The 70-Year Trajectory Carved by the First Generation Air-King: ROLEX Air-King 6552 1st Generation Original Warm Patina Dial 1958s Now Available.

A Beautiful Warm Patina Cultivated Over 70 Years

PRINCIPE PRIVE - Epoca d’Oro, which has earned high praise from domestic and international watch collectors and fashionistas for its unique aesthetic selection of vintage watches from the 1940s to the 1990s, has received the ROLEX Air-King 6552 1st Generation Original Warm Patina Dial 1958s.

This offering is a ROLEX Air-King Ref.6552, manufactured around 1958. It is an early model positioned as the first generation within the Air-King collection, which was born in 1945. Today, opportunities to encounter examples that have maintained their original condition in good shape are extremely rare.

The case features a robust Oyster case, and the movement is equipped with the self-developed automatic Caliber Cal.1030. This movement, beating at 18,000 vibrations per hour with approximately 42 hours of power reserve, is known as Rolex's first full-fledged bi-directional automatic winding caliber and is a masterpiece that laid the foundation for subsequent in-house movements.

The Dial Holds History, Not Just Time

The greatest appeal of this particular piece is its original warm patina dial, created by approximately 70 years of aging. The uniformly baked, warm gold tone harmonizes with the delicate granular aging that has appeared across the entire dial, creating a unique presence that is unlike any other.

The sharp alpha hands and blued steel second hand combine to create the refined appearance unique to the early Air-King. Details characteristic of this era are visible throughout, such as the early specification crown logo, which differs from later models, and the three-dimensional applied "ROLEX" logo.

Furthermore, the applied indices have aged to a gentle gold tone, harmonizing beautifully with the dial's patina. It retains the warmth and elegance characteristic of vintage Rolex watches from the 1950s.

The charm of vintage Rolex lies not just in its aging, but in being able to wear the history that watch has walked. The beautiful patina this piece possesses can truly be called a work of art painted by approximately 70 years of time.

This first-generation Air-King from the 1950s has a once-in-a-lifetime expression. We invite you to experience this special timepiece on your wrist.

Model: ROLEX Air-King 6552 1st Generation Original Warm Patina Dial 1958s

Sale Price: ¥1,480,000 (tax included)

Brand: ROLEX Model Number: 6552 Air-King Year of Manufacture: 1958

[Condition] - Overall condition is good, with some signs of use.

[Dial] - Original warm patina dial - Original hands and indices

[Strap & Buckle] - Rolex genuine 1950s FF60 metal strap (fits wrists up to 19cm)

[Case] - Stainless steel - H41 x W34 x D12 mm

[Movement] - Cal.1030

[Accessories] - "PRINCIPE PRIVÉ" Certificate Card - "PRINCIPE PRIVÉ" Box

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A new project by PRINCIPE privé.

This is the next stage for PRINCIPE privé, which has successfully launched numerous brands in Japan since its establishment in 2007.

Concept: "The World's Most Luxurious Vintage Watch Store."

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We carefully select only the most iconic timepieces from watch history. Dials deepened by the passage of time, aesthetic beauty reflecting the era. We offer the luxury of "owning time itself," which cannot be obtained from new products.

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