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RonnyColbie · 31 July 2011, 05:51 AM

Hey guys,

So I purchased a 5700N Rolex Air King Date today and I have a few questions...

1) When buying the watch it came with the Oyster Band and tho the oyster band is nice sadly I like the Jubilee much better... So my question is... Why when I asked the lady at the sales booth to put on a Jubilee band she said she couldn't do that because Rolex doesn't allow people to change the band because it takes away from the original design and that is illegal? Sounds silly to me if the watch is real and so is the Jubilee band??????

2) If I do go to a private guy and have him switch the band for me if ever I send my watch into rolex do you suggest I take the band off and just send the watch in one its own for servicing? and is the really illegal?

3) Is the Rolex Air King Date really a watch that is collectable? The person at the shop said that the Rolex Air King Date was only distributed to the Commonwealth countries and not many of them were made, so basically my watch would never lose its value...

I paid $1800 for the watch and its in beautiful condition... did I get a good deal?

thanks!

Ron

Jinder · 31 July 2011, 09:06 AM

My father has a Air King Date.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=144369

Also, my uncle has one with a jubilee as well.
I love the watch, pretty cool history.

RonnyColbie · 31 July 2011, 09:17 AM

Thanks man I just bought the same watch as your dad... 5700N Love it!

superdelsol · 31 July 2011, 09:42 AM

Welcome to the Air-King club. Is this your 1st Rolex?

SkyKing31 · 31 July 2011, 09:52 AM

i have seen the air king with a jubliee and in TT gold and steel .. I have 2 air kings, and I like them both .. I think you will enjoy you're air king as well

chiko323 · 31 July 2011, 09:57 AM

I definitely do not think it is illegal. That would also make putting a Rolex on any other non Rolex band illegal and you see that all the time on this forum. Sounds like a bunch of BS to me. Go somewhere else, they will change your bracelet.

SkyKing31 · 31 July 2011, 09:58 AM

perhaps i can get you in contact with someone that can help you .. if you're still interested

rolexpawn · 31 July 2011, 10:40 AM

All you have to do is pick up the bracelet you want and install it, keep the other one if the Air King needs service in the future.

Paracentesis · 31 July 2011, 10:44 AM

Of course it's illegal, and if you are caught, the authorities will come down on you very hard.

It's not just Rolex, either. If the police catch you with any non-original strap or fastening on any watch, you are facing a long stretch in prison. Be warned.

Jinder · 31 July 2011, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RonnyColbie

Thanks man I just bought the same watch as your dad... 5700N Love it!

Congrads on the Air King Date! Really cool you found one, I personally love that watch..

HongNinja · 31 July 2011, 11:46 AM

You all don't think the Air King wears too small on a mans wrist? I could handle a 36mm DJ, but I thought a 34mm might be pushing it. Hmmm

Jinder · 31 July 2011, 11:53 AM

It is a tad small, good for my dad who is only 115lbs and tiny himself

Speed · 31 July 2011, 12:03 PM

Congrats.

1. & 2. Sure, you can remove it. It's not illegal, but against Rolex USA brand standards. Therefore Rolex USA or an AD will not sell you a watch part which does not belong with your model.

3. You can collect anything. However, if you are asking if the watch is rare and will be worth $$$. No.

A little late to be asking if you got a good deal. Enjoy. That is a low price for a Rolex.

RonnyColbie · 31 July 2011, 12:46 PM

I think I did some research and it is illegal, however, I dont really give a damn as both the products I know are legal rolex products. I will keep both bracelets if I need servicing I will strap on the original Oyster. Yes, this is m first Rolex... im 23 now... I've got time before im playing with the big boys. I think this is a great watch for my first! Cant stop smiling when I look down. Thank you all for your help!

I dont know if the watch will be worth anymore money than I paid for it, but as long as it holds its value Im all good with that! Plus, I got an amazing deal! I compared them to online prices and its 50% off what most dealers are selling them for...

Darlinboy · 31 July 2011, 12:49 PM

Love those Air Kings...congrats!

chestercopperpot · 31 July 2011, 02:54 PM

I love the air kings.

Andelain · 31 July 2011, 05:11 PM

Pics, we need pics please!

RonnyColbie · 1 August 2011, 01:49 AM

I'll take some pictures and post them! Give me a few hours... just getting up and dealing with all my animals.

SALTY · 1 August 2011, 06:07 AM

Congrats on your Air King - lots of history behind that model.

As for the bracelet, put on whatever you want and if the watch needs service, send just the head in.

z32turbo · 1 August 2011, 06:54 AM

I say pics or it didn't happen.

Enjoy!!!

mrbill2mrbill2 · 1 August 2011, 08:44 AM

Is an Air King a "collectible"?

Sorry to burst you bubble - But, it is one of the slowest selling Rolexs.

31 July 2011, 05:51 AM	#1
RonnyColbie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Toronto- Canada Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4	New Rolex Air King Date! Hey guys, So I purchased a 5700N Rolex Air King Date today and I have a few questions... 1) When buying the watch it came with the Oyster Band and tho the oyster band is nice sadly I like the Jubilee much better... So my question is... Why when I asked the lady at the sales booth to put on a Jubilee band she said she couldn't do that because Rolex doesn't allow people to change the band because it takes away from the original design and that is illegal? Sounds silly to me if the watch is real and so is the Jubilee band?????? 2) If I do go to a private guy and have him switch the band for me if ever I send my watch into rolex do you suggest I take the band off and just send the watch in one its own for servicing? and is the really illegal? 3) Is the Rolex Air King Date really a watch that is collectable? The person at the shop said that the Rolex Air King Date was only distributed to the Commonwealth countries and not many of them were made, so basically my watch would never lose its value... I paid $1800 for the watch and its in beautiful condition... did I get a good deal? thanks! Ron

31 July 2011, 09:42 AM	#4
superdelsol "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Scott Location: Arizona, USA Watch: your 6. Posts: 388	Welcome to the Air-King club. Is this your 1st Rolex? __________________ "For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for nature cannot be fooled." Dr. Richard P. Feynman, Rogers Commission Report, Appendix F, 9 June 1986

31 July 2011, 12:49 PM	#15
Darlinboy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,703	Love those Air Kings...congrats! __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

1 August 2011, 06:54 AM	#20
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	I say pics or it didn't happen. Enjoy!!! __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

1 August 2011, 08:44 AM	#21
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	Is an Air King a "collectible"? Sorry to burst you bubble - But, it is one of the slowest selling Rolexs. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

31 July 2011, 09:06 AM	#2
Jinder Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Jinder Location: Ontario Watch: 116713 Posts: 601	My father has a Air King Date. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=144369 Also, my uncle has one with a jubilee as well. I love the watch, pretty cool history.

31 July 2011, 09:17 AM	#3
RonnyColbie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Toronto- Canada Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4	Thanks man I just bought the same watch as your dad... 5700N Love it!

31 July 2011, 09:52 AM	#5
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	i have seen the air king with a jubliee and in TT gold and steel .. I have 2 air kings, and I like them both .. I think you will enjoy you're air king as well

31 July 2011, 09:57 AM	#6
chiko323 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MA Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 953	I definitely do not think it is illegal. That would also make putting a Rolex on any other non Rolex band illegal and you see that all the time on this forum. Sounds like a bunch of BS to me. Go somewhere else, they will change your bracelet.

31 July 2011, 09:58 AM	#7
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	perhaps i can get you in contact with someone that can help you .. if you're still interested

31 July 2011, 10:40 AM	#8
rolexpawn Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Chester Location: Bolton UK Watch: my Rolex(s) Posts: 479	All you have to do is pick up the bracelet you want and install it, keep the other one if the Air King needs service in the future.

31 July 2011, 10:44 AM	#9
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	Of course it's illegal, and if you are caught, the authorities will come down on you very hard. It's not just Rolex, either. If the police catch you with any non-original strap or fastening on any watch, you are facing a long stretch in prison. Be warned.

31 July 2011, 11:46 AM	#11
HongNinja Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Watch: 228238, 114060 Posts: 1,347	You all don't think the Air King wears too small on a mans wrist? I could handle a 36mm DJ, but I thought a 34mm might be pushing it. Hmmm

31 July 2011, 11:53 AM	#12
Jinder Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Jinder Location: Ontario Watch: 116713 Posts: 601	It is a tad small, good for my dad who is only 115lbs and tiny himself

31 July 2011, 12:03 PM	#13
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Congrats. 1. & 2. Sure, you can remove it. It's not illegal, but against Rolex USA brand standards. Therefore Rolex USA or an AD will not sell you a watch part which does not belong with your model. 3. You can collect anything. However, if you are asking if the watch is rare and will be worth $$$. No. A little late to be asking if you got a good deal. Enjoy. That is a low price for a Rolex.

31 July 2011, 12:46 PM	#14
RonnyColbie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Toronto- Canada Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4	I think I did some research and it is illegal, however, I dont really give a damn as both the products I know are legal rolex products. I will keep both bracelets if I need servicing I will strap on the original Oyster. Yes, this is m first Rolex... im 23 now... I've got time before im playing with the big boys. I think this is a great watch for my first! Cant stop smiling when I look down. Thank you all for your help! I dont know if the watch will be worth anymore money than I paid for it, but as long as it holds its value Im all good with that! Plus, I got an amazing deal! I compared them to online prices and its 50% off what most dealers are selling them for...

31 July 2011, 02:54 PM	#16
chestercopperpot "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New York City Posts: 249	I love the air kings.

31 July 2011, 05:11 PM	#17
Andelain "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: The Sandbox Watch: ing your 6...... Posts: 1,379	Pics, we need pics please!

1 August 2011, 01:49 AM	#18
RonnyColbie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Toronto- Canada Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4	I'll take some pictures and post them! Give me a few hours... just getting up and dealing with all my animals.

1 August 2011, 06:07 AM	#19
SALTY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,500	Congrats on your Air King - lots of history behind that model. As for the bracelet, put on whatever you want and if the watch needs service, send just the head in.

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