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Rags · 20 March 2016, 04:10 AM

I really don't know what rolex was thinking when they designed the new Air King. Mixing like that is just terrible. The dial looks so busy. Lets hear from everybody.

Seaswirl · 20 March 2016, 04:13 AM

Well, glad to see the AK back, but can't say I'm a fan. I always likes the simplicity of the AK where as the current iteration just looks too busy for me. Too many Arabic numerals.

Tools · 20 March 2016, 04:18 AM

I always figured that they would bring the Air King back, it is just too much of a Rolex icon.

As to the new release, I love it.. Busy, hardly - anybody looked at a Breitling lately..

For a pilot, a quick look at seconds in large numbers can be a plus when timing turns etc. It may not be done much any more, but it is definitely a throwback to early pilots needs..

It's one I want to take a better look at, and I said that I was done picking up new watches !!!

Wesley Crusher · 20 March 2016, 04:18 AM

I'm glad to see the AK back, but the dial drives me crazy.

Spartacus · 20 March 2016, 04:20 AM

It's a cool piece. The Rolex green is such a solid statement.

Snow-Dweller · 20 March 2016, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

I'm glad to see the AK back, but the dial drives me crazy.

Hear, hear.

05carbondrz · 20 March 2016, 04:21 AM

The 3-6-9 Dial looks out of place and confusing.

capote · 20 March 2016, 04:27 AM

Yay

Daytonaman799 · 20 March 2016, 04:28 AM

I thought it looks GREAT! To each their own.

Colina19 · 20 March 2016, 04:30 AM

Yay

Flyfisher · 20 March 2016, 04:30 AM

Way too much going on in the dial for me.

Watch This · 20 March 2016, 04:31 AM

I like it. And the larger size tells me a lot about the future. Traditionalists will hate it.

chrisb57 · 20 March 2016, 04:33 AM

I'm a fan , the green second hand is a free mod in my eyes, just like a date wheel change that people do on other models .
I like the fact it also has the same movement and case as the milgaus.

Lumberjact · 20 March 2016, 04:33 AM

As a pilot's watch, this AK is more what one would expect than previous incarnations. While not my bag, I think it's a fine bearer of the name.

Qtip.416 · 20 March 2016, 04:33 AM

Hell nay.

Kippers · 20 March 2016, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

I always figured that they would bring the Air King back, it is just too much of a Rolex icon.

As to the new release, I love it.. Busy, hardly - anybody looked at a Breitling lately..

For a pilot, a quick look at seconds in large numbers can be a plus when timing turns etc. It may not be done much any more, but it is definitely a throwback to early pilots needs..

It's one I want to take a better look at, and I said that I was done picking up new watches !!!

I agree. It's a pilot's watch and has heritage. Whether the dial is up to everyone's taste though is something else. I'm a little undecided as the 3 6 9 seems like they're borrowed from the Explorer.

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evlkoala · 20 March 2016, 04:34 AM

Yay for the color, nay for the busy dial

maxheifetz · 20 March 2016, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisb57

I'm a fan , the green second hand is a free mod in my eyes, just like a date wheel change that people do on other models .
I like the fact it also has the same movement and case as the milgaus.

How is it a free mod if you're paying for it :)

Blue Lantern · 20 March 2016, 04:38 AM

I like it a lot! But if someone is just going to own one Rolex, I'm guessing they'll go for something more conservative.

RastabanStar · 20 March 2016, 04:38 AM

I guess they needed to do something to differentiate it from the Explorer 1, but I don't care for the differences.

snyde · 20 March 2016, 04:40 AM

I like the way the AK is distinguishing its self. I think it's bold, and I like the direction they are going with it, however, I'd also like to see a simplier design mixed in with with the bunch.

chrisb57 · 20 March 2016, 04:42 AM

People pay money to have a date wheel changed a different colour.
Having a green seconds hand already negates that .Was just an observation ,you don't usually see coloured second hands or coloured date wheels unless on an original model .

Gerardus · 20 March 2016, 04:45 AM

Def Nay for me.

Daytona88 · 20 March 2016, 04:46 AM

Not for me...nay I say.

IT Nerd · 20 March 2016, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

It's one I want to take a better look at, and I said that I was done picking up new watches !!!

Famous last words right there Larry!

VinnieVegas · 20 March 2016, 04:48 AM

No interest whatsoever. And I really liked the 5500.

Floorguy · 20 March 2016, 04:52 AM

Maybe I'm crazy, but I like it! Change is hard, but sometimes, change is good!

Skyrider01 · 20 March 2016, 05:01 AM

I like the colors, size is perfect, but those numbers are a deal breaker for me.

ZeKe · 20 March 2016, 05:09 AM

The dial is really confusing. The color scheme is kind of cheap looking.

I like it!

ColRam425 · 20 March 2016, 05:11 AM

I definitely love it!

20 March 2016, 04:10 AM	#1
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,183	The new Air King- Yay or Nay. I really don't know what rolex was thinking when they designed the new Air King. Mixing like that is just terrible. The dial looks so busy. Lets hear from everybody. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

20 March 2016, 04:18 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,037	I always figured that they would bring the Air King back, it is just too much of a Rolex icon. As to the new release, I love it.. Busy, hardly - anybody looked at a Breitling lately.. For a pilot, a quick look at seconds in large numbers can be a plus when timing turns etc. It may not be done much any more, but it is definitely a throwback to early pilots needs.. It's one I want to take a better look at, and I said that I was done picking up new watches !!! __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

20 March 2016, 04:33 AM	#14
Lumberjact "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Paris Watch: Explorer Posts: 446	As a pilot's watch, this AK is more what one would expect than previous incarnations. While not my bag, I think it's a fine bearer of the name. __________________ "Onto his wrist he slipped his steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual, the 34mm model, the date window its only complication; Bond did not need to know the phases of the moon or the exact moment of high tide at Southampton. And he suspected very few people did."

20 March 2016, 04:45 AM	#23
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: EU Watch: ♕ Posts: 11,854	Def Nay for me. __________________ ♕16570 ♕126610 ♕126333

20 March 2016, 04:48 AM	#26
VinnieVegas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Vincent B Location: New York, NY Watch: '06 GMT Master II Posts: 1,261	No interest whatsoever. And I really liked the 5500. __________________ Wearing Today: * Seiko SRP777 (2017)

20 March 2016, 04:13 AM	#2
Seaswirl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 1,761	Well, glad to see the AK back, but can't say I'm a fan. I always likes the simplicity of the AK where as the current iteration just looks too busy for me. Too many Arabic numerals.

20 March 2016, 04:18 AM	#4
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	I'm glad to see the AK back, but the dial drives me crazy.

20 March 2016, 04:20 AM	#5
Spartacus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DC Watch: Daytona Posts: 2,698	It's a cool piece. The Rolex green is such a solid statement.

20 March 2016, 04:21 AM	#7
05carbondrz Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: USA Posts: 2,030	The 3-6-9 Dial looks out of place and confusing.

20 March 2016, 04:27 AM	#8
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Yay

20 March 2016, 04:28 AM	#9
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,499	I thought it looks GREAT! To each their own.

20 March 2016, 04:30 AM	#10
Colina19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Cooper City, FL Posts: 155	Yay

20 March 2016, 04:30 AM	#11
Flyfisher "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mid Atlantic Posts: 237	Way too much going on in the dial for me.

20 March 2016, 04:31 AM	#12
Watch This Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: In your head Watch: SS YMII Posts: 1,619	I like it. And the larger size tells me a lot about the future. Traditionalists will hate it.

20 March 2016, 04:33 AM	#13
chrisb57 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Chris Location: UK Watch: 114060 / 114300 Posts: 325	I'm a fan , the green second hand is a free mod in my eyes, just like a date wheel change that people do on other models . I like the fact it also has the same movement and case as the milgaus.

20 March 2016, 04:33 AM	#15
Qtip.416 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: 1675/1016/5513 Posts: 105	Hell nay.

20 March 2016, 04:34 AM	#17
evlkoala "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Sub Posts: 862	Yay for the color, nay for the busy dial

20 March 2016, 04:38 AM	#19
Blue Lantern "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Delaware Watch: Tudor 79190 Posts: 366	I like it a lot! But if someone is just going to own one Rolex, I'm guessing they'll go for something more conservative.

20 March 2016, 04:38 AM	#20
RastabanStar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 343	I guess they needed to do something to differentiate it from the Explorer 1, but I don't care for the differences.

20 March 2016, 04:40 AM	#21
snyde "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Austin Posts: 563	I like the way the AK is distinguishing its self. I think it's bold, and I like the direction they are going with it, however, I'd also like to see a simplier design mixed in with with the bunch.

20 March 2016, 04:42 AM	#22
chrisb57 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Chris Location: UK Watch: 114060 / 114300 Posts: 325	People pay money to have a date wheel changed a different colour. Having a green seconds hand already negates that .Was just an observation ,you don't usually see coloured second hands or coloured date wheels unless on an original model .

20 March 2016, 04:46 AM	#24
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,595	Not for me...nay I say.

20 March 2016, 04:52 AM	#27
Floorguy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: Parrish fl. Watch: Tt datejust 16233 Posts: 20,947	Maybe I'm crazy, but I like it! Change is hard, but sometimes, change is good! __________________ Rolex Omega Tag Heuer

20 March 2016, 05:01 AM	#28
Skyrider01 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 1,278	I like the colors, size is perfect, but those numbers are a deal breaker for me.

20 March 2016, 05:09 AM	#29
ZeKe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Texas Watch: Grandpa's Tissot Posts: 733	The dial is really confusing. The color scheme is kind of cheap looking. I like it!

20 March 2016, 05:11 AM	#30
ColRam425 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 473	I definitely love it!

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