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NYTechGuy · 12 July 2010, 12:31 PM

Welllll - here's the story. My first Rolex was a Tudor bluesy sub that I greatly regret selling. I thought I was doing well making a couple hundred on that.......nope. Anyway, I have two vintage pieces now (Tudor Oysterdate) and Rolex Oyster Precision (my workhorse).

I've been thinking and thinking that I need a more "recent" Rolex and I kept coming back to the Air King. It is the Rolex I "grew up with", having haunted the dealers wishing that I could afford one.

So, I pulled the trigger today. Got a great deal on a preowned one. Here are some pics courtesy of the seller....what do you think? :)

As you can figure - I will be watching the mail closely this week......

- John

Shade · 12 July 2010, 12:37 PM

I think if it calls upon you, the you should get it! Especially pre-owned...you might not get a second chance if this one slips away! :D

*EDIT* OOPS! I guess you DID pull the trigger! So YAY FOR YOU! :D

R1@160@alltimes · 12 July 2010, 12:39 PM

Sharp AK..congrats!!! I still to this day regret selling my AK

GradyPhilpott · 12 July 2010, 12:42 PM

I love the Air King. I only wish that it didn't look lost on my wrist. Oddly, twelve years ago, I wore a 34mm watch and was quite pleased with it. Now, it seems that 36mm is my lower limit, thus the Explorer that I now own.

Congratulations. I hope all turns out well.

ersnyder · 12 July 2010, 01:27 PM

Sweet lookin' Air King John, congratulations!

nauticajoe · 12 July 2010, 01:28 PM

That is a beauty! Congrats!

Yazo · 12 July 2010, 01:39 PM

Congrats! LOVE the AK!!!

Speed · 12 July 2010, 02:30 PM

Clean steel and classic.

Congratulations!

inLine4 · 12 July 2010, 02:30 PM

Congrats! Very simple and clean.

datejust1 · 12 July 2010, 03:48 PM

Love it! Enjoy it

Dr. Robert · 12 July 2010, 03:49 PM

I like it.

AK40DJ50 · 12 July 2010, 08:56 PM

Congratulations. Air King is a great watch.

Rolesor · 12 July 2010, 09:56 PM

It's already been said but that is a classic looking watch! Congrats and enjoy her!

Widows Son · 12 July 2010, 11:32 PM

I have the same watch and I love it!!! Fills the gap between my beater watches, and my dress watches. Works great with jeans

and a polo.

nowzen · 13 July 2010, 12:44 AM

That' s a fine looking airKing, congrats.
My first Rolex was also a blusey Tudor Sub too, which I also regret selling.... oh well, live & learn.

NYTechGuy · 13 July 2010, 01:12 AM

Thanks very much all! :) I will get some wrist shots when she gets here!

watchluvr4ever · 13 July 2010, 01:13 AM

Congrats!

Lion · 13 July 2010, 01:18 AM

John, good for you and enjoy your new watch when it arrives!!!

12 July 2010, 12:31 PM	#1
NYTechGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: John Location: Upstate NY Watch: 116710 GMT II Posts: 121	So I done did it...... Welllll - here's the story. My first Rolex was a Tudor bluesy sub that I greatly regret selling. I thought I was doing well making a couple hundred on that.......nope. Anyway, I have two vintage pieces now (Tudor Oysterdate) and Rolex Oyster Precision (my workhorse). I've been thinking and thinking that I need a more "recent" Rolex and I kept coming back to the Air King. It is the Rolex I "grew up with", having haunted the dealers wishing that I could afford one. So, I pulled the trigger today. Got a great deal on a preowned one. Here are some pics courtesy of the seller....what do you think? :) As you can figure - I will be watching the mail closely this week...... - John

12 July 2010, 12:39 PM	#3
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Sharp AK..congrats!!! I still to this day regret selling my AK __________________

12 July 2010, 02:30 PM	#9
inLine4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: KC Location: GMT-5 Watch: GSAR Posts: 2,104	Congrats! Very simple and clean. __________________ "Be Real, Buy Real."

12 July 2010, 08:56 PM	#12
AK40DJ50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tom Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,506	Congratulations. Air King is a great watch. __________________ Datejust II 116333 Submariner 116610LN

12 July 2010, 09:56 PM	#13
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	It's already been said but that is a classic looking watch! Congrats and enjoy her! __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet Tudor Black Bay 54 - Rubber Strap

12 July 2010, 12:37 PM	#2
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	I think if it calls upon you, the you should get it! Especially pre-owned...you might not get a second chance if this one slips away! :D EDIT OOPS! I guess you DID pull the trigger! So YAY FOR YOU! :D

12 July 2010, 12:42 PM	#4
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	I love the Air King. I only wish that it didn't look lost on my wrist. Oddly, twelve years ago, I wore a 34mm watch and was quite pleased with it. Now, it seems that 36mm is my lower limit, thus the Explorer that I now own. Congratulations. I hope all turns out well.

12 July 2010, 01:27 PM	#5
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Sweet lookin' Air King John, congratulations!

12 July 2010, 01:28 PM	#6
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	That is a beauty! Congrats!

12 July 2010, 01:39 PM	#7
Yazo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,812	Congrats! LOVE the AK!!!

12 July 2010, 02:30 PM	#8
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Clean steel and classic. Congratulations!

12 July 2010, 03:48 PM	#10
datejust1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: G Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 6,042	Love it! Enjoy it

12 July 2010, 03:49 PM	#11
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,251	I like it.

12 July 2010, 11:32 PM	#14
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	I have the same watch and I love it!!! Fills the gap between my beater watches, and my dress watches. Works great with jeans and a polo.

13 July 2010, 12:44 AM	#15
nowzen "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 741	That' s a fine looking airKing, congrats. My first Rolex was also a blusey Tudor Sub too, which I also regret selling.... oh well, live & learn.

13 July 2010, 01:12 AM	#16
NYTechGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: John Location: Upstate NY Watch: 116710 GMT II Posts: 121	Thanks very much all! :) I will get some wrist shots when she gets here!

13 July 2010, 01:13 AM	#17
watchluvr4ever "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 224	Congrats!

13 July 2010, 01:18 AM	#18
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	John, good for you and enjoy your new watch when it arrives!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

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