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23 March 2016, 12:37 PM | #1 |
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Air King 5500 Thoughts
I just picked up an all original AK5500 with all the bits and pieces to rectify my mistake in selling a blue dialed 5500 I flipped a few years back. In my opinion, the AK5500 is a heck of a watch for those of us with more delicate wrists. It looks terrific on a strap too.
I'm having a tropic 12 put on this one as soon as the part arrives. The current crystal is a bit warped so a change is needed. Please share your AK5500 if you've got or had one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I have a few 5500's and am still fascinated with the many permutations of movements and dial types, and they all run like tanks, enjoy yours!
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23 March 2016, 05:17 PM | #3 |
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Looks fantastic to me!
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Nice AK. I love this reference too. Thanks for posting.
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The 5500 with the silver dial should go into some sort of Rolex Hall of Fame. So many were made and most are probably still around.
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24 March 2016, 06:37 AM | #6 |
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56 years old and still running strong. The AK5500 is a great watch.
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24 March 2016, 11:31 AM | #7 |
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Linen.
Love linen dials.
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28 May 2021, 02:49 PM | #11 |
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More pics pls
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28 May 2021, 03:00 PM | #12 |
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I like them on brown leather straps.
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Looks very good!
I like the fact its got the right finish on the lugs (which are nice and fat). Big fan of vintage 34mm rollies...great on leather to go with a suit.
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