Air King

[richieo]

Hi all,

First time post on this forum.

I went into an authorised dealer in the UK recently and was quoted a 3 to 4 year wait for an Air King. That just sound ridiculous to me, has anyone else been quoted such a long lead time.

I'm guessing this means one of two things.

1. The AD doesnt really want to sell to me, or

2. When they get an AK in the next couple of months they will try the hard sell with me by saying what a great opportunity it is to get ahead of the "4 year" waiting list.

Any thoughts welcome?

[jacowestt]

Welcome to the forum!

A 3 to 4-year wait for an Air-King does seem quite long, but it’s not entirely unheard of given the current demand for Rolex. Many ADs provide extended wait times to manage expectations, especially for first-time clients, as it’s hard to predict exactly when specific models will become available.

Your thoughts could be spot-on. Sometimes, ADs mention these extended timelines to encourage relationship-building and gauge your interest over time, so you may actually get a call sooner, especially if they sense genuine interest.

If you’re set on the Air-King, it might be worth staying in touch and stopping by the store occasionally to express continued interest. There’s also a chance they could call you with an “unexpected” opportunity, as you mentioned. Good luck—hope it works out quicker than expected!

[43Airking]

Sounds like a really long time. Maybe expand your list to include a OP or DJ. All three of those should be “gettable” in less than a year. Agree with “jacowestt”, don’t be a stranger and pop in to the store. Good luck

[996marty]

3-4 years for an Air King is ridiculous. I’d be looking for another AD or maybe choose something else.

[rohada]

Depends on how fast you want it. Unless you just want to buy via an AD, an Air King can be had now on the grey or used (like new) markets around + or - MSRP, at least from what I see in the US. I don't know if such things are different in the UK. Not a terribly hard watch to find and you can do so without breaking the bank. Personally, I wouldn't wait that long for that watch. I wish you well.