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DaveInLA · 8 May 2008, 03:47 PM

I like watches, but can't afford anything too fancy. My current "nice" watch at the moment is a Seiko Kinetic Auto Relay. It's a nice looking watch, but I don't see it lasting 30+ years, something that I can pass on to my future kids/grandkids. My uncle, who's now 70ish, once showed me a Rolex he had from WAY back then. He said he bought it with his first paycheck some 40+ years ago. That's awesome.

Anyway, I'm thinking about getting something really nice. I can't really afford it now, but I'll likely have a significant pay increase in the next year or so, and may be able to shell out a few grand as a treat. I'm interested in the Rolex Air King, mostly because of the smaller (34mm) face, but have a few questions.

What kind of accuracy does the Perpetual automatic motion get (in an Air King)? After a month, for example, how much time will it be off by? Also, if it's not worn, how many days until the hands stop moving?

About purchasing a watch like this-- I've heard that it's not a good idea to buy them from online retailers, no matter how much credibility the website seems to have. Similarly, people say buying one from an Ebay retailer, no matter how much positive feedback, is not a good idea even with a decent discount (few hundred bucks). Do you think online purchases are an automatic no-no?

8 May 2008, 03:47 PM	#1
DaveInLA "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 336	Questions about Air King Perpetual I like watches, but can't afford anything too fancy. My current "nice" watch at the moment is a Seiko Kinetic Auto Relay. It's a nice looking watch, but I don't see it lasting 30+ years, something that I can pass on to my future kids/grandkids. My uncle, who's now 70ish, once showed me a Rolex he had from WAY back then. He said he bought it with his first paycheck some 40+ years ago. That's awesome. Anyway, I'm thinking about getting something really nice. I can't really afford it now, but I'll likely have a significant pay increase in the next year or so, and may be able to shell out a few grand as a treat. I'm interested in the Rolex Air King, mostly because of the smaller (34mm) face, but have a few questions. What kind of accuracy does the Perpetual automatic motion get (in an Air King)? After a month, for example, how much time will it be off by? Also, if it's not worn, how many days until the hands stop moving? About purchasing a watch like this-- I've heard that it's not a good idea to buy them from online retailers, no matter how much credibility the website seems to have. Similarly, people say buying one from an Ebay retailer, no matter how much positive feedback, is not a good idea even with a decent discount (few hundred bucks). Do you think online purchases are an automatic no-no?

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