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faz · 22 June 2022, 11:52 AM

What a fun watch. Seriously.

First day of wearing mine outside, was waiting for Father’s Day to pass as it became a Father’s Day gift.

This thing is a beauty. And the lume is nice too!

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douglasf13 · 22 June 2022, 11:54 AM

Very nice. This case looks much better, IMO.

Boopie · 22 June 2022, 12:03 PM

Very nice!

Old Expat Beast · 22 June 2022, 12:03 PM

Yeah, that's more like it

denmanproject · 22 June 2022, 12:04 PM

Honestly I hated this watch when it came out (original release) but this new version is pretty sweet

KeithP · 22 June 2022, 12:14 PM

Great pics

Bxtek · 22 June 2022, 12:43 PM

I actually really liked the previous version AK when it came out. However, I LOVE this new version! I really want one of these. Looks amazing! Happy Father's Day OP. Congrats!

Big Tex Rolex · 22 June 2022, 12:57 PM

Really good looking watch. Congratulations.

I know I am in the minority here, but I love No Date watches.

thinnol38 · 22 June 2022, 01:16 PM

Looks nice

Icantaffordrolex · 22 June 2022, 01:17 PM

Nice lume shot. Never knew about the Bloodhound SSC connection. The dial makes sense now.

faz · 22 June 2022, 01:22 PM

Thanks guys. I have been a convert for the last couple of years. I remember a few years ago, the local AD having the original 116900 displayed behind the window for weeks at the time and I always wondered why would they put this weird looking reference on display. The numbers and the dial didn’t make any sense to me.

Later when I learned about the association of the dial with the bloodhound project etc , it was new born love at first sight.

I kind of got lucky the opportunity didn’t present itself to own the previous gen (I would not have said no), and that it got them this long to offer it to me which happened to be after it was updated.

The precious gen’s “5” is more true to the instrumentation it is meant to replicate than the ‘05’ of the new version. So each one has its own appeal I think.

Here is how it looks on my wrist:

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faz · 22 June 2022, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icantaffordrolex

Nice lume shot. Never knew about the Bloodhound SSC connection. The dial makes sense now.

Haha… I think we were typing at the same time. I just put in the comment about how I only liked the dial after learning about the connection.

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LFFL · 22 June 2022, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icantaffordrolex

Nice lume shot. Never knew about the Bloodhound SSC connection. The dial makes sense now.

I've wondered and asked on a random 'Air-King' post not long ago and nobody seemed to know the reason behind the dial. Now this is a watch i'd consider getting, so cool!

ronricks · 22 June 2022, 07:18 PM

Rolex really improved the AK with the changes. I put my interest in for one with my AD.

travisb · 22 June 2022, 07:51 PM

Congrats again! The new updates are very refreshing.

Ceb · 22 June 2022, 08:09 PM

Looks great! I have the old model 116900, seriously considering updating it with the 126900. Although still waiting to see and try it.

telesquire · 22 June 2022, 08:33 PM

Love it, fresh and modern.

Jets_fan44 · 22 June 2022, 08:51 PM

Way to go representing Canada’s “Roots” brand, bro.

Cru Jones · 22 June 2022, 08:55 PM

Great pics! Congrats on the new watch.

I especially liked this one:

Quote:

Originally Posted by faz

1William · 22 June 2022, 09:25 PM

Nice watch.

time_and_cars · 22 June 2022, 09:28 PM

Looks great

Marcjvr · 22 June 2022, 09:56 PM

I’m a big fan of the new air king. Amazing what a difference some subtle changes make. Thanks for sharing the cool pics

brandrea · 22 June 2022, 10:00 PM

Glad to see you enjoying it my friend

I really think the changes they made, make all the difference

faz · 23 June 2022, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Great pics! Congrats on the new watch.

I especially liked this one:

Thanks. Using Instagram stories, which is incredibly strong tool, one can make a nice compilation or short video with affects and text and such. I knew many people ( especially those who are not a Rolex fan ) do not know the association so put this pic together. Glad you like it.

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faz · 23 June 2022, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jets_fan44

Way to go representing Canada’s “Roots” brand, bro.

Canada

Roots has always been a favorite of mine. Just like Rolex, they are tough to beat when it comes to longevity, quality, performance , casual luxury.

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faz · 23 June 2022, 12:43 AM

Thanks everyone for your kind words. One of the best forums around.

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EagleBear · 23 June 2022, 01:04 AM

Looks great congratulations love the way that dial pops with just a hint of green it’s definitely growing on me.

Tools · 23 June 2022, 01:33 AM

Great looking watch.

Popolos · 23 June 2022, 01:40 AM

Very nice watch.Congrats.

Walster · 23 June 2022, 01:46 AM

I really like the new one but don't understand Rolex's marketing. They market it as an aviation watch but got rid of the faraday cage. Aviation watches of yester year needed the faraday cage to protect against the EMP of the old engines.

22 June 2022, 11:52 AM	#1
faz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Faz Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: like'em all Posts: 4,655	Some pics of the new Air-King, this thing is fun! What a fun watch. Seriously. First day of wearing mine outside, was waiting for Father’s Day to pass as it became a Father’s Day gift. This thing is a beauty. And the lume is nice too! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ -Faz Instagram @fazmoto

22 June 2022, 12:03 PM	#4
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,362	Yeah, that's more like it __________________ _______________________

22 June 2022, 01:22 PM	#11
faz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Faz Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: like'em all Posts: 4,655	Thanks guys. I have been a convert for the last couple of years. I remember a few years ago, the local AD having the original 116900 displayed behind the window for weeks at the time and I always wondered why would they put this weird looking reference on display. The numbers and the dial didn’t make any sense to me. Later when I learned about the association of the dial with the bloodhound project etc , it was new born love at first sight. I kind of got lucky the opportunity didn’t present itself to own the previous gen (I would not have said no), and that it got them this long to offer it to me which happened to be after it was updated. The precious gen’s “5” is more true to the instrumentation it is meant to replicate than the ‘05’ of the new version. So each one has its own appeal I think. Here is how it looks on my wrist: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ -Faz Instagram @fazmoto

22 June 2022, 09:28 PM	#21
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23 June 2022, 12:43 AM	#26
faz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Faz Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: like'em all Posts: 4,655	Thanks everyone for your kind words. One of the best forums around. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ -Faz Instagram @fazmoto

22 June 2022, 11:54 AM	#2
douglasf13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,615	Very nice. This case looks much better, IMO.

22 June 2022, 12:03 PM	#3
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,764	Very nice!

22 June 2022, 12:04 PM	#5
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,356	Honestly I hated this watch when it came out (original release) but this new version is pretty sweet

22 June 2022, 12:14 PM	#6
KeithP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Keith Location: NYC Watch: AK 126900/SM 300M Posts: 1,664	Great pics

22 June 2022, 12:43 PM	#7
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,549	I actually really liked the previous version AK when it came out. However, I LOVE this new version! I really want one of these. Looks amazing! Happy Father's Day OP. Congrats!

22 June 2022, 12:57 PM	#8
Big Tex Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,476	Really good looking watch. Congratulations. I know I am in the minority here, but I love No Date watches.

22 June 2022, 01:16 PM	#9
thinnol38 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: USA Posts: 5	Looks nice

22 June 2022, 01:17 PM	#10
Icantaffordrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 17	Nice lume shot. Never knew about the Bloodhound SSC connection. The dial makes sense now.

22 June 2022, 07:18 PM	#14
ronricks 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ATL Watch: 126610LV Posts: 2,647	Rolex really improved the AK with the changes. I put my interest in for one with my AD.

22 June 2022, 07:51 PM	#15
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,218	Congrats again! The new updates are very refreshing.

22 June 2022, 08:09 PM	#16
Ceb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK Watch: SD, Sub's & GMT's Posts: 158	Looks great! I have the old model 116900, seriously considering updating it with the 126900. Although still waiting to see and try it.

22 June 2022, 08:33 PM	#17
telesquire Banned Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: UK Posts: 379	Love it, fresh and modern.

22 June 2022, 08:51 PM	#18
Jets_fan44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Canada Watch: And Learn Posts: 390	Way to go representing Canada’s “Roots” brand, bro.

22 June 2022, 09:25 PM	#20
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,749	Nice watch.

22 June 2022, 09:56 PM	#22
Marcjvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Southeast Watch: 214270 Posts: 2,556	I’m a big fan of the new air king. Amazing what a difference some subtle changes make. Thanks for sharing the cool pics

22 June 2022, 10:00 PM	#23
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,697	Glad to see you enjoying it my friend I really think the changes they made, make all the difference

23 June 2022, 01:04 AM	#27
EagleBear 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,746	Looks great congratulations love the way that dial pops with just a hint of green it’s definitely growing on me.

23 June 2022, 01:33 AM	#28
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,049	Great looking watch. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

23 June 2022, 01:40 AM	#29
Popolos "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Thailand Posts: 80	Very nice watch.Congrats.

23 June 2022, 01:46 AM	#30
Walster "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Florida Keys Posts: 148	I really like the new one but don't understand Rolex's marketing. They market it as an aviation watch but got rid of the faraday cage. Aviation watches of yester year needed the faraday cage to protect against the EMP of the old engines.

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