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17 March 2014, 12:03 PM | #331 |
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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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21 April 2014, 03:25 AM | #333 |
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New to me Rolex 5500.
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And a fine example at that! Congrats!
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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.
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Can't beat a 114200
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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.
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You guys are killing me. I want an Air King again.
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22 April 2014, 05:47 AM | #341 |
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If you RE-READ my post you'll see I was AGREEING with you. I really didn't appreciate that last part.
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Comfortable and looks great.
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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.
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No worries, let's shake hands and keep truckin'
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That'll do. Thanks. You got to admit the sphincter bit was a bit humorous. |
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Lol it was
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Out getting some coffee
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very nice. I m glad I kept my airking as it is still the most comfortable watch I own.
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By far the most comfortable I own. Post some more pics of it!
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The Rolex I wear everyday to work.
Model from the year 1960. |
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Gorgeous 369 dial
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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.
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Pettee....I have a Ref 5700 AK Date w/blue dial from 1983....Serviced last year by RSC Dallas.
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Most of the AK derivative references were commonwealth models only. So yes, that's why you haven't seen many elsewhere
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That explains it. Without fail, I can always get an answer here. Thanks
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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)
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Another one
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The 5501 on its 'new' band...and making a rare non-Vintage forum appearance
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