Rolex
airking precision tritium 1971 - seventies classic

Rolex watch for women and men, Air-King Precision Oyster Perpetual model, an automatic timepiece from 1966 featuring a 34 mm stainless steel case. The Oyster Precision case offers all the comfort of a beautiful watch with a classic and compact design. Equipped with a Rolex mechanical caliber 1520 with 26 jewels (indicated by the "Precision" label at the bottom of the dial), its Oyster case and screw-down crown provided what was then considered impressive water resistance — now best described as splash-resistant.

The movement of this watch is durable, reliable, and robust, featuring a shock absorber. It runs at 19,800 vibrations per hour and offers a 42-hour power reserve after full winding.

The dial of the Rolex Precision Air-King 5500 is fitted with tritium-enhanced hour markers. The dial is silver-toned, the hands are sword-shaped, and it has a central sweeping seconds hand. The caseback and crown are screw-down, and the original bracelet is an Oyster-style band with an adjustable deployant clasp.

From a collector’s perspective, this elegant and understated watch has gained value and recognition in recent years. An emblematic model from the 1960s and 1970s, its 36 mm case allows it to suit any occasion without the ostentatious flair of its more modern descendants. Comfortable to wear and with a timeless silhouette, it reflects a taste for discreet and refined luxury.