ROLEX AIR-KING Ref.5500 R "DOMINO'S" Silver Dial 1988y

Manufacturer: ROLEX
Model: Air-King
Reference: 5500
Dial: Silver "DOMINO'S" / Domino's Pizza W name
Serial Number: R793xxx
Product Year: 1988y
Materials: SS
Diameter: 34mm
Lume : Original tritium, untouched
Crystal: Plastic
Caliber: 1520 / Automatic
Bracelet / Strap: SS 78350 FF557
Lug width: 19mm
Water Resistance: 50m
Box, Paper: No
If you are a fan of double-name watches, this Domino's Pizza is one to keep in mind. Rolex has been producing double-name watches with the name of a retailer or company on the dial for a long time, but when you try to find them, you run into the wall of authenticity, as they are all suspicious and expensive.

This Air-King ref. 5500 is said to have been made by Tom Monahan, founder and owner of Domino's Pizza, as a gift for the manager of a store that makes over $20,000 a week. Therefore, there are always two rows of engravings on the back cover. When it comes to the ref. 5500, the Domino's Pizza logo vertically laid out at 6 o'clock on the dial and the T.S.M (lower row, owner's initials) engraving on the back cover are must-haves. The upper row is thought to be the initials of the store manager who gave it.

For the ref.14000, the logo at 6 o'clock becomes slanted and slightly smaller. After that, the logo on the dial disappeared and the badge was stamped on the bracelet on the 6 o'clock side.

As there are almost no signs of use in this particular item, it is assumed that it was carefully stored before being put on the market.
These brief snippets have also been featured on HODINKEE, so you might find it interesting to take a look.
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/vintage-watches-oct-20-2021

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