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deansot53 · 13 June 2017, 11:37 PM

Please could I ask the forum why the new Airking model is difficult to buy new?
I have been looking on sites such as Watchfinder and they are selling over RRP for secondhand ones . Are Rolex not supplying many in the U.K. Or is there a demand bigger than supply?
If so is it worth investing in one potentially.

AK797 · 13 June 2017, 11:57 PM

Supply is still restricted on many SS since Brexit and dealers have got used to selling used popular and new pieces at higher prices so they are in no hurry to return to pre-Brexit normal pricing. The pound has reversed again after Theresa May's election fiasco so another price rise may be coming later this year, in which case these are priced OK.

watchwatcher · 14 June 2017, 12:02 AM

Ironically, I just saw one in the AD yesterday while visiting...I'm in the states though, so that's not very helpful.

Old Expat Beast · 14 June 2017, 12:05 AM

I don't think it's an investment piece, by any stretch of the imagination.

Sublovin · 14 June 2017, 12:23 AM

Saw two at two different AD's in the past couple weeks. Great watch....not at all hard to find

beshannon · 14 June 2017, 12:25 AM

Mass produced watches are not an investment, simple supply and demand

Jake B · 14 June 2017, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I don't think it's an investment piece, by any stretch of the imagination.

Yeah, I'd have to agree with you, Adam. They're kind of languishing in AD & grey window displays alike over here in Tsuen Wan.

padi56 · 14 June 2017, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deansot53

Please could I ask the forum why the new Airking model is difficult to buy new?
I have been looking on sites such as Watchfinder and they are selling over RRP for secondhand ones . Are Rolex not supplying many in the U.K. Or is there a demand bigger than supply?
If so is it worth investing in one potentially.

Afraid no modern day Rolex could be classed as rare and IMHO not a investment, Rolex watches should be bought because thats the model you want to own and wear.

Santiago79 · 14 June 2017, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Afraid no modern day Rolex could be classed as rare and IMHO not a investment, Rolex watches should be bought because thats the model you want to own and wear.

Exactly, I wouldn't buy any as an investment. Buy the one you like and focus on enjoying it.

Maxy · 14 June 2017, 02:15 AM

I think the model you are talking is 116900 and your title has a typo, its not 96!

dr35mm · 14 June 2017, 02:41 AM

Not at all, my AD has about 3 or 4 last time I visited.

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REFZ · 14 June 2017, 02:44 AM

In the Netherlands the Airking can be found at a discount at grey dealers and that's a indicator that the model is not rare in my opinion.

Mattldm · 14 June 2017, 02:49 AM

Tried one on at a local AD recently. Looks great in person, and probably able to get a discount as its a slow mover.

Mick P · 14 June 2017, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I don't think it's an investment piece, by any stretch of the imagination.

Adam

I thought you were a wise old bird.

The AirKing is very marmite with more people disliking it than liking it. It will probably get discontinued in a few years time and then become a collectors item and prices will soar.

Just remember back in the 70s/80s, Rolex could barely give away the Freccione 1655 because it was too complex to read and served no real purpose. It got discontinued and now today is considered cool and highly priced.

In the world of Rolex, low volume sales today equates to a classic in later years.

Regards

Mick

Nairn1980 · 14 June 2017, 03:08 AM

The ADs I deal with has lists for them, but not extensive lists. They come into stock and sell fast. They don't hang around in the displays the way Milgauss/EXP2 do for example.

I'd register your interest with a few ADs and you'll get one pretty quickly. At £4,550 it's good value.

JP Chestnut · 14 June 2017, 03:55 AM

Rare? No. Unpopular? Possibly.

13 June 2017, 11:37 PM	#1
deansot53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: UK Posts: 260	Rolex Airking 119600 New Model Rare? Please could I ask the forum why the new Airking model is difficult to buy new? I have been looking on sites such as Watchfinder and they are selling over RRP for secondhand ones . Are Rolex not supplying many in the U.K. Or is there a demand bigger than supply? If so is it worth investing in one potentially.

14 June 2017, 12:25 AM	#6
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,888	Mass produced watches are not an investment, simple supply and demand __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

14 June 2017, 02:41 AM	#11
dr35mm "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Peter Location: Caribbean Watch: BB58 Posts: 2,399	Not at all, my AD has about 3 or 4 last time I visited. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Present: BB58 \| BB36 \| GMW-B5000D-1JF \| 6900-PT80 Past: 16610LN \| 16622 \| 116610LN \| 214270

14 June 2017, 02:44 AM	#12
REFZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Martin Location: Netherlands Watch: The Rolex Way Posts: 1,471	In the Netherlands the Airking can be found at a discount at grey dealers and that's a indicator that the model is not rare in my opinion. __________________ 114060 - 116520 - 126334

13 June 2017, 11:57 PM	#2
AK797 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,448	Supply is still restricted on many SS since Brexit and dealers have got used to selling used popular and new pieces at higher prices so they are in no hurry to return to pre-Brexit normal pricing. The pound has reversed again after Theresa May's election fiasco so another price rise may be coming later this year, in which case these are priced OK.

14 June 2017, 12:02 AM	#3
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,503	Ironically, I just saw one in the AD yesterday while visiting...I'm in the states though, so that's not very helpful.

14 June 2017, 12:05 AM	#4
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: AE1200WH-1AV Posts: 29,318	I don't think it's an investment piece, by any stretch of the imagination.

14 June 2017, 12:23 AM	#5
Sublovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,621	Saw two at two different AD's in the past couple weeks. Great watch....not at all hard to find

14 June 2017, 02:15 AM	#10
Maxy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 3,299	I think the model you are talking is 116900 and your title has a typo, its not 96!

14 June 2017, 02:49 AM	#13
Mattldm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: So Cal Posts: 29	Tried one on at a local AD recently. Looks great in person, and probably able to get a discount as its a slow mover.

14 June 2017, 03:08 AM	#15
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: SKY-DWELLER Posts: 8,448	The ADs I deal with has lists for them, but not extensive lists. They come into stock and sell fast. They don't hang around in the displays the way Milgauss/EXP2 do for example. I'd register your interest with a few ADs and you'll get one pretty quickly. At £4,550 it's good value.

14 June 2017, 03:55 AM	#16
JP Chestnut Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ann Arbor MI Watch: Rolex Ref 16600 Posts: 3,908	Rare? No. Unpopular? Possibly.

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