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

$5,500
£4,173.27
€4,771.77
CA$7,682.01
A$8,541.35
CHF 4,459.82
MX$103,969.01
NOK 56,905.37
SEK 53,317.61
DKK 35,612.56
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FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual Air King/ Reference 1003 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40mm x 34mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Perpetual (Automatic) / Caliber 1570 DIAL / HANDS: Custom Color Orange Dial / Baton Hands / Engine Turned Index Bezel ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original Oyster Bracelet / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic vintage Rolex Datejust has a custom made red diamond dial, made to Rolex of Switzerland specifications. All the other mechanical parts on this watch are original, in fact it still has its original factory rating and meets its original factory pressure tests as well. You can only get this rating when all the parts are original. We are so confident of its dependability we offer it with our 18 month warranty. It is important to realize this watch only had a 12 month warranty when it was new. It is a great looking watch that you can wear all the time for all types of occasions and you can count on it to get you there on time. If the year 1970 resonates with you, this might be the perfect gift for you. This watch comes with a complimentary spring bar tool to adjust the bracelet.
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    1970's
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: Custom made dial to Rolex of Switzerland specifications. Repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. It is worth noting that this watch only had a 12-month warranty when it was new. However, we are so confident of our workmanship and team that we offer an 18-month warranty on all our watches, even those over 100 years old.
  • Seller Location:
    Long Beach, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1873/50001stDibs: LU422318981052

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