Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Pool Intairdril Logo Dial Ref. 5500 everest-straps featuring a large case with

featuring a large case with an integrated bracelet and powered by the automatic c

with a brushed

The overall condition is excellent

All settings can be adjusted using the crown at 3 o’clock—a very ingenious design

The 18kt yellow gold case is in good condition with a well-defined bezel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Pool Intairdril Logo Dial Ref. 5500 everest-straps featuring a large case withThe Air King has been in the Rolex lineup since it was introduced in the 1940s to pay respect to the Royal Air Force pilots who took part in the Battle of Britain. This is an interesting Air King as it was an employee gift from Pool Intairdril, an oil servicing company. It supplied the labour, rigs, and plant equipment to the big oil companies including Occidental, Agip, and the Libyan NOC (National Oil Company). The watches were given to Pool