Thought/pics of AirKing Afficionados

[Duke of Dulwich]

I absolutely love mine and it lives up to the challenges of daily life.


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[VonDutch]

Ahhhh... the love or hate Bloodhound!

This is a rare beast in the model line-up, and it has a interesting story behind 'why'.

It was purely brought back from the dead to celebrate and mark the Bloodhound Land Speed record attempt project, Rolex wanting to be associated with the Land Speed record to fall in with the branding ethos, was a main sponsor and this resulted in the cockpit 'over ride' dials being designed and produced by them... this watch was designed to echo and celebrate the achievement... so, a kinda special edition, without the 'special edition' tag! (we all know Rolex go in for all that)

Now, the project fell into administration, and lost all its sponsors as a result.

The Bloodhound project has now been re-started by a private businessman... which will fail as no high profile sponsors have been found after the first failed attempt...WITHOUT the Rolex dials!

So you see... this new Air King already has a wonderful story behind 'WHY' it was created... I like things like this, a watch with a 'real' story behind it.

Just wait for the dial to be discontinued shortly (I give it until Basel 2020) and see the collectors come out wanting one!

[CharlesN]

PLEASE STOP THIS THREAD.

You are all killing me.

I used to have an Air-King Date (5700).

I sold it many years ago.

I was a total idiot for doing that.

After reading this thread I have been looking for one in near mint condition with original everything with it.

I think i have found one .. Next step ... make a nice dinner for my wife this evening.

[Widows Son]

Love my 14000, it's my daily.

[Rocket launcher]

Superb watch

[Rocket launcher]

the current Air-King as it's based on the clocks in this car







Collectable once discontinued..you bet

[Rocket launcher]

The modern Air-King Is a very understated watch with a superb dial look at the 3,6,9 and it's a hour dial ..look at the 5 ,10 and it's a minute dial were you can easily read minute 52.

It's got the same case. Movement and Faraday cage as a milgauss without the PCLS so good for all day wear at work...

The Air-King is a great watch and sometimes when I wear mine I think what a fine watch as the matt black dial with the white a day gold numbers and the green and yellow just shouts look at me. Especially in the sun light or in the picture above

The people who say too busy etc are not owners..
You need to own this watch to appreciate it's design and quality

[AJMarcus]

Originally Posted by CharlesN

PLEASE STOP THIS THREAD.

You are all killing me.

I used to have an Air-King Date (5700).

I sold it many years ago.

I was a total idiot for doing that.

After reading this thread I have been looking for one in near mint condition with original everything with it.

I think i have found one .. Next step ... make a nice dinner for my wife this evening.

[AJMarcus]

Great comments and pics guys! Love the AirKing story both old and new. And yes....I tried the newer AirKing on and it is very special and fits great on the wrist. Sleeper Rolex that will increase in value after its discontinued I’m sure.

[Gerardus]

Originally Posted by Rocket launcher

The modern Air-King Is a very understated watch with a superb dial look at the 3,6,9 and it's a hour dial ..look at the 5 ,10 and it's a minute dial were you can easily read minute 52.

It's got the same case. Movement and Faraday cage as a milgauss without the PCLS so good for all day wear at work...

The Air-King is a great watch and sometimes when I wear mine I think what a fine watch as the matt black dial with the white a day gold numbers and the green and yellow just shouts look at me. Especially in the sun light or in the picture above

The people who say too busy etc are not owners..
You need to own this watch to appreciate it's design and quality

well said!

[kans86]

Don’t have much wrist time since I have more pieces, but indeed a very unique, and interesting model.


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[askdanny]

ATL—>SFO Friday.

Originally Posted by askdanny

Me picking up the new Air-King at an AD a week ago:

https://youtu.be/egZXMqNMDmo

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[johnjm]

My keepsake. Grandfather bought it in 1969 for my father. Bracelet has stretch so I wear it on leather.



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[214270Explorer]

Seems to be a model that draws either hates or likes.

I happen to like it very much. So much that I am considering it as my next purchase. Love the quirky green and yellow treatments.

[juktagt]

My 14000, daily wearer. 34mm works a treat!

[AJMarcus]

Originally Posted by juktagt

My 14000, daily wearer. 34mm works a treat!

Looks fantastic!

[AJMarcus]

Originally Posted by johnjm

My keepsake. Grandfather bought it in 1969 for my father. Bracelet has stretch so I wear it on leather.



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Very nice! Nice fit too

[Justinmg]

I wear a 34mm oyster date with a 7” wrist and it fits perfect. Small watches are classic and will always be in style.

[173rdabn]

I had a white dial a few years ago. Gave it up when the aging eyes had a problem seeing the silver hands against the white dial. A really nice, overlooked watch.

[mmmmp]

Originally Posted by CharlesN

I just wish they would bring back the Air-King date.

I used to have one many years ago. I miss it

Me too! My first Rolex was a TT Air King date. 14 years of trouble-free timekeeping. The 34mm case *was* a little small but that was my only quibble. The TT / Fluted / Jubilee / Date configuration made it look like a (slightly) small Datejust.

I, too miss that watch. The newest iteration is quite nice, sort of funky-cool in a Non-Rolex way. (A nice departure.) I can't seem to warm up to the Arabic 3, 6, 9 chrome or white gold large numbers however, other than that, a cool watch for those who want something a little different.

Mark

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[ak5659]

My two daily’s


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[Oldcards]

My Air King.

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[Pete26]

Well , I discovered that the owner of the exclusively Rolex AD in Brisbane wears one.

[Scrap_Life]

Just got it, love it.


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[huggie49]

I walked into a shop on the Plaza in Santa Fe and walked out with the new model. Didn’t hesitate. Never a thought about it being an unpopular watch. It’s popular with its owner. Me!

[askdanny]

Originally Posted by huggie49

I walked into a shop on the Plaza in Santa Fe and walked out with the new model. Didn’t hesitate. Never a thought about it being an unpopular watch. It’s popular with its owner. Me!

How I use the Air-King as a tool watch everyday: https://youtu.be/8saG5crWA6k

[Twovalvekid]

Not the thread I needed to see when contemplating my next purchase (and first of the brand).

[askdanny]

Originally Posted by Twovalvekid

Not the thread I needed to see when contemplating my next purchase (and first of the brand).

I added a full article with more details to my video here:

https://www.rolexmagazine.com/2019/0...-air-king.html

Enjoy!

[Monty22]

Love mine...


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[GED]

My old 14010M-loved that watch!: