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rsnorthport · 27 December 2016, 03:30 PM

My first Rolex and thinking about buying a pre owned Air-King originally purchased July '97. Movement = 3000 / Ref# 14000. Mint with inner box and original papers asking $3000. Thoughts appreciated?

pgrandster · 28 December 2016, 11:40 AM

If that's what you really want, pull trigger. If not, save another $1200 or so and buy a pre-owned EXP or EXPII on this forum.

rsnorthport · 28 December 2016, 12:20 PM

Thanks, I will check those out as well. I am not stuck on the Air King but thought it might be a good starter model that would keep its value pretty well.

GMTMasterII44 · 9 January 2017, 03:40 PM

Id save a bit more and get slightly better piece but go with your gut!

blah114 · 5 March 2017, 09:53 PM

I bought a 1973 air king in pristine condition off eBay for 2000$... I had it serviced by Rolex so it is real. It seems that price is high. The air,king is a gorgeous understated watch. The explorer is a better value. Like a 1990s explorer. Already said,above. I have an explorer as well and wear it every so,often. The air king is nicer,to me, but too small.

1William · 5 March 2017, 10:38 PM

Not an Air King fan but if it is what you want, go for it. I would look at a Explorer, 36mm. It will be a lot easier to move should you decide that you want to trade or sell.

27 December 2016, 03:30 PM	#1
rsnorthport "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 5	First Rolex - Preowned Air King 1990-2000 My first Rolex and thinking about buying a pre owned Air-King originally purchased July '97. Movement = 3000 / Ref# 14000. Mint with inner box and original papers asking $3000. Thoughts appreciated?

28 December 2016, 11:40 AM	#2
pgrandster "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Washington, DC Watch: 116500/116710BLNR Posts: 86	If that's what you really want, pull trigger. If not, save another $1200 or so and buy a pre-owned EXP or EXPII on this forum.

28 December 2016, 12:20 PM	#3
rsnorthport "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 5	Thanks, I will check those out as well. I am not stuck on the Air King but thought it might be a good starter model that would keep its value pretty well.

9 January 2017, 03:40 PM	#4
GMTMasterII44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Boca Raton Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 277	Id save a bit more and get slightly better piece but go with your gut!

5 March 2017, 09:53 PM	#5
blah114 Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Here. Watch: iPhone Posts: 470	I bought a 1973 air king in pristine condition off eBay for 2000$... I had it serviced by Rolex so it is real. It seems that price is high. The air,king is a gorgeous understated watch. The explorer is a better value. Like a 1990s explorer. Already said,above. I have an explorer as well and wear it every so,often. The air king is nicer,to me, but too small.

5 March 2017, 10:38 PM	#6
1William 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,385	Not an Air King fan but if it is what you want, go for it. I would look at a Explorer, 36mm. It will be a lot easier to move should you decide that you want to trade or sell.

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