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Skye · 19 November 2006, 08:22 AM

Can anybody let me know what the dial variants of the Air king were in 1980
1981 - on the black face - Was the Air King in red?

ginzo · 19 November 2006, 08:37 AM

I have never seen the Air King on the dial in red.

JJ Irani · 19 November 2006, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skye

Can anybody let me know what the dial variants of the Air king were in 1980
1981 - on the black face - Was the Air King in red?

Hi SKye,

Welcome to TRF. Some of our experts should be along shortly to answer your question.

Meanwhile, have yourself a blast on TRF.

Cheers - JJ

ian.thomas · 19 November 2006, 11:35 AM

I owned a few AKs from the 80s and I can't recall ever seeing a red AK.

jac67 · 19 November 2006, 11:45 AM

No expert, but never seen or even heard about a red Air-King.

John.

montecristo · 19 November 2006, 11:54 AM

I have seen pinkish one. Don't remember where.

jac67 · 19 November 2006, 12:12 PM

Montecristo, I think Skye was refering to the word "Air-King" printed in red as opposed to the dial colour being red. That's the way I took it.

You are correct, the AK comes in a variety of dial colours including salmon (pinkish).

John.

mike · 19 November 2006, 12:13 PM

I've never seen one.

Spark · 19 November 2006, 09:30 PM

Hi Chaps,
I'd never seen one either, but I guess Skye is refering to this one on eBay UK, item number 280050438037 have a look and make your own minds up.
I think it is probably a refinish, but who knows.

Spark.

padi56 · 19 November 2006, 10:04 PM

Myself have never seen one or heard of one the only red associated with the Airking was on the English Canadian market Airking-dates red date wheels as far as I know.But suppose its possible a special country market watch limited edition in the 80s.

Skye · 20 November 2006, 01:01 AM

Spark - that is exactly the Rolex Air King I have been looking at.

Looks very smart - and the guy must be some kind of Author. Largest description about a watch I have ever seen

Fake or not.

some guidance please

Spark · 20 November 2006, 02:07 AM

Hi Skye,
I have followed this guys auctions for a couple of years as his descriptions are always like a novel and make me laugh and he come up with some great watches although most are overpriced have a look at all his other listings.
I is a genuine Rolex, but I would expect the dial to be a refinish.
I could be wrong though, I am no expert.
The only sure fire way to find out is buy it and hav it serviced at Rolex in Bexley and they will tell you, but by then it is too late.
Cheers,

Spark.

jac67 · 20 November 2006, 12:39 PM

All that writing for a 685GBP watch. Imagine how much he would write if he was selling a 20,000GBP one???

More than likely a redial though. If you like the look of that watch, go for it.

Admitantly, it does look good.

You can always change the dial.

It's not a HUGE amount of money, and it's not as if it's a hugely rare and collectable watch (contrary to what the seller says), so devaluing it is not much of an issue.

John.

19 November 2006, 08:22 AM	#1
Skye "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Posts: 3	Rolex Air King Can anybody let me know what the dial variants of the Air king were in 1980 1981 - on the black face - Was the Air King in red?

19 November 2006, 09:30 PM	#9
Spark "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: U.K. Watch: Too Many Posts: 2,097	1981 Rolex Oyster Air-King Red Dial Signature. Hi Chaps, I'd never seen one either, but I guess Skye is refering to this one on eBay UK, item number 280050438037 have a look and make your own minds up. I think it is probably a refinish, but who knows. Spark.

19 November 2006, 10:04 PM	#10
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,826	Myself have never seen one or heard of one the only red associated with the Airking was on the English Canadian market Airking-dates red date wheels as far as I know.But suppose its possible a special country market watch limited edition in the 80s. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

19 November 2006, 08:37 AM	#2
ginzo Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Boston, MA Watch: GMT/1675 Exp/1016 Posts: 196	I have never seen the Air King on the dial in red.

19 November 2006, 11:35 AM	#4
ian.thomas 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,334	I owned a few AKs from the 80s and I can't recall ever seeing a red AK.

19 November 2006, 11:45 AM	#5
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	No expert, but never seen or even heard about a red Air-King. John.

19 November 2006, 11:54 AM	#6
montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	I have seen pinkish one. Don't remember where.

19 November 2006, 12:12 PM	#7
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	Montecristo, I think Skye was refering to the word "Air-King" printed in red as opposed to the dial colour being red. That's the way I took it. You are correct, the AK comes in a variety of dial colours including salmon (pinkish). John.

19 November 2006, 12:13 PM	#8
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I've never seen one.

20 November 2006, 01:01 AM	#11
Skye "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Posts: 3	Spark - that is exactly the Rolex Air King I have been looking at. Looks very smart - and the guy must be some kind of Author. Largest description about a watch I have ever seen Fake or not. some guidance please

20 November 2006, 02:07 AM	#12
Spark "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: U.K. Watch: Too Many Posts: 2,097	Hi Skye, I have followed this guys auctions for a couple of years as his descriptions are always like a novel and make me laugh and he come up with some great watches although most are overpriced have a look at all his other listings. I is a genuine Rolex, but I would expect the dial to be a refinish. I could be wrong though, I am no expert. The only sure fire way to find out is buy it and hav it serviced at Rolex in Bexley and they will tell you, but by then it is too late. Cheers, Spark.

20 November 2006, 12:39 PM	#13
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	All that writing for a 685GBP watch. Imagine how much he would write if he was selling a 20,000GBP one??? More than likely a redial though. If you like the look of that watch, go for it. Admitantly, it does look good. You can always change the dial. It's not a HUGE amount of money, and it's not as if it's a hugely rare and collectable watch (contrary to what the seller says), so devaluing it is not much of an issue. John.

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