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rain_e · 11 November 2010, 04:13 AM

I've never owned a Rolex before however the AirKings have caught my eye and I would like one as my daily. I came across the following and I'd like some help valuing it. Any input or advice on what to ask or look out for would be greatly appreciated as I am new to the Rolex world.

Details: Recently serviced, comes with box and tags circa 1980.

MonBK · 11 November 2010, 05:02 AM

$1,500

rain_e · 11 November 2010, 05:42 AM

Spoke with him again and he's willing to meet up with me at a AD to verify authenticity as well. So I'm not concerned about the watch being a fake. Asking price is $1600 Canadian so your estimate seems to be very close.

Anyone else have thoughts on this?

R1@160@alltimes · 11 November 2010, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

$1,500

that would be my guess as well

nyyankees · 11 November 2010, 12:16 PM

About right.

rain_e · 11 November 2010, 12:19 PM

Thanks for the info. I came across this 72 Rolex Oyster as well (no box/papers) which is listed for $1695 so very close to the Airking at $1600.

Any thoughts on what the better buy would be?

Michael M. · 11 November 2010, 02:22 PM

It looks to be in mint condition, and box & papers is a plus. I'd say don't pay any thing over $1795 for it!

kyle L · 11 November 2010, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rain_e

Thanks for the info. I came across this 72 Rolex Oyster as well (no box/papers) which is listed for $1695 so very close to the Airking at $1600.

Any thoughts on what the better buy would be?

The Precision is handwind, I think it is overpriced. The Auto Air-King would be a better deal, I would not pay over 1.6k for it.

rain_e · 11 November 2010, 04:50 PM

Thanks for all the advice so far from everyone. Kyle L I appreciate the suggestion and I think I'm going to make an offer on the Air King tomorrow. I'll let post how it turns out and if anyone else want to post any additional advice it would still be appreciated. Thanks again everyone!

Yazo · 12 November 2010, 12:44 PM

Good luck!! The AK is an AWESOME watch!!

qtaro · 12 November 2010, 10:02 PM

I also think the Precision is overpriced. I have bought a few Precision in the last months (good but not excellent condition) for about 800-900. If it is as in the picture, I'll pay 1000 but not more.

11 November 2010, 04:13 AM	#1
rain_e "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 5	Advice on Valuing this AirKing? I've never owned a Rolex before however the AirKings have caught my eye and I would like one as my daily. I came across the following and I'd like some help valuing it. Any input or advice on what to ask or look out for would be greatly appreciated as I am new to the Rolex world. Details: Recently serviced, comes with box and tags circa 1980.

11 November 2010, 12:19 PM	#6
rain_e "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 5	Thanks for the info. I came across this 72 Rolex Oyster as well (no box/papers) which is listed for $1695 so very close to the Airking at $1600. Any thoughts on what the better buy would be? Attached Images

11 November 2010, 05:02 AM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	$1,500

11 November 2010, 05:42 AM	#3
rain_e "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 5	Spoke with him again and he's willing to meet up with me at a AD to verify authenticity as well. So I'm not concerned about the watch being a fake. Asking price is $1600 Canadian so your estimate seems to be very close. Anyone else have thoughts on this?

11 November 2010, 12:16 PM	#5
nyyankees "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southeastern PA Watch: 1216610 Posts: 2,131	About right.

11 November 2010, 02:22 PM	#7
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	It looks to be in mint condition, and box & papers is a plus. I'd say don't pay any thing over $1795 for it!

11 November 2010, 04:50 PM	#9
rain_e "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 5	Thanks for all the advice so far from everyone. Kyle L I appreciate the suggestion and I think I'm going to make an offer on the Air King tomorrow. I'll let post how it turns out and if anyone else want to post any additional advice it would still be appreciated. Thanks again everyone!

12 November 2010, 12:44 PM	#10
Yazo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,812	Good luck!! The AK is an AWESOME watch!!

12 November 2010, 10:02 PM	#11
qtaro "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Australia Watch: 6202 6542 1680 Posts: 89	I also think the Precision is overpriced. I have bought a few Precision in the last months (good but not excellent condition) for about 800-900. If it is as in the picture, I'll pay 1000 but not more.

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