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stan5050 · 26 November 2018, 11:50 AM

There is just something about the Air King that I like. The more pictures I see of them, the more I’d like to find one in person. I also really like the polar explorer. The price of the 5 digits have dropped to where they would be less than an AK so that’s where the dilemma comes into play.

mistercoach32 · 26 November 2018, 11:52 AM

My recommendation is to get what you like because the other watch won’t scratch the itch. For me, I prefer the Polar but that’s just what I prefer.

subtona · 26 November 2018, 11:53 AM

Polar

Old Expat Beast · 26 November 2018, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by stan5050

There is just something about the Air King that I like. The more pictures I see of them, the more I’d like to find one in person. I also really like the polar explorer. The price of the 5 digits have dropped to where they would be less than an AK so that’s where the dilemma comes into play.

The prices of the 5-digit Exp II haven't dropped at all, they have gone up, by quite a bit, over the last 18 months.

importstunna · 26 November 2018, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The prices of the 5-digit Exp II haven't dropped at all, they have gone up, by quite a bit, over the last 18 months.

That's what I thought, thanks for the info. My vote is for the polar explorer.

ltmgeller · 26 November 2018, 12:02 PM

I'd go with the polar but if you can swing it go for both. Sounds like the Airking is calling to you. Happy Hunting.

mineral · 26 November 2018, 12:08 PM

Definitely the polar explorer for me.

The white dial polar can be sport or dress depending how you wear it. look good with bracelet, rubber b or nato strap.

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Saaci · 26 November 2018, 12:19 PM

I think the price of an excellent condition 16570 in white is close enough to that of the AK that you can go based solely on personal preference. If you are interested in the 116900 the dial is quite busy which is a stark contrast to the vast white plane of the 16570.

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stan5050 · 26 November 2018, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The prices of the 5-digit Exp II haven't dropped at all, they have gone up, by quite a bit, over the last 18 months.

Sorry, I probably used the wrong words. I guess what I meant is dropped from MSRP

sager · 26 November 2018, 12:43 PM

Polar

Hard_Six · 26 November 2018, 12:47 PM

Go with the one you love more.

My vote is the Polar.

adawil2002 · 26 November 2018, 12:52 PM

Polar Explorer II, my hands down favorite Rolex.

JMtimes5 · 26 November 2018, 01:59 PM

I love my Air-King. The polar is nice but it’s a tad big on my wrist. I also prefer no date complication. My .02¢
At the end of the day, get what you like.

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Justindo · 26 November 2018, 02:01 PM

Although I like the current Polar Explorer II better, I would take the five digit Explorer II over the Air King.

J.W.S · 26 November 2018, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by stan5050

There is just something about the Air King that I like. The more pictures I see of them, the more I’d like to find one in person. I also really like the polar explorer. The price of the 5 digits have dropped to where they would be less than an AK so that’s where the dilemma comes into play.

Your first words are about the Air-King.

Get it... there's nothing worse than buyers remorse.
Really is that simple.

If you love the quirky layout of the dial, the green seconds hand. Green accented text etc... Nothing will fill that void.

Buy it, love it :)

Dr.Smellody · 26 November 2018, 02:07 PM

Polar!

uansari1 · 26 November 2018, 02:31 PM

The polar has a useful complication and the longer you wait, the pricier it’ll get.

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mps354 · 26 November 2018, 02:52 PM

Polar for sure, the air king does nothing for me

10klakes · 26 November 2018, 02:58 PM

+1 Explorer 2 (polar)

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SemperFi · 26 November 2018, 03:09 PM

The AirKing is a bit quirky but that’s why it appeals to me.
If it appeals to you then go for it.

matches · 26 November 2018, 04:40 PM

Air King for me

Rocket launcher · 26 November 2018, 04:55 PM

The Air-King is a fabulous watch It's yellow-green theme is from the cockpit instruments of the Bloodhound Super-Sonic car.

the Air king... is so different in the rolex world a one off watch ..when you see one in the flesh all the mismatched parts on a photo come together

The Airking watch cannot be fully understood unless it is worn and only then do you see the dial ..look at the 3 6 9 and it's an hour watch ..look at the 5 10 20 and it's a minute watch..look at it at a different light and the dial becomes 3D it's superb and as a bonus it's housed in a milgauss case

It reminds me of an old English Smiths w10 military watch.the watch worn by the Royal Air Force and British Army Officers. it's a future classic

My choice go for the Air-King

SS Oyster · 26 November 2018, 05:06 PM

Polar

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Old Expat Beast · 26 November 2018, 05:09 PM

If Rolex used that right hand layout with the sub dial for a second timezone, I would have bought one.

maylebox · 26 November 2018, 05:14 PM

rambo99 · 26 November 2018, 05:28 PM

my preference, air king > ex i > ex ii

Harry-57 · 26 November 2018, 05:40 PM

It really comes down to the one you want the most, since it's you who will be buying it and wearing it. If it's a dead heat, you can buy the first one that turns up or maybe in the longer term, own both.

For me the Polar is miles out in front in that pair. But I'm not you.

henrylee · 26 November 2018, 06:17 PM

Exp!

Mat K · 26 November 2018, 09:50 PM

Explorer 2 alot more exciting

JayHantz · 26 November 2018, 09:51 PM

I agree with many of the fine gents above - get what YOU want. If your heart sings every time you look at an Air King, that’s the one. If your browsing history is full of five digit polar bookmarks with pictures to boot, then that is the one for you. All of us will tell you how to spend money and what we like on our subjective tastes - but this is your watch so get what makes you happy and then post a ton of wrist shots.

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26 November 2018, 11:50 AM	#1
stan5050 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: USA Posts: 9	Air King or Polar Explorer There is just something about the Air King that I like. The more pictures I see of them, the more I’d like to find one in person. I also really like the polar explorer. The price of the 5 digits have dropped to where they would be less than an AK so that’s where the dilemma comes into play.

26 November 2018, 11:53 AM	#3
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,054	Polar __________________

26 November 2018, 12:02 PM	#6
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,605	I'd go with the polar but if you can swing it go for both. Sounds like the Airking is calling to you. Happy Hunting. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

26 November 2018, 12:08 PM	#7
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	Definitely the polar explorer for me. The white dial polar can be sport or dress depending how you wear it. look good with bracelet, rubber b or nato strap. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Watching date changes every midnight

26 November 2018, 12:52 PM	#12
adawil2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Andrew Wilson Location: Brunswick, Maine Watch: 16550 Explorer II Posts: 1,763	Polar Explorer II, my hands down favorite Rolex. __________________ 6284 SS, 16014 SS Jubilee silver stick, 16253 TT Blue Thunderbird, 16550 SS Exp II Cream, bought in 1986, 116400GV Z-blue Milgauss, 79260 Tudor, 116660 DSSD-Blue, 116500LV Daytona White, 116710 BLNR, 326934 Blue Skydweller

26 November 2018, 11:52 AM	#2
mistercoach32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Wisconsin Watch: SD43 Posts: 894	My recommendation is to get what you like because the other watch won’t scratch the itch. For me, I prefer the Polar but that’s just what I prefer.

26 November 2018, 12:19 PM	#8
Saaci "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: New York Watch: 16570 Posts: 300	I think the price of an excellent condition 16570 in white is close enough to that of the AK that you can go based solely on personal preference. If you are interested in the 116900 the dial is quite busy which is a stark contrast to the vast white plane of the 16570. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 November 2018, 12:43 PM	#10
sager "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Sage Location: MENA Posts: 1,563	Polar

26 November 2018, 12:47 PM	#11
Hard_Six "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Trey Location: Texas Watch: those three’s roll Posts: 3,036	Go with the one you love more. My vote is the Polar.

26 November 2018, 01:59 PM	#13
JMtimes5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: J Location: Midwest Watch: OP36&41 AK LV DJ36 Posts: 2,262	I love my Air-King. The polar is nice but it’s a tad big on my wrist. I also prefer no date complication. My .02¢ At the end of the day, get what you like. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

26 November 2018, 02:01 PM	#14
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	Although I like the current Polar Explorer II better, I would take the five digit Explorer II over the Air King.

26 November 2018, 02:07 PM	#16
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,242	Polar!

26 November 2018, 02:31 PM	#17
uansari1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Doha, Qatar Watch: Polar 16570 Posts: 535	The polar has a useful complication and the longer you wait, the pricier it’ll get. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Explorer II 16570 Polar (3186) GMT Master II 116710LN GMT Master II 126710BLRO (jubilee) Explorer 124270 Omega Seamaster GMT 50th Anniversary

26 November 2018, 02:52 PM	#18
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,978	Polar for sure, the air king does nothing for me

26 November 2018, 02:58 PM	#19
10klakes "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: USA Watch: Collector Posts: 1,482	+1 Explorer 2 (polar) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 November 2018, 03:09 PM	#20
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	The AirKing is a bit quirky but that’s why it appeals to me. If it appeals to you then go for it. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

26 November 2018, 04:40 PM	#21
matches "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: London Posts: 178	Air King for me

26 November 2018, 04:55 PM	#22
Rocket launcher Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: England Posts: 989	The Air-King is a fabulous watch It's yellow-green theme is from the cockpit instruments of the Bloodhound Super-Sonic car. the Air king... is so different in the rolex world a one off watch ..when you see one in the flesh all the mismatched parts on a photo come together The Airking watch cannot be fully understood unless it is worn and only then do you see the dial ..look at the 3 6 9 and it's an hour watch ..look at the 5 10 20 and it's a minute watch..look at it at a different light and the dial becomes 3D it's superb and as a bonus it's housed in a milgauss case It reminds me of an old English Smiths w10 military watch.the watch worn by the Royal Air Force and British Army Officers. it's a future classic My choice go for the Air-King

26 November 2018, 05:06 PM	#23
SS Oyster 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 8,911	Polar Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

26 November 2018, 05:14 PM	#25
maylebox "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 881

26 November 2018, 05:28 PM	#26
rambo99 Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Tokyo Watch: SD43,PAM1616,Hulk Posts: 3,567	my preference, air king > ex i > ex ii

26 November 2018, 05:40 PM	#27
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 9,843	It really comes down to the one you want the most, since it's you who will be buying it and wearing it. If it's a dead heat, you can buy the first one that turns up or maybe in the longer term, own both. For me the Polar is miles out in front in that pair. But I'm not you.

26 November 2018, 06:17 PM	#28
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,221	Exp! __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

26 November 2018, 09:50 PM	#29
Mat K "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Malcolm Location: Thegreatoutdoors Watch: Blnr, Subc, Polar Posts: 198	Explorer 2 alot more exciting __________________ Ticking away the moments that make up a dull day

26 November 2018, 09:51 PM	#30
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,843	I agree with many of the fine gents above - get what YOU want. If your heart sings every time you look at an Air King, that’s the one. If your browsing history is full of five digit polar bookmarks with pictures to boot, then that is the one for you. All of us will tell you how to spend money and what we like on our subjective tastes - but this is your watch so get what makes you happy and then post a ton of wrist shots. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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