36 :: Rolex Oyster Air-King Precision 'Tropical Dial' stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, reference no. 4499, serial no. 422xxx, circa 1946, signed 'tropical' dial with luminous Arabic numerals and outer minute track, luminous steel hands and centre seconds, Precision 17 jewel movement, screw down Oyster crown, signed case, expanding bracelet, 34mm (crown stem requires attention) - ** The reference 4499 Air-King was in production for a short period of time and by 1953 had been replaced by the first automatic Air-King under reference 6552

Lot Number 36. Rolex Oyster Air-King Precision 'Tropical Dial' stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, reference no. 4499, serial no. 422xxx, circa 1946, signed 'tropical' dial with luminous  Arabic numerals and outer minute track, luminous steel hands and centre seconds, Precision 17 jewel movement, screw down Oyster crown, signed case, expanding bracelet, 34mm (crown stem requires attention) - ** The reference 4499 Air-King was in production for a short period of time and by 1953 had been replaced by the first automatic Air-King under reference 6552. Auctioned at The Watch Auction on 26th October 2022
 
Rolex Oyster Air-King Precision 'Tropical Dial' stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, reference no. 4499, serial no. 422xxx, circa 1946, signed 'tropical' dial with luminous Arabic numerals and outer minute track, luminous steel hands and centre seconds, Precision 17 jewel movement, screw down Oyster crown, signed case, expanding bracelet, 34mm (crown stem requires attention) - ** The reference 4499 Air-King was in production for a short period of time and by 1953 had been replaced by the first automatic Air-King under reference 6552

Estimate: £600-1000

Sold For: £1250.00

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Auction Details

Sale Date: 26th October 2022
Sale Name: The Watch Auction