Rolex Oyster Perpetual Precision Air King ref 5500 in stainless steel from 1978

Vacheron Constantin 7416 in 18K Yellow Gold with caliber K1120 – Full Set - Serviced

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air King with reference 5500 with round silver dial and white gold baton marking each hour. At 12 o’clock come the Rolex logo and underneath in black “Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air King”. At 6 o’clock you have “Precision” and it is a “T Swiss T” model. The hands are in white gold with “Baton” style. Luminous are good. The crown comes with the Rolex logo. It is a stainless steel screwed back case. It is a 5.090 million serial number and dates the watch to 1978. The watch comes with a Rolex automatic movement with caliber 1520 and 17 jewels. It comes with a Rolex bracelet with double clasp buckle. It fits a 7.5 inches wrist.

History

The company was founded in 1755 between the alliance of Jean-Marc Vacheron et Francois Constantin. Since 1880, the company trade and logo is the Maltese cross. Wristwatches came in 1910. With financial up and down, VC became part of the “SAPIC” Group. Jaeger lecoultre being also part of it, VC uses their movements. In 1996, the Groupe Vendome makes the acquisitions. Again, VC could finally find his prestige. Some models are prestigious as the Patrimony or Overseas with unforgettable movements like the 453 or 2460. More than 250 years of excellence, quality, beauty and precision.

Technical details

The most exclusive automatic Vacheron Constantin movement with caliber K1120, 36 jewels, 19,800 A/h, numbered 638052.

Measurements

Diameter excluding winding crown: 34mm


Length including lugs: 34mm