Air King 116900 Condition?

[britabroad]

Hi, please can some of you experts help me with this?

Im looking for my first fine watch (my Omega was a gift) and having been saving up for many, many years. I now have the funds as nearing retirement and Im actively on the search.

Does this look good condition, lugs unpolished etc?

Full disclosure its from a great trusted seller but I am looking for some independent view points so I hope thats ok ???

https://i.postimg.cc/qBG9RPfC/air-king.png

https://i.postimg.cc/fy6XZHvW/air-king-1.png

https://i.postimg.cc/Z5z3MMRV/air-king-2.png


Thank you so much for any advice you can give me.

[Max7857]

The watch looks to be very good condition and I see it is for sale by DavidSw for $5775 and has a warranty card dated 12/2016. Personally I would hold out for a new one from an AD. The MSRP is $6200 you have your name on the warranty card, a full 5 years and the beginning of a relationship should you need service or desire another watch in the future.

I have an AK 116900 it was my first Rolex purchase and my AD got it for me in less than 30 days. Good luck with your decision. It is a great watch!

[crowncollection]

David has a good watchmaker who does a nice job but it is polished if that bothers you.


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[214270Explorer]

For the "small" price differential, I would buy new at an AD and avoid even a slightly polished used one. Even some slight polishing can look 'bad' in certain respects.

Plus you will be putting your own history (patina, scratches, dings etc.,) on it -- making it more "valuable" to you and whomever it is eventually passed along.

This is not a difficult watch to get from an AD.

Just my two cents.

[antrolexsub]

OP don’t concern yourself too much with this ‘unpolished’ hype. A high number of ‘unpolished’ examples have in fact been polished. If it’s done well, there’s no need to be concerned.

[britabroad]

great answers, i have much to consider as its a lot of $ for me.

Can I get an AD out of state to send to me to cut out the sales tax?
Without this its approx 6200+400ish

googled this and couldnt get a clear answer, has anyone done this or know a friend that has?

[Chewbacca]

Buy it from David. $5777 is his asking price. Should be able to get 5-10pct off. Mention the Forum and that you’ll buy a Pledge.

[britabroad]

so is it a heavy polish job on the lugs or elsewhere vs a gentle refinish?

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by britabroad

so is it a heavy polish job on the lugs or elsewhere vs a gentle refinish?

It’s a fine job. Looks good. The AK is a stout watch. Solid case and proportions. You’ll be fertilizer before you see any negative comments in the future.

[Max7857]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Buy it from David. $5777 is his asking price. Should be able to get 5-10pct off. Mention the Forum and that you’ll buy a Pledge.

I tried to get a discount on a ladies 279174 and they wouldn’t come down even a $100. I figured if they wouldn’t deal on a ladies model they certainly wouldn’t deal on a SS model. That was a couple of months ago and the watch is still listed on their site.

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by Max7857

I tried to get a discount on a ladies 279174 and they wouldn’t come down even a $100. I figured if they wouldn’t deal on a ladies model they certainly wouldn’t deal on a SS model. That was a couple of months ago and the watch is still listed on their site.

Call and tell David you know Chewbacca. Also say Happy Hanukkah. He’s best on the phone.

[Max7857]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Call and tell David you know Chewbacca. Also say Happy Hanukkah. He’s best on the phone.

Thanks for the tip. I ended up getting her a watch from a dealer in Wheaton, IL.

[Max7857]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Call and tell David you know Chewbacca. Also say Happy Hanukkah. He’s best on the phone.

In fairness I don’t think it was David I spoke with but rather one of his employees.

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by Max7857

In fairness I don’t think it was David I spoke with but rather one of his employees.

Send him a PM thru the Forum.

[Knappo 1307]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Call and tell David you know Chewbacca. Also say Happy Hanukkah. He’s best on the phone.

I called him and mentioned your name after reading this, and he hung up!

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

I called him and mentioned your name after reading this, and he hung up!

He’s just busy with FedEx and stuff. It’s understandable.

[britabroad]

why would someone put the phone down on a potential customer because they are busy lol and how do you know this...very strange?

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by britabroad

why would someone put the phone down on a potential customer because they are busy lol and how do you know this...very strange?

Ever try to pause a gift wrap process on a Rolex box? Its a PITA.

[Notsoprobro]

I bought a sub from David last month. I'd recommend reaching out via whatsapp and ask what the best price is on it, that's what I did. I had the watch on my wrist the next day.

[skkali168]

Originally Posted by Max7857

The watch looks to be very good condition and I see it is for sale by DavidSw for $5775 and has a warranty card dated 12/2016. Personally I would hold out for a new one from an AD. The MSRP is $6200 you have your name on the warranty card, a full 5 years and the beginning of a relationship should you need service or desire another watch in the future.

I have an AK 116900 it was my first Rolex purchase and my AD got it for me in less than 30 days. Good luck with your decision. It is a great watch!

How do people have a relationship with their Ad? I bought a solid gold Daytona and a two tone yacht master II the same year and they still don’t sell me what I want when I want...


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