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trob30 · 1 March 2015, 06:01 AM

Hello,

I am new to this forum and I had a question about a rolex that belonged to my great uncle. The serial number is 643XXX and the model number is 5501 although I can't seem to find any watch exactly the same. Could anyone help me out with this?

Hopefully Ive posted this in the right location, i apologize if I haven't.

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southtexas · 1 March 2015, 12:40 PM

I believe 5501 is an Explorer, and yours looks to have a honeycomb dial. I think yours is very late 50's early 60's? I'm not too familiar with these.....

I'll let more knowledgeable folks share some insight into your watch. Clear and crisp shots of the dial might help.

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Old Expat Beast · 1 March 2015, 01:00 PM

The 5501 was also a two-tone Air King reference.

nickb732 · 1 March 2015, 09:57 PM

The bracelet is aftermarket

joe100 · 2 March 2015, 01:56 AM

Appears to me to be a refinished OP dial frankenstiend into a 5501 AirKing case.

trob30 · 2 March 2015, 03:13 AM

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Here is a better picture... Yeah that's what I was thinking is it's a Air-King but then again it looks exactly like an Explorer.

When I look the serial number up it says it was made in 1949.

James 45 · 2 March 2015, 06:29 AM

looks like a 1962 6108 with gold crown and bezel
bubble back
I seen one last night but in must worse shape and no gold.

STEELINOX · 2 March 2015, 06:55 AM

Nice example, congratulations...

joe100 · 3 March 2015, 02:24 AM

It can't be 1949. What is the serial number?

Rolex serials reset in the 50s and you have to have an eye for what's what. Post the serial and we'll figure out the date for the case anyway.

1 March 2015, 06:01 AM	#1
trob30 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: TJ Location: Canada Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2	Can anyone tell me anything they know about this Watch? Hello, I am new to this forum and I had a question about a rolex that belonged to my great uncle. The serial number is 643XXX and the model number is 5501 although I can't seem to find any watch exactly the same. Could anyone help me out with this? Hopefully Ive posted this in the right location, i apologize if I haven't.

1 March 2015, 12:40 PM	#2
southtexas 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,764	Can anyone tell me anything they know about this Watch? I believe 5501 is an Explorer, and yours looks to have a honeycomb dial. I think yours is very late 50's early 60's? I'm not too familiar with these..... I'll let more knowledgeable folks share some insight into your watch. Clear and crisp shots of the dial might help. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Forty six & 2 are just ahead of me. Follow me on Instagram @ccrolex

1 March 2015, 09:57 PM	#4
nickb732 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Nicholas Location: UK Posts: 2,630	The bracelet is aftermarket __________________ Nick

2 March 2015, 01:56 AM	#5
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Appears to me to be a refinished OP dial frankenstiend into a 5501 AirKing case. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

2 March 2015, 06:55 AM	#8
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	Nice example, congratulations... __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

1 March 2015, 01:00 PM	#3
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	The 5501 was also a two-tone Air King reference.

2 March 2015, 03:13 AM	#6
trob30 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: TJ Location: Canada Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2	Here is a better picture... Yeah that's what I was thinking is it's a Air-King but then again it looks exactly like an Explorer. When I look the serial number up it says it was made in 1949.

2 March 2015, 06:29 AM	#7
James 45 Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Watch: No date Sub 14060M Posts: 432	looks like a 1962 6108 with gold crown and bezel bubble back I seen one last night but in must worse shape and no gold.

3 March 2015, 02:24 AM	#9
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	It can't be 1949. What is the serial number? Rolex serials reset in the 50s and you have to have an eye for what's what. Post the serial and we'll figure out the date for the case anyway. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

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