{"product_id":"rolex-oyster-perpetual-air-king-honeycomb-dial-5506","title":"Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King - Honeycomb Dial - 5506","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1958 \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox\/Papers\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\/No   \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5506,\u003cstrong\u003e Serial No.\u003c\/strong\u003e 3xxxxx\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 33mm\/ 36mm with crown. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rolex calibre 1530 Automatic \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal\u003c\/strong\u003e: Acrylic  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHistory \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRolex launched the Air-King collection in 1945 as a tribute to the pilots of World War II.\u003c\/span\u003e With its iconic design and precision, it quickly became a symbol of aviation heritage and functionality. This continues to be highly sought-after watch, cherished for its timeless style and reliability. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis 18k gold plated and stainless steel Rolex Air-King 5506 is absolutely stunning and is in brilliant condition for its age.\u003c\/span\u003e The watch shows only light signs of wear and features a beautiful gold honeycomb dial with applied arabic numerals and arrow shaped hour markers along with the iconic Rolex crown sign indicating 12 o'clock. This is in our view one of the most attractive dials of this period, the colours and design work so well! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e - The gold honeycomb dial is superb condition with no visible marks. The hands are showing some oxidation which is not unusal for a watch of this age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e - The 18k gold plated front of the case is in great condition and shows the usual wear you would associate with a watch of this age. The gold plate at the edges of the lugs has worn away a little.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCrown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e - The crown is its original Rolex screw down and is in excellent condition as well as works perfectly in all of its functions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMovement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e - This piece is powered by its original Rolex calibre 1530 automatic which is in perfect condition. This piece is keeping good time and all of its functions are working perfectly. The date is set by winding the hands forward.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCase back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e - The case back is original with all of its Rolex markings on the inside. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e - We have put this watch on a deservedly high quality leather strap. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCrystal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e - The watch features an acrylic crystal which was standard for Rolexes of this era. The crystal is in near mint condition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAll of our watches are fully examined and deemed to be 100% authentic before sale. Please see our authenticity guarantee below. An authenticity guarantee card will be provided with the watch. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFor a watch of this age, this piece is in spectacular order and is ready to wear! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eIf you have any further questions about this piece please don’t hesitate to contact us via email or Instagram. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e@thewristwatcher1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ethewristwatcher1@gmail.com \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTerms of sale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePlease note these are vintage timepieces and their timekeeping abilities will never be the same as modern equivalents. We ensure that all of our watches are keeping time within vintage specification. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWe are a registered limited company and can be found on companies house and therefore are legally required to accept returns within 14 days and provide our customers with fully authentic timepieces. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWe guarantee the full authenticity of all out of timepieces. Each piece is fully tested and inspected by our watchmaker to ensure both full functionality and authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eInternational customers are responsible for customs charges when receiving a purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWe cannot guarantee any water resistance due to the age of these watches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eReturns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCustomers may return their purchased item within 14 days of delivery date as long as the item(s) are returned in the same condition as received.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eInternational buyers are responsible for customs charges that apply when returning an item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eT2010\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e388857\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wrist Watcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56446972166517,"sku":null,"price":3495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/6498\/8722\/files\/9715412D-55D0-4D0E-9CAB-C67F1D2D97A8.jpg?v=1764882669","url":"https:\/\/www.thewristwatcher.co.uk\/products\/rolex-oyster-perpetual-air-king-honeycomb-dial-5506","provider":"The Wrist Watcher","version":"1.0","type":"link"}