Rolex Air King

[bally796]

HI all
i have a mates Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Super Precision Ref. 5500 vintage wristwatch. Does anybody know which is the correct die number for removing back

[Mike Wood]

Die: 1001-10

Case holder: 1008-07

You're welcome!

:-)

[magirus]

Given your previous posts re equipment and "tinkering", can I ask please why you intend to remove the back of your friend's Rolex?

[bally796]

Given your previous posts re equipment and "tinkering", can I ask please why you intend to remove the back of your friend's Rolex?

He wants to see the condition of the movement, the watch has a rattle as in somethings loose inside but it winds up and works. He wasn't sure if it was a genuine rolex at first. It has the worst aftermaket ill fitting tin bracelet on it. His late father has had it for about 50 years ( he remembers seeing in as a kid in a draw) so he wants to have a look inside and see if worth having a service or not ill post some pictures.

[bally796]

Die: 1001-10

Case holder: 1008-07

You're welcome!

:-)

Thanks Mike

[bally796]

Heres some pictures

https://s1132.photobucket.com/user/b...tml?sort=3&o=2

[oldoakknives]

To be honest it looks like a well used Rolex which has had a good life. The bracelets were tinny in those days so could perhaps be original but well worn. If I was you I'd send it to someone like Brendan (webwatchmaker on here) and get their opinion rather than 'tinker' yourself.

[bally796]

To be honest it looks like a well used Rolex which has had a good life. The bracelets were tinny in those days so could perhaps be original but well worn. If I was you I'd send it to someone like Brendan (webwatchmaker on here) and get their opinion rather than 'tinker' yourself.

like I said there is something loose inside but it works, probably a case screw. if he sends it off in the post god only knows what damage the loose screw would cause. So if I can take the loose part out then send it off for repair. Or would you disagree and just send it off. No, the bracelet is not Rolex

[P9CLY]

And were fakes around 50 years ago?......and if so I think the quality really would be so bad you'd know without having to open the back anyway!.

[bally796]

And were fakes around 50 years ago?......and if so I think the quality really would be so bad you'd know without having to open the back anyway!.

I think he was going off the bracelet

[oldoakknives]

like I said there is something loose inside but it works, probably a case screw. if he sends it off in the post god only knows what damage the loose screw would cause. So if I can take the loose part out then send it off for repair. Or would you disagree and just send it off. No, the bracelet is not Rolex

How do you know something is loose? By shaking it? So what difference will the post make?

It's your call at the end of the day.

[bally796]

How do you know something is loose? By shaking it? So what difference will the post make?

It's your call at the end of the day.

Yes, its got something rattling around inside which could get into the balance spring and destroy it so safer to remove it. if you take the back off a watch it won't explode! well I hope it doesn't LOL

[manicmunnday]

How did you get on? Did you find what the problem was?

I have the exact same watch with the exact same issue :/

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[bally796]

How did you get on? Did you find what the problem was?

I have the exact same watch with the exact same issue :/

Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

Just waiting for the case back opener then i will report back.

[Mike Wood]

Well, it's a very genuine mid-1960's Rolex Air-King Super-Precision on a generic oyster-type bracelet.

It is most likely the rotor pinion is worn, so the rotor is rattling against the caseback, as generally bits don't fall off the mechanism and the case screws are unlikely to have worked themselves loose.

Good luck!

MW

[bally796]

Well, it's a very genuine mid-1960's Rolex Air-King Super-Precision on a generic oyster-type bracelet.

It is most likely the rotor pinion is worn, so the rotor is rattling against the caseback, as generally bits don't fall off the mechanism and the case screws are unlikely to have worked themselves loose.

Good luck!

MW

Cheers Mike

[bally796]

Well, it's a very genuine mid-1960's Rolex Air-King Super-Precision on a generic oyster-type bracelet.

It is most likely the rotor pinion is worn, so the rotor is rattling against the caseback, as generally bits don't fall off the mechanism and the case screws are unlikely to have worked themselves loose.

Good luck!

MW

Had a look today and yes your assessment was 100% spot on thanks Mike

[bally796]

Any recommendations for servicing or should he put a good leather strap on it and sell as is?

[Gomers]

Any recommendations for servicing or should he put a good leather strap on it and sell as is?

Duncan at Genesis Watchmaking is my go to for servicing, just had my Heuer Carrera back from him, superb service. He's Rolex accredited too and 20% discount for TZ-UK members.

[oldoakknives]

Any recommendations for servicing or should he put a good leather strap on it and sell as is?

Brendan at https://www.webwatchmaker.co.uk would be my choice for servicing and refurbishment.

[bally796]

Duncan at Genesis Watchmaking is my go to for servicing, just had my Heuer Carrera back from him, superb service. He's Rolex accredited too and 20% discount for TZ-UK members.

Thanks for that

[bally796]

A few pictures of the movement
https://s1132.photobucket.com/user/b...?sort=3&page=1

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Brendan at https://www.webwatchmaker.co.uk would be my choice for servicing and refurbishment.

Thanks for the link. ill email for an estimate

[bally796]

Duncan at Genesis Watchmaking is my go to for servicing, just had my Heuer Carrera back from him, superb service. He's Rolex accredited too and 20% discount for TZ-UK members.

Estimate came back at around £1000 full service new face and hands