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bigterpsfan · 20 November 2008, 10:16 AM

Is there something wrong with this watch. Although I have not been a member long, not once have I ever "seen" anyone discussing the Air-King, or do i "see" it as part of anyone's collection. Just curious....thx!

Numismatist · 20 November 2008, 10:18 AM

It's a fine watch. It's just generally considered entry-level. Most will upgrade to something different sooner or later. So the folks that congregate here, have already done that.

builtforspeed · 20 November 2008, 10:28 AM

A black-dial AK was my first Rolex purchase in 1988. I don't wear it often, but I'll never sell it. It's a really good looking wristwatch.

Cheers,

Chris

Bisquitlips · 20 November 2008, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by builtforspeed

A black-dial AK was my first Rolex purchase in 1988. I don't wear it often, but I'll never sell it. It's a really good looking wristwatch.

Cheers,

Chris

Absolutely!!! It is a wonderful timepiece!!

bodybump · 20 November 2008, 11:10 AM

love the new dials of airking....cato has a couple of those..

Widows Son · 20 November 2008, 11:20 AM

Love mine. It's a great everyday watch. Lots of AK fans here I bet.

Mrdi · 20 November 2008, 11:27 AM

I have an Air King
Great watch
Steeped in history
No pretense

chennney · 20 November 2008, 11:53 AM

I love my Air King. I recently had the bracelet swapped out with a Rolex strap and buckle. It looks real good -- a lot more masculine than the Cellini. I'm going to be wearing it as my dress watch instead of my daytona from now on.

Atlanta · 20 November 2008, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chennney

I love my Air King. I recently had the bracelet swapped out with a Rolex strap and buckle. It looks real good -- a lot more masculine than the Cellini. I'm going to be wearing it as my dress watch instead of my daytona from now on.

Outstanding watch.

Marrk · 21 November 2008, 05:11 AM

I have to say it a second time: That's a handsome watch and strap. The black dial and the old-timey stick indices are really getting to me. At the same time, this example doesn't leap out at you as a Rolex and might be considered as more of a "stealth" Rolex than the Polar Expy II or the Expy I.

[QUOTE=chennney;859051]I love my Air King. I recently had the bracelet swapped out with a Rolex strap and buckle. It looks real good -- a lot more masculine than the Cellini. I'm going to be wearing it as my dress watch instead of my daytona from now on.

xjeeunitx · 20 November 2008, 12:07 PM

where did you get that leather band?

Cato · 20 November 2008, 12:11 PM

The Air-King is a beautiful watch. It doesn't get the respect it deserves in the age of increasing case sizes, numerous hands, and multiple crowns jetting out left and right. I think the GMT crowds it out of the aviator niche to some extent as well.

builtforspeed · 20 November 2008, 12:40 PM

Chris [Chenney],

That black dial and crocodile strap are a stunning combination. Maybe I'll wear mine more often after I order that strap!

Thanks for the pics and information.

Cheers,

Chris

C. Davidson · 20 November 2008, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by builtforspeed

Chris [Chenney],

That black dial and crocodile strap are a stunning combination. Maybe I'll wear mine more often after I order that strap!

Thanks for the pics and information.

Cheers,

Chris

Yes, awesome looking strap. A perfect compliment to your Airking. Well done.

chennney · 20 November 2008, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by builtforspeed

Chris [Chenney],

That black dial and crocodile strap are a stunning combination. Maybe I'll wear mine more often after I order that strap!

Thanks for the pics and information.

Cheers,

Chris

Quote:

Originally Posted by C. Davidson

Yes, awesome looking strap. A perfect compliment to your Airking. Well done.

Thanks for the compliments!

chennney · 20 November 2008, 12:10 PM

Art (Art161) referred to me the SF RSC and they let me order it through them. The strap was $380 and the buckle was $120 -- a well spent $500 upgrade.

Rawhyde · 20 November 2008, 12:59 PM

I've had an Air King for 18 years now and I enjoy wearing it. The AK gets bashed a lot because it is the least expensive model in the current line up, but it's a damn fine watch.

cody p · 20 November 2008, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Rawhyde

I've had an Air King for 18 years now and I enjoy wearing it. The AK gets bashed a lot because it is the least expensive model in the current line up, but it's a damn fine watch.

actually it seems to get a lot of respect here. there are some other models (which shall remain unnamed) that get bashed way more. jmho.

GMTJOHNNY · 20 November 2008, 01:18 PM

I have one and love it. Basic model with Jubilee bracelet in SS with silver face and sticks. A classic design.

DanP · 20 November 2008, 01:26 PM

I have always enjoyed pics here of the AK"S . Never seen on in the wild, only AD's. my opinion is if that is entry level count me more than in!

Dan

gtbike72 · 20 November 2008, 02:30 PM

my first Rolex was a 1960s air King stainless steel Jubilee with a silver dial I ended up giving it my father-in-law.

Gaijin · 20 November 2008, 03:14 PM

I have the blue dial AK with the engine turned bezel! Love it! The blue color dail is outstanding!

Marrk · 20 November 2008, 04:54 PM

to chenney: That's a beautiful watch. Wow, wow, wow!

Singslinger · 20 November 2008, 07:09 PM

Honestly I think the AK is a beautiful and under-rated watch that would benefit greatly from having a 40mm dial.

chicagowatchman · 21 November 2008, 06:48 AM

Do a search i have seen some great air kings posted here on TRF

kayaker21 · 21 November 2008, 08:31 AM

Just bough m wife a new air kin,I have always preferred the sport models but this is a sharp watch.

vzmax · 20 November 2008, 05:50 PM

We are on vacation in Napa, California and just picked up this Z series for the wifey. Here's a wifey wrist shot at the AD.

SLS · 20 November 2008, 06:20 PM

The AK is one of the most underated watches in the line up IMO, pretty cool history behind the watch as well.
~Scott

gone-rolex-mad · 20 November 2008, 06:25 PM

A great classic watch, the recent upgrade has made it even better.

f16570 · 21 November 2008, 12:23 AM

AK is stunning. That black strap looks real classy.

20 November 2008, 10:16 AM	#1
bigterpsfan Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 176	Air-King Is there something wrong with this watch. Although I have not been a member long, not once have I ever "seen" anyone discussing the Air-King, or do i "see" it as part of anyone's collection. Just curious....thx!

20 November 2008, 10:18 AM	#2
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	It's a fine watch. It's just generally considered entry-level. Most will upgrade to something different sooner or later. So the folks that congregate here, have already done that. __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

20 November 2008, 10:28 AM	#3
builtforspeed "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 380	A black-dial AK was my first Rolex purchase in 1988. I don't wear it often, but I'll never sell it. It's a really good looking wristwatch. Cheers, Chris __________________ 16610 LV F serial, 16600 K serial, 16622 F serial, 116710 BLNR, 116400 GV, Air King ca. 1988, et al.

20 November 2008, 11:10 AM	#5
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	love the new dials of airking....cato has a couple of those.. __________________

20 November 2008, 12:07 PM	#11
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,533	where did you get that leather band? __________________ *2 FACTOR AUTHENTICATION ENABLED.*

20 November 2008, 11:20 AM	#6
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	Love mine. It's a great everyday watch. Lots of AK fans here I bet.

20 November 2008, 11:27 AM	#7
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	I have an Air King Great watch Steeped in history No pretense

20 November 2008, 11:53 AM	#8
chennney "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: San Jose, CA Watch: Patek 5212A Posts: 182	I love my Air King. I recently had the bracelet swapped out with a Rolex strap and buckle. It looks real good -- a lot more masculine than the Cellini. I'm going to be wearing it as my dress watch instead of my daytona from now on.

21 November 2008, 05:11 AM	#10
Marrk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,192	I have to say it a second time: That's a handsome watch and strap. The black dial and the old-timey stick indices are really getting to me. At the same time, this example doesn't leap out at you as a Rolex and might be considered as more of a "stealth" Rolex than the Polar Expy II or the Expy I. [QUOTE=chennney;859051]I love my Air King. I recently had the bracelet swapped out with a Rolex strap and buckle. It looks real good -- a lot more masculine than the Cellini. I'm going to be wearing it as my dress watch instead of my daytona from now on.

20 November 2008, 12:11 PM	#12
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	The Air-King is a beautiful watch. It doesn't get the respect it deserves in the age of increasing case sizes, numerous hands, and multiple crowns jetting out left and right. I think the GMT crowds it out of the aviator niche to some extent as well.

20 November 2008, 12:40 PM	#13
builtforspeed "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 380	Chris [Chenney], That black dial and crocodile strap are a stunning combination. Maybe I'll wear mine more often after I order that strap! Thanks for the pics and information. Cheers, Chris __________________ 16610 LV F serial, 16600 K serial, 16622 F serial, 116710 BLNR, 116400 GV, Air King ca. 1988, et al.

20 November 2008, 12:10 PM	#16
chennney "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: San Jose, CA Watch: Patek 5212A Posts: 182	Art (Art161) referred to me the SF RSC and they let me order it through them. The strap was $380 and the buckle was $120 -- a well spent $500 upgrade.

20 November 2008, 12:59 PM	#17
Rawhyde Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Craig Location: NW Georgia Watch: Blue Sub+Tud Chron Posts: 834	I've had an Air King for 18 years now and I enjoy wearing it. The AK gets bashed a lot because it is the least expensive model in the current line up, but it's a damn fine watch.

20 November 2008, 01:18 PM	#19
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	I have one and love it. Basic model with Jubilee bracelet in SS with silver face and sticks. A classic design. __________________ ROLEX DAY DATE 118238 (2007) ROLEX DAY DATE 18238 (1997) ROLEX GMT 16750 PEPSI (1987) ROLEX AIR KING 14000 (1991) ROLEX GMTIIC TT 116713LN (2008)

20 November 2008, 01:26 PM	#20
DanP Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Dan P Location: Vancouver. Canada Watch: GV-U-Kno-Me :) Posts: 2,436	I have always enjoyed pics here of the AK"S . Never seen on in the wild, only AD's. my opinion is if that is entry level count me more than in! Dan

20 November 2008, 02:30 PM	#21
gtbike72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: j Location: LA Posts: 1,144	my first Rolex was a 1960s air King stainless steel Jubilee with a silver dial I ended up giving it my father-in-law. __________________

20 November 2008, 03:14 PM	#22
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	I have the blue dial AK with the engine turned bezel! Love it! The blue color dail is outstanding!

20 November 2008, 04:54 PM	#23
Marrk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,192	to chenney: That's a beautiful watch. Wow, wow, wow!

20 November 2008, 07:09 PM	#24
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Honestly I think the AK is a beautiful and under-rated watch that would benefit greatly from having a 40mm dial.

21 November 2008, 06:48 AM	#25
chicagowatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago IL Watch: Platinum DDMasterp Posts: 1,983	Do a search i have seen some great air kings posted here on TRF __________________ Men's Platinum Day Date Masterpiece Men's 18k Day Date Crown Collection Men's Franck Muller 18k Conquistador Cortez Men's SS Cartier Pasha MEMBER # 5534 USA CHICAGO IL

21 November 2008, 08:31 AM	#26
kayaker21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,798	air king Just bough m wife a new air kin,I have always preferred the sport models but this is a sharp watch. Attached Images

20 November 2008, 05:50 PM	#27
vzmax "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: S Florida Posts: 221	We are on vacation in Napa, California and just picked up this Z series for the wifey. Here's a wifey wrist shot at the AD.

20 November 2008, 06:20 PM	#28
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	The AK is one of the most underated watches in the line up IMO, pretty cool history behind the watch as well. ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

20 November 2008, 06:25 PM	#29
gone-rolex-mad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Andalucia Spain Watch: WG daydate-Daytona Posts: 1,338	A great classic watch, the recent upgrade has made it even better. __________________ Choose to allocate your time to imbeciles at your peril!

21 November 2008, 12:23 AM	#30
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	AK is stunning. That black strap looks real classy. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

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