1972 Rolex 5501 Air King Two Tone - 25 Years Service Canfor Corporation

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Experience the timeless elegance of the Rolex Air King, reference 5501

This timepiece effortlessly blends vintage charm with modern sophistication. It features a stunning silver dial, perfectly capturing the essence of understated luxury that Rolex is renowned for. Its attractive vintage condition speaks volumes about its enduring quality and meticulous craftsmanship.

Complementing its classic appeal, this Air King comes adorned with a brand new leather band with quick release pins, adding a touch of contemporary style to its traditional silhouette.

This particular watch has a neat piece of history as it was a presentation watch for 25 years at Canfor Corporation

Canfor Corporation is a leading integrated forest products company known for its excellence in producing high-quality lumber, pulp, and paper.

Whether you're dressing up for a formal event or heading out for a casual outing, this versatile timepiece is an impeccable choice, making a statement of prestige and refinement.

Embrace the legacy of Rolex with a watch that not only tells time but also tells a story of elegance and heritage.

The serial begins with 3.02 dating this watch to 1972. The case back is correctly marked I.72 dating this watch to the first quarter of 1972.
THE DETAILS

Case: 34 mm stainless steel case in attractive condition showing honest signs of previous wear with no notable distractions
Bezel: Original solid gold fluted bezel showing signs of previous wear though in nice vintage condition
Dial/Hands: Original Rolex silver dial. The dial is in attractive and all original condition. It shows light signs of Hands are gold and are in attractive condition.
Caseback: Stamped II.72 dating it correctly to the second quarter of 1972
Bracelet/Strap: This watch comes fitted on a brand new leather band which features a quick release pins.
Movement: Rolex calibre 1520 Automatic winding movement which is currently running +11 seconds per day
Crystal: Acrylic in attractive condition
Accessories: This watch comes watch only. It does not come come with the original box or warranty papers.



Price is $2990 USD Firm.


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