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ROLEX AIRKING “WINN DIXIE” Ref. 5500
ROLEX AIRKING “WINN DIXIE” Ref. 5500Sold
ROLEX AIRKING “WINN DIXIE” Ref. 5500
ROLEX AIRKING “WINN DIXIE” Ref. 5500
ROLEX AIRKING “WINN DIXIE” Ref. 5500

ROLEX AIRKING “WINN DIXIE” Ref. 5500

Fine and rare stainless steel self-winding wristwatch with silver dial and “Winn Dixie” logo

  • Brand Rolex
  • Reference RR884
  • Year 1981
  • Store Champs-Élysées
  • Price n.a.
  • Dimensions 34 mm

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At post-war period, Hans Wilsdorf proposes the Air-King to honour the courage of the Royal Air Force pilots. A watch that pilots particularly appreciated for its precision and reliability.

The first references propose a 6-hour second hand and a manual-winding mechanical movement.

The launch of the reference 5500 changes the model by offering the central second hand and the self-winding mechanical movement.

Rolex manufactures Air-King models for some major companies such as the «Winn Dixie». It is one of the large supermarket chains in the United States. Founded in 1914, with a turnover of approximately 7.5 billion dollars in 1997. Winn Dixie has 521 stores in Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia and Mississippi.

These Air-King watches were offered to their truck drivers as recognition for 10 years of safe driving.

The model presented here is from 1981. It is a stainless steel round case of 34 mm diameter, screwed crown and case back. Silver dial with stick applied markers and Winn Dixie logo at 6. Self-winding mechanical movement.

This rare Rolex model expresses Hans Wilsdorf’s passion for making cult watches that today find a place of choice in the world of vintage timepieces.

A model not to be missed if you are willing to acquire an unusual and emblematic object.