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Old 4 February 2013, 01:45 AM   #31
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Very nice. I like it ....quick question though. You refer to it as a sport watch.
What about it makes it a sport watch? There is no rotating bezel, mnimal water esistance, etc...
Curious. Thanks
100m wr, oyster case, its a watch that will take a beating. After all, it was designed for the British Air Force, it has to be durable.
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Old 4 February 2013, 08:09 AM   #32
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Not polished at all. Think of it as a smaller Explorer 1
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Old 4 February 2013, 08:57 AM   #33
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To me the narrow hands of the Air King have been a shortcoming of the watch.
Yep have to agree, got my mum this AK for Christmas, although I love the watch for both men and women, the thin minute hand can make it hard to read in low light conditions. Wanna get the hands changed for DJ hands at some point.


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Old 4 February 2013, 10:26 AM   #34
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Nice silver dial 114200 Wes
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Old 4 February 2013, 12:50 PM   #35
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It looks good on your wrist.
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Old 4 February 2013, 01:11 PM   #36
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Nice review and classy watch. The 3 6 9 dial is a great choice.
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Old 4 February 2013, 01:18 PM   #37
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Old 4 February 2013, 01:22 PM   #38
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Looks great, enjoy it.
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Old 4 February 2013, 02:25 PM   #39
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My slightly older cousin
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Old 4 February 2013, 02:30 PM   #40
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5500? Nice and classic, regardless of the model number.
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Old 4 February 2013, 02:35 PM   #41
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Great Rolex! Simple but beautiful!!
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Old 4 February 2013, 02:41 PM   #42
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A 1985 5500 made in March of that year. Very kindly verified in a letter written to me by Rolex. The one I will never sell
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Old 4 February 2013, 03:31 PM   #43
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Having recently owned a 114200, I agree with everything you said. It is a very attractive watch in aesthetics, craftsmanship and utility. I really like the white dial, and I've since bought a white dial Datejust. I miss the simplicity of my A-K though. Congrats on the beautiful piece. It looks great on or off your wrist.
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Old 4 February 2013, 03:34 PM   #44
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Old 13 February 2013, 05:42 AM   #45
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Looks Great!
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Old 13 February 2013, 05:58 AM   #46
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Great watch---glad you like it---wears nicely!
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Old 13 February 2013, 06:00 AM   #47
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Its lovely to see how many people own an Air King, and I have done as well although I don't currently. They always seem to have the best dials in my opinion than any other models.
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Old 13 February 2013, 07:42 AM   #48
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The AK seems to be pretty well liked around here. I love mine!
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Old 13 February 2013, 08:06 AM   #49
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The white Arabic dial is very clean and sharp looking. I sold one a few weeks ago and if the dial was a little larger it would be on my wrist now. Beautiful watch, congrats!!
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Old 13 February 2013, 08:10 AM   #50
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Great choice, I wear my 14000 every day and I have 50+ watches.
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Old 24 January 2014, 06:39 AM   #51
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Do you mind to share how much you paid for your AK from Capetown?
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Old 28 January 2014, 05:37 AM   #52
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Do you mind to share how much you paid for your AK from Capetown?
Its been a year and I honestly don't remember anymore, sorry.

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