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joe100 · 27 March 2015, 04:33 AM

In 1987, the correct oyster would have been a 78350 with 557 end links. Some AKs came from the factory with Jubilee bracelets, but in far fewer numbers. It would be nearly impossible to verify today anyway.

A riveted oyster on a 1987 5700 is definately a later addition

furnacehouse · 27 March 2015, 05:06 AM

Thanks Joe. Very kind

Kobi1472 · 27 March 2015, 05:54 AM

Here's mine

joe100 · 27 March 2015, 05:56 AM

Nice 14000 Kobi

furnacehouse · 28 March 2015, 04:12 AM

Joe kindly informs me that in order for my 1986 Air-King-Date to be original I need to change the bracelet. So if anyone is interested in a 7205 riveted bracelet (1969) in exchange for a 78350 please do let me know.

joe100 · 29 March 2015, 01:33 AM

114200 bracelet from the master catalog

joe100 · 29 March 2015, 01:34 AM

New 114200 OP sans Air-King dials

powerfunk · 29 March 2015, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by joe100

New 114200 OP sans Air-King dials

Interesting. I noticed Rolex mentions the red grape dial being available on all size OPs. Have you seen any pics of a red grape 114200?

joe100 · 29 March 2015, 02:45 AM

I haven't no. It'll be in the 2015-2016 master that comes out in septemberish. I see why rolex dropped the AK name now. Streamlined the OP line. Let's hope that fantastic and historic name is reintroduced sometime soon.

powerfunk · 29 March 2015, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by joe100

I haven't no. It'll be in the 2015-2016 master that comes out in septemberish. I see why rolex dropped the AK name now. Streamlined the OP line. Let's hope that fantastic and historic name is reintroduced sometime soon.

Cool. Yeah, I bet it will. They're probably just giving us all a couple years to mentally disassociate "34mm OP = Air King" and then reintroduce a beautiful AK at Basel '18.

joe100 · 29 March 2015, 03:29 AM

Let's hope so. They've killed the ToG twice now so I'm not holding out much hope

joe100 · 27 May 2015, 11:53 PM

Just because.

5500 and an LV KeepIt bracelet

Sunny Arizona · 29 May 2015, 07:15 AM

Just got this. Nearly NOS. Still had plastic on parts of the bracelet. +2 after 24 hours. No service history.

joe100 · 29 May 2015, 10:23 AM

Niiice

scotrick · 15 June 2015, 09:33 PM

That might be it Joe, I saw a '63 advertised with a 1530 non-butterfly movement without the Precision script, I believe the 1520's were first offered about that time and Rolex might have used the dial for a while on both movements.

Cheers,
Rick

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Originally Posted by joe100

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On the topic of 5500s sans Precision, for a little while Rolex simply didn't add it. I have a feeling it has to do with a few different versions of the 1520 movement being in use and it likely denotes a variation. No real-world difference though.

joe100 · 15 June 2015, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by scotrick

That might be it Joe, I saw a '63 advertised with a 1530 non-butterfly movement without the Precision script, I believe the 1520's were first offered about that time and Rolex might have used the dial for a while on both movements.

Cheers,
Rick

That is entirely possible. Rolex advertisements can be tricky because they made them look aesthetically pleasing as opposed to how the watch actually looked. It wouldn't surprise me to see a 1530 with a clean dial.

charger · 30 June 2015, 04:28 AM

Dam it, just picked up one on Saturday.

joe100 · 30 June 2015, 04:41 AM

Got a pic?

charger · 30 June 2015, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe100

Got a pic?

Not yet, took me 8 years to start posting

HogwldFLTR · 30 June 2015, 06:24 AM

Love the thread; must admit it is on my short list for the future.

joe100 · 30 June 2015, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by charger

Not yet, took me 8 years to start posting

You've got me beat by 3 months! We've been here nearly a decade, can you believe that?

charger · 30 June 2015, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe100

You've got me beat by 3 months! We've been here nearly a decade, can you believe that?

Its been a long time, I have to learn how to down load pictures. If it wasn't for you I wouldn't a bought one- so thank you.

joe100 · 30 June 2015, 02:49 PM

I do what I can!

cosmoliu · 1 July 2015, 05:04 PM

Here's my 114200. I've had it about a month and am loving it. I have worn a midsize (31 mm) SS/YG Datejust for the last 30 years and thought I would jump up in size as well as acquire a contemporary (3130) movement. I'm the second owner, first sold in 2011, and so far, it is running +/- 1-2 sec/day. I can regulate it to perfect time (per the Watchville app) by placing it face up overnight to gain 1 sec, and place it crown up if I want to lose 1-2 sec. (Yes, I have a touch of OCD) The 34 mm size seems just right for me and I love the understated elegance. I really like having a Rolex on my wrist that likely no one else in the room recognizes. I also like that Rolex has deleted the Air King from the product lineup, which will make it even more unique going forward. I'm pleased to make this my first post here at TRF.

cerbom · 1 July 2015, 10:28 PM

nice. I didn t realize the AK was deleted.... Now I m really glad I got one.

joe100 · 1 July 2015, 10:55 PM

Gorgeous watch and excellent first post Norman. Welcome aboard!

Dries · 1 July 2015, 11:04 PM

AirKing Date 5701

cosmoliu · 2 July 2015, 01:46 AM

Cool watch, Dries. The hands are outstanding!

joe100 · 2 July 2015, 06:21 AM

Great love King 5701 right there

entorio · 7 July 2015, 05:31 AM

I recently got an Air-King 14000 blue stick dial. I'm considering putting on a blue alligator strap to accentuate the dial even more. Anyone tried this before? Pictures to see how it may look?

27 March 2015, 04:33 AM	#421
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	In 1987, the correct oyster would have been a 78350 with 557 end links. Some AKs came from the factory with Jubilee bracelets, but in far fewer numbers. It would be nearly impossible to verify today anyway. A riveted oyster on a 1987 5700 is definately a later addition __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

27 March 2015, 05:54 AM	#423
Kobi1472 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: KOBI KING Location: Maryland Watch: SS DJ 16234 Posts: 5	Here's mine Attached Images

27 March 2015, 05:56 AM	#424
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Nice 14000 Kobi __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

29 March 2015, 01:33 AM	#426
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	114200 bracelet from the master catalog Attached Images __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

29 March 2015, 01:34 AM	#427
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	New 114200 OP sans Air-King dials Attached Images __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

27 March 2015, 05:06 AM	#422
furnacehouse "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: UK Posts: 25	Thanks Joe. Very kind

28 March 2015, 04:12 AM	#425
furnacehouse "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: UK Posts: 25	Joe kindly informs me that in order for my 1986 Air-King-Date to be original I need to change the bracelet. So if anyone is interested in a 7205 riveted bracelet (1969) in exchange for a 78350 please do let me know.

29 March 2015, 02:45 AM	#429
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	I haven't no. It'll be in the 2015-2016 master that comes out in septemberish. I see why rolex dropped the AK name now. Streamlined the OP line. Let's hope that fantastic and historic name is reintroduced sometime soon. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

29 March 2015, 03:29 AM	#431
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Let's hope so. They've killed the ToG twice now so I'm not holding out much hope __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

27 May 2015, 11:53 PM	#432
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Just because. 5500 and an LV KeepIt bracelet Attached Images __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

29 May 2015, 07:15 AM	#433
Sunny Arizona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Brad Location: Colorado Watch: 16613 Posts: 1,263	T Serial Air king Just got this. Nearly NOS. Still had plastic on parts of the bracelet. +2 after 24 hours. No service history. Attached Images

29 May 2015, 10:23 AM	#434
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Niiice __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

30 June 2015, 04:28 AM	#437
charger Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: US Watch: Yachtmaster 2 Posts: 295	Dam it, just picked up one on Saturday.

30 June 2015, 04:41 AM	#438
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Got a pic? __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

30 June 2015, 06:24 AM	#440
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,693	Love the thread; must admit it is on my short list for the future. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

30 June 2015, 02:49 PM	#443
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	I do what I can! __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

1 July 2015, 05:04 PM	#444
cosmoliu "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Norman Location: CA Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, ALS Posts: 170	Here's my 114200. I've had it about a month and am loving it. I have worn a midsize (31 mm) SS/YG Datejust for the last 30 years and thought I would jump up in size as well as acquire a contemporary (3130) movement. I'm the second owner, first sold in 2011, and so far, it is running +/- 1-2 sec/day. I can regulate it to perfect time (per the Watchville app) by placing it face up overnight to gain 1 sec, and place it crown up if I want to lose 1-2 sec. (Yes, I have a touch of OCD) The 34 mm size seems just right for me and I love the understated elegance. I really like having a Rolex on my wrist that likely no one else in the room recognizes. I also like that Rolex has deleted the Air King from the product lineup, which will make it even more unique going forward. I'm pleased to make this my first post here at TRF. Attached Images

1 July 2015, 10:28 PM	#445
cerbom 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: mark Location: East TN Watch: rolex AK, GMT, TAG Posts: 203	nice. I didn t realize the AK was deleted.... Now I m really glad I got one. __________________ Rolex Airking Tag Aquaracer Rolex GMT

1 July 2015, 10:55 PM	#446
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Gorgeous watch and excellent first post Norman. Welcome aboard! __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

1 July 2015, 11:04 PM	#447
Dries "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,612	AirKing Date 5701

2 July 2015, 01:46 AM	#448
cosmoliu "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Norman Location: CA Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, ALS Posts: 170	Cool watch, Dries. The hands are outstanding!

2 July 2015, 06:21 AM	#449
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Great love King 5701 right there __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

7 July 2015, 05:31 AM	#450
entorio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 5	I recently got an Air-King 14000 blue stick dial. I'm considering putting on a blue alligator strap to accentuate the dial even more. Anyone tried this before? Pictures to see how it may look?

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