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drifter01 · 10 March 2016, 08:12 AM

I have a small question regarding 5500 AirKing dials. I am rebuilding one of my AKs, (a 60s era) and have 2 dials to choose from. The issue is, one of the dials, (the one I prefer) has the dial feet farther in on the dial plate than the rest of my dials. The location is the same in relation to the dial indicators, but they are farther from the dial edge than the other dials. ANy idea what movement this dial would be from or if it will in fact fit a 1520? The watch is almost completed now, but this is my final issue.

Dave

drifter01 · 16 March 2016, 08:55 AM

Update...I just found out what the odd dial is. It is for a Rolex 6552 AirKing Super Precision with a 1030 movement.

joe100 · 23 March 2016, 05:18 PM

Let's see it when it's done!

scotrick · 24 March 2016, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by joe100

Let's see it when it's done!

+1!

Would also like to see that dial, never tire of the 5500 variants.

gustavofideney · 3 April 2016, 01:54 PM

Given the post name... does anyone know where can I find ak 5500 dials? Any respectable webpage? -because ebay is crowded of 5500's repainted dials looking as explorer's I-...

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drifter01 · 3 April 2016, 11:38 PM

I wish I could use my 6552 AK dial, but alas I don't have a 1030 movement. I really like to look of the dial and have even thought of removing dial feet to use with a 1520 movement, but then good sense takes over and I keep looking for a 1030.

andromeda160 · 3 April 2016, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by drifter01

I wish I could use my 6552 AK dial, but alas I don't have a 1030 movement. I really like to look of the dial and have even thought of removing dial feet to use with a 1520 movement, but then good sense takes over and I keep looking for a 1030.

any pics of the dials?

drifter01 · 4 April 2016, 06:26 AM

I'll try to get a pic up tomorrow.

scotrick · 6 April 2016, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drifter01

I wish I could use my 6552 AK dial, but alas I don't have a 1030 movement. I really like to look of the dial and have even thought of removing dial feet to use with a 1520 movement, but then good sense takes over and I keep looking for a 1030.

What was the dial the 5500 came with Drifter?

drifter01 · 7 April 2016, 11:46 PM

Thwe 5500 came with the standard silver sunburst type dial. I just wish I could use the 6552 dial on a 1520 movement.

10 March 2016, 08:12 AM	#1
drifter01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NC Watch: 5500 Air-King Posts: 633	5500 dials I have a small question regarding 5500 AirKing dials. I am rebuilding one of my AKs, (a 60s era) and have 2 dials to choose from. The issue is, one of the dials, (the one I prefer) has the dial feet farther in on the dial plate than the rest of my dials. The location is the same in relation to the dial indicators, but they are farther from the dial edge than the other dials. ANy idea what movement this dial would be from or if it will in fact fit a 1520? The watch is almost completed now, but this is my final issue. Dave __________________ Dave Ace of Clubs "Never mind the track. The track is for punks. We are Road People. We are Cafe Racers." - Hunter S. Thompson

16 March 2016, 08:55 AM	#2
drifter01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NC Watch: 5500 Air-King Posts: 633	Update...I just found out what the odd dial is. It is for a Rolex 6552 AirKing Super Precision with a 1030 movement. __________________ Dave Ace of Clubs "Never mind the track. The track is for punks. We are Road People. We are Cafe Racers." - Hunter S. Thompson

23 March 2016, 05:18 PM	#3
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	Let's see it when it's done! __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

3 April 2016, 11:38 PM	#6
drifter01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NC Watch: 5500 Air-King Posts: 633	I wish I could use my 6552 AK dial, but alas I don't have a 1030 movement. I really like to look of the dial and have even thought of removing dial feet to use with a 1520 movement, but then good sense takes over and I keep looking for a 1030. __________________ Dave Ace of Clubs "Never mind the track. The track is for punks. We are Road People. We are Cafe Racers." - Hunter S. Thompson

4 April 2016, 06:26 AM	#8
drifter01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NC Watch: 5500 Air-King Posts: 633	I'll try to get a pic up tomorrow. __________________ Dave Ace of Clubs "Never mind the track. The track is for punks. We are Road People. We are Cafe Racers." - Hunter S. Thompson

3 April 2016, 01:54 PM	#5
gustavofideney "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 15	Given the post name... does anyone know where can I find ak 5500 dials? Any respectable webpage? -because ebay is crowded of 5500's repainted dials looking as explorer's I-... Enviado desde mi iPhone utilizando Tapatalk

7 April 2016, 11:46 PM	#10
drifter01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NC Watch: 5500 Air-King Posts: 633	Thwe 5500 came with the standard silver sunburst type dial. I just wish I could use the 6552 dial on a 1520 movement. __________________ Dave Ace of Clubs "Never mind the track. The track is for punks. We are Road People. We are Cafe Racers." - Hunter S. Thompson

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