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Formulansx · 21 February 2017, 05:04 PM

I'm diggin it. I think I would go no date sub first for my collection but the new Air King is a very appealing piece.

Singslinger · 21 February 2017, 05:09 PM

A handsome watch. Perhaps not as iconic as the Explorer but definitely a worthy challenger.

gossbeau · 21 February 2017, 05:17 PM

I like it apart from the Air King in italiks. It cheapens the watch in MHO and makes it look a bit toyish.

TheRolexKingofLV · 21 February 2017, 05:23 PM

I really like the new AK. The dial reminds me of a speedo.

Robbyman · 21 February 2017, 05:28 PM

Seems thick in the Milgauss case. I wish it was in the Explorer 1 case instead. I would look to buy it but it is a bit chunky to me, I guess it appeals to the young!

Robbyman · 21 February 2017, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thuilln

This photoshop makes so much sense that I cannot believe that this is not what Rolex came up with...

I would but that

MrGMT · 21 February 2017, 06:07 PM

I think it's a really nice watch but agree don't like the 3,6,9 on the dial also don't like watches with out crown guards, hasn't put me off a few watches in the past.

Shaky · 21 February 2017, 06:58 PM

Yep, 3,6,9 in WG puts me off that watch. The rest of it I really like

Arclight · 21 February 2017, 07:27 PM

Not enough 5s on the dial.

travisb · 21 February 2017, 07:55 PM

Cool watch with a different look. I'd prefer lumed 3,6, 9 though.

JacksonStone · 22 February 2017, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arclight

Not enough 5s on the dial.

psv · 22 February 2017, 03:48 AM

I really disliked it at first but it is growing on me. It is certainly not a one-and-only Rolex but could be fun to have in the collection to brighten up a day in the office.

Vansflyer · 22 February 2017, 03:52 AM

Had one for 2 months + and loved it. Found lots of tiny scratches on the bezel at Christmas and chucked it back at the dealer. I normally wore it to work under a micro fleece and a big jacket so had an easy life... Rolex said normal "wear and tear" I said Bollocks! Dealer gave me my money back... however I am now considering getting another one and keeping it "for best" as I really really miss it. Sold my Cosmonaute and Emergancy in the meantime and don't miss them at all... Tricky call...

RobearH · 22 February 2017, 04:23 AM

I like it alot after trying it on last week. If I already had the remaining two that round out my perfect foursome...it would next on the list.

If it gets released at Basel with the subdial @ 6 it might even take anothers place.

LLPavorsky · 22 February 2017, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HL65

I like it as well and have toyed with adding one.

Me too!

Paul_I · 22 February 2017, 04:39 AM

If the "5" was an "05" and it had a center seconds hand I'd be in.

Nairn1980 · 22 February 2017, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vansflyer

Had one for 2 months + and loved it. Found lots of tiny scratches on the bezel at Christmas and chucked it back at the dealer. I normally wore it to work under a micro fleece and a big jacket so had an easy life... Rolex said normal "wear and tear" I said Bollocks! Dealer gave me my money back... however I am now considering getting another one and keeping it "for best" as I really really miss it. Sold my Cosmonaute and Emergancy in the meantime and don't miss them at all... Tricky call...

The polished steel scratches with even fingers touching it. Even looking at it the wrong way causes scratches......but you returned it because of this???

I've never heard of someone returning a Rolex because of scratches..there's a first for everything lol

I haven't really got around to wearing mine yet, but it's a lovely watch.

douglasf13 · 22 February 2017, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arclight

Not enough 5s on the dial.

That's the comment of the day right there.

psv · 22 February 2017, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vansflyer

Had one for 2 months + and loved it. Found lots of tiny scratches on the bezel at Christmas and chucked it back at the dealer. I normally wore it to work under a micro fleece and a big jacket so had an easy life... Rolex said normal "wear and tear" I said Bollocks! Dealer gave me my money back... however I am now considering getting another one and keeping it "for best" as I really really miss it. Sold my Cosmonaute and Emergancy in the meantime and don't miss them at all... Tricky call...

I'm sorry, but this makes no sense. You returned a watch because the bezel shows wear? What did you expect?

epc2 · 22 February 2017, 05:10 AM

I tried one at my AD , and I kind of liked the look and it was very comfortable but the deal breaker for me is the lack of Lume.

Nairn1980 · 22 February 2017, 05:38 AM

I've never found lack of lume an issue.

I always take my watch off at night so have never had to see a watch at night, however even if I did, you can see where the 12 is and the hands so I could still instantly tell the time.

What am I missing about peoples problem with the lume? It just puzzle me.

air_king · 22 February 2017, 06:48 AM

I also bought one after seeing it in the metal. wears really nice, very non traditional if you like that sort of thing. Although the line between the explorer and airking has always been kind of blurred.

tuantuanbo · 22 February 2017, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TickTockChuck

A nice watch with same movement as the Milgauss, just a bit too busy on the dial for my personal tastes. This is about as much of a design risk that Rolex would take, but wouldn't seem as out there if it were a Tudor. I had the Air King, Explorer I and OP39 rhodium on my short list last year and went with the Explorer, no regrets. Cheers!

Made the same choice out the identical 3 watches...

joli160 · 22 February 2017, 06:55 AM

I like it

MonsterSS · 22 February 2017, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

I really disliked it at first but it is growing on me. It is certainly not a one-and-only Rolex but could be fun to have in the collection to brighten up a day in the office.

Kind of my thinking as well

Vansflyer · 22 February 2017, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

I'm sorry, but this makes no sense. You returned a watch because the bezel shows wear? What did you expect?

For 4K+ I would expect more resistance to marks. Having had a few watches over my 50 years I have never had one that marked so easy. Uber lovely looking watch but so many marks on the bezel after such a short time alarmed me. I ride a motorcycle for a job now meaning my watch is under many layers of protection, and still it scratched. Maybe Chris Ward and Breitling have spoiled me with the anti scratch bezel...
Wear after a few months easy use is crap.. a 10 year old Breitling and a 20 year old Seiko showed less wear..

Steve36Efc · 23 February 2017, 05:11 AM

I like it although I probably will never own one, my wish list is full already.

rollee1 · 23 February 2017, 05:15 AM

The AK 116900 is market as a less costly option to the 116400, I prefer the Milgauss.

Nairn1980 · 23 February 2017, 05:38 AM

I actually tried one on with a Milgauss and EXP1 to compare. I preferred the AK despite the AK being cheaper. I think it's a bargain, and IMO was the nicest of the 3.

JElvis · 23 February 2017, 06:53 AM

handsome looking --- but to me, anything with the word "Air King" should be 34 MM. Just my opinion.

21 February 2017, 05:04 PM	#31
Formulansx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Guy Gadbois Location: Norcal Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko Posts: 1,743	I'm diggin it. I think I would go no date sub first for my collection but the new Air King is a very appealing piece. __________________ Day-Date President, Datejust (flipped), Bluesy 16613, Omega 14kt Seamaster, Seiko Cocktail Time, Seiko Alpinist, REC 901-2 (Porsche 911), REC TTT Escape (Steve McQueen Triumph). A few Bulovas, cars, and fountain pens

21 February 2017, 05:23 PM	#34
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	I really like the new AK. The dial reminds me of a speedo. __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

21 February 2017, 05:28 PM	#35
Robbyman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Blighty (England) Watch: Daytona/Pepsi/Sub Posts: 1,517	What's your take on the new Air King? Seems thick in the Milgauss case. I wish it was in the Explorer 1 case instead. I would look to buy it but it is a bit chunky to me, I guess it appeals to the young!

22 February 2017, 04:39 AM	#46
Paul_I "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,448	If the "5" was an "05" and it had a center seconds hand I'd be in. __________________

22 February 2017, 06:55 AM	#54
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,360	I like it __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

21 February 2017, 05:09 PM	#32
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	A handsome watch. Perhaps not as iconic as the Explorer but definitely a worthy challenger.

21 February 2017, 05:17 PM	#33
gossbeau Banned Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Vinh Location: Lausanne/HCMC Watch: 25940ok Posts: 915	I like it apart from the Air King in italiks. It cheapens the watch in MHO and makes it look a bit toyish.

21 February 2017, 06:07 PM	#37
MrGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Scotland Watch: Omega-Rolex Posts: 230	I think it's a really nice watch but agree don't like the 3,6,9 on the dial also don't like watches with out crown guards, hasn't put me off a few watches in the past.

21 February 2017, 06:58 PM	#38
Shaky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: UK Posts: 1,125	Yep, 3,6,9 in WG puts me off that watch. The rest of it I really like

21 February 2017, 07:27 PM	#39
Arclight Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 577	Not enough 5s on the dial.

21 February 2017, 07:55 PM	#40
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,224	Cool watch with a different look. I'd prefer lumed 3,6, 9 though.

22 February 2017, 03:48 AM	#42
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,062	I really disliked it at first but it is growing on me. It is certainly not a one-and-only Rolex but could be fun to have in the collection to brighten up a day in the office.

22 February 2017, 03:52 AM	#43
Vansflyer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: UK Posts: 12	Had one for 2 months + and loved it. Found lots of tiny scratches on the bezel at Christmas and chucked it back at the dealer. I normally wore it to work under a micro fleece and a big jacket so had an easy life... Rolex said normal "wear and tear" I said Bollocks! Dealer gave me my money back... however I am now considering getting another one and keeping it "for best" as I really really miss it. Sold my Cosmonaute and Emergancy in the meantime and don't miss them at all... Tricky call...

22 February 2017, 04:23 AM	#44
RobearH Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Robear Location: Come and Take It! Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 1,632	I like it alot after trying it on last week. If I already had the remaining two that round out my perfect foursome...it would next on the list. If it gets released at Basel with the subdial @ 6 it might even take anothers place.

22 February 2017, 05:38 AM	#51
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,254	I've never found lack of lume an issue. I always take my watch off at night so have never had to see a watch at night, however even if I did, you can see where the 12 is and the hands so I could still instantly tell the time. What am I missing about peoples problem with the lume? It just puzzle me.

22 February 2017, 06:48 AM	#52
air_king "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: US Posts: 383	I also bought one after seeing it in the metal. wears really nice, very non traditional if you like that sort of thing. Although the line between the explorer and airking has always been kind of blurred.

23 February 2017, 05:11 AM	#57
Steve36Efc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wales Watch: 126603 Posts: 2,606	I like it although I probably will never own one, my wish list is full already.

23 February 2017, 05:15 AM	#58
rollee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Rollee Location: Boston Watch: it watching me Posts: 1,945	The AK 116900 is market as a less costly option to the 116400, I prefer the Milgauss. __________________ Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted

23 February 2017, 06:53 AM	#60
JElvis "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Elvis Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 323	handsome looking --- but to me, anything with the word "Air King" should be 34 MM. Just my opinion.

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