at our in-house laboratory
• Our exclusive Certificate of Originality
• Store pouch and a customized USB drive containing high-resolution photos of the watch and its movement


A team passionate about watchmaking, with an in-house watchmaker, specialized in polishing and restoration.
After more than ten years of experience in the industry, DLOND is born: a place where every timepiece is treated with the utmost care, blending technical expertise, respect for tradition, and a constant pursuit of excellence.
Our reliability is confirmed by hundreds of five-star reviews left by customers.

Why choose us?
• 100% original watches
• 365-day warranty
• Return for a full refund within 14 days
No customs duties for EU buyers
• 0% VAT for EU buyers
• Insured shipping within 24–48 hours with an insured courier
• All watches are available for immediate delivery, with same-day shipping.
• The watches are serviced in our in-house laboratory by an experienced watchmaker.

Details of the revision
Each watch is subjected to:
• Cleaning the movement with specialized equipment
• Lubrication and precision adjustments
• Test on the chronocomparator
• Waterproofing test
• 48-hour performance test with Cyclotest equipment

Additional notes
• The images provided are an integral part of the description: we do not use Photoshop; the watch is exactly as shown.

Seller's Story

Dlond Watches is the Florence boutique dedicated to pre-owned luxury watches. Each timepiece we offer is carefully selected, serviced and certified in our in-house laboratory, to ensure that you make only safe, reliable purchases of genuine value. We only sell authentic watches. Our specialized watchmaker and restorer performs a complete overhaul of the movements and subsequently verifies the accuracy of each watch using dedicated professional instrumentation. We exclusively offer watches in perfect working condition. Shipments are made via insured couriers, with delivery times ranging from 24 to 72 hours. No customs duties for buyers in the European Union and 0% VAT for all EU customers. We invite you to place your bids with confidence. Kind regards Dlond Watches
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Rolex Air-King 5500 – Official Box and Warranty
One of the most valued vintage models in Rolex's production. A rare specimen, complete with an official Rolex warranty, an element that is increasingly difficult to find on vintage models of this reference and today highly sought after by the collectibles market. The presence of the original accessories significantly enhances its historical and collectible value.

Waterproof test passed; however waterproofing is not guaranteed, as the component is made of glass and plastic.

Include:
• Inspected and reviewed at our in-house laboratory
• Our exclusive Certificate of Originality
• Store pouch and a customized USB drive containing high-resolution photos of the watch and its movement


A team passionate about watchmaking, with an in-house watchmaker, specialized in polishing and restoration.
After more than ten years of experience in the industry, DLOND is born: a place where every timepiece is treated with the utmost care, blending technical expertise, respect for tradition, and a constant pursuit of excellence.
Our reliability is confirmed by hundreds of five-star reviews left by customers.

Why choose us?
• 100% original watches
• 365-day warranty
• Return for a full refund within 14 days
No customs duties for EU buyers
• 0% VAT for EU buyers
• Insured shipping within 24–48 hours with an insured courier
• All watches are available for immediate delivery, with same-day shipping.
• The watches are serviced in our in-house laboratory by an experienced watchmaker.

Details of the revision
Each watch is subjected to:
• Cleaning the movement with specialized equipment
• Lubrication and precision adjustments
• Test on the chronocomparator
• Waterproofing test
• 48-hour performance test with Cyclotest equipment

Additional notes
• The images provided are an integral part of the description: we do not use Photoshop; the watch is exactly as shown.

Seller's Story

Dlond Watches is the Florence boutique dedicated to pre-owned luxury watches. Each timepiece we offer is carefully selected, serviced and certified in our in-house laboratory, to ensure that you make only safe, reliable purchases of genuine value. We only sell authentic watches. Our specialized watchmaker and restorer performs a complete overhaul of the movements and subsequently verifies the accuracy of each watch using dedicated professional instrumentation. We exclusively offer watches in perfect working condition. Shipments are made via insured couriers, with delivery times ranging from 24 to 72 hours. No customs duties for buyers in the European Union and 0% VAT for all EU customers. We invite you to place your bids with confidence. Kind regards Dlond Watches
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Details

Brand
Rolex
Gender
Unisex
Model
Air-King
Band material
Steel
Reference Number
5500
Shipped Insured
Yes
Repainted dial
No
Period
1960-1969
Movement
Automatic
Dial colour
Silver
Case material
Steel
Original box included
Yes
Original papers included
Yes
Case diameter
34 mm
Original warranty included
Yes
Condition
Very good - minor signs of wear
Year
1982
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