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Jinder · 19 September 2010, 09:20 AM

Just wanted to post a few photos of my Dad's very first Rolex. Its a Air King Date, my father said he got it back in late 1960's. I added some info about the Air King Date below. The watch is very old and needs a new glass, we are going to get this old timer polished.

Next year my father and I are both going to order new Rolex watches, hopefully the sameday. Mine will be my very first...GMT-IIc TT, my father wants a everose DateJust.

For Info on the Air King Date please click here

http://giwiganz.com/Projects/wat6/

A very unusual model that was only sold in British Commonwealth market countries. The model shares the same reference number with the very rare Rolex Explorer Date model that was rumoured to have been sold only in the USA.

This watch features a condition silver white dial with steel stick markers and classic Rolex, pointed stick hands. The Rolex automatic caliber 1535 was recently serviced and performs flawlessly.

The watch is supplied on a newer genuine Rolex "heavy" Oyster, solid link bracelet that is in excellent condition. The case measures 35mm wide by 40mm long.

Rolesor · 19 September 2010, 02:39 PM

My dad has the same watch only with an all SS jubilee bracelet - I love it!

Jinder · 20 September 2010, 12:41 PM

WILD! Thats awesome!

superlative. · 1 October 2010, 07:15 AM

Never knew there was such thing as an Air King Date, thanks for sharing

TRW · 1 October 2010, 10:36 AM

Beautiful Jinder.

D. Whitman · 1 October 2010, 10:51 AM

Hey Jinder. That's a nice-looking watch. A classic! So cool that you and your dad will try to get new Rolex watches on the same day (my dad wears junk on his wrist and spends all his cash on golf). You are going to love the TT GMTIIC. I can't stop looking at mine. Let us know when you bring it home. Can't wait to see your wrist shots.

jhupp · 1 October 2010, 10:56 AM

Nice watch! I love the Air King, not too big, just perfect!

Patrick Lim · 1 October 2010, 04:01 PM

Superb vintage Rolex!
The Rolexes of past have a special charm in them

I am eyeing a 1601 at the moment... In love with those pan pie dials!

rxonmymind · 4 October 2010, 05:20 PM

From your dad? Nuff said! Great looking watch.
BTW, What watch is your dad leaning towards?

vukotab · 4 October 2010, 08:44 PM

Looks really amazing!

Nothing is more beautiful than vintage Rolex with family heritage!

Rolex tom · 5 October 2010, 04:26 AM

'that was only sold in British Commonwealth market countries' cool never knew that nice watch

Jinder · 28 July 2011, 11:32 AM

Thanks everyone!!!

sea-dweller · 29 July 2011, 01:43 PM

Very nice!

dddrees · 29 July 2011, 01:46 PM

Very nice. If those are only scratches in the plastic cyrstal you might want to try Polywatch and elbow grease.

Bruno C · 31 July 2011, 11:22 AM

Lookin good.
I never saw that model

Thanks for sharing

Art 1 · 31 July 2011, 09:55 PM

Nice.

jatco · 1 August 2011, 11:25 AM

A classice...and a beaut..!!

Jinder · 1 August 2011, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

Very nice. If those are only scratches in the plastic cyrstal you might want to try Polywatch and elbow grease.

Right on!! Thanks for the tip!

johnbeth · 1 August 2011, 02:26 PM

Nice classic!

rolexsweep · 6 August 2011, 06:44 AM

looks like its been through a bit and yet it looks great!!!! and fabulous condition... congrats!

19 September 2010, 09:20 AM	#1
Jinder Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Jinder Location: Ontario Watch: 116713 Posts: 601	Dad's Classic AIR KING DATE! Just wanted to post a few photos of my Dad's very first Rolex. Its a Air King Date, my father said he got it back in late 1960's. I added some info about the Air King Date below. The watch is very old and needs a new glass, we are going to get this old timer polished. Next year my father and I are both going to order new Rolex watches, hopefully the sameday. Mine will be my very first...GMT-IIc TT, my father wants a everose DateJust. For Info on the Air King Date please click here http://giwiganz.com/Projects/wat6/ A very unusual model that was only sold in British Commonwealth market countries. The model shares the same reference number with the very rare Rolex Explorer Date model that was rumoured to have been sold only in the USA. This watch features a condition silver white dial with steel stick markers and classic Rolex, pointed stick hands. The Rolex automatic caliber 1535 was recently serviced and performs flawlessly. The watch is supplied on a newer genuine Rolex "heavy" Oyster, solid link bracelet that is in excellent condition. The case measures 35mm wide by 40mm long.

19 September 2010, 02:39 PM	#2
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,141	My dad has the same watch only with an all SS jubilee bracelet - I love it! __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet

1 October 2010, 04:01 PM	#8
Patrick Lim "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Singapore :) Watch: Sea Dweller 4000 Posts: 226	Superb vintage Rolex! The Rolexes of past have a special charm in them I am eyeing a 1601 at the moment... In love with those pan pie dials! __________________ There is never enough time for good watches

4 October 2010, 08:44 PM	#10
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Looks really amazing! Nothing is more beautiful than vintage Rolex with family heritage! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

29 July 2011, 01:46 PM	#14
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Very nice. If those are only scratches in the plastic cyrstal you might want to try Polywatch and elbow grease. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

20 September 2010, 12:41 PM	#3
Jinder Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Jinder Location: Ontario Watch: 116713 Posts: 601	WILD! Thats awesome!

1 October 2010, 07:15 AM	#4
superlative. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ireland Watch: Milgauss Posts: 39	Never knew there was such thing as an Air King Date, thanks for sharing

1 October 2010, 10:36 AM	#5
TRW Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Tim Location: tennessee Watch: 16623 YM Posts: 3,630	Beautiful Jinder.

1 October 2010, 10:51 AM	#6
D. Whitman "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gabe Location: Arizona Watch: 116500 Posts: 116	Hey Jinder. That's a nice-looking watch. A classic! So cool that you and your dad will try to get new Rolex watches on the same day (my dad wears junk on his wrist and spends all his cash on golf). You are going to love the TT GMTIIC. I can't stop looking at mine. Let us know when you bring it home. Can't wait to see your wrist shots.

1 October 2010, 10:56 AM	#7
jhupp "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NJ / PA / FL Watch: Exp 1 and 2 Posts: 284	Nice watch! I love the Air King, not too big, just perfect!

4 October 2010, 05:20 PM	#9
rxonmymind "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Brandon Location: Sacramento Watch: Rolex woot! woot! Posts: 824	From your dad? Nuff said! Great looking watch. BTW, What watch is your dad leaning towards?

5 October 2010, 04:26 AM	#11
Rolex tom "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: London, England Watch: rolex,seiko,Omega Posts: 189	'that was only sold in British Commonwealth market countries' cool never knew that nice watch

28 July 2011, 11:32 AM	#12
Jinder Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Jinder Location: Ontario Watch: 116713 Posts: 601	Thanks everyone!!!

29 July 2011, 01:43 PM	#13
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Very nice!

31 July 2011, 11:22 AM	#15
Bruno C "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Bruno Location: Argentina Watch: Submariner 14060M Posts: 449	Lookin good. I never saw that model Thanks for sharing

31 July 2011, 09:55 PM	#16
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Nice.

1 August 2011, 11:25 AM	#17
jatco 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: YVR Watch: 116233/79190 Posts: 48,462	A classice...and a beaut..!! __________________ . . ' A Crown for every achievement '

1 August 2011, 02:26 PM	#19
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Nice classic!

6 August 2011, 06:44 AM	#20
rolexsweep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Australia Watch: RG DD40 Posts: 1,149	looks like its been through a bit and yet it looks great!!!! and fabulous condition... congrats! __________________ "Did you get that at retail?"

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