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RogerF · 11 October 2005, 09:52 AM

My friend is ready to buy one, loves the looks, the feel and its well below his budget. We have seen some nice used examples (never knew how many there were around the Toronto area) and he is ready to buy.

If you have owned one or currently own one could you give us a small review.

Thanks guys.

padi56 · 11 October 2005, 05:49 PM

Nothing wrong with the Airking,just because its movement is not COSC tested.The date model is the most desirable if you can find one,but both
model are fine watches with bullet proof movements.

JJ Irani · 12 October 2005, 03:52 AM

The Air-King has always been the start-up model in the Rolex Oyster line-up; but at just 34 mm, may not be everyone's cuppa.

If it's a no-date Rolex you're looking for, then the Explorer 1 (at 36 mm) is an absolute cracker in aesthetic and symmetrical beauty.

JJ

12 October 2005, 05:06 AM

A good friend of mine has a mid-70s era Air King Date and in the summer of 2004 it had it's first 'Rolex' service. It had been serviced sometime in the late 70s by Birk's Jewellers, but that doesn't count, right?

In any event, before the service the watch had been just a couple of seconds out of COSC specs, and has been everywhere with this guy. Motorcycling all over Ontario, camping, job interviews, and then down to Mexico where my buddy lives where it's been surfing and swimming in the Caribbean more times than I've had hot dinners.

The service he had last year replaced the crystal (acrylic and just scratched... it was time) replaced the seals, new caseback (at my buddy's request) an overhaul of the movement and a factory polish of the bracelet and case. The watch looks and runs like BNIB perfect for CDN$800 total.

In short, the Air King (or AKD) is a great buy and a great sport/dress watch. Can't go wrong.

11 October 2005, 09:52 AM	#1
RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,573	90s Airking owners My friend is ready to buy one, loves the looks, the feel and its well below his budget. We have seen some nice used examples (never knew how many there were around the Toronto area) and he is ready to buy. If you have owned one or currently own one could you give us a small review. Thanks guys.

11 October 2005, 05:49 PM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,060	Nothing wrong with the Airking,just because its movement is not COSC tested.The date model is the most desirable if you can find one,but both model are fine watches with bullet proof movements. __________________ 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

12 October 2005, 03:52 AM	#3
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	The Air-King has always been the start-up model in the Rolex Oyster line-up; but at just 34 mm, may not be everyone's cuppa. If it's a no-date Rolex you're looking for, then the Explorer 1 (at 36 mm) is an absolute cracker in aesthetic and symmetrical beauty. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

12 October 2005, 05:06 AM	#4
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	A good friend of mine has a mid-70s era Air King Date and in the summer of 2004 it had it's first 'Rolex' service. It had been serviced sometime in the late 70s by Birk's Jewellers, but that doesn't count, right? In any event, before the service the watch had been just a couple of seconds out of COSC specs, and has been everywhere with this guy. Motorcycling all over Ontario, camping, job interviews, and then down to Mexico where my buddy lives where it's been surfing and swimming in the Caribbean more times than I've had hot dinners. The service he had last year replaced the crystal (acrylic and just scratched... it was time) replaced the seals, new caseback (at my buddy's request) an overhaul of the movement and a factory polish of the bracelet and case. The watch looks and runs like BNIB perfect for CDN$800 total. In short, the Air King (or AKD) is a great buy and a great sport/dress watch. Can't go wrong.

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