{"product_id":"rolex-air-king-6552-1st-generation-original-warm-patina-dial-1958s","title":"ROLEX Air-King 6552 1st Generation Original Warm Patina Dial 1958s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong vintage Rolex automatic models, the Air-King has long remained one of the most desirable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ref. 6552 represents the first generation of the automatic Air-King, produced until approximately 1958. Today, examples that retain their original condition have become exceptionally difficult to find.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first feature to capture the eye is its beautifully aged off-white dial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is fitted with sharply pointed alpha hands and a heat-blued central seconds hand, a combination that perfectly reflects the refined character of the early Air-King.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rolex coronet differs from later production, while the “ROLEX” signature is executed in applied raised lettering, preserving details unique to this early period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe applied hour markers have developed a soft golden patina over time, creating the warm vintage character that collectors seek in watches from the 1950s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaving handled numerous Air-King references over the years, we can confidently regard this example as one of the more distinctive pieces to pass through our collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFitted to the watch is a period-correct Rolex three-link riveted bracelet with FF60 end links, manufactured during the second production period of 1957. The 12-link bracelet accommodates wrists of approximately 19cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch has been fully serviced by our workshop and is currently running with an average daily deviation of approximately +15 seconds, reflecting a well-preserved and reliable example of this early Air-King.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- wrist size in our picture is 17cm circumference -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patina Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53597520560435,"sku":null,"price":1480000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/1076\/0499\/files\/A9D74383-EFE0-4D2A-BB54-01BF5A0A7A6B.png?v=1782975501","url":"https:\/\/principe-prive-epocadoro.com\/products\/rolex-air-king-6552-1st-generation-original-warm-patina-dial-1958s","provider":"PRINCIPE PRIVE - Epoca d'Oro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}