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SoCal_Batman · 19 July 2018, 10:35 AM

Full disclosure: This post is picture heavy

I read somewhere that you never forget your first love and in regards to Rolex watches, I’m in love with my new 116900 Air-King!

A couple of months ago I stopped by my AD to check out their selection and inquire about getting on the waiting list for the BLNR which is my current “grail” watch. Given the current SS supply and demand, there wasn’t a lot of sports watches to look at unless I wanted to go TT or PM.

It was then that I was drawn to the Air-King in their display case. I tried it on, admired it for quite some time, reluctantly took it off, and haven’t stopped thinking about it since. I tried to satisfy that feeling by purchasing a Tudor Black Bay that I absolutely love, but deep down I couldn’t stop thinking about the Air-King. I like that it’s dynamic, different, and the subject of continued speculation.

I swung back by my AD about 3 weeks ago to try it back on and compare it against the Explorer 1 based on feedback from my fellow TRF’ers, but they didn’t have either in stock...I was shocked. They took down my info and would call me in a couple weeks when either one came in. Fast forward to last week when I got the call the day before I was leaving for vacation. I swung by and there was the Air-King, singing a beautiful melody to me from the coffin.

Well we all know what happened next, tried it back on and that was all she wrote...there is a fat lady singing somewhere

! I was able to get a great discount on it (double digit % off MSRP), my name on the warranty card, and my first official Rolex AD experience. Also got a few freebies thrown in and invited to their Rolex event coming up. My AD laughed when I asked them to save the stickers, must be a newbie thing haha!

Anyways, just wanted to share a good story and some cool pictures of my Air-King out and about exploring Portland this past weekend.

!!

Waiting to board and admiring that dial

AK in it’s natural habitat

Pointing to an AD who I hear has Daytona’s in stock...

Cruising on the River, should I get it wet?!

Got it wet

Back at home

19 July 2018, 10:35 AM	#1
SoCal_Batman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: C.R. Location: Los Angeles Watch: ♛ BLNR \| AK Posts: 1,029	Incoming: My First Rolex ♛ Full disclosure: This post is picture heavy I read somewhere that you never forget your first love and in regards to Rolex watches, I’m in love with my new 116900 Air-King! A couple of months ago I stopped by my AD to check out their selection and inquire about getting on the waiting list for the BLNR which is my current “grail” watch. Given the current SS supply and demand, there wasn’t a lot of sports watches to look at unless I wanted to go TT or PM. It was then that I was drawn to the Air-King in their display case. I tried it on, admired it for quite some time, reluctantly took it off, and haven’t stopped thinking about it since. I tried to satisfy that feeling by purchasing a Tudor Black Bay that I absolutely love, but deep down I couldn’t stop thinking about the Air-King. I like that it’s dynamic, different, and the subject of continued speculation. I swung back by my AD about 3 weeks ago to try it back on and compare it against the Explorer 1 based on feedback from my fellow TRF’ers, but they didn’t have either in stock...I was shocked. They took down my info and would call me in a couple weeks when either one came in. Fast forward to last week when I got the call the day before I was leaving for vacation. I swung by and there was the Air-King, singing a beautiful melody to me from the coffin. Well we all know what happened next, tried it back on and that was all she wrote...there is a fat lady singing somewhere ! I was able to get a great discount on it (double digit % off MSRP), my name on the warranty card, and my first official Rolex AD experience. Also got a few freebies thrown in and invited to their Rolex event coming up. My AD laughed when I asked them to save the stickers, must be a newbie thing haha! Anyways, just wanted to share a good story and some cool pictures of my Air-King out and about exploring Portland this past weekend. !! Waiting to board and admiring that dial AK in it’s natural habitat Pointing to an AD who I hear has Daytona’s in stock... Cruising on the River, should I get it wet?! Got it wet Back at home __________________ "The more I see, the less I know for sure." - John Lennon

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