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Vintage Rolex Air King

Rolex Air King 5500 Cream Dial Watch, 1970s
Rolex Air King 5500 Cream Dial Watch, 1970s

Rolex Air King 5500 Cream Dial Watch, 1970s

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Here's a vintage Rolex Air King precision reference 5500 automatic with a silver cream dial from the 70s.

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Red Dial, Early 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Red Dial, Early 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Red Dial, Early 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970 / 1971 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diameter 34...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial, 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial, 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial, 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44 x Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air King Ref 1003 Custom Blue Dial, Early 1960's
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air King Ref 1003 Custom Blue Dial, Early 1960's

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air King Ref 1003 Custom Blue Dial, Early 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 1003 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Exceptional Custom Red Dial 1960's
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Exceptional Custom Red Dial 1960's

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Exceptional Custom Red Dial 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diamet...

Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Dial Rare Jubilee Bracelet,  Early 1970's
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Dial Rare Jubilee Bracelet,  Early 1970's

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Dial Rare Jubilee Bracelet, Early 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diam...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King Custom M.O.P. Diamond Dial, circa 1970's
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King Custom M.O.P. Diamond Dial, circa 1970's

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King Custom M.O.P. Diamond Dial, circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Candy Apple Red Dial 1970s
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Candy Apple Red Dial 1970s

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Candy Apple Red Dial 1970s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex Air King has a custom made candy apple red dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland specifications.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel Air-King Rolex Wristwatch
Stainless Steel Air-King Rolex Wristwatch

Stainless Steel Air-King Rolex Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A true vintage classic, this 1967 Rolex Air-King Ref. 5500 offers understated sophistication with a storied pedigree.

Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Made Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial, 1970's
Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Made Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial, 1970's

Rolex Steel Datejust with Custom Made Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial, 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

This is a perfect watch for any occasion, and it is sure to be a cherished heirloom for years to come. This classic vintage Rolex Air King has a custom made Mother of Pearl diamond ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Vintage 1966 Steel Air-king Automatic with Sunburst Dial
Rolex Vintage 1966 Steel Air-king Automatic with Sunburst Dial

Rolex Vintage 1966 Steel Air-king Automatic with Sunburst Dial

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1966 Rolex Air-King Reference 5500. 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster case. Caliber 1520 Automatic, Self winding movement, excellent Mint condition Silver Satin "Sunburst"...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Vintage 1972 Rolex Air-King 5500 Stainless Steel Silver Dial Automatic 34mm
Vintage 1972 Rolex Air-King 5500 Stainless Steel Silver Dial Automatic 34mm

Vintage 1972 Rolex Air-King 5500 Stainless Steel Silver Dial Automatic 34mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear. The Foundational Rolex This Air-King works for the person who wants the integ...

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1975 Rolex Air-King 5500 Stainless Steel Cream Dial Automatic 34mm
1975 Rolex Air-King 5500 Stainless Steel Cream Dial Automatic 34mm

1975 Rolex Air-King 5500 Stainless Steel Cream Dial Automatic 34mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

The Purest Form Of Rolex The reference 5500 Air-King is a direct link to the foundational principles of Rolex.

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King Custom Diamond Dial, 1970s
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King Custom Diamond Dial, 1970s

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King Custom Diamond Dial, 1970s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 38mm x 3...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Dial, circa 1970s
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Dial, circa 1970s

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King with Custom Dial, circa 1970s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex Air King has a custom made dark red dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland specifications.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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Vintage Rolex Air-King Stainless Steel Watch, 1972
Vintage Rolex Air-King Stainless Steel Watch, 1972

Vintage Rolex Air-King Stainless Steel Watch, 1972

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1972 Vintage Rolex Air-King Ref. 5500 Stainless Steel watch with Original RARE Unique Champagne Mildly Linen Textured Dial with Applied Gold Color Ridged Stick/Bar/Baton Markers with...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Air-King Reference 5500 Stainless Steel Watch, 1981
Vintage Rolex Air-King Reference 5500 Stainless Steel Watch, 1981

Vintage Rolex Air-King Reference 5500 Stainless Steel Watch, 1981

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1981 Vintage Rolex Air-King Ref. 5500 Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied Steel Beveled Stick/Bar/Baton Markers with Black Inlay.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Rolex Air-King Reference 14000 Stainless Steel Watch, 1989
Vintage Rolex Air-King Reference 14000 Stainless Steel Watch, 1989

Vintage Rolex Air-King Reference 14000 Stainless Steel Watch, 1989

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1989 Rolex Air-King Ref. 14000 Stainless Steel watch with Original RARE Charcoal Black Dial with Applied Steel Stick/Bar/Baton Markers with Original Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Brac...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Air King Lavender Dial Wrist Watch
Rolex Air King Lavender Dial Wrist Watch

Rolex Air King Lavender Dial Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Solvang, CA

Vintage Swiss Rolex Air King lavender dial wrist watch, circa 1972-73.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Vintage 1960s Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Precision, 1520
Vintage 1960s Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Precision, 1520

Vintage 1960s Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Precision, 1520

By Rolex

Located in Carlisle, GB

This 34mm Classic and Elegant Vintage Hand-winding watch is in Good Working order and in a well look after condition for its Age. some tiny scratches on the strap and the glass Ple...

Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King Oyster Perpetual Vintage Automatic Wristwatch
Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King Oyster Perpetual Vintage Automatic Wristwatch

Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King Oyster Perpetual Vintage Automatic Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Air-King Stainless Steel Watch Factory Silver T Swiss T Dial with Applied Hour Markers Stainless Steel Smooth Bezel Stainless Steel Case 34mm i...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Air King Model 14010 34mm Stainless Steel Watch
Vintage Rolex Air King Model 14010 34mm Stainless Steel Watch

Vintage Rolex Air King Model 14010 34mm Stainless Steel Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Rolex Air King Model 14010 Stainless Steel, 34mm Champagne Dial, Automatic Movement, Made in Switzerland c.1999 Maker: Rolex Model: Air King 14010 Year: 1999 Material: Stain...

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Air-King Gold Dial Model 5500 Stainless Steel c.1987
Vintage Rolex Air-King Gold Dial Model 5500 Stainless Steel c.1987

Vintage Rolex Air-King Gold Dial Model 5500 Stainless Steel c.1987

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Rolex Air-King Model 5500 Stainless Steel Yellow/Gold Original Dial c.1987 Stephanie Windsor guarantees the proper functioning of this watch mechanism for ONE year from...

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Air-King Pool Intairdril 5500 Watch
Vintage Rolex Air-King Pool Intairdril 5500 Watch

Vintage Rolex Air-King Pool Intairdril 5500 Watch

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A mens 34mm vintage Air King wristwatch by Rolex. Features a silver dial with applied hour markers and Pool Intairdril logo at 6 o'clock, known as an oil servicing company.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Air King Wristwatch Ref 140101M. Oyster Bracelet, Silver Dial. Circa 2002.
Rolex Air King Wristwatch Ref 140101M. Oyster Bracelet, Silver Dial. Circa 2002.

Rolex Air King Wristwatch Ref 140101M. Oyster Bracelet, Silver Dial. Circa 2002.

By Rolex

Located in Canterbury, England

Our classic neo vintage Rolex Air-King reference 140101M features a stainless steel 34mm case with engine turned bezel and Oyster bracelet, and silver dial.

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Rolex Air-King ref 14010. Neo - Vintage & Rare. Box & Papers.
Rolex Air-King ref 14010. Neo - Vintage & Rare. Box & Papers.

Rolex Air-King ref 14010. Neo - Vintage & Rare. Box & Papers.

By Rolex

Located in Canterbury, England

Our attractive neo vintage Rolex Air-King is a rare reference 14010 and features a stainless steel 34mm case with engine turned bezel, and stainless steel Oyster bracelet with classi...

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Air-King Reference 5500
Rolex Air-King Reference 5500

Rolex Air-King Reference 5500

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Rolex Air-King reference 5500 from 1966 and remains a timeless classic suitable for both men and women.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Air-King Ref 5500 Wristwatch, Silver Dial, Oyster Bracelet, B&P's, 1987
Rolex Air-King Ref 5500 Wristwatch, Silver Dial, Oyster Bracelet, B&P's, 1987

Rolex Air-King Ref 5500 Wristwatch, Silver Dial, Oyster Bracelet, B&P's, 1987

By Rolex

Located in Canterbury, England

Our vintage Rolex Air-King reference 5500 features a 34mm stainless steel case with stainless steel Oyster bracelet and silver dial, making for a very classical combination.

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Blue Dial from 1968 or 1969
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Blue Dial from 1968 or 1969

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Blue Dial from 1968 or 1969

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex Air King has a custom made dark blue dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland specifications.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Air King Custom Dial Original Oyster Bracelet from 1980 or 1981
Rolex Steel Air King Custom Dial Original Oyster Bracelet from 1980 or 1981

Rolex Steel Air King Custom Dial Original Oyster Bracelet from 1980 or 1981

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex Air King has a custom made red dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland specifications.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Air King Custom Finished Yellow Dial Rare Jubilee Bracelet from 1962
Rolex Steel Air King Custom Finished Yellow Dial Rare Jubilee Bracelet from 1962

Rolex Steel Air King Custom Finished Yellow Dial Rare Jubilee Bracelet from 1962

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Ref.5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1962-63 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 39mm x 34mm MOVEME...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Rare Vintage Air-King 5500
Rolex Rare Vintage Air-King 5500

Rolex Rare Vintage Air-King 5500

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A vintage 34mm Air-King by Rolex in stainless steel.

Category

20th Century European Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 5500 Air King Automatic, 1970s Vintage RJC190
Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 5500 Air King Automatic, 1970s Vintage RJC190

Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 5500 Air King Automatic, 1970s Vintage RJC190

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless icon, Men's all-stainless steel Rolex Oyster Precision Air-King Ref.5500 automatic, c.1978, all original.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 5500 Air King 34m Automatic 1970s Vintage NA140G
Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 5500 Air King 34m Automatic 1970s Vintage NA140G

Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 5500 Air King 34m Automatic 1970s Vintage NA140G

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage classic, Men's Rolex Oyster "Air-King" Precision Ref.5500 automatic, c.1972, unpolished, in excellent running condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 5500 Air King 34m Automatic 1970s Vintage NA140
Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 5500 Air King 34m Automatic 1970s Vintage NA140

Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 5500 Air King 34m Automatic 1970s Vintage NA140

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless icon, Men's all-stainless steel Rolex Oyster "Air-King" Precision Ref.5500 automatic, c.1972, all original, unpolished.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 5500 Air King 34m Automatic 1960s Vintage NA141B
Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 5500 Air King 34m Automatic 1960s Vintage NA141B

Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 5500 Air King 34m Automatic 1960s Vintage NA141B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic vintage, Men's Rolex Oyster Precision Ref.5500 "Air-King" automatic, c.1969, in excellent working condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 5500 Air King 34m Automatic 1960s Vintage RA476B
Mens Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 5500 Air King 34m Automatic 1960s Vintage RA476B

Mens Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 5500 Air King 34m Automatic 1960s Vintage RA476B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Fitted on new, aftermarket suede leather and buckle. A vintage Rolex classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Precision Air-King 5500, versatile luxury, add a touch of the classic to your ensembl...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Air-King Super Precision Vintage Gents Gold Capped Silver Dial B&P 5506
Rolex Air-King Super Precision Vintage Gents Gold Capped Silver Dial B&P 5506

Rolex Air-King Super Precision Vintage Gents Gold Capped Silver Dial B&P 5506

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 1960 34mm Gold Capped Oyster Perpetual Air-King Super Precision Vintage Gents Wristwatch, silver dial with applied hour markers, a fixed gold capped smooth bezel, a black leather s...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Mens Rolex Ref 5500 Oyster Precision Air King Automatic 1960s Swiss RJC191S
Mens Rolex Ref 5500 Oyster Precision Air King Automatic 1960s Swiss RJC191S

Mens Rolex Ref 5500 Oyster Precision Air King Automatic 1960s Swiss RJC191S

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Iconic classic, Men's Rolex Ref.5500 Oyster "Air-King" Precision automatic, c.1967, all original.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 114210 Air King Automatic 2000s Swiss RA449B
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 114210 Air King Automatic 2000s Swiss RA449B

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 114210 Air King Automatic 2000s Swiss RA449B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A rare gem, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.114210 Air King, automatic watch, c.2007, in excellent working condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 114210 Air King Automatic 2000s Swiss RA449
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 114210 Air King Automatic 2000s Swiss RA449

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 114210 Air King Automatic 2000s Swiss RA449

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A rare classic, Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.114210 Air King, automatic watch, c.2007, in excellent working condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 14000 Air King 34m Automatic 1990s RA492B
Mens Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 14000 Air King 34m Automatic 1990s RA492B

Mens Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 14000 Air King 34m Automatic 1990s RA492B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster "Air-King" Precision Ref.14000 automatic, c.1997, in excellent working condition.

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 5500 Air King 34m Automatic 1960s All Original RA476
Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 5500 Air King 34m Automatic 1960s All Original RA476

Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 5500 Air King 34m Automatic 1960s All Original RA476

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless classic, Men's all-stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Precision Ref.5500 "Air King" automatic, c.1968, all original, in excellent working condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 5500 Air King 34m Automatic 1960s All Original NA141
Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 5500 Air King 34m Automatic 1960s All Original NA141

Mens Rolex Oyster Precision 5500 Air King 34m Automatic 1960s All Original NA141

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage classic, Men's all-stainless steel Rolex Oyster "Air-King" Precision Ref.5500 automatic, c.1969, all original, in excellent working condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Precision Ref 14000 Air King 34m Automatic 1990s All Original RA492
Mens Rolex Precision Ref 14000 Air King 34m Automatic 1990s All Original RA492

Mens Rolex Precision Ref 14000 Air King 34m Automatic 1990s All Original RA492

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless classic, Men's all-stainless steel Rolex Oyster "Air-King" Precision Ref.14000 automatic, c.1997, all original, in excellent working condition.

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Air King 34mm Automatic 1970s Swiss RA442B
Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Air King 34mm Automatic 1970s Swiss RA442B

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 1002 Air King 34mm Automatic 1970s Swiss RA442B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless icon, Men's Rolex Ref.1002 Air King Oyster perpetual automatic dress watch, c.1976, all original, in excellent working condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Precision Ref 5701 35mm 14k SS Air King Date Automatic 1960s RA446
Mens Rolex Precision Ref 5701 35mm 14k SS Air King Date Automatic 1960s RA446

Mens Rolex Precision Ref 5701 35mm 14k SS Air King Date Automatic 1960s RA446

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic elegance, Men's Rolex Precision Ref.5701 Air-King-Date automatic, a vintage classic, highly versatile, a fine addition to your collection.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Rolex Precision Ref 5701 35mm 14k SS Air King Date Automatic 1960s RA446S
Mens Rolex Precision Ref 5701 35mm 14k SS Air King Date Automatic 1960s RA446S

Mens Rolex Precision Ref 5701 35mm 14k SS Air King Date Automatic 1960s RA446S

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

On stainless steel Oyster bracelet, measures 20cm with the watch, in very good vintage condition. rare iconic classic, Men's Rolex Precision Ref.5701 Air-King-Date automatic, highly ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Rolex Precision Ref 5701 35mm 14k SS Air King Date Automatic 1960s RA446B
Mens Rolex Precision Ref 5701 35mm 14k SS Air King Date Automatic 1960s RA446B

Mens Rolex Precision Ref 5701 35mm 14k SS Air King Date Automatic 1960s RA446B

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rare classic, Men's Rolex ref.5701 Air King Date with 14k gold bezel automatic, c.1967, in excellent working condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Air-King Men's Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Watch 5500
Vintage Rolex Air-King Men's Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Watch 5500

Vintage Rolex Air-King Men's Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Watch 5500

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Automatic winding, acrylic crystal. Stainless steel case with smooth bezel (34mm diameter). Black dial with stick markers. Stainless steel Oyster bracelet. Pre-owned with custom box.

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Air King 5520 Gold Shell Wristwatch Box Papers 1 Owner
Vintage Rolex Air King 5520 Gold Shell Wristwatch Box Papers 1 Owner

Vintage Rolex Air King 5520 Gold Shell Wristwatch Box Papers 1 Owner

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1982 Rolex Air King Reference 5520 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Gold Shell 2 Piece case with Stainless Steel Oyster Back, Caliber 1520, 26 Jewel Automatic, self winding movement, Gold ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Rolex Air King with Custom Orange Dial, circa 1970s
Rolex Air King with Custom Orange Dial, circa 1970s

Rolex Air King with Custom Orange Dial, circa 1970s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex Air King has a custom red dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland rigorous specifications.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King Custom Orange Dial, Early 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King Custom Orange Dial, Early 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King Custom Orange Dial, Early 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex Air King has a custom made pumpkin orange dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland specifications.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Green Dial, circa 1970s
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Green Dial, circa 1970s

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Green Dial, circa 1970s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex Air King has a custom made moss green dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland specifications.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Green Dial, circa 1970s
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Green Dial, circa 1970s

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Green Dial, circa 1970s

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex Air King has the original factory dial, with a custom color moss green finish.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Green Dial from Late 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Green Dial from Late 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Green Dial from Late 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Late 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 39mm x 34mm MOVEMENT...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial from 1972
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial from 1972

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial from 1972

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1972 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diameter 34mm...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial from 1972
Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial from 1972

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Made Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial from 1972

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 1002 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1972 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diameter 34mm...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Air King Custom Red Dial Original Oyster Bracelet, Early 1980's
Rolex Steel Air King Custom Red Dial Original Oyster Bracelet, Early 1980's

Rolex Steel Air King Custom Red Dial Original Oyster Bracelet, Early 1980's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex Air King has a custom made red dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland specifications.

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

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Rolex Stainless Steel Air King Ref 1002 Custom Candy Apple Red Dial, Mid 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King Ref 1002 Custom Candy Apple Red Dial, Mid 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King Ref 1002 Custom Candy Apple Red Dial, Mid 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex Air King has a custom made candy apple red dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland specifications.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

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Rolex Stainless Steel Air King With Custom Made Pumpkin Orange Dial circa 1970's
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King With Custom Made Pumpkin Orange Dial circa 1970's

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King With Custom Made Pumpkin Orange Dial circa 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex Air King has a custom made pumpkin orange dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland specifications.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

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Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Finished Blue Dial from Late 1960's
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Finished Blue Dial from Late 1960's

Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Finished Blue Dial from Late 1960's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex Air King has the original factory dial, with a dark blue custom finish.

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Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King Custom M.O.P. Diamond Dial, Early 1970's
Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King Custom M.O.P. Diamond Dial, Early 1970's

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual Air King Custom M.O.P. Diamond Dial, Early 1970's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length ...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

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Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Candy Apple Red Dial 1970s
Rolex Stainless Steel Air King with Custom Candy Apple Red Dial 1970s

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By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex Air King has a custom made candy apple red dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland specifications.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

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Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Sage Green Dial, circa 1960's
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By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 39mm x 34mm MOVEMENT / CA...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Sage Green Dial, circa Late 60's

Rolex Steel Oyster Perpetual with Custom Sage Green Dial, circa Late 60's

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Late 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 39mm x 34mm MOVEMENT...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

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Rolex Air King Vintage Steel Automatic Wrist Watch

Rolex Air King Vintage Steel Automatic Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970 Rolex Air King Reference 5500 Wrist watch, 34 M.M Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster case. Caliber 1520 Automatic, self winding movement. Silver Satin dial with raised Stick m...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

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By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1972 Rolex Air-King Reference 5500 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Water Resistant Oyster Case. Caliber 1520 Automatic, self winding movement. Original, Mint Exce...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

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Located in Long Beach, CA

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Vintage Rolex Air King For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage rolex air king you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Stainless Steel, Silver and Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 21 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage rolex air king may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a vintage rolex air king, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

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While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.

Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.

But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.

But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.

Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.

The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.

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Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

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