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Old 29 August 2007, 01:15 AM   #1
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The Air King is no slouch....

Preferred by British fighter pilots and long distance pilots in the 40's the Air King was known for its ruggedness and reliability.

The updates to the new models are killer. It's a must have for any good Rolex collection.

And looks good on the wrist too !

Stick this in your barrel





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Old 29 August 2007, 01:20 AM   #2
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They have come a long way! very nice.
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Old 29 August 2007, 01:38 AM   #3
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very nice
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Old 29 August 2007, 02:27 AM   #4
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Thank you for that Larry!!
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Old 29 August 2007, 02:34 AM   #5
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Is the AK 36mm or 40mm in diameter?
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Old 29 August 2007, 02:43 AM   #6
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Old 29 August 2007, 02:50 AM   #7
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Ouch. Nice looking watch, but I think 40mm is the low end of the size scale for my size of wrist...
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Old 29 August 2007, 02:57 AM   #8
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Airking is 34mm from inception to 2007 14000m series

34mm--I do not have specs on the new series

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Old 29 August 2007, 02:57 AM   #9
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Is the AK 36mm or 40mm in diameter?
The AK is actually 34mm

A tad small even for me!
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Old 29 August 2007, 02:58 AM   #10
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THIS one is beautifull, and actually one I have considered buying

The other are not my cup of tea.
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Old 29 August 2007, 02:59 AM   #11
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And IMHO, THIS one really sucks big time
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Old 29 August 2007, 03:00 AM   #12
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THIS one is beautifull, and actually one I have considered buying

The other are not my cup of tea.
Simple and classic - I agree Bo!
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Old 29 August 2007, 03:03 AM   #13
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THIS one is beautifull, and actually one I have considered buying

The other are not my cup of tea.
Bo, That's killer... If there were a DJ that looked like that I'd be tempted. Hey, wait, maybe a little research is in order...

Tried on my wife's 34mm the other day, it didn't really look too small...
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Old 29 August 2007, 03:13 AM   #14
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Bo, That's killer... If there were a DJ that looked like that I'd be tempted. Hey, wait, maybe a little research is in order...

Tried on my wife's 34mm the other day, it didn't really look too small...

Larry, you can definitely get the older style 16200 DJ with that silver stick dial. I thought about getting one a while back.

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Old 29 August 2007, 03:16 AM   #15
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Bo, That's killer... If there were a DJ that looked like that I'd be tempted. Hey, wait, maybe a little research is in order...

Tried on my wife's 34mm the other day, it didn't really look too small...
Well, there IS a DJ like it, and it's one of my favourites, here the NEW STYLE; however:



If you put the silver dial on it, like the one below ↓ you pretty much get one like it:



However, THIS one is my all-time favourite DJ, exactly in this configuration (the Ref. 116234):



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Old 29 August 2007, 05:13 AM   #16
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Hey, Karis & Bo, I'm starting to get a craving...
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Old 29 August 2007, 05:15 AM   #17
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Hey, Karis & Bo, I'm starting to get a craving...
Yup, I hear those familiar 'rumblings'......it's starting
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Old 29 August 2007, 07:01 AM   #18
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I kind of like it, in a odd sort of way...
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Old 7 June 2008, 04:15 AM   #19
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Can someone tell me when this Airking model came out?
I can't find that particular dial anywhere.. usually they have roman numerals or arabic at the 3/6/9 position. Is this a brand new 2008 model or something?

I can't find it in the list of dials either:
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Old 11 June 2008, 05:44 AM   #20
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Looks like a 14000 model that ended mid 2007? bummer.
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Old 11 June 2008, 05:47 AM   #21
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i have 2 34MM Rolex watches, the Air King is not on my wish list for sure lol
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Old 11 June 2008, 06:19 AM   #22
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I kind of like it, in a odd sort of way...
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Old 11 June 2008, 06:55 AM   #23
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AK is a good looking watch.
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Old 11 June 2008, 07:40 AM   #24
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Great pics, I am real happy with my AK
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Old 11 June 2008, 08:50 AM   #25
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THIS one is beautifull, and actually one I have considered buying

The other are not my cup of tea.
This is identical to the one I'm wearing as we speak!! I love it!!! it was a gift from a Lodge Brother, and was made in 1991 I believe.
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Old 11 June 2008, 09:00 AM   #26
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Preferred by British fighter pilots and long distance pilots in the 40's the Air King was known for its ruggedness and reliability.




Thanks for all the pics Larry, this one has caught my eye. Can you tell us please what's that blue lume? Please don't say "blue lume."
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Old 11 June 2008, 10:33 AM   #27
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Thanks for all the pics Larry, this one has caught my eye. Can you tell us please what's that blue lume? Please don't say "blue lume."


But, that's exactly what it is..............

Luminova can be tinted a variety of colors, and in this case....Blue

In the new Millgauss it comes in orange, and there are some models with pink and green..
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Can someone tell me when this Airking model came out?
I can't find that particular dial anywhere.. usually they have roman numerals or arabic at the 3/6/9 position. Is this a brand new 2008 model or something?

I can't find it in the list of dials either:
http://www.oysterworld.de/dials05.htm

That is probably the most simple and subtle design ever created by Rolex. I really miss that exact look, however I do like the new Air Kings as well.

All Air Kings are also 34 mm and have always been that way. There was a new model without any Date released this year at Basel which is 36 mm. However that is not considered an Air King. Any model with Air King inscribed on the dial would be 34 mm.
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Old 11 June 2008, 11:11 AM   #29
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That Air King sure is a classy lookin watch.... very understated.... but big on quality and history so I read... Good pics guys... :-)
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And looks good on the wrist too !

Stick this in your barrel

Hey Larry, I have the same one.

So elegant, clean and subtle.






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