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Jpkidwell · 30 May 2016, 01:54 PM

Seems like many of you already own you dream list of Rolexes, but for the rest of us, we fantasize about which ones we we will eventually own and what they represent. Or, at least I do. :-)

One watch on that list is the Air King Date with a two tone oyster bracelet.

It's certainly doesn't have, say, Submarineresque popularity, but I think the setup is wicked cool.

Anyone have/had one?

How about some pics????

Thanks!

japenney · 30 May 2016, 01:57 PM

The airking model does not exist with a date function or a two-tone bracelet... Unless there is some vintage airking that I am not aware of.

flyingtiger85 · 30 May 2016, 02:08 PM

That sounds like a terrible idea

Jpkidwell · 30 May 2016, 02:11 PM

From a Google search. Still new here so it's possible I posted this in the wrong forum.

I think it's cool.

Old Expat Beast · 30 May 2016, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by japenney

The airking model does not exist with a date function or a two-tone bracelet... Unless there is some vintage airking that I am not aware of.

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

See Joe's excellent Air-King reference list here: www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=260602

OP, yes, I would love to own one, too, someday.

The 5700 Explorer Date is equally nice.

japenney · 30 May 2016, 02:48 PM

sorry i was not aware of those references. The airking date is a cool watch. Not a big fan of two-tone myself but it works !

Sent by my pet Gekko

Jpkidwell · 31 May 2016, 12:30 AM

Old Expat - Thanks for the link and the Explorer Date is very nice! I didnt know they existed.

We all have our list of "someday" watches. That AK date is just uncommon enough (and within reach $$$) that I find myself drawn to it.

Sent from my VS990 using Tapatalk

Edwardschoice · 2 July 2016, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by japenney

The airking model does not exist with a date function or a two-tone bracelet... Unless there is some vintage airking that I am not aware of.

Here's the one I own. Bought in the 1980's and recently passed on to my son.
I still remember first seeing it in the jeweller's window. The champagne dial and gold bezel hooked me.

joe100 · 4 July 2016, 12:57 PM

Ah my old article! I need to update it with all the award dials and the new 40mm

30 May 2016, 01:54 PM	#1
Jpkidwell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Jon-Paul (JP) Location: New Hartford, NY Watch: Now only 116200... Posts: 165	Air King Date Seems like many of you already own you dream list of Rolexes, but for the rest of us, we fantasize about which ones we we will eventually own and what they represent. Or, at least I do. :-) One watch on that list is the Air King Date with a two tone oyster bracelet. It's certainly doesn't have, say, Submarineresque popularity, but I think the setup is wicked cool. Anyone have/had one? How about some pics???? Thanks! __________________ Take the cold bath bravely. - W.E.B. DuBois

30 May 2016, 02:11 PM	#4
Jpkidwell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Jon-Paul (JP) Location: New Hartford, NY Watch: Now only 116200... Posts: 165	From a Google search. Still new here so it's possible I posted this in the wrong forum. I think it's cool. __________________ Take the cold bath bravely. - W.E.B. DuBois

30 May 2016, 02:48 PM	#6
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	sorry i was not aware of those references. The airking date is a cool watch. Not a big fan of two-tone myself but it works ! Sent by my pet Gekko __________________ Follow me on Instagram to see my watch journey @Japenney

31 May 2016, 12:30 AM	#7
Jpkidwell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Jon-Paul (JP) Location: New Hartford, NY Watch: Now only 116200... Posts: 165	Old Expat - Thanks for the link and the Explorer Date is very nice! I didnt know they existed. We all have our list of "someday" watches. That AK date is just uncommon enough (and within reach $$$) that I find myself drawn to it. Sent from my VS990 using Tapatalk __________________ Take the cold bath bravely. - W.E.B. DuBois

4 July 2016, 12:57 PM	#9
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	Ah my old article! I need to update it with all the award dials and the new 40mm __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

30 May 2016, 01:57 PM	#2
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	The airking model does not exist with a date function or a two-tone bracelet... Unless there is some vintage airking that I am not aware of.

30 May 2016, 02:08 PM	#3
flyingtiger85 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: tejas Watch: Sub Date Posts: 298	That sounds like a terrible idea

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