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Old 21 May 2016, 08:18 AM   #1
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More pics please. Not for me but this watch, aesthetically, is beginning to grow on me.
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Old 21 May 2016, 10:49 PM   #2
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Very nice, congrats
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Old 21 May 2016, 08:18 AM   #3
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Congrats!!! This watch is really starting to grow on me....


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Old 21 May 2016, 08:23 AM   #4
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Congrats ! The first King
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Old 21 May 2016, 08:25 AM   #5
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Old 21 May 2016, 08:37 AM   #6
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Sleepy Cotswolds got the first AK, love it! Really want to see more pics too. Is the dial matte or more gloss?
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Old 21 May 2016, 11:04 AM   #7
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Sleepy Cotswolds got the first AK, love it! Really want to see more pics too. Is the dial matte or more gloss?
I grew up in the sleepy Cotswolds

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Old 21 May 2016, 10:45 AM   #8
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Sweet!! That looks incredible!!! Congratulations!!!
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Old 21 May 2016, 10:58 AM   #9
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Very nice. That one has really grown on me. Enjoy it!
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Old 21 May 2016, 11:13 AM   #10
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that airking is really starting to grow on me! Congrats!
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Old 21 May 2016, 12:06 PM   #11
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Old 21 May 2016, 12:09 PM   #12
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Very classy looking watch. Congrats.
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Old 21 May 2016, 12:35 PM   #13
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I began to like this new king a lot more than initial introduction. Congrats and enjoy!
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Old 21 May 2016, 12:38 PM   #14
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I have to admit, I'm quite impressed!


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Old 21 May 2016, 01:00 PM   #15
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I've placed my order. The new A-K may not be available until year-end, my Rolex guy says.
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Old 21 May 2016, 06:13 PM   #16
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I like it a lot, the dial has a really original design for a Rolex and the whole watch has quite a wrist presence. Well done.
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Old 21 May 2016, 06:15 PM   #17
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Old 21 May 2016, 07:01 PM   #18
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I tried one on at my AD on Monday and although it is a beautiful watch, not sure it's for me. I was a bit disappointed that the dial is matte and not black gloss.
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Old 21 May 2016, 07:21 PM   #19
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Nice. Congratulations.
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Old 21 May 2016, 07:28 PM   #20
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Yes, the dial is matt, but that makes the marking more clear.
The 5,10,20. ... numbers a printed and not applied, but the 3,6,9 markers are white gold and are the most prominent feature of the dial and love the Submariner hands.
It wears heavy for its size, I guess thats the soft iron core.
In the UK it's priced nearly £1500 less than the Millgauss.
I think in make a lovely understated every day watch that so far I find very comfortable to wear.
It won't replace my Rolex divers, but does make a nice change, and that green logo that seems to stand out from the dial is great.
I have noticed the green second hand does seem to disappear in low light leaving the dot floating arround dial.
If we get some sun today, I will post some better photos.
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Old 21 May 2016, 07:37 PM   #21
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Cool! Looking forward to some more pics. Congratulations.

Amazing that the basically the same watch is priced so differently by Rolex. I guess they think the average consumer won't make the connection?
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Old 21 May 2016, 07:38 PM   #22
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Looks awesome!!! Can't wait to see one in the flesh!!!
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Old 21 May 2016, 08:01 PM   #23
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Well done! I think this will be a big hit.
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Old 21 May 2016, 08:00 PM   #24
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It's the same price as DJ 36 SS.
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Old 21 May 2016, 08:34 PM   #25
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Con grats. Nice watch!
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Old 21 May 2016, 09:39 PM   #26
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Old 21 May 2016, 10:20 PM   #27
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Congratulations. Looks great.
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Old 21 May 2016, 10:21 PM   #28
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Old 21 May 2016, 11:28 PM   #29
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Old 21 May 2016, 11:29 PM   #30
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