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deansot53 · 23 June 2017, 04:10 AM

I purchased a new Airking 116900 and am still unsure whether to keep it or change it for an Explorer or similar ?
I'd like to get the forums view on the new Airking as I'm still uncertain what to do.
Your comments would be appreciated on this please?

Sydny2 · 23 June 2017, 04:13 AM

Yea I would flip it to explorer. I'm not a fan of Airking and I like the function of explorer

The Libertine · 23 June 2017, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Sydny2

Yea I would flip it to explorer. I'm not a fan of Airking and I like the function of explorer

My thoughts as well. Never really bonded with the old AirKing design, and the refresh looks as if it was designed in consultation with Breitling.

Definitely Explorer.

RichM · 23 June 2017, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Sydny2

Yea I would flip it to explorer. I'm not a fan of Airking and I like the function of explorer

Me too.

Gerardus · 24 June 2017, 08:43 PM

Yep,... me too

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Me too.

Ruud Van Driver · 23 June 2017, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Sydny2

Yea I would flip it to explorer. I'm not a fan of Airking and I like the function of explorer

Not sure I understand this. Don't they both tell the time?

Back on track, OP think very carefully and don't do anything too hasty. I decided several months ago that I was bored of my BLNR and decided to market it for sale. I was offered tidy money for it but didn't go through with the sale. I've been wearing it this week for the first time in almost two months and I'm surprised how much I've enjoyed it. Put your AK away for a month and if you don't miss it then flip

JRT · 23 June 2017, 04:14 AM

If you want the lume on 3-6-9 markers, you have to change new AK to new Explorer.

Stevec14 · 23 June 2017, 04:21 AM

I quite like it. The colour makes it look different from some others. Why don't you wear for a while and see if it grows on you.

Otherwise, yes the explorer would be a reasonable change. But your choice should be based on what you like. you would probably drop a couple of quid flipping, but if you get what you want/are comfortable with out of it then is probably worth it.

AK797 · 23 June 2017, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Stevec14

I quite like it. The colour makes it look different from some others. Why don't you wear for a while and see if it grows on you.

Otherwise, yes the explorer would be a reasonable change. But your choice should be based on what you like. you would probably drop a couple of quid flipping, but if you get what you want/are comfortable with out of it then is probably worth it.

Agree, it's a different looking watch so give it more time before you give in to the usual.

Pmt2 · 23 June 2017, 04:29 AM

I wouldn't flip it. The air king is a nice piece. It's unique. You don't see that watch in the wild. It's also the only Rolex that has the original rolex logo colors on it. Keep it and enjoy it. You can always trade it for an explorer later if you really wanted to. But I wouldn't.

Nairn1980 · 23 June 2017, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Pmt2

I wouldn't flip it. The air king is a nice piece. It's unique. You don't see that watch in the wild. It's also the only Rolex that has the original rolex logo colors on it. Keep it and enjoy it. You can always trade it for an explorer later if you really wanted to. But I wouldn't.

Spot on!! I think it's a great watch

RonSwanson · 23 June 2017, 04:29 AM

I know the new ak is polarizing, but I think it's very cool for what it is, and may be collectible someday. The yellow crown and green text are a departure for Rolex, and may be extremely desireable someday. Explorer 1 is very cool but has a noticeably smaller wrist presence, and a more serious/formal dial. It truely could be a shorts and suits watch. The air king on the other hand is a piece you put on knowing you are having a casual day, looking for some fun.

GB-man · 23 June 2017, 04:46 AM

Why'd you buy it?

ddaly12 · 23 June 2017, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Why'd you buy it?

Great question. My thoughts exactly.

At least wear it a bit to figure out if it's right or not.

Rolex addict · 23 June 2017, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Why'd you buy it?

Stop asking logical questions!!

RHIII · 23 June 2017, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Why'd you buy it?

^^^This is the exact same thing I was thinking....

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Dominik · 23 June 2017, 04:53 AM

Keep the Airking. Perfect watch for the summer. Keep it!

watchwatcher · 23 June 2017, 04:54 AM

Of those two, I much prefer the EXP. But, that's me...

henrylee · 23 June 2017, 04:55 AM

If you don't like it, why keep it? I would change it for something you will enjoy. If that be an explorer then be it. I would look at some of the SS sport models.

encarter13 · 23 June 2017, 05:01 AM

I personally like the AK.

I also think the Explorer I is a little plain. I do understand not many around will agree and I will acknowledge that it is a Rolex classic, but just a little to plain for me.

Canefan1 · 23 June 2017, 05:19 AM

Wasn't comfortable for me as it sat too high on the wrist. It's a thick n hefty case.

brandrea · 23 June 2017, 05:20 AM

You may want to consider a DJ as they are slimmer by comparison. Not sure about the Explorer

polaris72 · 23 June 2017, 05:22 AM

Keep the AK, add Explorer, Sub, or DJ41 later. 2 Rolexes better than 1.

bob78h · 23 June 2017, 06:38 AM

I'm not a fan of the Air King personally, its a little too playful for me. The Explorer on the other hand is a classic and very versatile. You must have had a reason for purchasing the Air King though, so if you like it I would keep it. It is definitely unique and a lot less common than other models.

mjclark32 · 23 June 2017, 06:41 AM

Do you like it?

youthagainsttt · 23 June 2017, 10:05 AM

If I were you, the next watch purchase you really have to be sure you want to buy it

When I got my bluesy, I tried it on around 35-40 times over around 3 months before I got it

DramaTurtle · 23 June 2017, 10:06 AM

I like the AK but I would flip for the Explorer.

F1polesitter · 23 June 2017, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by deansot53

I purchased a new Airking 116900 and am still unsure whether to keep it or change it for an Explorer or similar ?
I'd like to get the forums view on the new Airking as I'm still uncertain what to do.
Your comments would be appreciated on this please?

What exactly are you unsure about? That would help other members in providing you a more thoughtful response. Right now, you're just getting opinions based on member's personal tastes. Yours will likely differ.

peterpl · 23 June 2017, 10:24 AM

AK never did it for me. But I would have never bought it in the first place.

Flip it :)

breitlings · 23 June 2017, 10:26 AM

I'd keep AK over explorer.

23 June 2017, 04:10 AM	#1
deansot53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: UK Posts: 260	Should I flip my new Airking 116900 I purchased a new Airking 116900 and am still unsure whether to keep it or change it for an Explorer or similar ? I'd like to get the forums view on the new Airking as I'm still uncertain what to do. Your comments would be appreciated on this please?

23 June 2017, 04:55 AM	#19
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,223	If you don't like it, why keep it? I would change it for something you will enjoy. If that be an explorer then be it. I would look at some of the SS sport models. __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

23 June 2017, 05:01 AM	#20
encarter13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: Georgia Posts: 2,613	I personally like the AK. I also think the Explorer I is a little plain. I do understand not many around will agree and I will acknowledge that it is a Rolex classic, but just a little to plain for me. __________________ Instagram - watches_wine

23 June 2017, 06:41 AM	#25
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Do you like it? __________________

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23 June 2017, 04:13 AM	#2
Sydny2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: SubC, GMT, Daytona Posts: 266	Yea I would flip it to explorer. I'm not a fan of Airking and I like the function of explorer

23 June 2017, 04:14 AM	#7
JRT "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Taiwan Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 2,308	If you want the lume on 3-6-9 markers, you have to change new AK to new Explorer.

23 June 2017, 04:21 AM	#8
Stevec14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: U.K. Watch: 321, Snoopy 3 Posts: 4,485	I quite like it. The colour makes it look different from some others. Why don't you wear for a while and see if it grows on you. Otherwise, yes the explorer would be a reasonable change. But your choice should be based on what you like. you would probably drop a couple of quid flipping, but if you get what you want/are comfortable with out of it then is probably worth it.

23 June 2017, 04:29 AM	#10
Pmt2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,145	I wouldn't flip it. The air king is a nice piece. It's unique. You don't see that watch in the wild. It's also the only Rolex that has the original rolex logo colors on it. Keep it and enjoy it. You can always trade it for an explorer later if you really wanted to. But I wouldn't.

23 June 2017, 04:29 AM	#12
RonSwanson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Michigan Posts: 154	I know the new ak is polarizing, but I think it's very cool for what it is, and may be collectible someday. The yellow crown and green text are a departure for Rolex, and may be extremely desireable someday. Explorer 1 is very cool but has a noticeably smaller wrist presence, and a more serious/formal dial. It truely could be a shorts and suits watch. The air king on the other hand is a piece you put on knowing you are having a casual day, looking for some fun.

23 June 2017, 04:46 AM	#13
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,356	Why'd you buy it?

23 June 2017, 04:53 AM	#17
Dominik "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Dominik Location: Austria Watch: Cameron Posts: 198	Keep the Airking. Perfect watch for the summer. Keep it!

23 June 2017, 04:54 AM	#18
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,055	Of those two, I much prefer the EXP. But, that's me...

23 June 2017, 05:19 AM	#21
Canefan1 Banned Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Homestead Posts: 1,247	Wasn't comfortable for me as it sat too high on the wrist. It's a thick n hefty case.

23 June 2017, 05:20 AM	#22
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,136	You may want to consider a DJ as they are slimmer by comparison. Not sure about the Explorer

23 June 2017, 05:22 AM	#23
polaris72 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: U.S./Vienna, AT Posts: 1,967	Keep the AK, add Explorer, Sub, or DJ41 later. 2 Rolexes better than 1.

23 June 2017, 06:38 AM	#24
bob78h Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 318	I'm not a fan of the Air King personally, its a little too playful for me. The Explorer on the other hand is a classic and very versatile. You must have had a reason for purchasing the Air King though, so if you like it I would keep it. It is definitely unique and a lot less common than other models.

23 June 2017, 10:05 AM	#26
youthagainsttt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: HK Watch: Piaget,Rolex,AP,HB Posts: 1,040	If I were you, the next watch purchase you really have to be sure you want to buy it When I got my bluesy, I tried it on around 35-40 times over around 3 months before I got it

23 June 2017, 10:24 AM	#29
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	AK never did it for me. But I would have never bought it in the first place. Flip it :)

23 June 2017, 10:26 AM	#30
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	I'd keep AK over explorer.

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