Jewellery, Watches, Silver and Objects of Vertu

Rolex. A gold automatic wristwatch, Ref. 5500, Oyster Perpetual, Air-King, circa 1964.
Movement: cal.1530, automatic, 26 jewels.
Dial: glossy black, applied dagger and Arabic numerals, centre seconds.
Case: 9ct gold Oyster case, screw-down back and crown, engraved inscription, no. 1009059, London import mark for 1964.
Signed: case, dial and movement.
Dimensions: diameter 34mm.
£2,000-£3,000

Movement: running at the time of cataloguing.
Dial: in good condition.
Case: scuffs throughout. Crown screws in. Inside case back no. 1002, 1009059. Engraved inscription - ‘P.B.H. Brown 1924 - 1968 L. Sterne & Co Ltd.
Gross weight: 46.7gms.
Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant.
The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.