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24 February 2012, 02:55 PM | #1 |
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My first Rolex - 1987 Air King
Hello all,
(I was told to pose here as well, after I posted in the main forum, so here I am ) I am a proud new member of the Rolex community, and I have what I hope to be a lifetime Rolex as my first one! I purchased this from a fine forum member, although by way of a different website where I spotted the watch. It is a perfect Rolex Air King, c. 1987. Fully serviced/documented, with all original things/both boxes, original warranty documents, (even the hang-tags). It was a safe queen for 20+ years and was recently fully serviced/polished/etc. I think it's fantastic. I have now worn it for 24 hours and I LOVE IT! I was afraid it would be too small, but I think it looks great on my 7.5" wrist. Very happy to own this watch and to be a part of this great community. |
24 February 2012, 03:35 PM | #2 |
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Very nice!!! I wear an Air-King 5500 myself from 1985. The AK wears well, I've never found any of my 34mm watches small.
Love yours! J |
25 February 2012, 12:24 AM | #3 |
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My friend, I am delighted to see you so pleased with the watch. You were a wonderful trading partner, and I thank you again for placing your trust in me. It was a smooth, easy transaction.
Congratulations on that very handsome Air-King, and warmest regards! Here's a pic of that watch on my wrist on a brisk Minnesota winter day, for old time's sake: Cheers, Dave |
25 February 2012, 12:50 AM | #4 |
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Wow, that looks great.
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25 February 2012, 12:51 AM | #5 |
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clean simple classic , good health to wear it.
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25 February 2012, 12:57 AM | #6 |
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Is the jubilee original to the watch?
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25 February 2012, 01:06 AM | #7 |
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Congratulations. It really does look like a safe queen. That bracelet is crisp.
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25 February 2012, 01:16 AM | #8 |
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Very nice.
Looks just like new.
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25 February 2012, 01:41 AM | #9 |
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Good looking watch, congrats!
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25 February 2012, 02:46 AM | #10 |
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Very nice. Congrats
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25 February 2012, 02:50 AM | #11 |
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I love to see an Air-King on Jubilee! Congrats!
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25 February 2012, 04:24 AM | #12 |
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Congrats and great looking watch!
I really love the AirKings!!! Tom |
25 February 2012, 09:39 AM | #13 |
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Congrats. The watch has ended up in a great home. Wear it in good health.
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25 February 2012, 09:49 AM | #14 |
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I fully understand your feelings. Enjoy
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26 February 2012, 02:46 PM | #15 |
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The GMT and the AirKing are birds of a feather so to speak. Both were born from aviation.
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26 February 2012, 02:48 PM | #16 |
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Congrats!
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