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escobar144 · 28 August 2021, 10:16 AM

If offered both watches at retail, which would you buy?

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Philadelphialawyer1 · 28 August 2021, 10:25 AM

I voted before I saw the pics.
Smooth bezel no go
Ak out of the 2

Jrsanchez · 28 August 2021, 10:25 AM

Had both but I kept the airking

Jackie Daytona · 28 August 2021, 10:33 AM

I like both but out of the 2 I would go DJ.

Edit: Just saw you already have a Sub and DJ41. For that collection change my vote to the Air King

JRell · 28 August 2021, 10:37 AM

This might be one of the closest calls ever. Never considered it before, but seeing them side by side I go Air King. Pretty cool looking watch.

prnceofpersia23 · 28 August 2021, 10:39 AM

AK for me between these two.

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Old Expat Beast · 28 August 2021, 10:41 AM

Neither.

kieselguhr · 28 August 2021, 10:41 AM

Honestly. Neither.

brucethemanlee · 28 August 2021, 11:15 AM

neither

To me, the AK is mismatched and chaotic dial mess. Leftover Exp1 arabic parts. The Wimbledon single 9pm lumed marker is just odd (the lumed dial has single horizontal line)

sportsfan0704 · 28 August 2021, 11:27 AM

I’m an air king fan. I love the green and the size of the watch, plus the fact it has an interesting story. I never understood the Wimbledon hype. The single stick at 9 always bothered me about the datejust 2’s and they continued it on the 41s. If it was fully Roman and had a fluted bezel, it would be a different story.

Seddyspaghetti · 28 August 2021, 11:41 AM

Neither

RampageWatch · 28 August 2021, 11:55 AM

Buy the dj and swap the dial.
The wimbeldon layout is such a mess, imo

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ltmgeller · 28 August 2021, 12:18 PM

I'd have to go with the airking

HideMyWalletPlease · 28 August 2021, 12:57 PM

Never liked the Wimbledon. I only like the Air King because it’s so different. You can wear it and people won’t even know it’s a Rolex.

jb335 · 28 August 2021, 01:29 PM

Wimbledon. It’s my fav DJ dial.

And honestly, not a big modern AK fan.

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jb335 · 28 August 2021, 01:30 PM

And I will add, I think the Wimbledon dial looks best with a smooth bezel. Compliments the dial better. I like them equally on Oyster or jubilee.

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zaydans · 28 August 2021, 01:42 PM

I couldn’t choose so I bought both :)

Jmaster · 28 August 2021, 01:47 PM

It is me or don’t the DJ looks smaller than the Air King even though DJ is marketed as 41mm and Air King is 40mm? Is the DJ small or Air King large?

new_yorker917 · 28 August 2021, 01:59 PM

i would prefer this Wimbledon but with jubilee bracelet.

sj24k · 28 August 2021, 02:02 PM

Just zero interest in owning either one of those. So I’d say thanks, but no thanks.

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epc2 · 28 August 2021, 02:20 PM

Neither for me , The winbledon dial is popular but I've never liked the stick marker at 9 and the AK , it's a niche watch , for me those WG big numbers are out of place . value wise I think the Ak offers you more for the $$ having the Milgauss case .

tanask211 · 28 August 2021, 04:09 PM

The AK was a oddball and wasn't really the cup of tea for most people but I loved it for its unique dial and splash of colours. The dial design seems to appeal to younger collectors who were less fond of traditional Rolex look. It's a love or hate affair!

Seriously if you are offered both then get them together... Both are priced at least 20 to 30% above msrp at grey dealers.

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TswaneNguni · 28 August 2021, 04:28 PM

Neither

Ceb · 28 August 2021, 06:00 PM

Air-King. When it first came out in 2016, like so many others I struggled with the look and design. A few years on, I'm now a proud owner and its gets more wrist time than any of my other watches.

rominvicta · 28 August 2021, 06:05 PM

Definitely AK! I had DJ41 Wimbledon, even with a flutted bezel it is very plain. I sold it Nd now I consider getting it TT. While AK is extremely attractive because if the match between Arabic figures, black dial and green colour.

1William · 28 August 2021, 10:10 PM

I am a huge fan of the DJ but think the Air King is more unique.

PepsiBezel · 28 August 2021, 10:19 PM

I think the Wimbledon dial pairs really well with the smooth bezel and oyster bracelet.

ROBERT1183 · 28 August 2021, 10:58 PM

Airking!! Love the Airking. Hoping to pick one up soon.

dannyp · 28 August 2021, 11:06 PM

Personally, wouldn't be considering either DJ41 or AK40 on the basis of size alone (I'm a 34-36mm guy). However I'll offer what I consider the objective benefits of each:

Air King:
Same full antimagnetic protection setup as MG, at almost $2k less
Larger winding crown (which I didn't realize made a difference until this week)

DJ41:
3225 movement, with its 70hr PR
Date (if you care)

DoricSpiker · 29 August 2021, 01:04 AM

DJ. I personally think the Wimbledon dial goes better with the TT’s however. The Air King just doesn’t do it for me. Probably the only Rolex I just couldn’t put on my wrist.

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View Poll Results: Wimbledon vs Airking
DJ 41 Wimbledon	135	62.50%
Air King	82	37.96%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 216. You may not vote on this poll

28 August 2021, 10:16 AM	#1
escobar144 Banned Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: LA Watch: Submariner/DJ 41 Posts: 506	DJ 41 Wimbledon vs Air King If offered both watches at retail, which would you buy? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 August 2021, 10:33 AM	#4
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,618	I like both but out of the 2 I would go DJ. Edit: Just saw you already have a Sub and DJ41. For that collection change my vote to the Air King __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

28 August 2021, 10:37 AM	#5
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126710BLNR Jubilee Posts: 7,084	This might be one of the closest calls ever. Never considered it before, but seeing them side by side I go Air King. Pretty cool looking watch. __________________ 126710 BLNR Jubilee

28 August 2021, 10:41 AM	#7
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,820	Neither. __________________ _______________________

28 August 2021, 10:25 AM	#2
Philadelphialawyer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 310	I voted before I saw the pics. Smooth bezel no go Ak out of the 2

28 August 2021, 10:25 AM	#3
Jrsanchez Banned Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Miami Posts: 467	Had both but I kept the airking

28 August 2021, 10:39 AM	#6
prnceofpersia23 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: AZ, USA Watch: 116500LN Posts: 2,021	AK for me between these two. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

28 August 2021, 10:41 AM	#8
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Honestly. Neither.

28 August 2021, 11:15 AM	#9
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,575	neither To me, the AK is mismatched and chaotic dial mess. Leftover Exp1 arabic parts. The Wimbledon single 9pm lumed marker is just odd (the lumed dial has single horizontal line)

28 August 2021, 11:27 AM	#10
sportsfan0704 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: New York Posts: 876	I’m an air king fan. I love the green and the size of the watch, plus the fact it has an interesting story. I never understood the Wimbledon hype. The single stick at 9 always bothered me about the datejust 2’s and they continued it on the 41s. If it was fully Roman and had a fluted bezel, it would be a different story.

28 August 2021, 11:41 AM	#11
Seddyspaghetti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Uranus Watch: 116500LN Posts: 4,789	Neither

28 August 2021, 11:55 AM	#12
RampageWatch Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: USA Posts: 241	Buy the dj and swap the dial. The wimbeldon layout is such a mess, imo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 August 2021, 12:18 PM	#13
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,574	I'd have to go with the airking __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

28 August 2021, 12:57 PM	#14
HideMyWalletPlease "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Houston Posts: 1,090	Never liked the Wimbledon. I only like the Air King because it’s so different. You can wear it and people won’t even know it’s a Rolex.

28 August 2021, 01:29 PM	#15
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,461	Wimbledon. It’s my fav DJ dial. And honestly, not a big modern AK fan. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 August 2021, 01:30 PM	#16
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,461	And I will add, I think the Wimbledon dial looks best with a smooth bezel. Compliments the dial better. I like them equally on Oyster or jubilee. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 August 2021, 01:42 PM	#17
zaydans "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Joe Location: CONUS Watch: Rolex 116710 Posts: 994	I couldn’t choose so I bought both :)

28 August 2021, 01:47 PM	#18
Jmaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Real Name: Ed Location: Bay Area Posts: 377	It is me or don’t the DJ looks smaller than the Air King even though DJ is marketed as 41mm and Air King is 40mm? Is the DJ small or Air King large?

28 August 2021, 01:59 PM	#19
new_yorker917 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NYC Watch: Rolex Posts: 32	i would prefer this Wimbledon but with jubilee bracelet.

28 August 2021, 02:02 PM	#20
sj24k "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: GMT-07:00 Posts: 897	Just zero interest in owning either one of those. So I’d say thanks, but no thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 August 2021, 02:20 PM	#21
epc2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Fl Watch: 116610LV,Pam etc. Posts: 1,328	Neither for me , The winbledon dial is popular but I've never liked the stick marker at 9 and the AK , it's a niche watch , for me those WG big numbers are out of place . value wise I think the Ak offers you more for the $$ having the Milgauss case .

28 August 2021, 04:09 PM	#22
tanask211 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 318	The AK was a oddball and wasn't really the cup of tea for most people but I loved it for its unique dial and splash of colours. The dial design seems to appeal to younger collectors who were less fond of traditional Rolex look. It's a love or hate affair! Seriously if you are offered both then get them together... Both are priced at least 20 to 30% above msrp at grey dealers. Sent from my HMA-L29 using Tapatalk

28 August 2021, 04:28 PM	#23
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Neither

28 August 2021, 06:00 PM	#24
Ceb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK Watch: SD, Sub's & GMT's Posts: 159	Air-King. When it first came out in 2016, like so many others I struggled with the look and design. A few years on, I'm now a proud owner and its gets more wrist time than any of my other watches.

28 August 2021, 06:05 PM	#25
rominvicta 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: EU Watch: DSSD, BLNR, SM, GM Posts: 933	Definitely AK! I had DJ41 Wimbledon, even with a flutted bezel it is very plain. I sold it Nd now I consider getting it TT. While AK is extremely attractive because if the match between Arabic figures, black dial and green colour.

28 August 2021, 10:10 PM	#26
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	I am a huge fan of the DJ but think the Air King is more unique.

28 August 2021, 10:19 PM	#27
PepsiBezel 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: USA Watch: Neo-Vintage Posts: 1,212	I think the Wimbledon dial pairs really well with the smooth bezel and oyster bracelet.

28 August 2021, 10:58 PM	#28
ROBERT1183 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: ROBERT SHAWGER Location: WHARTON, NJ Watch: ROLEX SOON Posts: 283	Airking!! Love the Airking. Hoping to pick one up soon.

28 August 2021, 11:06 PM	#29
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	Personally, wouldn't be considering either DJ41 or AK40 on the basis of size alone (I'm a 34-36mm guy). However I'll offer what I consider the objective benefits of each: Air King: Same full antimagnetic protection setup as MG, at almost $2k less Larger winding crown (which I didn't realize made a difference until this week) DJ41: 3225 movement, with its 70hr PR Date (if you care)

29 August 2021, 01:04 AM	#30
DoricSpiker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,515	DJ. I personally think the Wimbledon dial goes better with the TT’s however. The Air King just doesn’t do it for me. Probably the only Rolex I just couldn’t put on my wrist. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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