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hymanjt · 14 June 2016, 10:20 AM

I have been posting more than ever lately bc I have a collection that is coming together, I have the ss black gmt2c and the sub 16610lv. 2 great watches, one has some color, one does not. One has pcl's, one does not. Both have the similar sport watch look.
I have the old daytona ss black on the way bc I have always wanted it and I can wait for the daytona c hype to settle down and I wanted to snag it if it is truly being discontinued and another watch with pcl's.
All that being said I have some disposable cash left over for watch number 4! I want this one to be simple and had pretty much settled on the oyster perp 39 w/ the blue dial, affordable, no pcl's, and not a black dial...but I have been looking at the new air king and its growing on me...no pcl's but another black dial.
Let me get some opinions, I have tried on many white dial watches but i am fair skinned and they dont look good imo. And i cant wait to post pics of all 4 when they are all in my possession.

Thanks

Etschell · 14 June 2016, 10:50 AM

Op all day. I'd give the purple dial with sticks a look as well.

You need some color in your collection, dial color that is.

brandrea · 14 June 2016, 10:52 AM

What about the new explorer?

dominic.warren · 14 June 2016, 10:53 AM

39 all the way

watchwatcher · 14 June 2016, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

What about the new explorer?

Yeah...that's my thought as well.

hymanjt · 14 June 2016, 11:56 AM

no air king love? the more i look at the watch the most "busy" it looks....the red grape op dial is cool too, i think its the op, just need to pick the color, another plus is the price

GB-man · 14 June 2016, 12:07 PM

Sorry just not a fan of the new AK. I would go OP, exp or exp II black.

VinnieVegas · 14 June 2016, 12:09 PM

If that's the choice, the OP.

bde · 14 June 2016, 12:14 PM

New Exp I > OP 39 > new AK...IMHO.

bdex75 · 14 June 2016, 12:16 PM

If it is OP vs AK then I say OP all the way. The AK does not crank my tractor, yet.

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hymanjt · 14 June 2016, 12:26 PM

never been a fan of the exp 1...why? i have no idea

Cru Jones · 14 June 2016, 03:05 PM

With the two that you have, and if it needs to be an SS Rolex, I would go for the blue OP as the third option in your trio.

FloydTheBarber · 14 June 2016, 06:40 PM

Here's mine...

Jack T · 14 June 2016, 06:44 PM

Just don't love the dial choices on the new OP 39. Haven't seen the new AK in person and I have the previous version of the Explorer, my favorite.

Leodagan · 14 June 2016, 07:11 PM

The explorer, new or old, has never been on my whishing list. So my vote goes for the OP, blue, grape or rhodium dial. It's your choice.

joli160 · 14 June 2016, 07:15 PM

I like the new AK, substantial piece and truly a different watch

Gaijin · 14 June 2016, 07:37 PM

OP I say. I thought I wanted the blue until I tried in the grey ( rhodium) dial. The blue is cool though... Let us know what you decide with pictures..

travisb · 14 June 2016, 07:39 PM

OP over the AK for me. You mentioned not wanting another black dial watch but if you're considering the AK I'd give the Exp a good look.

Gaijin · 14 June 2016, 08:37 PM

Am I spelling grey (gray) correctly?

Gaijin · 14 June 2016, 08:39 PM

I'm gonna reserve complete judgement on the new Air King until I see one and strap it on my wrist though. Wait. I already said I hated it. Then again I hated the Skydweller at first too and it grew on me.

rebel_1 · 14 June 2016, 08:48 PM

Between these two, I'd go with the new Air King.

Rebel · 14 June 2016, 10:24 PM

Air King.

mash_taylor · 14 June 2016, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaijin

I'm gonna reserve complete judgement on the new Air King until I see one and strap it on my wrist though. Wait. I already said I hated it. Then again I hated the Skydweller at first too and it grew on me.

I didn't like the new air King from pictures, but quite liked it on the wrist! Although I think that was mainly down to the hefty case! With that said, my vote is for the OP with rhodium dial!

RobJordan · 14 June 2016, 11:31 PM

OP. Dont hate Air-King, but OP is a better value proposition.

joe100 · 15 June 2016, 06:26 AM

The AK is too chunky in my opinion. OP39 all the way. It's my favorite

djackson410 · 15 June 2016, 06:39 AM

I love the simplicity of the OP39. Clean dial and classic look is the way to go.

dabbotjordan · 15 June 2016, 06:41 AM

AK with a doubt

diracpoint · 15 June 2016, 08:08 AM

OP is nice, but a little dressy. Since I am leaning towards sporty models these days, my vote is for the air king ...

mapalfa · 15 June 2016, 08:24 AM

I'm stuck between these two as my first brand new Rolex too.

I'd pretty much decided on a blue OP, then I saw the AK. At first I didn't like it, but seeing videos of it, rather than just photos, the 3 6 9 seems to be far less obvious from most angles which makes the dial look much better. The coloured font, crown and hand are a great touch IMHO.

Hopefully I'll be trying them both in a couple of months.

AK797 · 15 June 2016, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diracpoint

OP is nice, but a little dressy. Since I am leaning towards sporty models these days, my vote is for the air king ...

14 June 2016, 10:20 AM	#1
hymanjt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 138	new air king or oyster perp 39 I have been posting more than ever lately bc I have a collection that is coming together, I have the ss black gmt2c and the sub 16610lv. 2 great watches, one has some color, one does not. One has pcl's, one does not. Both have the similar sport watch look. I have the old daytona ss black on the way bc I have always wanted it and I can wait for the daytona c hype to settle down and I wanted to snag it if it is truly being discontinued and another watch with pcl's. All that being said I have some disposable cash left over for watch number 4! I want this one to be simple and had pretty much settled on the oyster perp 39 w/ the blue dial, affordable, no pcl's, and not a black dial...but I have been looking at the new air king and its growing on me...no pcl's but another black dial. Let me get some opinions, I have tried on many white dial watches but i am fair skinned and they dont look good imo. And i cant wait to post pics of all 4 when they are all in my possession. Thanks

14 June 2016, 10:50 AM	#2
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	Op all day. I'd give the purple dial with sticks a look as well. You need some color in your collection, dial color that is. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

14 June 2016, 12:09 PM	#8
VinnieVegas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Vincent B Location: New York, NY Watch: '06 GMT Master II Posts: 1,261	If that's the choice, the OP. __________________ Wearing Today: * Seiko SRP777 (2017)

14 June 2016, 06:44 PM	#14
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	Just don't love the dial choices on the new OP 39. Haven't seen the new AK in person and I have the previous version of the Explorer, my favorite. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

14 June 2016, 07:15 PM	#16
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,757	I like the new AK, substantial piece and truly a different watch __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

14 June 2016, 10:52 AM	#3
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,080	What about the new explorer?

14 June 2016, 10:53 AM	#4
dominic.warren "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Someone Location: Somwhere Watch: Tudor LHD Posts: 1,001	39 all the way

14 June 2016, 11:56 AM	#6
hymanjt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 138	no air king love? the more i look at the watch the most "busy" it looks....the red grape op dial is cool too, i think its the op, just need to pick the color, another plus is the price

14 June 2016, 12:07 PM	#7
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Sorry just not a fan of the new AK. I would go OP, exp or exp II black.

14 June 2016, 12:14 PM	#9
bde "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Brad Location: Indiana Watch: -aholics anonymous Posts: 1,589	New Exp I > OP 39 > new AK...IMHO.

14 June 2016, 12:16 PM	#10
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	If it is OP vs AK then I say OP all the way. The AK does not crank my tractor, yet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 June 2016, 12:26 PM	#11
hymanjt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 138	never been a fan of the exp 1...why? i have no idea

14 June 2016, 03:05 PM	#12
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	With the two that you have, and if it needs to be an SS Rolex, I would go for the blue OP as the third option in your trio.

14 June 2016, 06:40 PM	#13
FloydTheBarber Banned Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Adam Location: Kent, UK Watch: Rolex and Omega Posts: 121	Here's mine...

14 June 2016, 07:11 PM	#15
Leodagan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: belgium Posts: 229	The explorer, new or old, has never been on my whishing list. So my vote goes for the OP, blue, grape or rhodium dial. It's your choice.

14 June 2016, 07:37 PM	#17
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	OP I say. I thought I wanted the blue until I tried in the grey ( rhodium) dial. The blue is cool though... Let us know what you decide with pictures..

14 June 2016, 07:39 PM	#18
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	OP over the AK for me. You mentioned not wanting another black dial watch but if you're considering the AK I'd give the Exp a good look.

14 June 2016, 08:37 PM	#19
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Am I spelling grey (gray) correctly?

14 June 2016, 08:39 PM	#20
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	I'm gonna reserve complete judgement on the new Air King until I see one and strap it on my wrist though. Wait. I already said I hated it. Then again I hated the Skydweller at first too and it grew on me.

14 June 2016, 08:48 PM	#21
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,132	Between these two, I'd go with the new Air King. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017

14 June 2016, 10:24 PM	#22
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,254	Air King. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

14 June 2016, 11:31 PM	#24
RobJordan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Rob Location: Eastern Time Zone Watch: Deepsea/Daytona C Posts: 163	OP. Dont hate Air-King, but OP is a better value proposition.

15 June 2016, 06:26 AM	#25
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	The AK is too chunky in my opinion. OP39 all the way. It's my favorite __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

15 June 2016, 06:39 AM	#26
djackson410 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 137	I love the simplicity of the OP39. Clean dial and classic look is the way to go.

15 June 2016, 06:41 AM	#27
dabbotjordan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: Nice Watch: Rolex Posts: 752	AK with a doubt

15 June 2016, 08:08 AM	#28
diracpoint 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 1,386	OP is nice, but a little dressy. Since I am leaning towards sporty models these days, my vote is for the air king ...

15 June 2016, 08:24 AM	#29
mapalfa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Robin Location: West Wales Watch: ing the grass grow Posts: 571	I'm stuck between these two as my first brand new Rolex too. I'd pretty much decided on a blue OP, then I saw the AK. At first I didn't like it, but seeing videos of it, rather than just photos, the 3 6 9 seems to be far less obvious from most angles which makes the dial look much better. The coloured font, crown and hand are a great touch IMHO. Hopefully I'll be trying them both in a couple of months.

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