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Old 2 August 2019, 02:10 AM   #31
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Great watch I love the Air-King...
Fabulous watch
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Old 2 August 2019, 04:27 AM   #32
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Great watch I love the Air-King...
Fabulous watch
Have to agree.
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Old 2 August 2019, 04:38 AM   #33
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I own one and love it. I like that it’s so different from any other Rolex, and the little bit of color is really nice.
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Old 2 August 2019, 05:15 AM   #34
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Old 2 August 2019, 07:34 AM   #35
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Not for me. The dial is a confused mess.
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Old 2 August 2019, 07:50 AM   #36
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The OP’s post celebrates his genuine love for this reference and this is what you have to add to his constructive post ...
Very well said.
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Old 2 August 2019, 07:51 AM   #37
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Air King was the first watch I looked for but there are too many numbers for me, I think the 369 OP or Explorer I is perfect.
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Old 2 August 2019, 05:29 PM   #38
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I love the dial but I think it absolutely deserves full lume. That was the deal breaker for me. If Rolex would kindly change the 5 at 1 o'clock to 05 and lume all numerals (using 3, 6 & 9 from 214270) I will get it in a heartbeat.
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Old 2 August 2019, 10:53 PM   #39
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Rumour is it’ll be discontinued as soon as the Bloodhound SSC completes its supersonic 1,000 mph run. Then everyone will want one.
Rolex now have NOTHING to do with the Bloodhound (hence the nickname). The company when into administration, and all the old sponsor contracts were void.

So... this model already has a wonder history in Rolex terms, as it was designed as a direct design to echo the cockpit emergency dials... kinda like a special edition, but we all know Rolex dont produce 'official' special editions.

I think this will be the last year of production of this dial, Rolex wont want to be associated a failed project they had an interest in.

If you like it, get one before they vanish forever!!!!
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Old 3 August 2019, 02:26 AM   #40
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, Rolex wont want to be associated a failed project they had an interest in.

If you like it, get one before they vanish forever!!!!
Totally agree can see it being replaced at basil 2020......
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Old 7 August 2019, 03:12 PM   #41
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unpopular will be collectable, if history told us anything. vice versa
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Old 7 August 2019, 03:39 PM   #42
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The OP’s post celebrates his genuine love for this reference and this is what you have to add to his constructive post ...
Yes, that's rather harsh. One motto I always keep in mind, esp. before posting:

One man's 'ugly' is another man's grail.

No real harm done, but being considerate is always the high road.

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Old 7 August 2019, 05:21 PM   #43
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The OP’s post celebrates his genuine love for this reference and this is what you have to add to his constructive post ...
Well said Brian!!!
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Old 7 August 2019, 05:37 PM   #44
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No argument from me - the modern Air-King is a great watch, unique and attractive!
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Old 7 August 2019, 05:55 PM   #45
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I won't sell mine. True tool watch. Flies under radar. Original Rolex green.
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Old 7 August 2019, 06:27 PM   #46
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If I were buying that'd be the one!!! It's a great watch!!!!
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