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What’s his budget? This side of the millennium the prices haven’t exactly plummeted. Eg there’s a blue dial air king from 2003 on Chrono24 with an asking price of £3500. It’s not superlative chronometer certified, it doesn’t have solid end links, no papers and it’s been polished. At that point I really think it makes more sense to find the extra £500-600 for a brand new OP from an AD.
If the budget starts with a two you’re into vintage territory, 1980s or earlier.
Regal
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OK hivemind, hoping for some help here.
A pal of mine is after a recent-ish (i.e. post 90s) Rolex Oyster P / Air King / or even an Explorer (though they don't seem to exist second hand).
Where would you guys suggest he buy? Is there a reputable dealer he should be going to, one which often has stock, or is this somewhere a Chrononext would come in handy? And what's the consensus on papers? Worth it? I know with Omega you can get replacement papers but not sure about Rolex.