Thoughts on the Air King?

[mward1958]

I own several Breitlings and a 1949 Bubbleback. Two and a half years ago I was offered the Air King and I bought a Breitling instead. It has been one of those watches that has stuck in my head. It is a great size for my 7 1/2 wrist. It is not gaudy yet unique. It is not bland. It matches my personality.
For the last year I have been asking my AD for one and he said they are hard to get.. So whenever I visit I always say very loudly so all sales people can hear if they have any Air Kings or A Sky Dweller with blue dial and stainless bracelet. That always gets a chuckle. On Friday, I do my routine and the sales person I always deal with and trust says no. Then another comes over and says, " Are you on the list?" He pulls my sales guy in the back room and I hear them talking. Well, I now own an Air King. It is one of those watches now that seems to never hit the display case. Moral to the story is to always ask and make yourself memorable in a courteous and kind way.