Rolex Gilt Explorer Dial Ref. 5500 "American Airlines" Provenance

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M251S

$6750.00

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Rolex Gilt Explorer Dial Ref. 5500 "American Airlines" ProvenanceWe are offering a rare and stunning Explorer, reference 5500, fitted with its original gilt dial. Early Rolex sports watches feature these gilt dials, known for their glossy finish. The text and outer minute markers appear in a gold color, which is why they are referred to as "gilt." This gold color actually comes from the brass dial base showing through, as the dials were printed with the text in relief. Despite its 34mm case size, this watch is

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I completely mis-read the room.... I got this jacket as a White Elephant gag gift for our Christmas party. I thought it would be funny to see some 50-60 year old conservative dude open this up. There is nothing subtle about this jacket. It's bright. It's flashy. It's bold. The guys fought over it. It was the most stolen gift of the night. When the first guy opened it, the whole party stopped for a minute while he proudly tried it on and everyone took pictures. And each time it was stolen, the same thing happened. The loser moped. The winner boasted. It was not at all the reaction I expected from this group - it was awesome! And to top it off, a couple months later another guy in the group "borrowed" the jacket and wore it for his wedding. His wife - also part of our group - absolutely loved it! He has no plans to return the jacket to any of the previous owners. Don't be surprised if you see a sparkling flash of light in the stands at a Vanderbilt basketball game! Their colors are black/gold, so he's going to make full use of the blazer! Aside from making a great story for all of us, this jacket is very well made. The sequins are firmly attached. The sleeves are the right length, etc. It's comfortable to wear and the sizing feels accurate. I was expecting a "costume" piece, but actually got a quality blazer.

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Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2026