{"product_id":"rolex-airking-date-5700-grey-galaxy-dial","title":"rolex airking date 5700 Grey galaxy dial","description":"\u003cp\u003eSKU: 1776\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRolex Air-King Date Precision Ref. 5700 (1968)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rolex Air-King Date is one of the most overlooked gems in the vintage Rolex world. Produced in significantly smaller numbers than the Datejust and Air-King 5500, the reference 5700 combines the clean simplicity of the Air-King with the practicality of a date display, creating a model that offers both rarity and everyday usability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example dates to 1968 and is fitted with a truly exceptional grey sunburst dial. Over the decades, the original finish has developed a remarkably uniform speckled patina across the entire surface, creating an appearance that resembles finely grained stone, metallic frost or stardust depending on the light. Unlike isolated spotting or moisture damage, this ageing has occurred evenly throughout the dial, resulting in a texture and depth that collectors actively seek but rarely encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beauty of this dial lies in the fact that no two examples age the same way. While thousands of Rolex dials from the period remain unchanged, only a small fraction develop this kind of attractive and evenly distributed tropical-style character. The result is a watch that is effectively one of one. Every shift in lighting reveals a different personality, transforming what was originally a simple grey dial into something far more captivating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombined with the smooth bezel, slim Oyster case and warm tritium details, this Air-King Date has evolved into a watch with a presence far beyond its modest dimensions. It is the sort of vintage Rolex that experienced collectors stop to examine more closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Air-King Date 5700 was produced as a more refined and less common alternative to the standard Air-King models of the era. Powered by Rolex's reliable automatic movement and housed within the robust Oyster case, it offered the durability Rolex was known for while remaining elegant enough for daily wear. Today the reference remains one of the scarcer vintage Oyster Perpetual variants and is increasingly appreciated by collectors looking beyond the usual Rolex references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Rolex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: Air-King Date Precision\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference: 5700\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction Year: 1968\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial: 2721XXX\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase Size: 34mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMovement: Rolex Automatic Movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDial: Grey Sunburst Dial with Exceptional Even Patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal: Acrylic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBezel: Smooth Stainless Steel Bezel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrap: Brown Leather Strap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLug Width: 19mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Very good vintage condition with rare and highly attractive dial ageing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarranty: 2-year warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare Air-King Date made even more special by its extraordinary dial. For collectors who appreciate originality and character, this is the kind of vintage Rolex that simply cannot be replicated.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Perpetual Watch Lover (PWL)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54509405700425,"sku":null,"price":3290.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/6352\/5456\/files\/DSF0517_d8f037d2-d8f1-4f10-a904-aad944fca47c.jpg?v=1780218726","url":"https:\/\/perpetualwatchlover.com\/products\/rolex-airking-date-5700-grey-galaxy-dial","provider":"Perpetual Watch Lover (PWL)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}