Rolex Oyster Air-King Precision 'Tropical Dial' stainless st...

Hammer

£1,250

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)
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** The reference 4499 Air-King was in production for a short period of time and by 1953 had been replaced by the first automatic Air-King under reference 6552

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Movement - currently functioning, although the crown is not adjusting the hand set at present, so will require attention.
Dial - 'tropical' speaks for itself! see the images for guidance.
Glass - crack tot he glass and marks.
Hands - period hands with nice patina to match the dial.
Case - typical marks, the back does have visible scrartch marks, model and serial reference numbers nice and clear, also nice and clear to the inside case back - see images.
Crown - Oyster crown, winds the movement but not changing hands at present so will require attention.
Bracelet - later expanding bracelet.
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Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained