{"product_id":"1960-rolex-air-king-5500-gold-plated-matte-white-dial","title":"1960 Rolex Air-King 5500 - Gold Plated Matte White Dial","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Uncommon Early Execution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe Air-King 5500 is a foundational reference, representing the purest expression of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual. While steel models had a long production run, this 1960 example comes from an earlier and less common series finished in plated stainless steel. This method of case finishing was used for a relatively short period, making these plated models genuinely scarce. It represents a specific moment in the brand's manufacturing history, offering a different texture and presence than the ubiquitous steel versions that followed.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Study In Understated Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWhat distinguishes this particular Air-King is its clean, honest presentation. The matte white dial provides a crisp backdrop for the simple markers and hands, creating a look of pure utility and legibility. The standout feature is the blued steel seconds hand, a subtle detail that adds a flash of color and a touch of traditional watchmaking craft. It is a small but significant element that elevates the entire watch, catching the light and drawing the eye in a way a standard polished hand does not.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Well Preserved Sixtysomething\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis example is in good condition. The unpolished plated case shows signs of its age but holds its classic 34mm Oyster proportions well. The matte white dial is very well preserved, presenting with clarity and no significant marks. The acrylic crystal is in good shape. It is a watch that has been worn but cared for, reflecting an honest history. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Essence Of Vintage Rolex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis Air-King works because it is everything you need and nothing you do not. It is a simple, reliable, and historically significant watch from one of Rolex's most important decades. The 34mm case size is perfectly suited for daily wear, sliding easily under a cuff without demanding attention. It is the right choice for a collector who appreciates the nuances of early production models and the enduring appeal of a time-only watch that has defined the brand for generations.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5500\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air-King\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1960\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34mm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, Gold Plated\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather Strap\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matte White\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold Plated Stainless Steel\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1396\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55410937692451,"sku":"11396","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF1462_04840621-41fe-436a-be63-36fed2461ccf.jpg?v=1785785560","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/1960-rolex-air-king-5500-gold-plated-matte-white-dial","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}