Official Air-King Club

[jlc123]

Go smooth, not fluted. I've owned both the fluted and smooth white air king, loved the smooth and honestly, I hated the fluted, it doesn't work with the AK IMO.

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[joe100]

Originally Posted by cerbom

an air king review

http://www.epinions.com/review/Rolex...516105860?sb=1

Either he got the reference number wrong, or he's mistaken about it being a chronometer. The 14010 was never a chronometer, however the 114210 was. The 114210 and 114234 have both been discontinued sadly

[Sunny Arizona]

New to me Rolex 5500.

[joe100]

And a fine example at that! Congrats!

[Rolex77]

Eventhough I got bigger rolex watches, but I want to complete my collection. Finally I bought this beautiful airking. Surprisingly I like it whenever I wear it. It is Comfortable on my wrist.

[joe100]

Can't beat a 114200

[Sunny Arizona]

Originally Posted by Rolex77

Eventhough I got bigger rolex watches, but I want to complete my collection. Finally I bought this beautiful airking. Surprisingly I like it whenever I wear it. It is Comfortable on my wrist.

I agree. After many sport models, including a SeaDweller I find the Air King very comfortable to wear. Mine has been to RSC for the full service at some point in the past as it has Luminova dial and hands. It runs within a couple of seconds per day.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by joe100

The reference for the AirKing supercase is 1142XX and not 116000. Wrong size and wrong model. Oh well, most dealers haven't a clue anyway. Nice OP though.

On the topic of 5500s sans Precision, for a little while Rolex simply didn't add it. I have a feeling it has to do with a few different versions of the 1520 movement being in use and it likely denotes a variation. No real-world difference though.

I'm well aware, it was humor. Tell that to the AD who said officially that it was an Air King in their shipping manifest. That was the only reason I posted it and remarked in the posting. Loosen your sphincter a bit.

[Gaijin]

You guys are killing me. I want an Air King again.

[Time Exposure]

Originally Posted by Gaijin

You guys are killing me. I want an Air King again.

So did I after parting with the first. But when I bought a second one, the magic had gone...:(

[joe100]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I'm well aware, it was humor. Tell that to the AD who said officially that it was an Air King in their shipping manifest. That was the only reason I posted it and remarked in the posting. Loosen your sphincter a bit.

If you RE-READ my post you'll see I was AGREEING with you. I really didn't appreciate that last part.

[r2davis65]

Comfortable and looks great.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by joe100

If you RE-READ my post you'll see I was AGREEING with you. I really didn't appreciate that last part.

In that case tighten up your sphincter. Sorry for the misunderstanding. It read as a critique to me. Again, you truly have my sincere apologies.

[jot_]

Originally Posted by Gaijin

You guys are killing me. I want an Air King again.

Me too. Selling my 114200 was a huge mistake. Keeping an eye out for a new one :)

[Sunny Arizona]

Originally Posted by r2davis65

Comfortable and looks great.

I've always loved that color. My wife has a copper dial on hers

[joe100]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

In that case tighten up your sphincter. Sorry for the misunderstanding. It read as a critique to me. Again, you truly have my sincere apologies.

No worries, let's shake hands and keep truckin'

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by joe100

No worries, let's shake hands and keep truckin'

That'll do. Thanks. You got to admit the sphincter bit was a bit humorous.

[joe100]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

That'll do. Thanks. You got to admit the sphincter bit was a bit humorous.

Lol it was

[joe100]

Out getting some coffee

[cerbom]

very nice. I m glad I kept my airking as it is still the most comfortable watch I own.

[joe100]

Originally Posted by cerbom

very nice. I m glad I kept my airking as it is still the most comfortable watch I own.

By far the most comfortable I own. Post some more pics of it!

[Base-Z]

The Rolex I wear everyday to work.
Model from the year 1960.

[joe100]

Gorgeous 369 dial

[petee1997]

I haven't seen another Air-King like mine here. I bought a new TT Air-King date with white dial from an AD back in 1981. The last time it went for a total rebuild to RSC in Toronto was in 2010 and has not been worn since 2012.The dial was changed to black. I had asked for a blue dial and crystal lens. They told me that was not possible because that was not available in 1981. I settled for the black dial. The watch is gorgeous and looks brand new.

Why have I not any other TT Air-King watches? Is it possible it was a Canada only option?

[strongarms]

Pettee....I have a Ref 5700 AK Date w/blue dial from 1983....Serviced last year by RSC Dallas.

[joe100]

Most of the AK derivative references were commonwealth models only. So yes, that's why you haven't seen many elsewhere

[petee1997]

That explains it. Without fail, I can always get an answer here. Thanks

[joe100]

Yep. Some were commonwealth-only models. This was taken from my comprehensive AK history I wrote a couple of years back for Rolex Magazine aka Jake's

550X for the US, UK, and Commonwealth Markets

5520 Introduced in 1974 until 1986 34mm Gold Filled Case, Steel Case Back Cal 1520
5504 Introduced in 1958 Cal 1530 (35mm)
5501 Introduced Appx 1958 Cal 1530 (Two-Tone Fluted Bezel 14k)
5502 Introduced Appx 1958 Cal 1530 (Gold Plated 40 Microns)
5506 Introduced Appx 1958 Cal 1530 (Gold Plated 40 Microns)

Air-King-Date Commonwealth Markets (Production lasting into the 1980s)

5700 Introduced in 1958 Cal 1525/1535
5701 Introduced in 1958 Cal 1525/1535 (Two-Tone)

[joe100]

Another one

[Old Expat Beast]

The 5501 on its 'new' band...and making a rare non-Vintage forum appearance