Victoria Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 I am so taken with the (non-working) Rolex Air-King by Silix that I'm considering buying a gen. Not that I would ever buy from Fleabay, but I went to scope out the prices. Item number: 170149458188 Current bid: US $1,409.00 Come on, that is a Guangzhou special, surely?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagerolex Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Come on, that is a Guangzhou special, surely?? I think that it is genuine. It is dirty, and the photos are not very good, but I don't think it is a replica. By the way, what is wrong with the one you got from silix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted September 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 I think that it is genuine. It is dirty, and the photos are not very good, but I don't think it is a replica. By the way, what is wrong with the one you got from silix? So many posts to read, and I really have to head on out! But I couldn't let this one pass by without a comment, Vintagerolex. First, thanks for clarifying. And the reason was that it was DOA. Jay is sending another one, so no worries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 ive got a gen airking for sale on folded oyster bracelet... ref 5700 airking date. rare vintage model from 1970-71 it was on ebay and i just pulled it becasue i didnt like the bidders feedback about not paying for items hes won... Lonnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrgod Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 The Air-King looks genuine to me.. The "g" in "King" is usually a little bit different on the replicas. At least on the Silix'es, the lower part of the "g" is slightly angeled, while it is horizontal on the genuines I have seen... But the AK has been in production for so many years that there must be a great varity of dials. The Timezone Sales Corner is usually a safer place for buying gens. It is not more expensive than the Bay, actually cheaper sometimes. I just picked up a nice 1969-model silver dial Oysterdate, 6694. Good luck with your search, Vbarrett! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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