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redsrover · 2 October 2013, 07:41 AM

Saw an online ad for a 14000 Air King, blue dialed and dating back to 1991 with a Saudi crest painted just above the "6" position. It's mega priced for a 14000. I'm curious if this was a presentation piece, how many were made like this. Any particular market for these? I like the 14000 and 14000m and have been considering a blue dialed version hence the discovery of this Saudi version.

Not sure it's kosher to link to online ads here, but a simple google image search on Rolex Air King 14000 Saudi will bring it up.

Best,

Red

Tools · 2 October 2013, 08:00 AM

There is not any particular premium market for Saudi badged dial Rolex watches..

There are probably some who collect such things or like that little splash of color and uniqueness. There are plenty of them on the 'bay and no real way to know if any are original or not..

rastaman vibrations · 2 October 2013, 08:18 AM

That Saudi badge would ruine the watch for me.

samsam · 2 October 2013, 08:23 AM

It's a presentation piece. The Saudi government used to gift such watches to some of their guests and they still do. Not a big deal. I'll not pay a premium unless I really like the looks.

Cheers!

joe100 · 2 October 2013, 09:49 AM

Lemme guess? Blue dial, white text.

That guy has been trying to sell that watch for around $8k-ish for over a year. It's not worth much more than a standard 14000 if anything at all.

Some folks do collect logo dial AKs and there are dozens of different styles. I have many photos of rare presentation pieces in my collection. The Saudi 14000 is one of the better looking logo dials

DC Engineer · 2 October 2013, 01:34 PM

pics? I'm sure it looks cool

Sperry · 2 October 2013, 01:59 PM

I'd rather have a Saudi AirKing than a Domino's or Hard Rock Cafe AirKing . . .

2 October 2013, 07:41 AM	#1
redsrover "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Georgia Watch: Rolex GMTMaster II Posts: 432	Rolex Air King 14000 with Saudi Crest Saw an online ad for a 14000 Air King, blue dialed and dating back to 1991 with a Saudi crest painted just above the "6" position. It's mega priced for a 14000. I'm curious if this was a presentation piece, how many were made like this. Any particular market for these? I like the 14000 and 14000m and have been considering a blue dialed version hence the discovery of this Saudi version. Not sure it's kosher to link to online ads here, but a simple google image search on Rolex Air King 14000 Saudi will bring it up. Best, Red __________________ Rolex Explorer 14270, OMEGA Seamaster, OMEGA Speedmaster Professional, OMEGA Speedmaster Professional X-33, Sinn EZM3, IWC Mark XII, Tudor Heritage BB36

2 October 2013, 08:00 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	There is not any particular premium market for Saudi badged dial Rolex watches.. There are probably some who collect such things or like that little splash of color and uniqueness. There are plenty of them on the 'bay and no real way to know if any are original or not.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

2 October 2013, 09:49 AM	#5
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Lemme guess? Blue dial, white text. That guy has been trying to sell that watch for around $8k-ish for over a year. It's not worth much more than a standard 14000 if anything at all. Some folks do collect logo dial AKs and there are dozens of different styles. I have many photos of rare presentation pieces in my collection. The Saudi 14000 is one of the better looking logo dials __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

2 October 2013, 08:18 AM	#3
rastaman vibrations Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 79	That Saudi badge would ruine the watch for me.

2 October 2013, 08:23 AM	#4
samsam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2,826	It's a presentation piece. The Saudi government used to gift such watches to some of their guests and they still do. Not a big deal. I'll not pay a premium unless I really like the looks. Cheers!

2 October 2013, 01:34 PM	#6
DC Engineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NoVA Watch: 116710 Posts: 218	pics? I'm sure it looks cool

2 October 2013, 01:59 PM	#7
Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	I'd rather have a Saudi AirKing than a Domino's or Hard Rock Cafe AirKing . . .

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