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Rolex Air King 116 900 6th Anniversary.

The Rolex Air King was issued in 2016 and discontinued in 2022, to be replaced by the Air King 126 900, basically adding a protection to the crown, a Zero before the " 5 " minute marker, luminous in the 3 / 6 / 9 applied hour markers ( called Chromalight
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By: amanico
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amanico
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A few thoughts

We will probably never see a 40mm sea-dweller ever again. This represents the best 6 digit Rolex ever in my opinion. 2.5 year production. No cyclops with a fat crystal. Trim lugs. Trim crown guards. Matte dial. Fully graduated bezel. HEV. I get why Rolex
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By: PhinneyWood
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ZSHSZ
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Vintage watches

The Rolex Athlete watch was p roduced in early 1940s and there are two versions : one with small seconds (using cal 700?) and one with centre/sweep seconds (cal 710). Both of these models are in stainless steel version. The Rolex Athlete 4127 looks simila
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By: maxbliss888
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chk
359152

Vintage watches

This is a Rolex Hooded Bubbleback ref 3599 from 1941. It has a huge flat bezel instead of the usual slanted one. Moreover, it has a bicolour hoods, similar to the vintage Prince Zebra or tiger straps
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By: maxbliss888
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"Hey, I inherited this watch, is it real?" I grimaced, took the watch, rubbed it carefully on my shirt :-) and said, "I dunno"

In this case it was a friend asking. He handed the watch to me and went on his way. At least he didn't ask how much it was worth. Now I'm no Bill or Jocke so I can't glance at one of these babies and instantly decipher it. The reference number is 16610 an
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By: cazalea
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777Dave
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DateJust/Submariner Movement

At one time did the DatejJust and Submariner date share the same movement, the 3135?
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By: Thomas_3
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BigFatPauli
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Vintage watches

This is a mid size Rolex Semi Bubbleback with engine turn bezel and black waffle dial with 29mm bracelet Comparison between a Rolex Bubbleback 5050 vs Semi Bubbleback ref 6085. 32mm vs 34mm
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By: maxbliss888
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WristScan: "Your most beautiful watch under 10 k." is live now till 31.07.

In fact I believe it is the lowest cost among all the watches posted so far. A proof that fun can be had below a big brand crocodile strap. I am actually enjoying this watch as much as the 3970EP as I don’t have to be careful with my wrist movement. And t
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By: COUNT DE MONET
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Subexplorer
9723

So I have this on this week and it got me thinking..

Given the no crown guard case shape and thickness, i think it would be interesting to explore bringing back their old cali dial (a la bubble back) using this case.. I guess it can also work with a Datejust case although I prefer the chunkiness of this AK/
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By: Echi
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Ping.Timeout
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Vintage watches

Jacob Palmer (Ryan Gosling) wears a Rolex Bubbleback with the reference 3372 on a brown leather strap
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By: maxbliss888
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