jmb Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 I bought a budget Air-King a while back that had what I thought was a fairly good dial but it was in a 36mm case. I decided to put one of my 34mm Tudor cases to use and make a bit more correct Air-King. I sanded the Tudor engraving off the case-back and transplanted the movement and dial assembly from the 36mm case to the 34mm case. I then popped the glass crystal and replaced it with a Clark T12, turned a smooth bezel out of some 303, and installed a proper band that wasn't made out of STEBLHOX. I really like the dial, so simple and uncluttered. I think these "Rodneys" of the Rolex world need a bit more exposure so here's a few more pics now that it is the correct size! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 As always, it's looking good J! So, the dial just fit into the smaller case without any issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted June 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 Red, no problems at all. This may not have fit into one of the "new batch" of cases but this was one of the cases from a batch of $45 Prince Dates I bought for the 34mm cases... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 Looks fantastic! Some great mods on this one... The new crystal really makes a difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 jmb, have you made your own bezels before? It looks good, and it's a great result all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 J, I love the simple look of the Air King. Glad you brought it some newly needed exposure Looking forward to see what else comes from the J Shop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 Just found this one on the 'bay.....rare Pan Am version of the Air King 5500. This would be a fun one to build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolexmaniac88 Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 Just found this one on the 'bay.....rare Pan Am version of the Air King 5500. This would be a fun one to build Isn't it suppose to be "Pretoleum"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 The story behind the logo: Pool Intairdrill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted June 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 I found this one for sale on-line at Wingate's: LH, smooth bezels are fairly easy to crank out. I've made 3 or 4... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 JMB you are the king baby!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 I cannot recall which, but I think I saw a Pan Am AK dial listed on 1 of our favorite aftermarket dial resellers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 The story behind the logo: Pool Intairdrill. Now that is very interesting! Thanks for that info LH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 Looking good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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