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LouisGLoizides · 9 March 2016, 08:01 PM

My air king actually belonged to my grandfather. Purchased it in the early 2000's but never wore it as he preferred a Cartier he had. He gave it to me about a year ago and even though initially i thought it was a bit small i have really grown to love it. I am seriously thinking about purchasing a 19 mm jubilee bracelet as i really like the look maybe even a dial change (quite like the blue 3-6-9). Anyone here have a picture of their air king on a jubilee?

P.S Sorry for the crap iPhone pictures

Arclight · 29 June 2016, 09:40 PM

[QUOTE=LouisGLoizides;6527264]My air king actually belonged to my grandfather. Purchased it in the early 2000's but never wore it as he preferred a Cartier he had. He gave it to me about a year ago and even though initially i thought it was a bit small i have really grown to love it. I am seriously thinking about purchasing a 19 mm jubilee bracelet as i really like the look maybe even a dial change (quite like the blue 3-6-9). Anyone here have a picture of their air king on a jubilee?

Don't change anything the watch is perfect as is. In my opinion, it has the nicest Roman dial ever used by a Rolex.

anthonywong · 10 March 2016, 11:11 AM

Again

NewEnthusiast · 16 March 2016, 02:25 AM

Here's mine. For years while I was fantasising about getting a Rolex I always thought I would go for one of the sport models but when the time to look seriously, I fell for the classic good looks of the Air King. Now I can't imagine having anything else. I like the fact that the styling doesn't scream, "LOOK... I'M A ROLEX" but leaves no doubt as to it's elegance (shame about the wearer but I can't do much about that). In summary, what a brilliant watch.

Marrk · 16 March 2016, 04:49 AM

^^Elegant, indeed, NewEnthusiast.

Where and how did you come by it?

NewEnthusiast · 16 March 2016, 08:25 PM

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^^Elegant, indeed, NewEnthusiast.

Where and how did you come by it?

Thanks very much. It was sourced for me by a friend of a friend who's a Jeweller, I think at a trade show in Birmingham.

returntorolex · 19 March 2016, 03:11 PM

114200 qualify?

joe100 · 19 March 2016, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by returntorolex

114200 qualify?

Of course it does! Perfect dial

returntorolex · 19 March 2016, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by joe100

Of course it does! Perfect dial

Appreciate the warm welcome!

The Joker · 19 March 2016, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by returntorolex

114200 qualify?

Did you have the hands changed?

returntorolex · 19 March 2016, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

Did you have the hands changed?

No, just picked this one up today - factory fresh.

snyde · 20 March 2016, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by returntorolex

114200 qualify?

Welcome to the club ! Great choice in dial too, and a very classy watch.

Marrk · 20 March 2016, 03:29 PM

^^Interesting choice, Arclight.

Arclight · 21 March 2016, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Marrk

^^Interesting choice, Arclight.

Thanks Mark! I got a good deal on it from a fellow forum member. I'm thinking of giving it to my girlfriend, it will ship tomorrow. I love the dial, I may not be able to give it up! :)

Elle84 · 20 March 2016, 07:58 PM

Here my petroleum ;)

powerfunk · 21 March 2016, 01:51 AM

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Here my petroleum ;)

Nice! Glad to see another Pool Intairdril around these parts!

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joe100 · 29 June 2016, 04:26 AM

I took my 5500 to Iceland a couple months ago, and it was the perfect companion. No need to worry about scratching the 114300 OP39, the 5500 was exactly what I needed. Rugged and capable no matter the climate or conditions.

Marrk · 29 June 2016, 04:59 AM

I really like those old Air King dials.

Iceland sure looks . . . Icelandy.

Ckci · 30 June 2016, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by joe100

I took my 5500 to Iceland a couple months ago, and it was the perfect companion. No need to worry about scratching the 114300 OP39, the 5500 was exactly what I needed. Rugged and capable no matter the climate or conditions.

Awesome pictures Joe and great post/thread!!! Glad I found it!!!

Ckci · 30 June 2016, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by joe100

I took my 5500 to Iceland a couple months ago, and it was the perfect companion. No need to worry about scratching the 114300 OP39, the 5500 was exactly what I needed. Rugged and capable no matter the climate or conditions.

Great pictures of your watch and trip!!! Awesome thread as well! Love it and the Air King!

Russell

jrs146 · 29 June 2016, 05:22 AM

This was my first Rolex ever. I traded it away and always regretted it.

Found this one which was as close as I could get to replacing it.

gave it to my wife to enjoy

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Gob Bluth · 29 June 2016, 06:12 AM

Love this little guy

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imlying · 29 June 2016, 06:49 AM

My ol faithful!

imlying · 29 June 2016, 08:59 AM

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joe100 · 29 June 2016, 08:10 AM

Lots of great pics guys!

Rolex doesn't have to be expensive to enjoy, even a historic piece like the Air King

joe100 · 29 June 2016, 08:30 AM

Imlying, your pic didn't work

imlying · 29 June 2016, 09:00 AM

I've copied a new link, hopefully it'll work now

joe100 · 29 June 2016, 09:16 AM

Nope, you either have to use a hosting service or upload it here

Ckci · 29 June 2016, 09:57 PM

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5500 Gilt from '62.

douglasf13 · 8 December 2017, 11:37 AM

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Awesome.

9 March 2016, 08:01 PM	#1
LouisGLoizides "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Limassol,Cyprus Posts: 2	My air king actually belonged to my grandfather. Purchased it in the early 2000's but never wore it as he preferred a Cartier he had. He gave it to me about a year ago and even though initially i thought it was a bit small i have really grown to love it. I am seriously thinking about purchasing a 19 mm jubilee bracelet as i really like the look maybe even a dial change (quite like the blue 3-6-9). Anyone here have a picture of their air king on a jubilee? P.S Sorry for the crap iPhone pictures Attached Images

10 March 2016, 11:11 AM	#3
anthonywong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: canada Posts: 36	Again Attached Images

16 March 2016, 02:25 AM	#4
NewEnthusiast "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: James Location: Great Britain Watch: Air King/Seamaster Posts: 565	Here's mine. For years while I was fantasising about getting a Rolex I always thought I would go for one of the sport models but when the time to look seriously, I fell for the classic good looks of the Air King. Now I can't imagine having anything else. I like the fact that the styling doesn't scream, "LOOK... I'M A ROLEX" but leaves no doubt as to it's elegance (shame about the wearer but I can't do much about that). In summary, what a brilliant watch. Attached Images

19 March 2016, 03:11 PM	#7
returntorolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: Atlanta Watch: Jackie Stewart DD Posts: 5,661	114200 qualify? Attached Images __________________ Rolex - Tudor - Omega - Breitling - Oris - Grand Seiko - Timex - Casio - Ocean Crawler - Ganymede - American Waltham - Seiko - Gruen - Arethusa - Citizen - Sinn - Nodus - Formex

29 June 2016, 04:26 AM	#17
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	I took my 5500 to Iceland a couple months ago, and it was the perfect companion. No need to worry about scratching the 114300 OP39, the 5500 was exactly what I needed. Rugged and capable no matter the climate or conditions. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

29 June 2016, 09:40 PM	#2
Arclight Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 577	[QUOTE=LouisGLoizides;6527264]My air king actually belonged to my grandfather. Purchased it in the early 2000's but never wore it as he preferred a Cartier he had. He gave it to me about a year ago and even though initially i thought it was a bit small i have really grown to love it. I am seriously thinking about purchasing a 19 mm jubilee bracelet as i really like the look maybe even a dial change (quite like the blue 3-6-9). Anyone here have a picture of their air king on a jubilee? Don't change anything the watch is perfect as is. In my opinion, it has the nicest Roman dial ever used by a Rolex.

16 March 2016, 04:49 AM	#5
Marrk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,192	^^Elegant, indeed, NewEnthusiast. Where and how did you come by it?

20 March 2016, 03:29 PM	#13
Marrk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,192	^^Interesting choice, Arclight.

20 March 2016, 07:58 PM	#15
Elle84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Italy Watch: GMT Tiger Eye 1675 Posts: 292	Here my petroleum ;)

29 June 2016, 04:59 AM	#18
Marrk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,192	I really like those old Air King dials. Iceland sure looks . . . Icelandy.

29 June 2016, 05:22 AM	#21
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	This was my first Rolex ever. I traded it away and always regretted it. Found this one which was as close as I could get to replacing it. gave it to my wife to enjoy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

29 June 2016, 06:12 AM	#22
Gob Bluth Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Watch: 16610LV & 16710 Posts: 530	Love this little guy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 June 2016, 06:49 AM	#23
imlying "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Jason Location: Toronto Watch: Tudor 74000 Posts: 24	My ol faithful!

29 June 2016, 08:59 AM	#24
imlying "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Jason Location: Toronto Watch: Tudor 74000 Posts: 24	[IMG][/IMG]

29 June 2016, 08:10 AM	#25
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Lots of great pics guys! Rolex doesn't have to be expensive to enjoy, even a historic piece like the Air King __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

29 June 2016, 08:30 AM	#26
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Imlying, your pic didn't work __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

29 June 2016, 09:00 AM	#27
imlying "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Jason Location: Toronto Watch: Tudor 74000 Posts: 24	I've copied a new link, hopefully it'll work now

29 June 2016, 09:16 AM	#28
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Nope, you either have to use a hosting service or upload it here __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

29 June 2016, 09:57 PM	#29
Ckci "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Russell Location: KC, MO Watch: FedEx 4 next 1 Posts: 2,244	5500 Gilt from '62.

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