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13 December 2012, 06:26 AM
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'80s Air King 5500 I'm interested in
Any thoughts on the watch being sold here? Mostly interested in if anything on it looks suspect. Thanks.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-Air-Ki...item232606471a Looking for my first Rolex, and love the simple look of the Air Kings. Thanks in advance. |
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13 December 2012, 06:31 AM
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Watch looks good and is all original......good to go!
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13 December 2012, 06:43 AM
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Thank you! Is the buy it now price fair, or do you think it could be had for a bit lower?
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13 December 2012, 07:24 AM
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wait and bid and save a few dollars, the buy it now is fair though
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13 December 2012, 08:52 AM
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Will $300 upset you if you don't get it? Will you wake up in the middle of the night crying, angry with yourself for being a cheapskate and letting a little coin get in the way of pure joy and eternal happiness? If you are like me and really want it, spend the coin, because son, you only live once 
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13 December 2012, 10:43 AM
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Especially since it has been serviced the asking price on the buy-it-now is fair. About what you'd pay in the trusted dealers section. Looks nice to me!
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13 December 2012, 12:40 PM
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Thanks all. Purchased and on its way. Appreciate the help on my first Rolex purchase.
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13 December 2012, 04:40 PM
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You'll love it. I've had everything from a DRSD to a GMT Ceramic and the 5500 is the watch I can't help but prefer. It's sublime.
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14 December 2012, 12:59 AM
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Congrats! Great choice for a first (or any) Rolex! My 5500 remains my avatar.
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14 December 2012, 01:54 AM
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Thanks. Should have it tomorrow, then my plan is to take it to a local recommended rolex repair shop to have them open it up and let me know how it looks. From the comments on here, and my view on the pictures looks great, but would feel better seeing the inside too. I'll snap some pictures and post.
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14 December 2012, 02:13 AM
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Congrats!
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14 December 2012, 02:26 AM
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If that's a fake I'll eat my hat!
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14 December 2012, 02:40 AM
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14 December 2012, 04:29 AM
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Nice pick up...good job
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14 December 2012, 04:36 AM
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well done , hope you enjoy it.
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14 December 2012, 04:52 AM
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Congrats! The Air-King is such a humble but versatile watch that it earns a permanent spot in my watch collection.
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14 December 2012, 05:15 AM
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Look forward to seeing some wrist shots...
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20 December 2012, 02:22 AM
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Arrived last week, just have been busy. Love the watch.
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20 December 2012, 02:53 AM
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Congratulations!
I have the exact model 
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