Air-King?
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Billmanweh
Newly Enlightened
When was it last serviced?
avusblue
Enlightened
Unfortunately, I think you'll find it to be normal and representative of the "kwality" to be expected from Rolex. See this thread for a little more info:
CPF "Accuracy" thread
CPF "Accuracy" thread
budlight
Newly Enlightened
The Air King isn't an Oyster Perpetual or certified Rolex so you can't really expect great accuracy from the watch.
I bought my father a Rolex Oyster Perpetual a year after graduation (1975) and it has always kept good time (good time meaning about a minute a month). I bought myself an Air King as a personal present when I first soloed fixed-wing gliders in 1983 and it never did keep as good time as my dad's Rolex but it took a lot of abuse and still looks good and runs like it always has.
My Citizen Eco-Drive keeps better time than any watch I've owned, at a fraction of the cost, but then again it will never have the esthetic value (or resale value) of a Rolex.
It's simply a matter of taste.
Mike
I bought my father a Rolex Oyster Perpetual a year after graduation (1975) and it has always kept good time (good time meaning about a minute a month). I bought myself an Air King as a personal present when I first soloed fixed-wing gliders in 1983 and it never did keep as good time as my dad's Rolex but it took a lot of abuse and still looks good and runs like it always has.
My Citizen Eco-Drive keeps better time than any watch I've owned, at a fraction of the cost, but then again it will never have the esthetic value (or resale value) of a Rolex.
It's simply a matter of taste.
Mike
Rolex, like your auto needs an oil change now and then.
It's an automatic non chrono cert, so sell it or enjoy it.
The electronic watches keep better time, but I think I'd rather have a 356 Roadster than a Geo Metro.
Mrdi
It's an automatic non chrono cert, so sell it or enjoy it.
The electronic watches keep better time, but I think I'd rather have a 356 Roadster than a Geo Metro.
Mrdi
I have never had it serviced but this problem has been from day one. I put myself through college and bought it for my own graduation present. Can't dream of selling it so I guess I'll live with it. On the positive side, you can't hurt these things! The crystal is flawless after 5 yrs of 24/7 use. The face does say oyster perpetual, referring to the case, but your right about the Air-King not being an officially certified chronometer.
Thanks for the info,
Mike
Thanks for the info,
Mike
Rothrandir
Flashaholic
mike, you bought your father a rolex for his graduation? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
i would think 3-4 minutes to be *extremely* bad, my navy seal watch is well within a minute (i haven't checked exactly for sometime...), the last time i set it was well over a month ago...
i would think 3-4 minutes to be *extremely* bad, my navy seal watch is well within a minute (i haven't checked exactly for sometime...), the last time i set it was well over a month ago...
DrAg0n
Banned
when u guys say lose/gain a min, what are u comparing against?...
avusblue
Enlightened
We are comparing against the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Time (NIST) atomic clock that broadcasts a time signal from Boulder Colorado. The signal can be received via digital clocks with a built-in radio that decodes the signal and presents perfectly accurate time, automatically synchronized once or more per day. The signal can also be received aurally via a plain old shortwave radio tuned to 2.5, 10, 15, or 20 Mhz (archaic, but perhaps more fun.)
The clocks can be purchased practically anywhere, check out Wal-Mart, RadioShack, or ebay (search under "atomic clock").
Good luck.
The clocks can be purchased practically anywhere, check out Wal-Mart, RadioShack, or ebay (search under "atomic clock").
Good luck.
DrAg0n
Banned
cool...learnt something new...
i wonder if we have them here in Singapore....
i wonder if we have them here in Singapore....
saunterer
Newly Enlightened
You can also call 303-499-7111.
If it's 5 and hasn't been serviced it is DUE!
It can be adjusted when serviced.
Where and how you place it when at rest allows it to gain or lose time.
Ask your Rolex watcmaker when you get it serviced.
If you want it to last for 100 years, get it serviced now and then.
You don't expect your car to run w/o an oil change,
Your Rolex can't either.
Mine has been on mant real dives below 100 ft and keeps very good time and also has a certain patina.
It is not a closet queen.
Wear your Rolex
Drive your Porsche.
Kiss your wife!!
Mrdi
It can be adjusted when serviced.
Where and how you place it when at rest allows it to gain or lose time.
Ask your Rolex watcmaker when you get it serviced.
If you want it to last for 100 years, get it serviced now and then.
You don't expect your car to run w/o an oil change,
Your Rolex can't either.
Mine has been on mant real dives below 100 ft and keeps very good time and also has a certain patina.
It is not a closet queen.
Wear your Rolex
Drive your Porsche.
Kiss your wife!!
Mrdi
DrAg0n
Banned
So much for one of the most expensive watches....
DrAg0n
Banned
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DrAg0n
Banned
Actually up till now...i still dont know what an Air King is,....hehe
madecov
Flashlight Enthusiast
Rolex watches (chronometer) are supposed to be in spec if they are -10 seconds +30 seconds per day.
No mechanical watch will ever be as accurate as a quartz. I used to be in the High end watch business. Some Rolex watches seem to be right on the money all the time, some seem to be off from day one.
No mechanical watch will ever be as accurate as a quartz. I used to be in the High end watch business. Some Rolex watches seem to be right on the money all the time, some seem to be off from day one.
