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5 April 2020, 04:57 PM | #1 |
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Thoughts on the Rolex Air King
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I am curious as to what your thoughts on the Rolex Air King is. At first sight the watch appears to be very simple and I am not sure If I should go for that or a DJ 41. What makes this watch special? Are there any chances it might go up in value? Any foresights? Also, is the Rolex Sub (no date) a really hard watch to acquire at MSRP? I hear that quite a lot. |
5 April 2020, 05:02 PM | #2 |
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You'll engage the rage in people with a post like this.
Why don't you tell us about your interest in rolexes, what models you are attracted to and why? For me - I like them as something that is made by experts, that has some prestige and value, it's a symbol that if you work hard and sacrifice, you can have something really nice, that can be handed down to your kids. I really liked the Pepsi GMT, I like the history and the functionality. I ended up with an Explorer II, which I really like, but I question whether I love it in the same way I'd love a Pepsi if I had the chance? Don't settle for something you like, and don't look to make money on something, that's not the market we are in at the moment. |
5 April 2020, 05:07 PM | #3 |
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Buy what you like. A DJ41 looks like a Rolex that most will notice, and know from the first glance. The Air King is a very beautiful watch, but will not be known by most people. I would go for the Air King now because there’s speculation it may not be around for long, and will only go for a DJ41 if fluted and on jubilee. If you want a Sub I suggest you wait until movement change, and don’t worry they are available from Ads if you can wait a bit especially if you’re from the US.
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5 April 2020, 05:07 PM | #4 |
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Basically a Milgauss with a military field watch kind of dial. They're nice.
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5 April 2020, 05:09 PM | #5 |
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@interestedwatcher, I meant no offence to anyone and wasn't really looking to flip a watch. Its just like the other threads over here that talk about watches gaining value or losing value in the grey market. In all honesty, it was just my curiosity and lack of awareness of that specific model that made me ask that.
I appreciate some of the other watches that I previously didnt appreciate as I started to learn their history. Believe it or not, at one point I wouldn't even consider a Daytona or any of the much sought after watches. I literally had to appreciate its history and beauty to start considering one of those. Hope this helps. |
5 April 2020, 05:14 PM | #6 |
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The AK is associated with the Bloodhound SSC. No one can say whether it will rise or not although not significantly would be my guess.
Sub ND should be available at MSRP after a short wait at an AD. Both the DJ and Subs are all time classics. I would go with one of these and forget the AK for now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
5 April 2020, 07:53 PM | #7 |
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Are you really talking about the 2016 Air-King, the 116900? Because "at the first sight" the watch definitely doesn't appear "very simple". Me thinks you are talking about a 34mm Air-King.
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5 April 2020, 08:56 PM | #8 |
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I sold mine because the white gold numbers being incongruous with the “speedometer” looking numbers, which were otherwise really cool, was a mess. “Like an explosion went off at the numbers factory” as one reviewer wrote.
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I’m curious as to why you bought one if the incongruous dial was a mess ? Were you swayed by the negative opinion of others as the reason for selling? The current AirKing is peculiar watch. Either one loves or hates it. It’s quirkiness is what attracted me to it. Eccentric dial, no date, AirKing font, yellow coronet, green Rolex lettering and green second hand. It’s beautiful! Peace Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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At first I didn’t think I’d mind the mismatched white gold 3, 6 and 9. Then they just started to bug me immediately after getting the watch. The bezel also was a scuff magnet. Then I tried a friend’s Sub on and was done with the idiosyncratic and kind of, in my opinion, gaudy Air King. I got an Explorer 2 with the black dial. Been really happy with it. |
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7 April 2020, 03:53 AM | #11 |
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Love mine. But I’m a sucker for anything green.
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7 April 2020, 04:11 AM | #12 |
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I bought an Air-King this year. Never cared for the small 34mm ones from previous years.
I actually traded a watch towards the purchase. I saw it when it was first released, and really liked the color and the dial design. Of course the New large 40mm Case Size was a big seller as well. I wasn't happy with the lack of a date, and one of the reasons I waited three years before I bought it. Ironically, I decided on a DateJust, and ended up buying a DateJust II, because I wanted the larger case, and a particular dial that was available at that time. You won't go wrong with either. I have big wrists and like large watch cases. Nothing smaller than 40mm. Decide on whether you want a date complication or not, and then pick a watch whose dial and bracelet interest you. |
7 April 2020, 04:52 AM | #13 |
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I have all three of the watches you mentioned. They are all different to me.
I have a Datejust 41 with the wimbledon dial, on a jubilee bracelet with smooth bezel. This to me is the most "classic looking" and recognizable Rolex I own. I bought it primarily to wear to "dressy" events (such as when I have to wear a suit in the office), but I occasionally wear it a little more casually, too. It feels extremely comfortable on my wrist and I routinely forget I have it on. I love the beautiful look. I also have a Sub no date. While many consider this just as iconic (if not more) as the Datejust, to me it jumps out just slightly less because there are so many copycats these days. This watch also wears extremely comfortably and to me is just as useful as a dress watch as a casual watch, even though the bracelet is a little on the dull side for a dress watch. Lastly, I just got the Air King. To me this is not a dress watch; it's designed to be casual or for functionality. That said, I really like the color on the dial, which sets it apart from just about ever Rolex model out there. I feel it on my wrist much more than the Datejust, but it is not unwieldy. If you're deciding between an Air King and a Datejust, think about the DJ bracelet and bezel you select and how you intend to wear it. If it's something you plan to wear both dressy and casual, I think the DJ is your better choice, likely with the jubilee bracelet, the fluted bezel, or both. If it's primarily a casual watch, either can work but the Air King might be better. And of course you have to decide if you like the yellow and green on the Air King dial, which many abhor but I think makes the watch look great. |
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Ive considered the 34mm vintage air kings. The new ones just look like they needed a way to use up cases meant for the milgauss that wasnt a hot seller. Similar to all those other dial variations that they cooked up to try to sell the line.
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7 April 2020, 05:22 AM | #17 |
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I like the current one. Not at the top of my list, but I can definitely see the appeal.
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7 April 2020, 06:05 AM | #20 |
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It's a beautiful watch.. love mine
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7 April 2020, 06:45 AM | #21 |
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Well, it definitely is a unique bird. It’s too unorthodox in design for my tastes. That might make it more collectible in a couple decades, though.
The older Airkings were quite handsome. |
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I really like mine, I love the dial, so different.
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24 April 2020, 09:57 AM | #24 |
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I owned a 116900 for about 6 months and loved everything about it except not having a date - if it did I would still own it. With a Rolex you're never really going to lose a ton of money so buy what you like and don't worry about appreciation down the road. I'm currently alternating between an all stainless Old Navitimer II and a TT rose gold DJ 36 116201 as my everyday wearers. I'm looking at a 116710LN or a 116713 as my next purchase.
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I really like the new Air-King, but I'd love it even more if it were sub-40mm.
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