Vintage Watches Collection : 1958 Rolex Air-King Reference 5500 With Patinated Dial

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Why This Watch Matters Just look at that dial. It’s perfect. Imperfectly perfect, but perfect nonetheless. The Full Story The Air-King is the only survivor among the Air-Giant, the Air-Tiger, and the Air-Lion, from the “Air” watches line introduced in 1945 to honor RAF pilots for their bravery. It continues to be manufactured by Rolex today, although not exactly retaining the stunning vintage looks and proportions of this example. The dial was likely silvered when new in 1958, but …