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SobeSVT · 25 August 2007, 08:09 AM

After a 27 years hiatus from when I first purchased a Rolex, I performed a Rolex Double Whammy this week.

As told in my introductory post, last Sunday I picked up a shiny brand new Air-King with blue dial and arabic numerals.

Now, today I win an eBay bid for a 1987 Air-King. This is the description posted by the seller:

This watch was purchased new by me in 1987 from Hamilton Jewelers in Princeton, New Jersey. It has been serviced by authorized Rolex dealers, new main spring and crystal installed at last service. This Air-King was a special order watch with the Jubilee bracelet. Not common on this Rolex model. Additional band links and all original paperwork included.
Rolex lists this model as their “mid-sized” men’s watch, since it has a slightly smaller Ø35mm dial; the standard Rolex chronometer dial is 42mm. It is in very good cosmetic condition; typical fine scratches and wear, one small scartch on the crystal at about 4 o'clock position which could be removed by a Jeweler. It is in excellent mechanical condition; as accurate as it was new 20 years ago, and one of the most precise mechanical movements ever made.

If you are looking at this auction you probably already are aware of the details on this classic watch, and no additional sales pitch is required. This watch served me well for many years, but was replaced with a new Rolex a couple of years ago. I can’t see this sitting in a drawer collecting dust, and I’m not a collector so I am putting this up for sale. This is a fine example of Rolex craftsmanship.

Watch Serial No: R550000/B78XXXXXX

In the true spirit of eBay, this is a no-reserve auction, with a very reasonable starting bid. Someone will win one well maintained Rolex. Good luck.

These are the pictures posted by the seller, I will post my own (which doesn't necessarily means better), after I get the watch:

This will only reiterate that you should never say never! When I bought my first Rolex, I was only 15 and totally infatuated with the brand and its products. Then 10 years latter, after I almost got killed for the watch and lost it to crime I swore never to buy a Rolex again. 17 years after that promise I bought not one but two Rollies. One of them my first used watch ever.

By the way I intend to become a strong advocate for the respect the little Air-King, my favorite Rolex, deserves.

frostie · 25 August 2007, 08:19 AM

Enjoy your watch. Air king is really simple and great looking watch. Wear it in good health and congrats on this great purchase.

mike · 25 August 2007, 08:26 AM

Congrats!

A pair of beauties!!

Tools · 25 August 2007, 09:15 AM

Hey....

You guys keep buying up all the Rolexes what are the rest of us supposed to wear ?????

Timexes ?????????

Nice score

qwackers · 25 August 2007, 09:20 AM

...I LOVE that Blue Air King.......

I was thinking of getting a Explorer at Christmas but now im thinking about the Air King......

I love the clean elegance...no fuss.....simple lines.....does just what its ment to do.........

Can anyone point me in the direction of A.K.dial choices please?

SobeSVT · 25 August 2007, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qwackers

...I LOVE that Blue Air King.......

I was thinking of getting a Explorer at Christmas but now im thinking about the Air King......

I love the clean elegance...no fuss.....simple lines.....does just what its ment to do.........

Can anyone point me in the direction of A.K.dial choices please?

Sure. For what I can see they have the concentric stile with arabic number at each hour and the classic style with arabic numbers at 3, 6 and 9 hours.

You can check them out here, BUT if you use a Mac computer avoid Safari. . . .

http://www.rolex.com/es/index.jsp#/e...igned-classics

Robb · 25 August 2007, 11:08 AM

Congrats!

Downing · 25 August 2007, 11:34 AM

I was admiring an Air King today at my AD.

Luckily for me, I'm drawn to the simpler, and therefore cheaper Rolexes, like the Sea-Dweller, Sub No Date, Explorer and Air King. Very clean and classy looking.

Who needs all that bling?

Ok, I have to admit the TT Black or Blue Subs are pretty cool. And the TT GMT Master II is a great looking watch.

I guess a little bling never hurt anybody, right?

SobeSVT · 25 August 2007, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Downing

I was admiring an Air King today at my AD.

Luckily for me, I'm drawn to the simpler, and therefore cheaper Rolexes, like the Sea-Dweller, Sub No Date, Explorer and Air King. Very clean and classy looking.

Who needs all that bling?

Ok, I have to admit the TT Black or Blue Subs are pretty cool. And the TT GMT Master II is a great looking watch.

I guess a little bling never hurt anybody, right?

I love them all. But for me the simpler ones work better. My wrist is really small.

I will be looking for an Explorer for my next purchase.

SPACE-DWELLER · 25 August 2007, 07:13 PM

Awesome AK's there!

Congrats!

jac67 · 25 August 2007, 10:51 PM

Well done Simon.

Nice score on ebay. Now to ensure this was a special order AK with jubilee bracelet check the numbers that are typed on the certificate.

The beauty with the US typed Chronometer Certificates is that the bracelet reference is noted.

Now, locate the long typing on the top right of the certificate above the serial number.

It should read something like: R1400010B6251

Where:
R - Rolex watch
14000 - Air-King
10 - Silver dial
B - Bracelet
6251 - Jubilee bracelet

Now if it was issued with an oyster bracelet the last 4 digits will be 7835.

I hope this helps.

John.

Dan Pierce · 25 August 2007, 11:02 PM

Love the AK's too, congrats.

The one from '87 is my favorite. Simple, elegant, yet still a tough Rolex. Wear them in good health.

dP

SobeSVT · 26 August 2007, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jac67

Well done Simon.

Nice score on ebay. Now to ensure this was a special order AK with jubilee bracelet check the numbers that are typed on the certificate.

The beauty with the US typed Chronometer Certificates is that the bracelet reference is noted.

Now, locate the long typing on the top right of the certificate above the serial number.

It should read something like: R1400010B6251

Where:
R - Rolex watch
14000 - Air-King
10 - Silver dial
B - Bracelet
6251 - Jubilee bracelet

Now if it was issued with an oyster bracelet the last 4 digits will be 7835.

I hope this helps.

John.

WOW! John. Thank you very much. I really appreciate the advice.

Prince · 26 August 2007, 07:35 AM

Beautiful Air-King! Congrats on a great pickup!!

SobeSVT · 26 August 2007, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

Beautiful Air-King! Congrats on a great pickup!!

Thanks, I think I got one great price . . . already paid for it. Can't wait to have it

SobeSVT · 29 August 2007, 08:36 AM

OK. I got it today.

Ran to my AD . . . and guess what? Not only they say is authentic but also they said that I got a steal and that the watch was in excellent condition for its age. They re-polished the acrilic and the bracelet free of charge and I went my way happy has can by.

EXCEPT that, my beautiful LUMIX LX2 broke so I will have to take pics with a less nice camera sometime tonight or tomorrow.

Anyway, my Air-King collection is as off today . . . a collection. One R and One Z serial 20 years apart from each other.

25 August 2007, 08:09 AM	#1
SobeSVT Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Simón Location: Miami, FL Watch: 07 Blue D Air-King Posts: 90	My third one . . . After a 27 years hiatus from when I first purchased a Rolex, I performed a Rolex Double Whammy this week. As told in my introductory post, last Sunday I picked up a shiny brand new Air-King with blue dial and arabic numerals. Now, today I win an eBay bid for a 1987 Air-King. This is the description posted by the seller: This watch was purchased new by me in 1987 from Hamilton Jewelers in Princeton, New Jersey. It has been serviced by authorized Rolex dealers, new main spring and crystal installed at last service. This Air-King was a special order watch with the Jubilee bracelet. Not common on this Rolex model. Additional band links and all original paperwork included. Rolex lists this model as their “mid-sized” men’s watch, since it has a slightly smaller Ø35mm dial; the standard Rolex chronometer dial is 42mm. It is in very good cosmetic condition; typical fine scratches and wear, one small scartch on the crystal at about 4 o'clock position which could be removed by a Jeweler. It is in excellent mechanical condition; as accurate as it was new 20 years ago, and one of the most precise mechanical movements ever made. If you are looking at this auction you probably already are aware of the details on this classic watch, and no additional sales pitch is required. This watch served me well for many years, but was replaced with a new Rolex a couple of years ago. I can’t see this sitting in a drawer collecting dust, and I’m not a collector so I am putting this up for sale. This is a fine example of Rolex craftsmanship. Watch Serial No: R550000/B78XXXXXX In the true spirit of eBay, this is a no-reserve auction, with a very reasonable starting bid. Someone will win one well maintained Rolex. Good luck. These are the pictures posted by the seller, I will post my own (which doesn't necessarily means better), after I get the watch: This will only reiterate that you should never say never! When I bought my first Rolex, I was only 15 and totally infatuated with the brand and its products. Then 10 years latter, after I almost got killed for the watch and lost it to crime I swore never to buy a Rolex again. 17 years after that promise I bought not one but two Rollies. One of them my first used watch ever. By the way I intend to become a strong advocate for the respect the little Air-King, my favorite Rolex, deserves.

25 August 2007, 11:08 AM	#7
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25 August 2007, 11:34 AM	#8
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	I was admiring an Air King today at my AD. Luckily for me, I'm drawn to the simpler, and therefore cheaper Rolexes, like the Sea-Dweller, Sub No Date, Explorer and Air King. Very clean and classy looking. Who needs all that bling? Ok, I have to admit the TT Black or Blue Subs are pretty cool. And the TT GMT Master II is a great looking watch. I guess a little bling never hurt anybody, right? __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

25 August 2007, 07:13 PM	#10
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Awesome AK's there! Congrats! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

25 August 2007, 11:02 PM	#12
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Love the AK's too, congrats. The one from '87 is my favorite. Simple, elegant, yet still a tough Rolex. Wear them in good health. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

25 August 2007, 08:19 AM	#2
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Enjoy your watch. Air king is really simple and great looking watch. Wear it in good health and congrats on this great purchase.

25 August 2007, 08:26 AM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Congrats! A pair of beauties!!

25 August 2007, 09:15 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Hey.... You guys keep buying up all the Rolexes what are the rest of us supposed to wear ????? Timexes ????????? Nice score

25 August 2007, 09:20 AM	#5
qwackers Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: UK Posts: 93	...I LOVE that Blue Air King....... I was thinking of getting a Explorer at Christmas but now im thinking about the Air King...... I love the clean elegance...no fuss.....simple lines.....does just what its ment to do......... Can anyone point me in the direction of A.K.dial choices please?

25 August 2007, 10:51 PM	#11
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	Well done Simon. Nice score on ebay. Now to ensure this was a special order AK with jubilee bracelet check the numbers that are typed on the certificate. The beauty with the US typed Chronometer Certificates is that the bracelet reference is noted. Now, locate the long typing on the top right of the certificate above the serial number. It should read something like: R1400010B6251 Where: R - Rolex watch 14000 - Air-King 10 - Silver dial B - Bracelet 6251 - Jubilee bracelet Now if it was issued with an oyster bracelet the last 4 digits will be 7835. I hope this helps. John.

26 August 2007, 07:35 AM	#14
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Beautiful Air-King! Congrats on a great pickup!! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

29 August 2007, 08:36 AM	#16
SobeSVT Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Simón Location: Miami, FL Watch: 07 Blue D Air-King Posts: 90	OK. I got it today. Ran to my AD . . . and guess what? Not only they say is authentic but also they said that I got a steal and that the watch was in excellent condition for its age. They re-polished the acrilic and the bracelet free of charge and I went my way happy has can by. EXCEPT that, my beautiful LUMIX LX2 broke so I will have to take pics with a less nice camera sometime tonight or tomorrow. Anyway, my Air-King collection is as off today . . . a collection. One R and One Z serial 20 years apart from each other.

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