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9 January 2018, 03:32 PM | #331 | |
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Puzzled though to see no "Precision' script on the lower portion of the dial, with input from others with multiple 5500's like that I thought we had bracketed the early to mid 60's for that dial variant. Any possibility that watch could be from the mid 60's? Cheers, Rick |
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9 January 2018, 06:37 PM | #332 |
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Funny that you say that, my dad had actually told me that he purchased the watch on a trip to Switzerland in 1965 and that's what I told people for many years. When I had it serviced most recently in 2015 the serial number was on the paperwork upon its return and I found a serial number/date table online, possibly on these forums, which I thought said it was made in '83. I assumed that he had made a mistake and confused the watch with a small rose logo Tudor Prince Oysterdate which he also owned. Maybe it was me who made the mistake after all.....or maybe the service center accidentally swapped paperwork with a second Air King belonging to my next door neighbor I sent in at the same time which as far as I could tell was identical in every way except it did have "Precision" on the dial. I have never had the bracelet off to verify the serial number myself.
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15 January 2018, 10:20 AM | #333 |
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Interesting Spork, would like to know what year it really is!
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15 January 2018, 10:58 AM | #334 |
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I'm guessing the papers got switched at the SF service center so mine would be the '65 like my father told me and the neighbor's watch is actually the '83. My neighbor has since passed away and his watch went to one of his sons, who in turn gave it to his wife because the size was smaller than he liked. Mine ran like a champ for nearly 20 years between services, it was on my wrist everywhere from 1997 to 2015 before it started losing an excessive amount of time and the power reserve was reduced to about 12 hours. I actually lost it in a swift moving river once and miraculously found it against all odds.
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16 January 2018, 12:56 AM | #335 | |
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13 February 2018, 04:37 PM | #336 |
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so, i read earlier on it was possible to change dials?
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14 February 2018, 02:49 AM | #337 |
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Yes from the late 50's through the 80's the ref. 5500 used a 1520 or 1530 movement and as far as I know the dials would interchange. As discussed above and in different threads, there are subtleties as to which dial nomenclatures associated with each of these movements and different years of production.
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16 March 2018, 07:57 AM | #338 |
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Beautiful! What do you think about the Oyster Precision?
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19 February 2020, 11:51 PM | #339 |
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Thinking about getting a 34mm 2000 model from Bob's Watches at $3500 USD, no box or papers. It has the 3000 caliber. How easy would it be to service that caliber, parts availability etc.?
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21 February 2020, 05:13 PM | #340 | |
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5 March 2020, 03:44 PM | #341 |
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2000 Air King
That should be a great pickup, Did you pull the trigger on that one Ravel?
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12 March 2020, 12:28 AM | #343 |
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Nice to see that beauty again Birky!
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My 2001 AK is my favourite.
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I keep reading about the rare "double red" variation of a 5500 where both the Air-King and Super Precision are in red. Does anyone know why I can't seem to find a picture of this one anywhere online?
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4 November 2020, 06:13 AM | #349 | |
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Looking good Birky! Gogetter you might also checkout the OP thread at: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...+forum&page=12 Cheers, Rick |
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Sorry the link didn't work Gogetter, trying another.
https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...&postcount=319 Cheers Rick |
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Ahh, I stand corrected, I saw a picture of a new AK and an older Explorer 1 side by side and they looked identical, must just be the newer bigger case.
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8 March 2021, 12:08 AM | #353 |
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Air-King14000 (Medicinal)
Great watch. Got it over a year ago and never took it off. When I received it ran satisfactory, however, it did need service. (Amplitude was like 250, gaining over 10 seconds a day). After service this past December and a slight regulation the watch is running +3 seconds a day. I never take it off. It's a wonderful piece that doesn't get much attention which is what I like. Especially with the Nato, it does not scream Rolex. Bottom line is that it's a fantastic watch that does what it is suppose to do. I truly like what the Air-King represents as well. I mean no disrespect with the leaf. Personally I really like it and the change of hands. It's the only watch I need though I do have a Tudor BB 32 as a back up.
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8 March 2021, 01:53 AM | #354 |
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Nice one Kap. Is there a particular significance to the dial logo?
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Air-King14000 (Medicinal)
What up Rick? Thanx for your interest. I think it looks cool and adds a bit of character. What kind of bike is that?
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By the way. In earlier post I said amplitude of like 250 gaining 10 seconds a day. It was losing 10 seconds a day, maybe more. Sorry for confusion.
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8 March 2021, 08:13 AM | #357 | |
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The old rig is a 1948 Scott Flying Squirrel, water cooled 600cc 2 stroke, made in Birmingham. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...11#post6867011 |
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8 March 2021, 10:20 AM | #358 |
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Not with NACB but a supporter of NORML and the decriminalization. Great ride. Has to be a rare one. Not too familiar with motorcycles though my step father rides a Harley. I'm a car guy.
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27 December 2021, 12:25 AM | #359 |
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17 January 2022, 08:28 PM | #360 |
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New here and wanted to tap into the wealth of knowledge you guys have! all well attached is my "new" AK i have recently bought from a local jewellers. The case has all the correct numbers on it but i feel like the face and possibly the hands have been replaced in its lifetime.
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