Rolex Air-King Date 34mm Unpolished - Ref. 5700

For sale is a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King-Date Ref. 5700, dating to 1978 and presented in exceptional, honest original condition. Retaining its original factory finish throughout, this unpolished example is accompanied by its original Rolex box, booklets, swing tag and leather wallet, making it an increasingly difficult reference to find in such complete and untouched condition.

Produced for only a relatively short period, the Air-King-Date 5700 is one of the rarer members of the Air-King family, combining the timeless simplicity of the Air-King with the practicality of a date complication. Its classic 34mm Oyster case gives it an understated elegance that remains as versatile today as it was nearly five decades ago.

Dial:
The watch is fitted with a beautiful original silver sunburst dial that catches the light with a subtle radial finish, giving the watch a refined and understated presence. The applied baton hour markers are complemented by beautifully aged cream lume plots, all of which have developed an even, warm patina over the years. The original hands display matching cream lume.

Case:
The stainless steel 34mm Oyster case remains in outstanding unpolished condition, retaining its original factory proportions with crisp chamfers and sharp lines throughout. The smooth polished bezel beautifully frames the dial while preserving the clean, understated aesthetic for which the Air-King is renowned.

Bracelet:
The original Oyster bracelet is equally impressive, showing virtually no stretch and remaining exceptionally tight for its age. Completing this remarkable level of preservation, the watch still retains its original Rolex caseback sticker—a detail seldom found on watches of this era and a testament to how carefully it has been preserved.

Movement:
Powered by Rolex’s reliable automatic movement, the Ref. 5700 offers the dependable performance and everyday practicality that have made vintage Oyster Perpetual models enduring favourites among collectors.

This is a wonderfully honest collector’s example, combining an untouched unpolished case, beautifully patinated original dial, tight bracelet, original caseback sticker.

Included with the Watch
Original Rolex box
Original Rolex booklets
Original Rolex swing tag
Original Rolex leather wallet

Technical Details
Reference: 5700
Year: 1978
Case Size: 34mm
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Dial: Silver Sunburst Dial
Bracelet: Original Oyster Bracelet
Crystal: Acrylic