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14 December 2012, 11:16 AM
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Air King vs. Explorer
Which is a better watch? But the catch is... the Air King is the 114200, whereas the Explorer is the older 14270.
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14 December 2012, 11:52 AM
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I'll ask some more specific questions:
Which movement is better? Which watch has a bracelet, case, etc? Which is the overall better watch? |
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14 December 2012, 02:28 PM
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. They both have a bracelet and a case . Neither, they just have different "themes"
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14 December 2012, 02:43 PM
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14 December 2012, 12:24 PM
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I prefer the look of the explorer.
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14 December 2012, 01:23 PM
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Not a 'better one', 2 great lesser-chosen models.
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14 December 2012, 01:26 PM
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Airking if you can do 34mm IMHO. Better price and options re dials. You can get a 3,6,9 and heck it is an Explorer! (Not really but you know what I mean)
If you want 36mm or 39mm(  ) and a Black dial for more money get an Explorer.Good luck which ever your choice! |
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14 December 2012, 01:33 PM
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I prefer the explorer
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14 December 2012, 01:40 PM
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I would go with the Explorer.
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14 December 2012, 01:44 PM
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Had a few Air Kings and loved them.
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14 December 2012, 02:34 PM
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AirKing. Love the dial choices and history
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14 December 2012, 04:37 PM
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Exi
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14 December 2012, 05:13 PM
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I would get the Exp1
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14 December 2012, 06:10 PM
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explorer!!
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14 December 2012, 08:37 PM
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Explorer for sure
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15 December 2012, 05:48 AM
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Air King for me. (I have very small wrist)....
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15 December 2012, 05:51 AM
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Both are nice!
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15 December 2012, 05:52 AM
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Explorer
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15 December 2012, 08:27 AM
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Air King is non-chronometer certified, while Explorer is Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified. So I think the Explorer movement is "better." In the real world, an Air-King can be adjusted to keep time just as accurately as any chronometer. If you like 36mm, the 34mm Air-King is probably satisfactory in terms of size. And with the dial choices, personally I would prefer the Air-King. Now if you're talking Explorer 1016 vintage (and price is not a factor (!!wish!!) ), I like the Explorer. But that's just me. Matte dials make me feel warm inside....
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15 December 2012, 09:16 AM
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The Explorer 14270 uses the slightly older cal. 3000 whilst the Air King uses the cal. 3130. I would take the cal. 3130 due to the full balance bridge, it makes the timekeeping that bit more stable, and helps to protect against shocks. The 14270 uses the old style Oyster bracelet, which, although functional, feels very low-fi - I'm really not a fan of them, they feel too light and rattly. A bracelet like that is forgivable on a vintage piece, but not a modern one. The 114200 uses the latest Oyster bracelet with solid end links and centre links, making the whole thing weigh just right and feel just right without sacrificing functionality. It doesn't have the Easylink function that can be found on most current models on Oyster. If you don't like the 34mm size, then you can get the 36mm 116000 Oyster Perpetual - essentially the same watch in the old Explorer size, with all the modern enhancements that make a modern Rolex feel so nice on the wrist Hope this helps Chris |
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15 December 2012, 09:28 AM
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15 December 2012, 11:40 PM
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I have recently acquired the expl/39 and now looking at a white faced with the arabic
3 6 9 for diversity. |
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16 December 2012, 06:48 AM
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AK all the way..........
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16 December 2012, 06:57 AM
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Air King
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19 December 2012, 06:32 AM
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current airking 114200 will have upgraded thicker bracelet, have higher standard of finish and 3130 movement while 14270 is an older watch with 3000 movement and tritium dial which by now has finished glowing probably. i would go for 114200 unless its an 214270 39mm explorer.
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20 December 2012, 12:07 AM
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The 36mm 116000 Oyster Perpetual is a PERFECT compromise! Plus all the dial option, unlike the ExpI. I love mine!
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20 December 2012, 12:17 AM
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I love the dial choices for the air king, but it is too small for me. I like the Explorer because it is understated. I prefer the smooth bezel on it, but they are tougher to come by.
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20 December 2012, 12:26 AM
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20 December 2012, 12:55 AM
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I cant do that small of a watch so it is the explorer for me. They are both great watches
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20 December 2012, 05:21 AM
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Air King all the way for me
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