{"product_id":"1970-rolex-air-king-ref-5500-metallic-silver-dial","title":"1970 Rolex Air-King (Ref. 5500) Non-Luminous \"Metallic Silver\" Dial","description":"\u003cp\u003eSometimes it's the smallest details that make the biggest difference, and though the dial of this vintage Air-King may be subtle, it is anything but simple. This is one of the coolest and most unique dial variants employed for the Rolex Air-King ref. 5500 series. The dial color is a rare and seldom-seen satin metallic silver that carries incredible depth and is objectively beautiful. A very similar dial texture is seen in exotic \"Paul Newman\" Daytonas, though interestingly, that isn't the only detail of this dial that it shares with the most iconic chronograph from Rolex. Most notably, the \"-T SWISS T-\" below the 6 o'clock marker is printed in the same \"sing-a-song\" typeface that is seen in the 6239 and 6241 references that bear the \"Paul Newman\" exotic dials. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRolex signified its more economical timepieces with the text \"Precision\" printed on the dial. These watches carried in-house movements that were well-made but manually wound. This was until the Air-King was introduced to the world in 1957 and became the premier model of Rolex’s more affordable Precision model range. These watches still featured the \"Precision\" text, but the Air-King housed a fully automatic movement. Although the rest of the Precision model line eventually fizzled out, the modest Air-King has been updated and evolved over the years and remains a fixture within the Rolex lineup today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"47%\"\u003eStock #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"2%\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"47%\"\u003eRLXAK550070-5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"brand\"\u003eRolex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir-King\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22XXXXX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMen's\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetallic Silver \"No-Luminous\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMillimeters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBracelet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRolex 7205 Oyster Riveted Bracelet W\/ 57 End Pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCASE \u0026amp; BRACELET\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe excellent case retains full and symmetrical lugs that exhibit light signs of use and subtle evidence of previous polishing. The original acrylic crystal exhibits some minor crazing. The case back remains crisp. The original Rolex 7205 Oyster rivet bracelet with 60 end pieces features 12 links that show minimal stretch and will fit up to a 7.25-inch wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDIAL \u0026amp; HANDS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original and rare non-luminous metallic silver dial is flawless, showing no damage whatsoever, while featuring a subtle warm patina from age, adding to the vintage aesthetic of the watch. The original black enamel-filled hands match the dial markers and remain in excellent condition, exhibiting only minor oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eACCESSORIES \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNone. The watch is keeping time perfectly, though the service history is unknown. A movement service can be purchased upon request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44860228763757,"sku":"RLXAK550070-5","price":3650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1104\/9180\/files\/Img042299.jpg?v=1773876649","url":"https:\/\/www.craftandtailored.com\/products\/1970-rolex-air-king-ref-5500-metallic-silver-dial","provider":"Craft + Tailored","version":"1.0","type":"link"}