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HTXdev14 · 6 August 2020, 01:59 AM

Hey Everyone!

So I’ve been seriously thinking about my next buy and I am getting more and more interested in the Air King. I’ve always been interested in aviation and the more I look at the Air King, the more it’s growing on me!

I wanted to reach out and get y’all’s opinion on it (especially from the owners)! I saw a few people mentioned that it might be discontinued? Is that true? If so, that definitely affects my timing as I don’t want to miss the boat.

I was also thinking about finding it from a grey? Thoughts on that being the better route?

Sperry · 6 August 2020, 05:46 AM

Perfect design.

SDREW22 · 6 August 2020, 05:48 AM

Missed opportunity by not going with a full lume dial here. That would have made this a stunner!

Tools · 6 August 2020, 06:11 AM

Good looking watch, unique dial and anti-magnetic movement.

I would be excited to own one.

rajcuatrista · 6 August 2020, 09:12 AM

I think the Air King is a

. Even the latest model's quirkyness
Very COOL

joeychitwood · 6 August 2020, 09:16 AM

I’ve always liked the Air-King. I’d be happy to own one.

Thuilln · 6 August 2020, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sperry

Perfect design.

This one looks very good.
The new version looks like a designer’s nightmare.

NachoNeal · 6 August 2020, 10:00 AM

I like the older ones a lot.

synrrgy · 6 August 2020, 10:19 AM

It's a nice watch. Understated and flies under the radar.

MichelleP · 6 August 2020, 10:27 AM

I really like mine. Just picked up last month

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JSCP · 6 August 2020, 11:24 AM

I got mine now model
to add in July. It’s a great watch and price. I like it a lot an easier one get one. It’s a very special dial. Some people do not appreciate but looks great on wrist.

Watchgeek5000 · 6 August 2020, 11:29 AM

This is what makes it cool! https://www.ablogtowatch.com/modern-...-1000-mph-car/

Molnboman · 6 August 2020, 04:53 PM

Very good tech spec on this watch for the price. Wears big on the wrist and now Bloodhound has dropped the dials it could well have the potential to be collectable. Too busy a dial and not a fan of the green yellow detail to pursuade me.

Br
MM

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JSolution · 6 August 2020, 05:20 PM

picked mine up from AD 2 days ago. I love it very inexpensive relatively speaking, and just a great watch alot for the money i think.

i love the dial its what makes the watch,, keep finding myself staring at it the gold crown with the green writing is the cherry on thr cake.

Lamontre · 6 August 2020, 05:21 PM

cool watch

campfire · 6 August 2020, 05:46 PM

Love the overall proportions of the watch.

teabags001 · 6 August 2020, 06:17 PM

Sorry can’t get into the 3-6-9. Maybe if they were Lumed it might be cooler. If it was a 15-30-45 I would have bought one.

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HogwldFLTR · 6 August 2020, 06:26 PM

It is one of the few current Rolex watches for which I still have a desire. I'd love to own one of the new ones. The older ones need to be at the right price for me to bite.

sammy11 · 6 August 2020, 08:10 PM

I picked one up last month having never seen one in person... something for a bit of fun.

Let me tell you.... it looks amazing in the metal. Pictures just can't pick up the contrast on the dial. I love all components, even the WG 369 - which I might consider having lume as with the Explorer - but I'm still on the fence with this as the polished WG really just pops when the light hits it.

Don't get me wrong, the lume debate is cool when one gets the UV lamp out or buggers about charging up the lume with a light before turning them off. But in reality, I never see benefits from using the LUME. Trust me, if there is even the slightest glimmer of light in the room then the high polish 369 reflects enough of a glint to tell the time... otherwise use ur phone!!!

The weight is spot on, has a lovely heft of quality that I find appealing also. A true daily IMO

If your an F1 fan... where else can you see that green/gold logo that's plastered all over the course (and lit up on top of Rolex HQ) other than on this Bloodhound AirKing.

At the price... why wouldn't you get one???

Snake Plissken · 6 August 2020, 08:24 PM

I'll be frank. The current one is hideous. From a design standpoint there are just so many things wrong with it. It's the second least attractive watch Rolex makes (after the YM2).

Luckily, there is the Explorer instead ;)

APPRF · 6 August 2020, 08:28 PM

I see a lot of love for the Bloodhound Air King these days. Big change from before. A note for all who have a Rolex Land, Air, Sea collection. If you don't have a Bloodhound Air King you don't have a Rolex air watch. The Air King is the only flieger (the 5 instead of 05 on the dial is because it's a flieger dial design) in the Rolex collection. GMT, and Sky Dweller Rolex are travel watches.

APPRF · 6 August 2020, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammy11

I picked one up last month having never seen one in person... something for a bit of fun.

Let me tell you.... it looks amazing in the metal. Pictures just can't pick up the contrast on the dial. I love all components, even the WG 369 - which I might consider having lume as with the Explorer - but I'm still on the fence with this as the polished WG really just pops when the light hits it.

Don't get me wrong, the lume debate is cool when one gets the UV lamp out or buggers about charging up the lume with a light before turning them off. But in reality, I never see benefits from using the LUME. Trust me, if there is even the slightest glimmer of light in the room then the high polish 369 reflects enough of a glint to tell the time... otherwise use ur phone!!!

The weight is spot on, has a lovely heft of quality that I find appealing also. A true daily IMO

If your an F1 fan... where else can you see that green/gold logo that's plastered all over the course (and lit up on top of Rolex HQ) other than on this Bloodhound AirKing.

At the price... why wouldn't you get one???

Totally agree with the lume thing, not important.

Gimoozaabi · 7 August 2020, 12:33 AM

Very interesting watch, its' popularity is growing although it was not received well back in 2016. Very playful yet elegant. Great wrist presence. I am happy to own one ;)

Love the Air King line, both the classic ones in 34mm and the modern 116900 which I view as an evolution from the old classics. The AK line was never a strong seller and therefore has a lot of potential for Rolex to experiment with.

Dr. Robert · 7 August 2020, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake Plissken

I'll be frank. The current one is hideous. From a design standpoint there are just so many things wrong with it. It's the second least attractive watch Rolex makes (after the YM2).

Luckily, there is the Explorer instead ;)

I concur.

Mifune · 7 August 2020, 01:48 AM

Its beautiful... and the most comfortable piece.

whats not to love...

zjd168 · 7 August 2020, 01:57 AM

I don't want another watch of black dial as I have too many, otherwise I would lie to add it to my collection.

Mifune · 7 August 2020, 02:02 AM

it's funny, sometimes when I look at it, it's not really a true black lacquer like the Submariner... it can look like a DEEP chocolate color in incandescent lighting.

doramas · 7 August 2020, 03:28 AM

Weighs like a rock

Pim · 7 August 2020, 03:55 AM

Had it for a year, didn't get much wrist time and sold it again.

Strummer25 · 7 August 2020, 04:14 AM

Vintage models lovely if that’s what floats your boat
Current model being kind I would call confused

6 August 2020, 01:59 AM	#1
HTXdev14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Houston, TX Watch: Blue DJ41 Posts: 249	Thoughts on the Air King? Hey Everyone! So I’ve been seriously thinking about my next buy and I am getting more and more interested in the Air King. I’ve always been interested in aviation and the more I look at the Air King, the more it’s growing on me! I wanted to reach out and get y’all’s opinion on it (especially from the owners)! I saw a few people mentioned that it might be discontinued? Is that true? If so, that definitely affects my timing as I don’t want to miss the boat. I was also thinking about finding it from a grey? Thoughts on that being the better route? __________________ Air-King (New Model) ; DJ41-White (Roman/Fluted/Oyster) ; DJ41-Azzurro Blue (Roman/Fluted/Jubilee) ; GMT-Master II BLRO “Pepsi” - Oyster/Jubilee ; GMT-Master II CHNR “Root Beer” (TT) ; DJ41-Blue (Stick/Fluted/Oyster)

6 August 2020, 06:11 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,039	Good looking watch, unique dial and anti-magnetic movement. I would be excited to own one. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

6 August 2020, 10:00 AM	#8
NachoNeal "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Neal Location: Point Loma Watch: ing the river flow Posts: 2,821	I like the older ones a lot. __________________ . Sub No Date (14060); Hamilton field; Explorer (124270); Day Date (18238) stolen by wife; CasiOak.

6 August 2020, 10:27 AM	#10
MichelleP "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area Watch: DD 40RG Olive dial Posts: 4,093	I really like mine. Just picked up last month Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Michelle

6 August 2020, 11:24 AM	#11
JSCP "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Watch: Rolex PM’s/Patek Posts: 2,234	I got mine now model to add in July. It’s a great watch and price. I like it a lot an easier one get one. It’s a very special dial. Some people do not appreciate but looks great on wrist. __________________ PP5167a; PP l5153r; PPNautilus 7118r; PP3733-YG; DD40 RG/Sundust-Roman;DD40YG/White/Roman;DD40 WG/Olive;Daytona RG;Sub Black YG; Daytona Panda; Celebration 41; GMT-II’s: Left VTNR; GRNR; Batman; SkyDweller SSJubilee/Black; SUB no-date; Oysterquartz SS; DJ SS 36mm’87; Cartier: Roadster YG;Santos YG; Panther YG; Panther SS; Tank’73 YG, Tank must 2023 ;Tank Americaine YG;BulgariBB38mm/YG

6 August 2020, 05:46 AM	#2
Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	Perfect design.

6 August 2020, 05:48 AM	#3
SDREW22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: CNY Watch: TOG Posts: 580	Missed opportunity by not going with a full lume dial here. That would have made this a stunner!

6 August 2020, 09:12 AM	#5
rajcuatrista "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: So.Fla Posts: 97	I think the Air King is a . Even the latest model's quirkyness Very COOL

6 August 2020, 09:16 AM	#6
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	I’ve always liked the Air-King. I’d be happy to own one.

6 August 2020, 10:19 AM	#9
synrrgy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: California Posts: 1,472	It's a nice watch. Understated and flies under the radar.

6 August 2020, 11:29 AM	#12
Watchgeek5000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Brooklyn USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,622	This is what makes it cool! https://www.ablogtowatch.com/modern-...-1000-mph-car/

6 August 2020, 04:53 PM	#13
Molnboman "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Sweden Posts: 118	Very good tech spec on this watch for the price. Wears big on the wrist and now Bloodhound has dropped the dials it could well have the potential to be collectable. Too busy a dial and not a fan of the green yellow detail to pursuade me. Br MM Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

6 August 2020, 05:20 PM	#14
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,229	picked mine up from AD 2 days ago. I love it very inexpensive relatively speaking, and just a great watch alot for the money i think. i love the dial its what makes the watch,, keep finding myself staring at it the gold crown with the green writing is the cherry on thr cake.

6 August 2020, 05:21 PM	#15
Lamontre "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 101	cool watch

6 August 2020, 05:46 PM	#16
campfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: here Posts: 2,104	Love the overall proportions of the watch.

6 August 2020, 06:17 PM	#17
teabags001 Banned Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA Watch: DD40, hulk, Dayton Posts: 2,039	Sorry can’t get into the 3-6-9. Maybe if they were Lumed it might be cooler. If it was a 15-30-45 I would have bought one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 August 2020, 06:26 PM	#18
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	It is one of the few current Rolex watches for which I still have a desire. I'd love to own one of the new ones. The older ones need to be at the right price for me to bite. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

6 August 2020, 08:10 PM	#19
sammy11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Sam Thomas Location: United Kingdom Watch: GMT Meteorite Posts: 106	I picked one up last month having never seen one in person... something for a bit of fun. Let me tell you.... it looks amazing in the metal. Pictures just can't pick up the contrast on the dial. I love all components, even the WG 369 - which I might consider having lume as with the Explorer - but I'm still on the fence with this as the polished WG really just pops when the light hits it. Don't get me wrong, the lume debate is cool when one gets the UV lamp out or buggers about charging up the lume with a light before turning them off. But in reality, I never see benefits from using the LUME. Trust me, if there is even the slightest glimmer of light in the room then the high polish 369 reflects enough of a glint to tell the time... otherwise use ur phone!!! The weight is spot on, has a lovely heft of quality that I find appealing also. A true daily IMO If your an F1 fan... where else can you see that green/gold logo that's plastered all over the course (and lit up on top of Rolex HQ) other than on this Bloodhound AirKing. At the price... why wouldn't you get one???

6 August 2020, 08:24 PM	#20
Snake Plissken "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Snake Plissken Location: Bangkok Watch: 126710BLRO Posts: 151	I'll be frank. The current one is hideous. From a design standpoint there are just so many things wrong with it. It's the second least attractive watch Rolex makes (after the YM2). Luckily, there is the Explorer instead ;)

6 August 2020, 08:28 PM	#21
APPRF "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Here Posts: 1,417	I see a lot of love for the Bloodhound Air King these days. Big change from before. A note for all who have a Rolex Land, Air, Sea collection. If you don't have a Bloodhound Air King you don't have a Rolex air watch. The Air King is the only flieger (the 5 instead of 05 on the dial is because it's a flieger dial design) in the Rolex collection. GMT, and Sky Dweller Rolex are travel watches.

7 August 2020, 12:33 AM	#23
Gimoozaabi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: LBSF Watch: ing the grass grow Posts: 688	Very interesting watch, its' popularity is growing although it was not received well back in 2016. Very playful yet elegant. Great wrist presence. I am happy to own one ;) Love the Air King line, both the classic ones in 34mm and the modern 116900 which I view as an evolution from the old classics. The AK line was never a strong seller and therefore has a lot of potential for Rolex to experiment with.

7 August 2020, 01:48 AM	#25
Mifune Banned Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: here AND there... Posts: 2,240	Its beautiful... and the most comfortable piece. whats not to love...

7 August 2020, 01:57 AM	#26
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	I don't want another watch of black dial as I have too many, otherwise I would lie to add it to my collection.

7 August 2020, 02:02 AM	#27
Mifune Banned Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: here AND there... Posts: 2,240	it's funny, sometimes when I look at it, it's not really a true black lacquer like the Submariner... it can look like a DEEP chocolate color in incandescent lighting.

7 August 2020, 03:28 AM	#28
doramas Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gran Canaria Posts: 3,469	Weighs like a rock

7 August 2020, 03:55 AM	#29
Pim Banned Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Netherlands Posts: 515	Had it for a year, didn't get much wrist time and sold it again.

7 August 2020, 04:14 AM	#30
Strummer25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: London Calling Watch: SD4K Dj41 SubC YM Posts: 791	Vintage models lovely if that’s what floats your boat Current model being kind I would call confused

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