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Air-King

Ref. 5500

discontinuedVintage 34mmDocumentedLast reviewed Not yet reviewed

Missing informationCore fields not yet documented for this reference: Water resistance, Dial

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Long-running vintage Air-King; one of Rolex's most enduring entry references.

At a glance

Brand
Rolex
Collection
Air-King
Reference
5500
Production
1957–1989
Caliber
1520 / 1530
Case diameter
34mm
Case material
Stainless steel

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Reference family timeline

Every generation in this lineage in production order. Spans are as documented; an open end means the reference is current or its end year is not established.

  1. 5500

    Air-King · 1520 / 1530

    1957–1989This reference
  2. 14000

    Air-King · 3000

    1989–2000
  3. 114200

    Air-King · 3130

    2007–2014
  4. 116900

    Air-King · 3131

    2016–2022
  5. 126900

    Air-King · 3230

    2022