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dstacy · 11 October 2013, 09:01 AM

Just a newbie to the forum here and I don't claim to be an expert but this doesn't look right. Aren't there supposed to be markings on the underside of the lugs to show it really is gold?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/151138375352...84.m1423.l2649

mrbill2mrbill2 · 11 October 2013, 10:14 AM

The crown at 12 is crooked among other issues. I would stay away from this one.

GradyPhilpott · 11 October 2013, 11:25 AM

Why do you call the watch an Air King?

It's obviously an Oyster Perpetual and it's described as such.

As to other issues, I really can't speak to those.

dstacy · 11 October 2013, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Why do you call the watch an Air King?

It's obviously an Oyster Perpetual and it's described as such.
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Sorry, yep I screwed that up.

crowncollection · 11 October 2013, 12:12 PM

looks like an old 1002 in solid gold to me ? what is your concern ? i see a hallmark under the lugs although overpolished, rolex have increased the number of hallmarks from 2 to 3 to all 4 lugs over the years

dstacy · 11 October 2013, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crowncollection

looks like an old 1002 in solid gold to me ? what is your concern ? i see a hallmark under the lugs although overpolished, rolex have increased the number of hallmarks from 2 to 3 to all 4 lugs over the years

Oh I freely admit I'm no expert here. I was surprised at the low price and the fact that I've never seen another gold Air King.

cajunron · 12 October 2013, 03:42 AM

I am pretty sure I have seen this watch for sale here on the forum in the past.

dpa94114 · 12 October 2013, 09:27 AM

I'm always fascinated as to why people post multiple pictures that show nothing of interest...as in 3 side angle views of the watch.

what is that supposed to indicate?

drnosker · 28 December 2019, 07:23 PM

I have heard, and read that Rolex made a small number of Gold Air Kings, for the guys who flew in the Battle of Britain, for which the first Professional watch was named. They do exist, and were at least available from 1959 through 1970. I think one had to prove that they, or a direct relative were on the official list, published by GB. I also think they were charged the same as a stainless model.

11 October 2013, 09:01 AM	#1
dstacy Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Who cares? Location: Texas Watch: A few Posts: 451	Solid gold Air King? I'll bet not.... Just a newbie to the forum here and I don't claim to be an expert but this doesn't look right. Aren't there supposed to be markings on the underside of the lugs to show it really is gold? http://www.ebay.com/itm/151138375352...84.m1423.l2649

11 October 2013, 10:14 AM	#2
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	The crown at 12 is crooked among other issues. I would stay away from this one. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

11 October 2013, 11:25 AM	#3
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,345	Why do you call the watch an Air King? It's obviously an Oyster Perpetual and it's described as such. As to other issues, I really can't speak to those. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

11 October 2013, 12:12 PM	#5
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,157	looks like an old 1002 in solid gold to me ? what is your concern ? i see a hallmark under the lugs although overpolished, rolex have increased the number of hallmarks from 2 to 3 to all 4 lugs over the years __________________ watches many

12 October 2013, 03:42 AM	#7
cajunron 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Southeastern USA Watch: Omega Seamaster PO Posts: 3,852	I am pretty sure I have seen this watch for sale here on the forum in the past. __________________

12 October 2013, 09:27 AM	#8
dpa94114 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: ex SF, back east Posts: 531	I'm always fascinated as to why people post multiple pictures that show nothing of interest...as in 3 side angle views of the watch. what is that supposed to indicate?

28 December 2019, 07:23 PM	#9
drnosker "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 68	Gold Air Kings I have heard, and read that Rolex made a small number of Gold Air Kings, for the guys who flew in the Battle of Britain, for which the first Professional watch was named. They do exist, and were at least available from 1959 through 1970. I think one had to prove that they, or a direct relative were on the official list, published by GB. I also think they were charged the same as a stainless model.

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