Rolex Air-King GMF / BP - purchase proccess

[LucaBel]

If your question is "the 5 seems a little smaller in print" the answer is that it is an optical illusion due to the angel of the shot. The dial print is equally sized, to my eye. Beautiful watch, wear it in good health and come show off your pics in the various sub forums - We'll see you there! One thing to watch out for, this is addictive .

Oh yes, I have been all morning trying to figure out if it was an optical illusion or not using a ruler hahahah. In the end I think you are right, all the 5s are the same size
I am a bit scared as I am already looking other models to acquire.... will keep you posted!

 

[LucaBel]

Looks really good

The effect on the 5 is usual as well as the white shines on the angles of the 3 6 9

In this angle you can see better the “ visual effect” of the 5

FREEWIFI is that a BP as well? Looks absolutely fantastic!

 

[Ellisg93]

Ellisg93 thank you very much, these little things help me learn everyday from this new world im discovering. I hope I can help someone in the future with this

You're welcome mate.
I actually subscribed to a few watch reviewers on Youtube including watchfinder recently. Learned A LOT in a few weeks.

 

[brokebuthappy]

This is perhaps one of the nicest threads I've ever seen.
Welcome to the community and enjoy your new watch.

GREAT choice on the Air-King it looks amazing. If you're a fan of the color scheme, check out the ROLEX GMT-MASTER II 116710LN!

 

[FREEWIFI]

FREEWIFI is that a BP as well? Looks absolutely fantastic!

FREEWIFI is that a BP as well? Looks absolutely fantastic!

Not a BP, yours looks so good too! and you made the correct choice in regards to the movement and saved 150$

 

[processengr]

The Noob is priced nice at $268, is it that bad?

 

[LucaBel]

GREAT choice on the Air-King it looks amazing. If you're a fan of the color scheme, check out the ROLEX GMT-MASTER II 116710LN!

brokebuthappy such a classy watch the ROLEX GMT-MASTER II 116710LN, my view is that they are timeless and will always be suitable for every occassion. Hopefully next step is acquiring the gen version... we'll see!

 

[LucaBel]

The Noob is priced nice at $268, is it that bad?

Not at all, the Noob version looks fantastic as well. I think number "4"s are not quite the same as gen, and number 3 is a little bit more curved. BP has corrected those issues and in terms of the dial, BP rep is more accurate

 

[nomana]

Congrats on your purchase
Good start on rep
Enjoy

 

[LucaBel]

UPDATE #3

Process so far has been:
1. Choosing watch model and seller
2. Contact seller ti check availability
3. Confirm purchase and payment (in my case, seller gave several payment options, which made it quite simple)
4. QC pictures received
5. Confirm to seller the QC is okay
6. Just received shipping info
7. Wait for delivery (so excited!)

 

[LucaBel]

UPDATE #4 FINALLY HERE

Summary: Cannot be happier with my purchase: rep looks fantastic, JD's service was fantastic and delivery was fast

Long version:
The TD sent the rep on April 26th and after 10 days I finally received my first purchase: the Air-King BP

I have to admit I was a little bit worried as the package tracker did not update (I guess it was the logistics company fault), but on the other hand I had a great surprise when it arrived

Before taking the pictures I had to take all the plastics that protect the rep (which are soooooo many) and adjust it to my wrist. This part was the worst for sure, the screws were really really tight and I had to have a little patience to screw them. I also put a little bit of oil to the bracelet to make it "move more smoothly"

The watch looks exactly as the QC I uploaded a few weeks earlier. It looks great. I have been comparing it with the real version (internet pictures) and I cannot find any mayor differences.
The weight is what you would expect from a gen watch. It is not a light watch but you get used to it quickly

Now the pictures below:


There is a big problem now.... I was warned about this. The problem is that this is kind of addictive, and I am already looking foward my next purchase. Will make a new post!

Special Thanks to KJ2020 for his guidance right at the beginning!

 

[KJ2020]

Congrats bro, it looks marvelous. And welcome to the machine, lol.

 

[FREEWIFI]

Enjoy it, the airking is a perfect first watch IMO

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[Hazing]

I thought I posted in this thewad but it must have been a different air king thewad.

Noob has a new air king release. I saw it on TTs site the other day.

https://trustytime.shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=465&products_id=21246

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[LucaBel]

I thought I posted in this thewad but it must have been a different air king thewad.

Noob has a new air king release. I saw it on TTs site the other day.

https://trustytime.shop/index.php?ma...ducts_id=21246

Seems like a great rep, and even greater with the current discount. However:

• all the noob versions have a slightly more rounded "3" which honestly i dont think is a reason not to buy it
• I am not fully convinced about the 3131 movement, for what I have read, it is not so reliable as the 2836
• I am not sure if the Gen has the etched crown at 6, I have been watching a couple of videos of the Gen and it seems it doesnt have it. Anyone knows this for sure?

 

[Hazing]

Seems like a great rep, and even greater with the current discount. However:

• all the noob versions have a slightly more rounded "3" which honestly i dont think is a reason not to buy it
• I am not fully convinced about the 3131 movement, for what I have read, it is not so reliable as the 2836
• I am not sure if the Gen has the etched crown at 6, I have been watching a couple of videos of the Gen and it seems it doesnt have it. Anyone knows this for sure?

What? You mean on the crystal? The LEC? Yes absolutely, it should have it. And yes, the metal markers, especially the 3 is a bit too... round non the right side. also the dial printing is weak. Noob is usually better than that where they have crisp dial printing.

Another thing, a big thing, and I don’t know if it’s accurate or if it’s lighting of the pics in the TT photos but the green looks dark on the noob - on the second hand and “Rolex” logo.

 

[FREEWIFI]

Seems like a great rep, and even greater with the current discount. However:

• all the noob versions have a slightly more rounded "3" which honestly i dont think is a reason not to buy it
• I am not fully convinced about the 3131 movement, for what I have read, it is not so reliable as the 2836
• I am not sure if the Gen has the etched crown at 6, I have been watching a couple of videos of the Gen and it seems it doesnt have it. Anyone knows this for sure?

Gen 116900 has etched crown at 6

 

[KJ2020]

The new Noob "3131" is a 2836 with fake engravings and a different rotor that looks like the new Rolex monobloc rotor. It also has a different balance bridge that looks more like the 31xx ones. The left half of the balance bridge is deco and does nothing at all, not even touching the balance assembly. In return for the updated look, you lose the micro adjustment screw.

It's all fluff you can't even see and more money for the same watch.