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Tools · 29 August 2007, 01:15 AM

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

nko51 · 29 August 2007, 01:20 AM

They have come a long way! very nice.

frostie · 29 August 2007, 01:38 AM

very nice

SobeSVT · 29 August 2007, 02:27 AM

Thank you for that Larry!!

Solar · 29 August 2007, 02:34 AM

Is the AK 36mm or 40mm in diameter?

frostie · 29 August 2007, 02:43 AM

36mm

Solar · 29 August 2007, 02:50 AM

Ouch. Nice looking watch, but I think 40mm is the low end of the size scale for my size of wrist...

Vandy · 29 August 2007, 02:57 AM

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

kcmo · 29 August 2007, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Solar

Is the AK 36mm or 40mm in diameter?

The AK is actually 34mm

A tad small even for me!

SPACE-DWELLER · 29 August 2007, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

THIS one is beautifull, and actually one I have considered buying

The other are not my cup of tea.

SPACE-DWELLER · 29 August 2007, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

And IMHO, THIS one really sucks big time

kcmo · 29 August 2007, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Spacedweller

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!

puffnmo · 29 August 2007, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Spacedweller

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...

kcmo · 29 August 2007, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by puffnmo

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.

SPACE-DWELLER · 29 August 2007, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by puffnmo

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):

puffnmo · 29 August 2007, 05:13 AM

Hey, Karis & Bo, I'm starting to get a craving...

kcmo · 29 August 2007, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by puffnmo

Hey, Karis & Bo, I'm starting to get a craving...

Yup, I hear those familiar 'rumblings'......it's starting

D2JP · 29 August 2007, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Spacedweller

And IMHO, THIS one really sucks big time

I kind of like it, in a odd sort of way...

rolexsmurf · 7 June 2008, 04:15 AM

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

rolexsmurf · 11 June 2008, 05:44 AM

Looks like a 14000 model that ended mid 2007? bummer.

Thani · 11 June 2008, 05:47 AM

i have 2 34MM Rolex watches, the Air King is not on my wish list for sure lol

artwigwa · 11 June 2008, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D2JP

I kind of like it, in a odd sort of way...

f16570 · 11 June 2008, 06:55 AM

AK is a good looking watch.

eric23 · 11 June 2008, 07:40 AM

Great pics, I am real happy with my AK

Widows Son · 11 June 2008, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

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.

dkpw · 11 June 2008, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

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."

Tools · 11 June 2008, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by dkpw

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..

BiG JeEzY · 11 June 2008, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexsmurf

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.

mickeydainish · 11 June 2008, 11:11 AM

That Air King sure is a classy lookin watch.... very understated.... but big on quality and history so I read... Good pics guys... :-)

jac67 · 11 June 2008, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

And looks good on the wrist too !

Stick this in your barrel

Hey Larry, I have the same one.

So elegant, clean and subtle.

John.

29 August 2007, 01:15 AM	#1
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	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

29 August 2007, 01:20 AM	#2
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	They have come a long way! very nice. __________________

29 August 2007, 02:57 AM	#8
Vandy Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 121	Airking is 34mm from inception to 2007 14000m series 34mm--I do not have specs on the new series Last edited by Vandy; 29 August 2007 at 02:57 AM.. Reason: Correction

11 June 2008, 06:55 AM	#23
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	AK is a good looking watch. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

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29 August 2007, 01:38 AM	#3
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	very nice

29 August 2007, 02:27 AM	#4
SobeSVT Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Simón Location: Miami, FL Watch: 07 Blue D Air-King Posts: 90	Thank you for that Larry!!

29 August 2007, 02:34 AM	#5
Solar "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North America Watch: their hands, baby. Posts: 1,116	Is the AK 36mm or 40mm in diameter?

29 August 2007, 02:43 AM	#6
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	36mm

29 August 2007, 02:50 AM	#7
Solar "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North America Watch: their hands, baby. Posts: 1,116	Ouch. Nice looking watch, but I think 40mm is the low end of the size scale for my size of wrist...

29 August 2007, 05:13 AM	#16
puffnmo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 848	Hey, Karis & Bo, I'm starting to get a craving...

7 June 2008, 04:15 AM	#19
rolexsmurf "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 8	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

11 June 2008, 05:44 AM	#20
rolexsmurf "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 8	Looks like a 14000 model that ended mid 2007? bummer.

11 June 2008, 05:47 AM	#21
Thani Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Thani Location: Dubai UAE Watch: Milgauss 116400 GV Posts: 2,082	i have 2 34MM Rolex watches, the Air King is not on my wish list for sure lol

11 June 2008, 07:40 AM	#24
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Great pics, I am real happy with my AK

11 June 2008, 11:11 AM	#29
mickeydainish Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: LaLa Land Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 1,757	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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