c1969 Serviced ROLEX Vintage Air-King 5500 Moon Dust Patina Dial 34mm cal.1520 #1594

Condition Rank : Very Good
(Full serviced on June 30, 2026)

[Description of services]
Full disassembly, cleaning, inspection, lubrication, and assembly.

[Originality Verified] -Authentic Serviced-
The watch appears original in its main configuration, but the hands are believed to be later Rolex service replacements with Luminova, likely fitted by RSC. The dial, case, movement, and crown appear original, and the overall feel remains attractive.

[Features]
Ref. 5500 / cal. 1520 (non-hack) / 19,800 bph / 34mm case (excluding crown) / 19mm lug
Year of manufacture: c. 1969 / Serial No: 207xxxx
Non-waterproof.

[My impression]
I still cannot get over this dial. The “Moon Dust” patina is simply extraordinary, and it gives the watch a look I have honestly never seen twice.
Pieces like this are the reason I keep chasing vintage Rolex.

[Dial] : Patina
It appears to remain in original condition. No clear signs of redial, repainting, or relume. The dial shows remarkable aged patina across the surface.

[Hands] : Very Good
They are believed to be later Rolex service hands with Luminova, likely fitted by RSC.

[Crystal] : Very Good
Plexiglass.

[Case, crown and back of the case] : Good
The case shows normal signs of age and use. Crown screw-in is very good (approx. 1.6 turns to unlock). The serial number engraving is readable.

[Band] : New
New aftermarket leather strap, not Rolex-signed. Fits wrists up to approx. 18.5 cm.

[Action] : Very Good
Hand-winding, self-winding, and time-setting work properly.

[Accuracy] : Very Good
About -4 to +8 sec/day. (Measured by Timegrapher)