My watch, rare British Isles ( UK ) and Commonwealth only version. A 1966 Air-King 5700 date with its original untouched Swiss T 25 black gloss dial, and alternate arrow style markers at 6 / 9.
Last image is of a 1970s Air-King with the matte dial, showing standardised baton markers for comparison.
Vintage Rolex Air-King Date, with its original early/ rare silver alternate Arrowhead and baton hour markers on gloss black dial ( This configuration is only found on these early issue watches ) along with original pencil hands, movement etc, all in good condition. The watch ref. 5700 is dated to 1966. This classic Rolex sports watch has a stainless steel oyster strap with a silver tone, a black dial with alternate Arrowhead and baton indexes, a date window at 3 o'clock and a 35mm silver polished stainless steel case. The watch is equipped with a date indicator, a self-winding Swiss movement, and is water-resistant up to 100m. With a hidden fold clasp closure and adjustable wrist size, this Rolex Air-King is a classic timepiece suitable for all of life's adventures and activities, making it a must-have for watch enthusiasts.
Unpolished as worn condition. Case diameter for the Air-King date 5700 is 35mm ( 37mm including crown ). Certified/ Aunthentication/ Warrant card included as pictured. Ofcourse this watch will also have ebay's own authenticity check. the Image of a Submariner and Air-King together is for size comparison. This Listing is for the Air-King watch only. Movement performance on timer, pictured. This watch is 60 years old and will have small signs of use commensurate with age and wear. I took it in for a pre listing check up (pictured). Timographer confirmed movement is keeping pretty good time for its age.
As you can see the watch is in good vintage original condition.
A more detailed description of history and rarity of the watch is shown in pictures. Very unusual to still have all its original parts. Dial, hands etc, as these would usually have been changed out by Rolex through the 1970s and 80s during service for new/ current parts if anything was not tip top at the time. A lovely example, that with care should serve the next owner well for the next 60 plus years.
Watch will be shipped via UPS franked signed and fully insured £99.