Air-Kings is going to be discontinued?

[askdanny]

Originally Posted by Nikrnic

I guess we'll know April 30th.

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April 29. Press Day (closed to the public).

[status.six]

Originally Posted by jrs146

I’ve grown to love the Air-King. So much in fact I just bought a brand new one. And I’m really really enjoying it. The biggest problem with the AK is not the fact that the dial is a little peculiar, or the green and yellow on the dial. The problem is it’s not a Submariner, GMT, or Daytona.

I have one and I think the only problem is a lack of lume

[WatchNutcase]

Originally Posted by jrs146

I’ve grown to love the Air-King. So much in fact I just bought a brand new one. And I’m really really enjoying it. The biggest problem with the AK is not the fact that the dial is a little peculiar, or the green and yellow on the dial. The problem is it’s not a Submariner, GMT, or Daytona.

And that the case is overly large and thick, and feels unbalanced compared to the bracelet. Especially when compared to the excellent proportions/aesthetics of the older air-king's.

[VegasMilgauss]

Hopefully

[Watchgeek5000]

Originally Posted by jrs146

Although it would make sense since the Bloodhound project and Rolex are no longer affiliated. So perhaps there’s some truth to it?

This

[daOnlyBG]

Originally Posted by beshannon

Since the AD knows nothing this was a very transparent sales tactic.

I would not deal with that AD any longer

Hah, that's a bit of an overkill. We can't depend on all salesmen to be honest all the time. It's (literally) their job to b.s., and our job to take whatever they say with a grain of salt.

[Wcdhtwn]

Like said, AD sales tactic. I hate to say this about any watch, but if they did discontinue something like the AK it would hopefully open up some production of more in demand pieces. The AK has it’s fans and is a unique piece, I’m not advocating for it being cut.

[jrs146]

Originally Posted by WatchNutcase

And that the case is overly large and thick, and feels unbalanced compared to the bracelet. Especially when compared to the excellent proportions/aesthetics of the older air-king's.

I found the case proportions to be great. It’s got a little more thickness and 1mm more width compared to the explorer. Which, for me, adds a little more wrist presence. Same case I think as the Milgauss.

[status.six]

Originally Posted by jrs146

I found the case proportions to be great. It’s got a little more thickness and 1mm more width compared to the explorer. Which, for me, adds a little more wrist presence. Same case I think as the Milgauss.

Yeh the case works well for me too, I prefer it to my DJ and I agree about it having more presence on the wrist. It’s the same case as the Milgauss as you say and that watch also works for me too

[JoseR]

Originally Posted by status.six

Yeh the case works well for me too, I prefer it to my DJ and I agree about it having more presence on the wrist. It’s the same case as the Milgauss as you say and that watch also works for me too

x1. It feels balance to me. Takes a little time to get use to 152 grams on your wrist...

[Wck88]

I agree your AD is trying to sell you a watch and nothing more.

[jrs146]

Originally Posted by status.six

Yeh the case works well for me too, I prefer it to my DJ and I agree about it having more presence on the wrist. It’s the same case as the Milgauss as you say and that watch also works for me too

As you mentioned the lume isn’t the best. But... I love the 3 6 9 in white gold against the matte black dial. And with the hands and triangle lumed it’s adequate. Plus. It’s true to the 3 6 9 on the previous Air-Kings. So I’m all good with. It.

[Monty22]

Originally Posted by fed_fan

All hearsay but if true that’s good news. By far the weakest piece in the Rolex catalogue.

Ok


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[GradyPhilpott]

If the Air-King is discontinued it will become the hottest Rolex in all the land.

[jeorge]

Just like my AD in 2003 telling my kermit is a one year only watch but it now.

[Nikrnic]

Originally Posted by status.six

I have one and I think the only problem is a lack of lume

I think lumes over rated

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[beshannon]

Originally Posted by daOnlyBG

Hah, that's a bit of an overkill. We can't depend on all salesmen to be honest all the time. It's (literally) their job to b.s., and our job to take whatever they say with a grain of salt.

And I disagree

How will you ever know when they tell the truth if it is their job to deceive?

Find someone who treats you with respect.

[Gimoozaabi]

Discontinued or not the 116900 AK is very, very interesting piece. It is now much more hard to get.

[Frontier]

All stainless steel Rolex watches have been discontinued for 5 years now if I base it on my local ADs because all they ever have available are two tone watches with jubilee bracelets.

[bazin]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

If the Air-King is discontinued it will become the hottest Rolex in all the land.

*****

[mykii]

Originally Posted by Gazoak

I've only had mine two weeks!

Congrats, you have a wonderful piece to enjoy, and one day it might even be collectable.

[214270Explorer]

Originally Posted by padi56

My AD told me that all Rolex watches will be discontinued this year but like many ADs they talk through where the sun dont shine.The Airking is one of Rolex longest production watches with a history of 75 years.

Couldn't be put any better

[AirKing95]

Great photo. I’m in the hunt for a fresh AirKing. One day! My AD won’t even add me to the list

[zaydans]

I hope they discontinue it then the price will soar. And yes I do own one, lol!!

[AirKing95]

Lucky SOB ��

[zaydans]

What would this thread be without more pictures of the glorious AK........




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[sdiver68]

I for 1 hope it's discontinued. I have mine. And it wears awesome, better than my 5 digit Sub and GMT.

[Easy E]

Originally Posted by AirKing95

Great photo. I’m in the hunt for a fresh AirKing. One day! My AD won’t even add me to the list

In other news, your AD has a list for an Air King. Never thought I would ever type that.

[AirKing95]

Originally Posted by Easy E

In other news, your AD has a list for an Air King. Never thought I would ever type that.

Now..... I’ve been told there is a list an my AD no BS is a proper gent and their team is great. So don’t think it’s a complete blow off scenario.

[NardinNut]

I picked a BNIB AK a few weeks ago in a trade. Still has the plastics on. Didn’t immediately connect with it so left all the plastics on for now. Over the weekend was thinking about wearing it for a couple of weeks to see if I warmed up to it. Then I read this thread. Now can’t decide if I should leave plastics on for added value in future trade or take them off to give it a chance. Ah first world problems. The struggle is real