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chestercopperpot · 5 January 2011, 04:45 PM

here's mine

ref 114210

god bless her!

josh6262 · 6 January 2011, 07:38 AM

Handsome dial.....just make sure you know the date before you leave the house every morning.

DG123 · 8 January 2011, 04:16 AM

Nice AK !

Quote:

Originally Posted by chestercopperpot

here's mine

ref 114210

god bless her!

duckdown · 9 January 2011, 03:41 PM

What's the largest mm size these come in?

Yazo · 9 January 2011, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duckdown

What's the largest mm size these come in?

36mm I believe.

joe100 · 11 January 2011, 03:48 AM

34mm

jhupp · 12 January 2011, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe100

34mm

The newest ones are 36, they bumped the case up.

Mine is the old 34mm size, I think it looks great!! I'm not into the whole big watch thing and I would probably be shunned at work if my watch didn't fit under my cuff. FYI my wrist is a 6 1/4".

joe100 · 14 January 2011, 10:15 AM

The new AirKings are 34mm NOT 36mm

http://www.rolex.com/en#/rolex-watch...b_3_6_9__70190

http://www.rolex.com/en#/rolex-watch...b_3_6_9__70190

The Oyster Perpetual is 36mm

http://www.rolex.com/en#/rolex-watch...b_3_6_9__70200

jhupp · 14 January 2011, 01:04 PM

Ahh, I stand corrected, I saw a picture of a new AK and an older Explorer 1 side by side and they looked identical, must just be the newer bigger case.

joe100 · 14 January 2011, 04:25 PM

they're nearly the same side by side. The OP/DJ case is really about 35.5mm if you put the calipers to it...at least in my experience.

kmangino47 · 16 January 2011, 05:32 AM

love my airking only a few days new!

incon · 16 January 2011, 04:13 PM

I love the Air Kings and similar sized Explorer 1.
They are just the right dimensions and wear great.

sea-dweller · 18 January 2011, 01:29 PM

Nice photos, keep them coming!

bartab · 27 January 2011, 07:06 AM

Happy to have found this forum.
Trying to determine correct band(s) for my watch which now sports a nice aftermarket croc.
Watch has milled gold bezel and gold crown.
Will post pix soon.

bartab · 28 January 2011, 08:59 AM

I'd appreciate it if anyone can help me determine which band(s) are correct for my mid-60s Air King. Thanks.

Psalm23_(UK) · 13 February 2011, 07:14 AM

Here is a Ak date I picked up the other day, got it off a friend who owns a Cash Convertors and the owner didn't come back after pawning it so I paid £300 and got it Hoping to do some refurb work on it when I get time.

SV400090-1.jpg SV400087-1.jpg

Am I right in thinking Date AK's are rarer, as someone once said they were Canadian market only, but I'm not sure.

Deyn Man · 22 February 2011, 02:28 AM

i have 14000 X series... was wondering what caliber would my AK have? cal 3000? thanks in advance!

threemonkeys · 20 March 2011, 02:33 PM

14000 I bought new in '97. Had it serviced for the first time 3 months ago (Rolex authorized) and it looks brand new.

terrenceterrence · 24 March 2011, 07:29 PM

A birthday gift for the missus. Became her favourite and daily wear now :)

Glad that she enjoys her gift.

Gharddog03 · 3 May 2011, 02:59 AM

A gift for the fiancé. I just wish they would make them bigger.

Tom Forrest · 19 May 2011, 06:32 AM

Hi everyone
This is my first post and I need some help!

In 2005 I bought an Air King in Buenos Aires. It has an orange face and to this day I have never found any reference to one like it or seen a similar photo on the Internet. Took it to a watch dealer who verified it is an original Rolex but he seemed to think the face had been repainted. Although he said that was mainly on the basis that he had never seen one like it before as the luminous hands/bars look intact.

Can anyone offer any guidance? It is supposedly from 1962 but as it was from an antique shop it didn't come with any papers.

I will try and post a photo but in the meantime has anyone ever heard of or seen a 1960s Air King with an orange face and luminous straight bars before?

Thanks for your help.

Tom

Gerardus · 20 May 2011, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uta

hi all I'm new in this forum and this is my first post. This is my 14010 ca. 2002.

This is my favorite model AK

Gerardus · 20 May 2011, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uta

engined turn bezel make this watch looks bigger IMO. What do you think?

My opinion to

SkyKing31 · 20 May 2011, 05:56 AM

this is my 1997 14010

JoeACE · 23 May 2011, 09:21 AM

1978 Rolex Air-King Oyster Perpetual

Guerreiro · 23 May 2011, 07:44 PM

114210

volkersports · 24 May 2011, 06:54 AM

To PandaScout. Your Rolex Air King 5500 is authentic. It is actually a precision, 27J model. The reason the bottom of the dial is not marked is because Rolex made some of this series as presentation watches. You will find them with company logos on them that are after factory additions. Dominos and Win-Dixie are common. I prefer the non logo Air Kings.

SpeedDman1 · 24 May 2011, 10:43 AM

Just sold it on ebay...sort of miss it. Wore it in vegas...it felt great...I love the oyster bracelet.

ptugolf · 26 May 2011, 04:02 PM

Here is mine.

SpeedDman1 · 31 May 2011, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptugolf

Here is mine.

Sometimes I wished I owned this one with the fluted bezel. Really sharp looking.

9 January 2011, 03:41 PM	#34
duckdown "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: R Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: d a t e j u s t 2 Posts: 463	What's the largest mm size these come in? __________________ My current "Rolex Fund" savings status: ~$15,000 CAD What am I buying next? I want a solid 18k gold Rolex. Got a great deal I should know about within my budget? Tell me!!

27 January 2011, 07:06 AM	#44
bartab "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Oregon Posts: 2	mid-60s Air King Happy to have found this forum. Trying to determine correct band(s) for my watch which now sports a nice aftermarket croc. Watch has milled gold bezel and gold crown. Will post pix soon.

3 May 2011, 02:59 AM	#50
Gharddog03 2013 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 1,946	A gift for the fiancé. I just wish they would make them bigger. __________________

24 May 2011, 06:54 AM	#57
volkersports "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 132	To PandaScout. Your Rolex Air King 5500 is authentic. It is actually a precision, 27J model. The reason the bottom of the dial is not marked is because Rolex made some of this series as presentation watches. You will find them with company logos on them that are after factory additions. Dominos and Win-Dixie are common. I prefer the non logo Air Kings. __________________ If you get to thinkin' you're a person of some influence, try orderin' somebody else's dog around.

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5 January 2011, 04:45 PM	#31
chestercopperpot 2011 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New York City Watch: 16610 & Royal Oak Posts: 238	here's mine ref 114210 god bless her!

6 January 2011, 07:38 AM	#32
josh6262 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Josh Location: Philadelphia Watch: Rolex Daytona 6262 Posts: 155	Handsome dial.....just make sure you know the date before you leave the house every morning.

11 January 2011, 03:48 AM	#36
joe100 2013 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: United States Watch: 5500 Posts: 4,483	34mm

14 January 2011, 10:15 AM	#38
joe100 2013 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: United States Watch: 5500 Posts: 4,483	The new AirKings are 34mm NOT 36mm http://www.rolex.com/en#/rolex-watch...b_3_6_9__70190 http://www.rolex.com/en#/rolex-watch...b_3_6_9__70190 The Oyster Perpetual is 36mm http://www.rolex.com/en#/rolex-watch...b_3_6_9__70200

14 January 2011, 01:04 PM	#39
jhupp "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NJ / PA / FL Watch: Exp 1 and 2 Posts: 280	Ahh, I stand corrected, I saw a picture of a new AK and an older Explorer 1 side by side and they looked identical, must just be the newer bigger case.

14 January 2011, 04:25 PM	#40
joe100 2013 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: United States Watch: 5500 Posts: 4,483	they're nearly the same side by side. The OP/DJ case is really about 35.5mm if you put the calipers to it...at least in my experience.

16 January 2011, 04:13 PM	#42
incon "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Posts: 14	I love the Air Kings and similar sized Explorer 1. They are just the right dimensions and wear great.

18 January 2011, 01:29 PM	#43
sea-dweller 2013 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: SF Bay Area, CA Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 16,401	Nice photos, keep them coming!

13 February 2011, 07:14 AM	#46
Psalm23_(UK) "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Dale Location: NorthEast, U.K Watch: All of them! Posts: 2	Here is a Ak date I picked up the other day, got it off a friend who owns a Cash Convertors and the owner didn't come back after pawning it so I paid £300 and got it Hoping to do some refurb work on it when I get time. SV400090-1.jpg SV400087-1.jpg Am I right in thinking Date AK's are rarer, as someone once said they were Canadian market only, but I'm not sure.

22 February 2011, 02:28 AM	#47
Deyn Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dean Location: Philippines Posts: 1,001	i have 14000 X series... was wondering what caliber would my AK have? cal 3000? thanks in advance!

24 March 2011, 07:29 PM	#49
terrenceterrence "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Terrence Location: singapore Posts: 154	A birthday gift for the missus. Became her favourite and daily wear now :) Glad that she enjoys her gift.

19 May 2011, 06:32 AM	#51
Tom Forrest "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: London Posts: 1	Hi everyone This is my first post and I need some help! In 2005 I bought an Air King in Buenos Aires. It has an orange face and to this day I have never found any reference to one like it or seen a similar photo on the Internet. Took it to a watch dealer who verified it is an original Rolex but he seemed to think the face had been repainted. Although he said that was mainly on the basis that he had never seen one like it before as the luminous hands/bars look intact. Can anyone offer any guidance? It is supposedly from 1962 but as it was from an antique shop it didn't come with any papers. I will try and post a photo but in the meantime has anyone ever heard of or seen a 1960s Air King with an orange face and luminous straight bars before? Thanks for your help. Tom

24 May 2011, 10:43 AM	#58
SpeedDman1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 49	Just sold it on ebay...sort of miss it. Wore it in vegas...it felt great...I love the oyster bracelet.

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