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TT-TIGER · 31 March 2019, 10:53 PM

I have a DJ36 as my daily, Sub and Exp 1 as my weekender. A friend of mine just picked up an Air King and I was trying it on. It has such a non-conventional Rolex dial and I am thinking to pick one up for myself. Just wondering why it is not a popular model among members and do you think it is good idea to rotate the AK with my Sub for the weekend and my DJ will rotate with the Exp I as my daily?

Fat_ninja · 31 March 2019, 10:55 PM

Its really busy.

Superbri22 · 31 March 2019, 11:09 PM

I get that people feel that the dial is busy. But I feel that this is the one area I think it sets itself apart from the others. I’m also thinking of picking one up to use as a daily. I like the “unrolex” like factor

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GVA_Polerouter · 31 March 2019, 11:13 PM

Unpopular. The makings of a future collectible? My guess is there aren’t that many out there. You have nothing to lose by picking one up, especially if you like it.

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TT-TIGER · 31 March 2019, 11:18 PM

That’s the exact reason that I am thinking of getting one. Compare to the Milgauss with the same case and movement, it is such a good deal!

DLRIDES · 31 March 2019, 11:22 PM

Dial aesthetics

dan993 · 31 March 2019, 11:23 PM

I love it too I'm expecting mine in a month fingers crossed.

Rags · 31 March 2019, 11:25 PM

Too much going on with the dial. Older Air King's were better.

Etschell · 31 March 2019, 11:29 PM

It's a lazy release imo.

Other than the green hands it is all resued parts from either the milguass or the explorer 1. Pilots use GMTs now a days not this style watch.

TimeToWatch · 31 March 2019, 11:30 PM

I just think it’s ugly.

Superbri22 · 31 March 2019, 11:37 PM

It’s the black sheep, I love it lol

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KeithP · 31 March 2019, 11:45 PM

I love it. I’ll have one someday- must be seen in the metal.

FTX I · 31 March 2019, 11:46 PM

I like it but not enough to buy one.

Zakalwe · 31 March 2019, 11:50 PM

If only they replaced the “3”, “6” and “9” with “15”, “30” and “45” - it’d still be a niche watch with limited appeal, but I think it’d look cool and the design would be coherent. As it is, it’s a bit odd. Neither fish nor fowl as far as the dial goes.

tkc324 · 1 April 2019, 12:20 AM

I think the older AK at 34 mm might be too small for some. The new one has crazy busy dial which might put off collectors that like traditional clean dials from Rolex.

RobearH · 1 April 2019, 12:26 AM

It does look better in person on wrist then in print. I really like the green second hand.

I would like it in a 6 watch rotation kinda way but not as my only Rolex reference.

jed11 · 1 April 2019, 12:28 AM

Dial isn't for me and doesn't really make any functional sense for me.

brucethemanlee · 1 April 2019, 12:56 AM

For me at least the dial just silly looking

I like the green text and yellow logo but the hours markers seems like it is slapped together with leftover Explorer parts and bringing in some racing sponsored project that Rolex did.

Not cohesive at all

If Rolex replaced the 3,6,9 with 15,30,45 then I'd actually consider it

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Pilliam · 1 April 2019, 01:14 AM

I just picked one up a few weeks ago and I absolutely love it. Yes, it's the "Un"Rolex, which is appealing for understated-ness reasons, and it's also the most perfectly balanced, most comfortable one I own (TT Bluesy and Exp II Polar). It feels as though I'm not even wearing a watch, which is how it should be, right?

As for the aesthetics, I believe people would have a different view once seeing it and trying it on in person. The online pics make the green and yellow TOO loud, which it's not. You have to be right on top of the watch to even notice it. In fact, the green second hand and green Rolex text almost disappear. It's honestly not as obnoxious as the pics tend to make it out to be.

As for the 3, 6, & 9, I understand people's hesitation here, too; although they also disappear. Those who say Rolex should've simply stuck with the white numerals in place of the 3, 6, & 9 are correct in regard to symmetry. However, because those numerals are white gold, they actually disappear on the dial, which makes it look less crowded. I'm telling ya...go see one and try it on and you'll love it. And look, Daytona used to be a dud once upon a time...just sayin'...

Pw92676 · 1 April 2019, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by FTX I

I like it but not enough to buy one.

This is my sentiment exactly. And if ever bought, I don’t think it would get enough wrist time.

ras47 · 1 April 2019, 01:54 AM

I've always liked the Air King, but I'd love it with a date window. The colors are unique for Rolex and it's a clean design.

Wizardly · 1 April 2019, 01:59 AM

Eye of the beholder, I guess. I like it, especially when I found out that it was modeled after a cockpit stopwatch. I dislike some very popular models that are well-loved here, so go figure.

Lifeisarolliecoaster · 1 April 2019, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ras47

I've always liked the Air King, but I'd love it with a date window. The colors are unique for Rolex and it's a clean design.

It looks a bit 5 heavy if you get my drift

Lifeisarolliecoaster · 1 April 2019, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jed11

Dial isn't for me and doesn't really make any functional sense for me.

The Explorer I 214270 makes more sense

denmanproject · 1 April 2019, 02:25 AM

I really liked the proportions and how it wore on the wrist but just can't get on board with the 3-6-9 + 5-10-20... mix on the dial

Dr Watches · 1 April 2019, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TT-TIGER

It has such a non-conventional Rolex dial...

Answered your own question

glamorama · 1 April 2019, 02:30 AM

It has no real purpose and most ppl like 'tool' Rolexes here. Plus the dial is not that great looking imao.

Manu77 · 1 April 2019, 02:31 AM

Awful dial

GMT Aviator · 1 April 2019, 02:46 AM

Once the Thrust SSC cleans up the land speed record, I reckon this will be retired.

You read it here first.

Dr Watches · 1 April 2019, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMT Aviator

Once the Thrust SSC cleans up the land speed record, I reckon this will be retired.

You read it here first.

I think it gets retired after they run out of shiny 369 Explorer 1 dials to repurpose!

31 March 2019, 10:53 PM	#1
TT-TIGER "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Canada Watch: Only Time Can Tell Posts: 87	Why Air King is such an unpopular reference? I have a DJ36 as my daily, Sub and Exp 1 as my weekender. A friend of mine just picked up an Air King and I was trying it on. It has such a non-conventional Rolex dial and I am thinking to pick one up for myself. Just wondering why it is not a popular model among members and do you think it is good idea to rotate the AK with my Sub for the weekend and my DJ will rotate with the Exp I as my daily?

31 March 2019, 11:13 PM	#4
GVA_Polerouter "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Genève Posts: 10	Why Air King is such an unpopular reference? Unpopular. The makings of a future collectible? My guess is there aren’t that many out there. You have nothing to lose by picking one up, especially if you like it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

31 March 2019, 11:22 PM	#6
DLRIDES 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,599	Dial aesthetics __________________ ”When citizens learn to vote themselves the treasury, they limit prosperity.”

31 March 2019, 11:25 PM	#8
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,183	Too much going on with the dial. Older Air King's were better. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

31 March 2019, 11:29 PM	#9
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	It's a lazy release imo. Other than the green hands it is all resued parts from either the milguass or the explorer 1. Pilots use GMTs now a days not this style watch. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

31 March 2019, 10:55 PM	#2
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Its really busy.

31 March 2019, 11:09 PM	#3
Superbri22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: New York Posts: 243	I get that people feel that the dial is busy. But I feel that this is the one area I think it sets itself apart from the others. I’m also thinking of picking one up to use as a daily. I like the “unrolex” like factor Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 March 2019, 11:18 PM	#5
TT-TIGER "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Canada Watch: Only Time Can Tell Posts: 87	That’s the exact reason that I am thinking of getting one. Compare to the Milgauss with the same case and movement, it is such a good deal!

31 March 2019, 11:23 PM	#7
dan993 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Kings Bromley Posts: 444	I love it too I'm expecting mine in a month fingers crossed.

31 March 2019, 11:30 PM	#10
TimeToWatch Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: TRF Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 1,757	I just think it’s ugly.

31 March 2019, 11:37 PM	#11
Superbri22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: New York Posts: 243	It’s the black sheep, I love it lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 March 2019, 11:45 PM	#12
KeithP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Keith Location: NYC Watch: AK 126900/SM 300M Posts: 1,664	I love it. I’ll have one someday- must be seen in the metal.

31 March 2019, 11:46 PM	#13
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,652	I like it but not enough to buy one.

31 March 2019, 11:50 PM	#14
Zakalwe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Sal Location: London Posts: 2,496	If only they replaced the “3”, “6” and “9” with “15”, “30” and “45” - it’d still be a niche watch with limited appeal, but I think it’d look cool and the design would be coherent. As it is, it’s a bit odd. Neither fish nor fowl as far as the dial goes. __________________ “Never argue with idiots. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience." - Mark Twain

1 April 2019, 12:20 AM	#15
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	I think the older AK at 34 mm might be too small for some. The new one has crazy busy dial which might put off collectors that like traditional clean dials from Rolex.

1 April 2019, 12:26 AM	#16
RobearH Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Robear Location: Come and Take It! Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 1,632	It does look better in person on wrist then in print. I really like the green second hand. I would like it in a 6 watch rotation kinda way but not as my only Rolex reference.

1 April 2019, 12:28 AM	#17
jed11 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: West Side Posts: 2,602	Dial isn't for me and doesn't really make any functional sense for me.

1 April 2019, 12:56 AM	#18
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,491	For me at least the dial just silly looking I like the green text and yellow logo but the hours markers seems like it is slapped together with leftover Explorer parts and bringing in some racing sponsored project that Rolex did. Not cohesive at all If Rolex replaced the 3,6,9 with 15,30,45 then I'd actually consider it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 April 2019, 01:14 AM	#19
Pilliam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: USA Posts: 254	Air-King debate I just picked one up a few weeks ago and I absolutely love it. Yes, it's the "Un"Rolex, which is appealing for understated-ness reasons, and it's also the most perfectly balanced, most comfortable one I own (TT Bluesy and Exp II Polar). It feels as though I'm not even wearing a watch, which is how it should be, right? As for the aesthetics, I believe people would have a different view once seeing it and trying it on in person. The online pics make the green and yellow TOO loud, which it's not. You have to be right on top of the watch to even notice it. In fact, the green second hand and green Rolex text almost disappear. It's honestly not as obnoxious as the pics tend to make it out to be. As for the 3, 6, & 9, I understand people's hesitation here, too; although they also disappear. Those who say Rolex should've simply stuck with the white numerals in place of the 3, 6, & 9 are correct in regard to symmetry. However, because those numerals are white gold, they actually disappear on the dial, which makes it look less crowded. I'm telling ya...go see one and try it on and you'll love it. And look, Daytona used to be a dud once upon a time...just sayin'...

1 April 2019, 01:59 AM	#22
Wizardly "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Ernie Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 271	Eye of the beholder, I guess. I like it, especially when I found out that it was modeled after a cockpit stopwatch. I dislike some very popular models that are well-loved here, so go figure. __________________

1 April 2019, 02:25 AM	#25
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,356	I really liked the proportions and how it wore on the wrist but just can't get on board with the 3-6-9 + 5-10-20... mix on the dial

1 April 2019, 02:30 AM	#27
glamorama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Dan Location: Benelux Posts: 1,919	It has no real purpose and most ppl like 'tool' Rolexes here. Plus the dial is not that great looking imao.

1 April 2019, 02:31 AM	#28
Manu77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Spain Posts: 133	Dial Awful dial

1 April 2019, 02:46 AM	#29
GMT Aviator 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,276	Once the Thrust SSC cleans up the land speed record, I reckon this will be retired. You read it here first.

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