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1 October 2012, 09:22 AM | #1 |
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Either way, it looks great with the Rolex buckle.
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Hi Luca
What you have there is a Rolex AirKing 5500. From the dial I can tell it appears to be a 1970s model, maybe slightly earlier. The 5500 was one of Rolex longest running references. The reference and serial numbers are located between the lugs. Very nice watch regardless!
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17 October 2012, 01:54 AM | #5 |
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Just to point out that the 1530 movement shown by Kiwinz has a stick regulator. For a long time it had been "received wisdom" that all 1530 movements had a microstellar adjuster and that this was one of the features which distinguished them from the 1520. (I believe that "Precisions" have 1520 movements and "Super Precisions" have 1530s). However there are so many instances of 1530s with stick adjusters (my own watch is one such) that I firmly believe that the 1530 was manufactured with both types of adjusters and not exclusively microstellars. Is it possible that early 1530s were microstellar and later ones stick or vice-versa? My own watch is 1963 manufactured and 1530 "stick" and I note that the one belonging to Kiwinz was made in late 1958.
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19 November 2012, 11:47 PM | #7 |
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Rolex Air King
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Can anyone tell me what the difference is between the references numbered as follows : 11000 11000M Many thanks an interested Rolex owner Kind regards Walter Wharton |
20 November 2012, 11:32 AM | #8 |
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Otho k you mean 14000 and 14000m. The difference is the movement. The 14000 has a cal 3000 and the 14000m has a 3130. That's it.
The 3130 is used in the current AK line as well
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Recently, my uncle brought this out from his memory box and I was wondering if anybody had any more information about it. He has had it in his possession since the late 60's early 70's. Before that, it belonged to my great grandparents.
5500 is engraved between the lugs and a serial number that begins with a 369XXX is engraved between the other side of the lugs. I'm not sure if this is a Explorer or Air King.. Tested out the lume and it still worked a bit. I couldn't quite capture it. All I had with me was my iPhone 4s. Any info is appreciated. Thanks! Byron |
27 December 2012, 06:34 AM | #10 |
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My 1975 Air King (my father upgraded after 33yrs and gave it to me) and my 2007 Sub with that irresistible green bezel.
It had recently returned from a full servicing at the RSC in NY, I couldn't have been more pleased with the way it turned out. This one is due for a service in the very near future, mostly to buff out a few small scratches. regards, Alex |
27 December 2012, 07:58 AM | #11 |
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Looks like someone had the 5500 dial refinished. Also could be a 6352 dial installed. But, it's absolutely a 5500 AirKing. No 5500 was a certified chronometer
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Here's my Air King Ref.5500, purchased new in 1976. Originally it came with the thinner 'folded link' bracelet, which I later replaced in 1980 with the solid-link bracelet shown here, otherwise it's all original. Presently loses 3 secs p/day, which I think is pretty good for a mechanical. Tritium has died, many years ago. Interesting thread! |
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The somewhat uncommon blue dial, very nice! Nice to see your dial hasn't chipped. A lot of blue dial AKs and DJs from that era with a blue dial had a flaw in the paint and chipped where the tritium was applied. Very nice example you have there!
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Nice OQ!
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Very happy with this OQ.
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I'm really loving the blue dials boys!
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I've been collecting watches for a number of years and have been kicking around the idea of delving into Rolex for the last few months. As my collecting tastes have matured, I find myself leaning more and more toward vintage Rolex. I'm attracted to the classic designs, smaller sizes (sub-40mm), and the sport/adventure oriented history.
I think the Air-King may be my first, and I'm leaning toward the reference 5500. This has been a great thread! Very informative! I'll be reading the AK History thread next. |
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Obviously I agree! Ha
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Just this morning, we had a '67 Air-King pop up for sale here locally. The ad says the dial has been 'refinished to the highest possible standards' but refinished is still refinished.
It's a too close to my own 1501 to actually pursue but it was nice to see one for sale anyway. We don't really get that many offered from private sellers here.
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Dear Members,
I have a Rolex Oysterdate prescison how does this model differ from the Air King it dates from around 1975 / 1976 Regards W.W. |
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Well it has a date and it's manual wind
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22 June 2013, 02:27 PM | #26 |
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Derp, missed your post Joe. Summed it up succinctly!
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21 July 2013, 06:16 AM | #27 |
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Are Air Kings waterproof or just water resistant?
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New Air Kings are rated to 100m. Older ones 50m. So, I'd call that waterproof, as long as you've pressure checked it recently.
Some might say "there's no such thing as waterproof," but Rolex marketed Oyster watches as such for many years. ;) Sent from my SPH-D710VMUB using Tapatalk 2 |
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Thanks for the replies. I have a 1995 Air King. Is that considered old (50m) or new (100m)?
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