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Rolex Air King Date 5701

hanski

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And another genstein project, this time an Air King Date 5701. Gen dial, gen case set, gen crown, ETA 2824-2, Raffles DWO, aftermarket hands, end link, and bracelet.

These are fun and “affordable” projects. You can find standard issue Air King and DateJust case sets for reasonable prices along with gen dials. The unfortunate implication of the three franken projects is the movement. While an ETA or Sellita is a great movement it requires different dial feet positioning. So dial feet get cut. Luckily it’s easy enough to re-solder feet on (both now for the ETA and later for a gen movement if that ever happens).

Having completed a number of these now, I’m finding they are handsome watches and the smaller size is classic and stylish. It might not be the highly sought after sport models but these are good watches and great projects to create a highly gen franken watch

Anyways, enjoy!

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369mafia

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Nicely done

That’s a rare piece. I’ve read that they were only offered in the CANADIAN Market for a short time.




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hanski

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Nicely done

That’s a rare piece. I’ve read that they were only offered in the CANADIAN Market for a short time.




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Thanks, that's interesting. I didn't realize that.
 
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Alex1975

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Beautiful job, classy & understated.

There is a real charm to these types of references & your build nails it perfectly.
 

W47chl0v3r

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Just ordered a gen dial case set! Went on a spree on Rafflesdials and all I need now are a gen dial and an ETA 2824. How much are gen case set's usually? I'm wondering if i overpaid.

Looking for a nice silver dial with gold markers like you have there. :)
 
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hanski

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Just ordered a gen dial case set! Went on a spree on Rafflesdials and all I need now are a gen dial and an ETA 2824. How much are gen case set's usually? I'm wondering if i overpaid.

Looking for a nice silver dial with gold markers like you have there. :)

Depending on condition, parts included, and source, I'd say you can get one for $200 on up to $500.
 

W47chl0v3r

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Condition was great. Crown and bezel are gold and comes with crystal and no major scratches. Paid around 600$. Not too bad of a rip off lol
 

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I don't think I have ever seen 5701 before. Must have been hard to source the parts. Another great build! hanski
 

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Here is that case I mentioned above. Similar build but different dial.