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Old Expat Beast · 30 June 2014, 09:31 PM

Already shown this one to Joe; anyone else like the look of it?

Thanks.

powerfunk · 30 June 2014, 10:00 PM

Why yes, yes I do! Subseconds dial is sweet. Where do you keep finding these rare Air Kings?

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Old Expat Beast · 30 June 2014, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by powerfunk

Why yes, yes I do! Subseconds dial is sweet. Where do you keep finding these rare Air Kings?

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crowncollection · 30 June 2014, 10:08 PM

Nice watch, so jealous of you living in Hong Kong Adam, loved it there watch shopping recently

Old Expat Beast · 30 June 2014, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by crowncollection

Nice watch, so jealous of you living in Hong Kong Adam, loved it there watch shopping recently

Next time you come back, we must do the rounds together one time

crowncollection · 30 June 2014, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Next time you come back, we must do the rounds together one time

For sure mate and have a beer also cheers👍🍻

Old Expat Beast · 30 June 2014, 10:32 PM

Can't make up my mind between the Air-King and this....

andromeda160 · 30 June 2014, 10:35 PM

That air king is pretty sweet, reminds me of the Rolex Corvette I checked out a few months back, while I really like the air king from a historical stand point, I just think you'll be happier strapping the 6424 to your wrist.

Old Expat Beast · 30 June 2014, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by andromeda160

That air king is pretty sweet, reminds me of the Rolex Corvette I checked out a few months back, while I really like the air king from a historical stand point, I just think you'll be happier strapping the 6424 to your wrist.

I think you're right, Greg, the 64 is in pole position right now. I'm not sure what that dial style is called, but the guy selling it calls it "engine turned". I think the lume dots might be new, though.

andromeda160 · 30 June 2014, 11:16 PM

I couldn't say if they have or haven't, but I just looked at both of mine and my lume plots touch the back of my stick hands, however it still appears original to me, as it looks right for the dial, the seller didn't mention a relume and states it's all original, I think the seller is smart enough not to relume, plus you don't see any circles or lines around the lume plots from former ones being popped off.

bridgs · 1 July 2014, 09:12 AM

Looks really nice. Thanks for the peek.

threemonkeys · 1 July 2014, 11:18 AM

Those are both beauties.

CrownMe · 1 July 2014, 11:25 AM

Can't go wrong with either. I do prefer the Air king though. That dial is stunning. Great patina.

joe100 · 1 July 2014, 02:16 PM

It's not often you find a sub seconds 4365. That's AK Genesis.

broulstone · 2 July 2014, 04:44 AM

ExplorerChris · 2 July 2014, 05:11 AM

Nice patina and sub second dial is very cool

Paul · 2 July 2014, 09:12 AM

Nice to see an old one - the subsidiary sweep hand screams vintage too. Very cool

rgvodden · 26 May 2017, 05:41 AM

dipping into a 3 year old thread, I know, but I am curious what the '46 was worth. I recognized the pics you posted as being from a watches for sale site, but the price was not there.

I am asking because I have one also, and it is currently undergoing repair and resto. I need to know the approximate value for insurance when I get it back.

Here is mine today (being worked on):
[IMG]https://*******/photos/ubkf5FjguHZU2AnZ8[/IMG]

MILGAUSS88 · 28 May 2017, 07:09 AM

Those Art Deco numerals are pretty unique for an oyster case Rolex.
I prefer the Air King

sensui · 28 May 2017, 07:57 AM

Both all class for sure....can't seem to take my eyes off the second subdial on the airking.

BBL · 28 May 2017, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Already shown this one to Joe; anyone else like the look of it?

Thanks.

Expat

- not a WIS here, but I absolutely love the Arabic numerals' font - very attractive and nostalgic quality. Such a fine watch of yesteryear. If a collector, I wouldn't be able to pass it up.

DM

Vlad · 29 May 2017, 01:44 PM

picked up this airking (4925) not long ago... love the look of the watch

Vlad

sftudor · 1 June 2017, 01:32 PM

Since this thread has come alive again, I'll take a moment to introduce myself. I'm new to Rolex Forums, but not to vintage Tudor and Rolex. Work is kind of crazy, but I'm looking to these forums as a welcome relief from all of that.

I'm SF-based (and spend some time in NYC for work). I especially look around for unique dials from the 40s-50s-60s. To that end, here's an Air King I recently purchased that has blown me away. Complete with a beautiful guilloche dial.

It's amazing to see one in this condition.

Enjoy - and let me know if you have any questions. I love all the sharing!

elitejae · 27 February 2018, 02:50 PM

Hi All, reviving the thread - anyone have a sense for what the '46 AK goes for? Here's a pic of mine - I think the history is really neat and I have a fine example with original crown and all but don't wear it enough to justify keeping it (sorry for fuzzy pic - had to resize on the fly).

30 June 2014, 10:08 PM	#4
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,157	Nice watch, so jealous of you living in Hong Kong Adam, loved it there watch shopping recently __________________ watches many

1 July 2014, 02:16 PM	#14
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	It's not often you find a sub seconds 4365. That's AK Genesis. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

2 July 2014, 05:11 AM	#16
ExplorerChris "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Explorer II 16550 Posts: 1,401	Nice patina and sub second dial is very cool __________________ There's a crown for every achievement A Watch Is Just A Watch A Rolex Is A Timepiece

2 July 2014, 09:12 AM	#17
Paul "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,000	Easy to forget how far back the Air-King goes .... Nice to see an old one - the subsidiary sweep hand screams vintage too. Very cool

1 June 2017, 01:32 PM	#23
sftudor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: San Francisco Posts: 3	Hello. And new Air King. Since this thread has come alive again, I'll take a moment to introduce myself. I'm new to Rolex Forums, but not to vintage Tudor and Rolex. Work is kind of crazy, but I'm looking to these forums as a welcome relief from all of that. I'm SF-based (and spend some time in NYC for work). I especially look around for unique dials from the 40s-50s-60s. To that end, here's an Air King I recently purchased that has blown me away. Complete with a beautiful guilloche dial. It's amazing to see one in this condition. Enjoy - and let me know if you have any questions. I love all the sharing!

30 June 2014, 10:00 PM	#2
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,780	Why yes, yes I do! Subseconds dial is sweet. Where do you keep finding these rare Air Kings? Sent from my SPH-D710VMUB using Tapatalk

30 June 2014, 10:35 PM	#8
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	That air king is pretty sweet, reminds me of the Rolex Corvette I checked out a few months back, while I really like the air king from a historical stand point, I just think you'll be happier strapping the 6424 to your wrist.

30 June 2014, 11:16 PM	#10
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	I couldn't say if they have or haven't, but I just looked at both of mine and my lume plots touch the back of my stick hands, however it still appears original to me, as it looks right for the dial, the seller didn't mention a relume and states it's all original, I think the seller is smart enough not to relume, plus you don't see any circles or lines around the lume plots from former ones being popped off.

1 July 2014, 09:12 AM	#11
bridgs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Shane Location: Minnesota Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,122	Looks really nice. Thanks for the peek.

1 July 2014, 11:18 AM	#12
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	Those are both beauties.

1 July 2014, 11:25 AM	#13
CrownMe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maryland Watch: My Open 6 Posts: 3,433	Can't go wrong with either. I do prefer the Air king though. That dial is stunning. Great patina.

26 May 2017, 05:41 AM	#18
rgvodden "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Graham Location: Canada Watch: 46 Oyster Air King Posts: 7	dipping into a 3 year old thread, I know, but I am curious what the '46 was worth. I recognized the pics you posted as being from a watches for sale site, but the price was not there. I am asking because I have one also, and it is currently undergoing repair and resto. I need to know the approximate value for insurance when I get it back. Here is mine today (being worked on): [IMG]https://*******/photos/ubkf5FjguHZU2AnZ8[/IMG]

28 May 2017, 07:09 AM	#19
MILGAUSS88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: mississippi river Posts: 2,940	Those Art Deco numerals are pretty unique for an oyster case Rolex. I prefer the Air King

28 May 2017, 07:57 AM	#20
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Both all class for sure....can't seem to take my eyes off the second subdial on the airking.

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