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Rolex Air-King 4499 · The Index

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Rolex
Air-King
4499

Air-King 4499

c. 1945–?

Early Air-King reference, very rare today. Antiquorum sold a manual-wind, 15-jewel steel example from about 1945 (case 354536).

Photo of the documented piece at Antiquorum · Photo: Antiquorum · © Antiquorum, used with permission · Source: https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/rolex-ref-4499-lot-376-205

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Variants

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Reference specifications

Brand: Rolex
Model: Air-King
Reference: 4499
Category: Sport
Production: c. 1945–?
Case material: Stainless steel
Case diameter: 34 mm
Date: No

More specifications (1)

Movement: Manual winding

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Rolex Air-King ReviewRead more at Bob's Watches (opens in a new tab)
Your Guide To The Rolex Air-KingRead more at Bob's Watches (opens in a new tab)

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