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hunkydorie · 2 June 2013, 11:27 PM

Hi,

I would really appreciate advice re. whether I should buy this rolex air king date.
The seller knows very little detail about, ie year, cal etc.

I understand through reading other forum posts that the air king date is relatively rare, and from the looks of the photos it does look to be in ok condition, but not being able to see the movement worries me.

What do you think? any advise would be greatly appreciated.
Price quoted is around $1400

joe100 · 2 June 2013, 11:38 PM

That's a Rolex ref 5700 with a cal 1525 movement. I'd say, judging from the dial and folded link oyster bracelet, it dates from the early 1970s. Also, $1400 is a great price. The 5700 was sold mainly in the commonwealth nations and its not really a rare watch. They come up for sale all the time. However, you won't be tripping over them either. It's a great piece with tons of history.

hunkydorie · 3 June 2013, 12:06 AM

Thanks Joe100, so that puts it at 35mm without the crown right?
And you think, judging by the photos that it looks ok?

joe100 · 3 June 2013, 01:37 AM

It's 34mm. The watch head looks okay. Appears some folks have used the wrong tools to open the caseback and by looking at it, it appears they tried more than once. The bracelet has some stretch to it but I can't tell how bad it is from these photos. A competent Rolex watchmaker can tighten up the links a bit. If I were you, I'd factor in a new bracelet. Either a 7835 or even better a 78350 with 557 endlinks. The 78350 is machined and will be much more durable. Up to you though

GeoGio Greece · 3 June 2013, 08:37 AM

Despite the fact that the watch looks clean, check the inside. Its important, otherwise you just buy " pig in bag".

crowncollection · 3 June 2013, 01:37 PM

1400 dollars sounds like a good price, it needs a little work but that is ok

cfw · 8 October 2013, 12:10 AM

Stunning watch, I got mine yesterday 5500 non date, swapped it for a 3/4 Tudor Sub and I couldn't be happier

Cc1966 · 8 October 2013, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by cfw

Stunning watch, I got mine yesterday 5500 non date, swapped it for a 3/4 Tudor Sub and I couldn't be happier

Love to see a pic!

joe100 · 8 October 2013, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Cc1966

Love to see a pic!

Agreed^^

cfw · 9 October 2013, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by joe100

Agreed^^

Done :)

powerfunk · 8 October 2013, 02:04 AM

5700 is a great watch. This one looks a lot like my wife's. 1400 is a good price, assuming the insides aren't mangled as others have mentioned.

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harry in montreal · 8 October 2013, 05:20 AM

Great deal. They are common in Canada as gifts from coca cola for 25 yrs of service. Looks like the orig 7835 band. If you buy it beware of where the band hooks into the endlink. These tubes fail. Mine did

cfw · 9 October 2013, 02:10 PM

Here is mine circa 1964 but I think its been redailed, still looks :)

joe100 · 9 October 2013, 02:23 PM

Looks great cfw, I'm quite happy with that dial being from 1964 too. Well-found!

cfw · 9 October 2013, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by joe100

Looks great cfw, I'm quite happy with that dial being from 1964 too. Well-found!

Thanks Joe, I am glad the dial is period correct. The Airking has that classic Rolex look without shouting it out and I love that

2 June 2013, 11:38 PM	#2
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	That's a Rolex ref 5700 with a cal 1525 movement. I'd say, judging from the dial and folded link oyster bracelet, it dates from the early 1970s. Also, $1400 is a great price. The 5700 was sold mainly in the commonwealth nations and its not really a rare watch. They come up for sale all the time. However, you won't be tripping over them either. It's a great piece with tons of history. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

3 June 2013, 01:37 AM	#4
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	It's 34mm. The watch head looks okay. Appears some folks have used the wrong tools to open the caseback and by looking at it, it appears they tried more than once. The bracelet has some stretch to it but I can't tell how bad it is from these photos. A competent Rolex watchmaker can tighten up the links a bit. If I were you, I'd factor in a new bracelet. Either a 7835 or even better a 78350 with 557 endlinks. The 78350 is machined and will be much more durable. Up to you though __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

3 June 2013, 08:37 AM	#5
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	Despite the fact that the watch looks clean, check the inside. Its important, otherwise you just buy " pig in bag". __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

3 June 2013, 01:37 PM	#6
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,215	1400 dollars sounds like a good price, it needs a little work but that is ok __________________ watches many

9 October 2013, 02:23 PM	#14
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	Looks great cfw, I'm quite happy with that dial being from 1964 too. Well-found! __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

3 June 2013, 12:06 AM	#3
hunkydorie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: australia Posts: 7	Thanks Joe100, so that puts it at 35mm without the crown right? And you think, judging by the photos that it looks ok?

8 October 2013, 12:10 AM	#7
cfw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: roodepoort Watch: Air King 5500 Posts: 507	Stunning watch, I got mine yesterday 5500 non date, swapped it for a 3/4 Tudor Sub and I couldn't be happier

8 October 2013, 02:04 AM	#11
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,799	5700 is a great watch. This one looks a lot like my wife's. 1400 is a good price, assuming the insides aren't mangled as others have mentioned. Sent from my SPH-D710VMUB using Tapatalk 2

8 October 2013, 05:20 AM	#12
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	Great deal. They are common in Canada as gifts from coca cola for 25 yrs of service. Looks like the orig 7835 band. If you buy it beware of where the band hooks into the endlink. These tubes fail. Mine did

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