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goodfella0180 · 12 April 2021, 11:05 AM

I am planning to pass Air King. What you say guys should I go ahead or should I buy some other Rolex This will be my 1st Rolex.

Malum · 12 April 2021, 11:10 AM

No one on this forum can validate your decisions .

911991 · 13 April 2021, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Malum

No one on this forum can validate your decisions .

Vetracer · 12 April 2021, 11:12 AM

I presume the responses you’ll get back will the themed, “buy the watch you like”. Others can’t make your purchasing decision for you. I generally don’t register interest in a piece if I’m not prepared to buy it should I like it once on my wrist.

My advice, visit the AD and try the watch. If you like it, buy it. If you don’t, politely decline the opportunity and explain your reasoning and hope your AD will call you for your next choice.

JimSnyder · 12 April 2021, 11:13 AM

It is up to you and you only. It should be a watch for life that you will always be able to look at and smile. That being said, I love the Air King

HTXdev14 · 12 April 2021, 11:45 AM

Totally up to you, OP. Generally, if you’re doubting it, not a good sign. However, I did the same thing for my root beer but when I saw it in person at my AD... removed any and all question lol. Maybe go see it, try it on, and see how you feel?

jrs146 · 12 April 2021, 11:47 AM

Do it. It’s an awesome reference!

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JMtimes5 · 12 April 2021, 11:51 AM

You already answered your question. You said you’ll pass. Clearly you’re not all in on this model. Save the money and buy what you really want.
The AK is very polarizing. You either love it or you don’t. Having said that, I love mine.

Jster · 12 April 2021, 11:57 AM

C’mon man, do you like the AK? It doesn’t sound like it, so that’s an easy no. You’re asking us if you should buy “some other Rolex. What model? Don’t be a cuckold to Rolex.

Jackie Daytona · 12 April 2021, 11:59 AM

If you like it get it. I think it’s a cool unique watch personally, but you would have to wear it at the end of the day.

CKizzy · 12 April 2021, 12:01 PM

There is an AK in my future ;)

mike morris · 12 April 2021, 12:04 PM

Just sold my , great watch, but my wrist 6,75 just little heavy.

Roberto Kupferschein · 12 April 2021, 12:05 PM

Buy the watch you like, I will said this the AK will be a collectible watch in the future after been discontinue. Hopefully you will not regret your decision.

vh2k · 12 April 2021, 12:22 PM

That’s like walking into the Toyota dealership because you really like the Supra and the Land Cruiser and they offer you the Yaris.

brucethemanlee · 12 April 2021, 12:25 PM

your money your decision

myporsche · 12 April 2021, 12:33 PM

More kids shopping for their first Rolexes, "hey Internet Forum random strangers please help me decide what I should buy and wear and perhaps my wardrobe and some wallet suggestions as well" and in a few weeks... "Waaaa I got my first scratch help me internet/reddit/forums".

trippinjimmy · 12 April 2021, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by myporsche

More kids shopping for their first Rolexes, "hey Internet Forum random strangers please help me decide what I should buy and wear and perhaps my wardrobe and some wallet suggestions as well" and in a few weeks... "Waaaa I got my first scratch help me internet/reddit/forums".

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rolexjackson · 12 April 2021, 06:32 PM

Which one would you prefer?

goliat · 12 April 2021, 06:40 PM

Sir you already answered your own question

RKTINC1 · 12 April 2021, 08:40 PM

It is a big heavy chunky watch. I love mine. Wish it were 39mm Exp 1 size but the 40 and thick case make it a suprisingly chunky option. If you have a big wrist and like big watches buy it. It is a great price. If they discontinue it (and I think they will) you have an instant classic.

stewester · 12 April 2021, 09:00 PM

Really difficult to say given you don't offer any of your own thoughts on the watch or possible alternatives. I personally wouldn't as I really dislike the current Air King, but it's a matter of taste and tastes are different.

If you're only buying it because it's a sports model that's actually available to buy from an AD but have reservations about the watch itself then I'd err on the side of caution.

1William · 12 April 2021, 09:18 PM

Buy what you want. I like the AK but have never owned one.

tanask211 · 12 April 2021, 10:03 PM

Pass it and give the chance to someone who fancy it. Maybe you don't really want it but just reluctant to miss it especially with the current situation.

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samson66 · 12 April 2021, 10:41 PM

Probably close to the last Rolex I would ever buy if I'm being honest. Hold out for something else.

Cgill1982 · 13 April 2021, 12:11 AM

Go try it! You will either love it or hate it, I added one to my collection and it’s now my daily wear and is a pleasure to wear, I knew it as soon as the AD opened the box that I would have it!

breitlings · 13 April 2021, 12:23 AM

personally if u want something new I wouldn't pass. I think rolexes are going to get more expensive and harder to buy.

mcorbett · 13 April 2021, 02:11 AM

Not for me to say but, I passed on an AK, so...

goodfella0180 · 13 April 2021, 05:31 AM

I wanted to get Exp 1 39mm but it’s discontinued ��. Will check it out AK personally. Thank I all.

thenewrick · 13 April 2021, 05:38 AM

The AK is pretty unattractive to me because it's clearly just an Explorer dial with green numbers that end in 5 all over it. Seems extremely lazy. Plus the case has the soft iron shield that shares with the Milgauss for even additional laziness. They basically had Explorer dials and Milgauss cases laying around and figured out the laziest way to use up extra part stock

11b1p · 13 April 2021, 08:05 AM

You have to at least go and try it on. You’ll know as soon as you have it on, whether you want it or not.

12 April 2021, 11:05 AM	#1
goodfella0180 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: US Watch: Rolex AirKing 1269 Posts: 13	My AD Called me for Rolex Air King 116900 I am planning to pass Air King. What you say guys should I go ahead or should I buy some other Rolex This will be my 1st Rolex.

12 April 2021, 11:12 AM	#4
Vetracer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Vetracer Location: London Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 586	E I presume the responses you’ll get back will the themed, “buy the watch you like”. Others can’t make your purchasing decision for you. I generally don’t register interest in a piece if I’m not prepared to buy it should I like it once on my wrist. My advice, visit the AD and try the watch. If you like it, buy it. If you don’t, politely decline the opportunity and explain your reasoning and hope your AD will call you for your next choice.

12 April 2021, 11:13 AM	#5
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	It is up to you and you only. It should be a watch for life that you will always be able to look at and smile. That being said, I love the Air King __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

12 April 2021, 11:45 AM	#6
HTXdev14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Houston, TX Watch: Blue DJ41 Posts: 249	Totally up to you, OP. Generally, if you’re doubting it, not a good sign. However, I did the same thing for my root beer but when I saw it in person at my AD... removed any and all question lol. Maybe go see it, try it on, and see how you feel? __________________ 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)

12 April 2021, 11:47 AM	#7
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Do it. It’s an awesome reference! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

12 April 2021, 11:10 AM	#2
Malum "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Kurt Location: Coachella Valley Watch: SD43 D-Blue Posts: 4,165	No one on this forum can validate your decisions .

12 April 2021, 11:51 AM	#8
JMtimes5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: J Location: Midwest Watch: OP AK LV DJ EXII Posts: 2,270	You already answered your question. You said you’ll pass. Clearly you’re not all in on this model. Save the money and buy what you really want. The AK is very polarizing. You either love it or you don’t. Having said that, I love mine.

12 April 2021, 11:57 AM	#9
Jster 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: California Posts: 1,250	C’mon man, do you like the AK? It doesn’t sound like it, so that’s an easy no. You’re asking us if you should buy “some other Rolex. What model? Don’t be a cuckold to Rolex.

12 April 2021, 11:59 AM	#10
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,626	If you like it get it. I think it’s a cool unique watch personally, but you would have to wear it at the end of the day. __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

12 April 2021, 12:01 PM	#11
CKizzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: Chris Location: Nampa, ID Watch: Tachymeter Posts: 696	There is an AK in my future ;)

12 April 2021, 12:04 PM	#12
mike morris "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Mike Location: New York-Miami Watch: SUB40-DJ36-YM40 Posts: 1,068	Just sold my , great watch, but my wrist 6,75 just little heavy.

12 April 2021, 12:05 PM	#13
Roberto Kupferschein "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Roberto Location: USA Watch: Daytona SS Posts: 99	Buy the watch you like, I will said this the AK will be a collectible watch in the future after been discontinue. Hopefully you will not regret your decision.

12 April 2021, 12:22 PM	#14
vh2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: USA Posts: 3,018	That’s like walking into the Toyota dealership because you really like the Supra and the Land Cruiser and they offer you the Yaris.

12 April 2021, 12:25 PM	#15
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,575	your money your decision

12 April 2021, 12:33 PM	#16
myporsche "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: LA<>NY Watch: Rolex♠Lange Posts: 2,277	More kids shopping for their first Rolexes, "hey Internet Forum random strangers please help me decide what I should buy and wear and perhaps my wardrobe and some wallet suggestions as well" and in a few weeks... "Waaaa I got my first scratch help me internet/reddit/forums".

12 April 2021, 06:32 PM	#18
rolexjackson 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Real Name: Jackson Location: USA Watch: Sub, GMT, Daytona Posts: 2,643	Which one would you prefer?

12 April 2021, 06:40 PM	#19
goliat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Finland Posts: 343	Sir you already answered your own question __________________ 👑 116400GV 🛡️ 25600TN 🇬 GWM5610

12 April 2021, 08:40 PM	#20
RKTINC1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Midwest USA Posts: 199	It is a big heavy chunky watch. I love mine. Wish it were 39mm Exp 1 size but the 40 and thick case make it a suprisingly chunky option. If you have a big wrist and like big watches buy it. It is a great price. If they discontinue it (and I think they will) you have an instant classic.

12 April 2021, 09:00 PM	#21
stewester "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: N.Wales Posts: 253	Really difficult to say given you don't offer any of your own thoughts on the watch or possible alternatives. I personally wouldn't as I really dislike the current Air King, but it's a matter of taste and tastes are different. If you're only buying it because it's a sports model that's actually available to buy from an AD but have reservations about the watch itself then I'd err on the side of caution.

12 April 2021, 09:18 PM	#22
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	Buy what you want. I like the AK but have never owned one.

12 April 2021, 10:03 PM	#23
tanask211 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 318	Pass it and give the chance to someone who fancy it. Maybe you don't really want it but just reluctant to miss it especially with the current situation. Sent from my RMX2170 using Tapatalk

12 April 2021, 10:41 PM	#24
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,793	Probably close to the last Rolex I would ever buy if I'm being honest. Hold out for something else.

13 April 2021, 12:11 AM	#25
Cgill1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: UK Posts: 174	Go try it! You will either love it or hate it, I added one to my collection and it’s now my daily wear and is a pleasure to wear, I knew it as soon as the AD opened the box that I would have it!

13 April 2021, 12:23 AM	#26
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	personally if u want something new I wouldn't pass. I think rolexes are going to get more expensive and harder to buy.

13 April 2021, 02:11 AM	#27
mcorbett "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: England Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 49	Not for me to say but, I passed on an AK, so...

13 April 2021, 05:31 AM	#28
goodfella0180 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: US Watch: Rolex AirKing 1269 Posts: 13	I wanted to get Exp 1 39mm but it’s discontinued ��. Will check it out AK personally. Thank I all.

13 April 2021, 05:38 AM	#29
thenewrick 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: FL Watch: OP41 Silver Posts: 1,818	The AK is pretty unattractive to me because it's clearly just an Explorer dial with green numbers that end in 5 all over it. Seems extremely lazy. Plus the case has the soft iron shield that shares with the Milgauss for even additional laziness. They basically had Explorer dials and Milgauss cases laying around and figured out the laziest way to use up extra part stock

13 April 2021, 08:05 AM	#30
11b1p 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: USA Watch: Omega Seamaster Posts: 256	You have to at least go and try it on. You’ll know as soon as you have it on, whether you want it or not.

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