Rolex Watch Co., Switzerland, a stainless steel ref. 5500 "Air King", 25 jewels, automatic winding, rhodium plated cal. 1520 movement with lever escapement in a stainless steel Oyster case with Twinlock crown and stainless steel Oyster bracelet with 60 ends, baton marker silver sunburst dial with polished luminous baton hands, serial #5774087, 32mm, c1979.
Details
CASE: Small dings; Polished; Case back with pin pricks and case wrench marring; Case and back with pitting at seal; Lug tips with bracelet wear; Acrylic crystal with fine scratches and fine cracks; Bracelet springs worn; Bracelet with scratches and small dent; Bracelet replaced. DIAL: Minor losses to lacquer at edge; Two small losses to lacquer near center; Tiny blisters. HANDS: Blisters and loss to lume. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Bottom plate and automatic bridge with marks from rotor, no longer rubbing; Barrel and rotor weight with losses to plating; One bridge screw missing; One case screw with rust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks), low amplitude, needs service.