ROLEX Air-King 14010 Black
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-Specifications
Brand: ROLEX
Model: Air-King
Ref: 14010
Year: 1993 (S Serial)
Movement: Automatic (Self-Winding) Cal.3000
Case: 34mm
Material: Stainless Steel
Lug Width: 19mm
Bracelet: Oyster Bracelet 78350 / FF 557B / Clasp Code T9
Bracelet Length: 11 Links (-17cm)
Includes: Watch Only
Completely serviced by our watchmaker recently
1-year Mechanical Warranty
Global shipping via FedEx International Priority
Air-King is a typical introduction to Vintage Rolex.
The Air King is the oldest existing model in Rolex with a pet name (nickname).
During the golden age of aviation in the 1930s, many pilots had Rolex Oyster watches on their wrists.
Air King was born as a homage to the pioneers of the golden age.
A small 34mm oyster case, the dial is based on 3 non-date hands, but there are a wide variety of dial designs including color.
There is a current model of Air King, but the case diameter is 40 mm and the dial has a completely different design.
What all vintage air kings have in common is that they all have a "simple" look.
This Ref.14010 features a decoration called "Finely Engine Turned Bezel" with a three-dimensional marker every 5 minutes on the bezel part.
It has a slightly dressier impression than the air king with a smooth bezel without decoration, and the difference is that the watch looks a little bigger.
Like the base Ref.14000, it was released in 1990, and was produced until 2000 when the minor change model Ref.14010M came out.
The windshield is made of sapphire glass and has excellent waterproof performance. Even including the bracelet, it weighs about 100g.
I think that it can be used by both men and women in terms of case size and design.
It is recommended as a watch that can be used everyday without worrying about it, while having a vintage look.
This watch was made in 1993 and is relatively early for this model.
The dial has a very simple design with a matte black dial and a bar index.
It was replaced with a genuine replacement dial in later years, the notation is SWISS MADE, and the luminous paint is Luminova. The luminous paint on the needle is tritium.
The dial has small threads that you can see when exposed to light, but it doesn't bother you for everyday use.
Oyster bracelet 78350 is included.
The bracelet has 11 frames, so it can handle up to about 17 cm around the arm.
Overhauled at Matsuno Clock Shop. 1 year warranty.
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[About Leather Strap]
Due to Washington Convention, we cannot export Crocodile/Alligator/Lizard leather overseas.
We will replace the strap with a similar strap made of calf leather as an alternative.
Or we will send the watch without strap if we don't have stocks of them.
[Payment Method]
1. Credit Card (Visa/Master/Amex)
2 Wire/Bank Transfer
*Some items are only available by Bank Transfer.
*We have U.S/Singapore/EU/UK bank account. So you don't need to transfer internationaly.
[Delivery]
Shipped via DHL Express with full value insurance.
Normally,Item will be shipped in 1-2 business days after payment received.
Tracking number will be provided, and insurance will cover if the item is damaged or missing in the shipping process.
[Custom Duty]
International buyer has a responsibility to pay import duties, taxes or charges. (ex VAT/GST)
We do not accept to declare lower value on shipping label or invoice.We will declare full value of them.
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[Return]
We accept return in the case of shipping mistake or item defect in 14 days after your receive.
1.Can I reserve it?
-Since it is also sold on the web, it cannot be reserved.
2.Can you adjust the bracelet?
-If you fill in the approximate arm circumference when ordering, we will send it after adjustment.
(*Riveted bracelets and folded link bracelets require some time to be adjusted by a repair craftsman.)
3. How long does it take for "delivery after complete service?
-Please consider it to be about 1 month from the date of your order.
(*It may take a little longer depending on the schedule of our watchmaker and the degree of congestion.)
4.Is there a payment deadline? (Bank transfer)
-If we cannot confirm the payment within 2 days after placing the order, the order will be canceled.
5.Can I order by cash on delivery?
- Due to the nature of the product, we do not accept it.
Our stance is that "customers can use good products with peace of mind for a long time."
In order to achieve this, the presence of a skilled repair craftsman is essential.
How well the work is done depends largely on the thoughts of the craftsman.
The watchmakers who Arbitro asks are craftsmen who do not cut corners in such areas, so we ask them to carry out the repair work with peace of mind.
About Complete Service
Complete service, sometime called overhaul is the work of disassembling a mechanical product down to its individual parts, cleaning and reassembling it to bring it closer to its new state of performance.
Roughly speaking, the overhaul procedure is as follows.
1. Separate into case and movement
2. Disassemble the movement
3. Inspection and pre-cleaning of wear condition of each part
4. Wash parts with a special machine
5. Lubrication and assembly
6. Waterproof test
7. Final adjustment and running test.
Some movements are made up of hundreds of parts, but it is a very meticulous process of disassembling them one by one, inspecting them all, cleaning them, and reassembling them.
If you don't overhaul, the oil will deteriorate just like a car, and the risk of wear and damage to parts increases, causing a decrease in accuracy and, in severe cases, not working.
There is also the reason that it will be very expensive to replace parts after they are found to be damaged, so we recommend overhauling once every 2-3 years for economical and long-term use.
About Polishing
Vintage watches have been used for decades, and even the stainless steel used in many watches has rounded corners that were originally sharp, and has many small scratches even though the mirror finish should be beautiful. state.
At Arbitro, some watches are sold with a new finish, based on the idea that you can purchase them in beautiful condition and use them for a long time.
In particular, gold-cased dress watches are finished to bring out the best of the precious metal case.
The watches sold by us that have been given a new finish are shot in very high definition, so you can see that the edges stand out and the light is reflected by the mirror finish.
Also, depending on the case or bracelet, there are cases where multiple finishes such as mirror finish and hairline finish are mixed, but there are not many craftsmen who can distinguish between them and finish them at a high level.
In addition, the “thinness of the case” is also a part that is greatly influenced by the skill of the craftsman.
A watch that has become thinner and has thinner lugs is far from its original design, and the appearance becomes unbalanced.
It is a very precise work that brings the case closer to the original finish by eliminating scratches and dents while reducing the thickness of the case to the utmost limit.
Of course, there are cases where it is better to use the watch as it is, in order to emphasize the history of the watch and its original condition.
We look at each watch and judge whether it is best to finish it before selling it.
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