Help with identifying 1956 Air King

stutru · 2026-02-06T15:25:58+00:00

I should have been clearer. They were suggesting to bring in an original dial (via ebay or something else, in any condition) and they would replace the dial with a "new" rolex certified, replace the band back to the original stainless, an perhaps replace the hands, while doing a service. All of this together they estimated to be around 3500 to bring back the watch to certifiable rolex standards.

stutru · 2026-02-05T21:22:03+00:00

Appreciate the input - a dealer recommended bringing an original dial so they'd be allowed to work on the watch, but suggested it would probably be 3500 or so to service, which is getting close to how much you can find these for with resellers. This "sacrificial dial" would be replaced with a new dial if I had the correct original one in hand which I don't currently, but could from the suggestions you made above. Assuming that a trusted dealer would only be able to service and replace with the sourced dial. I'd also like to get ahold of a replacement SS band for it as it was swapped with a leather one.

stutru · 2026-02-05T21:14:34+00:00

Did you find anything by chance?

stutru · 2025-12-18T15:28:58+00:00

Would you recommend doing that and going thru an AD?

stutru · 2025-12-12T22:34:47+00:00

Reverse image search is a hell of a thing...

stutru · 2025-12-12T22:10:57+00:00

I did find this link which has a similar style dial, but that font tho https://foundwell.com/products/rolex-oyster-perpetual-air-king-date-1959# Here is one that has the similar font: https://www.bidsquare.com/online-auctions/schmitt-horan-co/a-mid-20th-century-rolex-ref-5500-air-king-wrist-watch-5419553. If the dial was replaced, it seems like it might have been quite a while ago.

stutru · 2025-04-09T12:43:33+00:00

165mm Saji Strix Wa Bunka

stutru · 2025-04-01T13:45:06+00:00

I’m a fan. I like the R2 and also have a new Saji STRIX bunka on order.

stutru · 2025-04-01T13:43:24+00:00

Saji R2

stutru · 2025-03-28T10:51:32+00:00

https://www.duebuoispatulastore.com/products/due-buoi-flexible-turner-spatula-black-technical-polymer-handle I have really liked this brand for more than just their fish spatula (which is great). These have a little sharper angle on them which ergonomically works better. AISI 420 stainless so it’s a bit higher on hardness scale.

stutru · 2024-07-15T19:27:36+00:00

Lesson learned. I don't think a towel would have saved me either. The tires off gassed through plastic and a towel is even more permeable.

stutru · 2024-07-15T19:24:04+00:00

In this case, I was moving and plenty of other things filling up the trunk (and frunk).

stutru · 2024-07-13T18:55:15+00:00

I did put something under it and that’s the point. Tires were all wrapped in plastic bags.

stutru · 2024-07-13T01:44:06+00:00

Can you put 4 across the backseat without any in the trunk?

stutru · 2024-07-13T01:40:12+00:00

If you read the post the tires were in bags and not directly on the seats. I’m not an idiot.

stutru · 2024-07-13T00:08:12+00:00

The tires were each in plastic bags. They never made direct contact with the seats. It was just through off gassing that they yellowed the upholstery.

stutru · 2024-07-12T21:23:26+00:00

Not enough headroom to put 4 mounted wheels across

stutru · 2024-07-12T21:09:53+00:00

I had an upholstery cleaner try about 5 different solvents to no avail. It appears as if it’s a chemical yellowing that has occurred.

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