Rolex Air King 5500 Unboxing: 50 Years Old and in Impeccable Condition

[@benjooste5087]

Love classic vintage watches like this, which is one of the reasons I am considering a vintage King Seiko!

[@ccooper8785]

It amazes me just how highly thought of Air Kings are now. Back in the '80/90s they were not rated at all as they are not chronometers. Even the AD I went to pointed this out and suggested spending a bit more for an OP (after a very short wait). How things change...

[@Pulsonar]

This is a very good Joe average experience, breakdown, and opinion. Bravo

[@lacrimfanaccount]

Just bought the same watch, same configuration a few days ago. I’m waiting for it to being delivered. Looks amazing !

[@craigkovach8475]

I agree, cool watch, bought with calmness and forethought, not emotion - well done and wear it in good health!

[@AChannelAboutWatches]

There was definitely a bit of emotion when buying this watch, but I'll go more in depth in the review.

[@Danny-ez7dg]

I love this watch, I'm going to Japan in May and hope to find one for the right price

[@osamahsamman4180]

I have one from my dad and it's amazing

[@albertnunez9896]

Congratulations on reaching more than 1k subs and getting a Rolex. It looks like you had a great trip. Appreciate the tips when getting watches like a Rolex.

[@terryboston3292]

This is actually the way they used to come packaged years ago, then they went to the hard shell Green boxes , around the early 90's, Nice watch but, really would not give more than about $3500.00 for a vintage watch, because it's only stainless steel, that is really about all it would sell for.

[@osamahsamman4180]

I have an original one from my father with a certificate from Rolex, it's amazing model oyster 5500 predictions air king precision

[@Watchdoc65]

Just bought one of these on eBay for $3150 US in great condition. Little to no bracelet wear. I probably won’t find too many more like that. Silver/grey dial! I think these vintage watches are great and worth the money!

[@AChannelAboutWatches]

Congrats on the purchase! It's definitely hard to find vintage Rolexes in good condition.

[@Watchdoc65]

@@AChannelAboutWatches yes! They are little treasures that are simply nice! Life is good; better with a Rolex!!!

[@mcjkeller612]

for howmuch u bought it

[@AChannelAboutWatches]

About 3500 CAD

[@retired_mex]

perhaps there wasn't a necessity for a Certificate of Authenticity before idiots started treating them like they were Beanie Babies - I have this watch, purchased new, and know it is a real Rolex because a bought it to use as a watch, not a collector piece or investment vehicle (which you will discover they are not) simply a nice, well made, good looking watch.

[@AChannelAboutWatches]

I like having the certificate of authenticity (or a filled warranty card) because you get to see where and when the watch was purchased. Gives a bit more insight to the backstory of the watch.

[@retired_mex]

provenance is only meaningful for watches that were owned by notable people and/or worn at historical events - Rolex produced over one million watches in 2021, there is truly nothing rare about this mass-market product… nothing! Start collecting Apple stock, you can even get a certificate

[@AChannelAboutWatches]

@@retired_mex "meaningful" is subjective- I'm guessing your definition is attached to monetary value. I find it interesting, and meaningful, to see where a watch started and where it ended up. I like seeing old instructions and advertisements from vintage items because it represents a different time in history.