Rolex 5504 “Big Air King”

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vibe

·Feb 3, 2023

I saw a 5504 years ago and fell in love. It had a dial that was creamy and the dauphine hands and furniture had a slight gold patina. It has been on my grail list since then and I was finally able to pick one up. It wasn’t running and it had a fake crown, but it is serviced and correct now. I am really happy with this one from 1959! it even has the original butterfly rotor on the 1530.

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Dan S

·Feb 3, 2023

It must feel very satisfying to finally have it on your wrist. 👍

 

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Watch my Whisky

·Feb 4, 2023

Love these. Wear it and enjoy it!

 

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jantjewgm

·Feb 4, 2023

Nice one! Enjoy

 

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JwRosenthal

·Feb 4, 2023

I never knew there was a big Airking! Great, now I have something else to look for 😒

 

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·Feb 4, 2023

JwRosenthal

I never knew there was a big Airking! Great, now I have something else to look for 😒

There were also an Everest model (Canada) and an Explorer in the same reference. I think the 5504 was only made 1958-1960, so short run and quite rare. I image that a lot of the Air Kings got aftermarket explorer dials. The blue steel second just pops on this reference.

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thelinendial

·Feb 4, 2023

Great pickup and it looks great on your wrist!