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Kap007 · 17 January 2021, 02:41 AM

I saw an older post of an Air-King(14000) blue face, 3-6-9 with Mercedes Hands. Size wasn't mentioned, and any AD I speak with will not switch hands. Mine have lost lume and as I get older I'm having a tougher time reading the stick hands I believe they are called. I'm not too concerned with keeping all original. Of course I understand why my Air-King should be left alone but I'm not worried about value. Watch was just recently serviced and working awesome. I think Mercedes Hands would do the trick. I found aftermarket for Rolex online. They look to be good quality stainless with lume. I can't find for 3000 caliber; only 3135. Would these fit? Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanx Kap007

Tools · 17 January 2021, 02:56 AM

The Sub, Explorer, and the Air King shared the same movement for that era, which went from the 3000 to the 3130 movement when they put a full balance bridge and larger escapement inside.

The hands are interchangeable.

Kap007 · 17 January 2021, 03:04 AM

Thanx for quick response. So from what you are saying I would need to find 3130(or is the 3135 ok?... A little confused). Full balance bridge and escapement can stay as is? Thanx for your patience. I'm not sure what some of those parts are. Kap007

Kap007 · 17 January 2021, 05:04 AM

Ok. I did my research and found out the difference between the 3130 and 3135 is date. I'm trying to redeem myself. I will go ahead and order the 3135 hands. Thanx again.

Kap007 · 31 January 2021, 04:05 AM

Thanx to Larry in the Mojave Desert for his perfect advice. Here she is...I think it's awesome! Please don't hold the leaf against me. I mean no disrespect.

17 January 2021, 02:41 AM	#1
Kap007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Philadelphia Watch: 116900 Posts: 297	Switching watch hands on 1993 Rolex Air-King 14000 I saw an older post of an Air-King(14000) blue face, 3-6-9 with Mercedes Hands. Size wasn't mentioned, and any AD I speak with will not switch hands. Mine have lost lume and as I get older I'm having a tougher time reading the stick hands I believe they are called. I'm not too concerned with keeping all original. Of course I understand why my Air-King should be left alone but I'm not worried about value. Watch was just recently serviced and working awesome. I think Mercedes Hands would do the trick. I found aftermarket for Rolex online. They look to be good quality stainless with lume. I can't find for 3000 caliber; only 3135. Would these fit? Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanx Kap007

17 January 2021, 02:56 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,037	The Sub, Explorer, and the Air King shared the same movement for that era, which went from the 3000 to the 3130 movement when they put a full balance bridge and larger escapement inside. The hands are interchangeable. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

17 January 2021, 03:04 AM	#3
Kap007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Philadelphia Watch: 116900 Posts: 297	Thanx for quick response. So from what you are saying I would need to find 3130(or is the 3135 ok?... A little confused). Full balance bridge and escapement can stay as is? Thanx for your patience. I'm not sure what some of those parts are. Kap007

17 January 2021, 05:04 AM	#4
Kap007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Philadelphia Watch: 116900 Posts: 297	Ok. I did my research and found out the difference between the 3130 and 3135 is date. I'm trying to redeem myself. I will go ahead and order the 3135 hands. Thanx again.

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