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Old 28 November 2007, 08:12 AM   #1
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Finally bought my first Rolex. A new Air King with a blue face. I've wanted one my whole life and finally took the plunge. I've lurked here and while and would like to thank all of you for your help-I read a lot of threads. I look forward to hanging out here, seems like a Top Shelf kinda place...
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Old 28 November 2007, 08:13 AM   #2
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Congrats! It's a great feeling to get your first Rolex! Post pics if you can!
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Old 28 November 2007, 08:14 AM   #3
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Congrats on you new watch. Wear it in good health and post some pics of it please
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Old 28 November 2007, 08:16 AM   #4
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Welcome to TRF, Chuck!

The AK is a very nice and classic Rolex icon!

Congrats!

Did you get the NEW or the OLD-style AK?

Please post some pics!

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Old 28 November 2007, 08:21 AM   #5
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Good for you Chuck! The Air King is a classic. But it ain't true till you post some pics.
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Old 28 November 2007, 08:22 AM   #6
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Congrats! It's a great feeling to get your first Rolex! Post pics if you can!
Ask and ye shall recieve...bought it from an AD in Orlando.
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Old 28 November 2007, 08:23 AM   #7
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Hi Chuck - Welcome and enjoy
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Old 28 November 2007, 08:26 AM   #8
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Ask and ye shall recieve...bought it from an AD in Orlando.
Beautiful!

The new AK's have a really nice appearance, too, and the updated bracelet is a BIG plus! Plus they are COSC rated

Thanks for sharing the pic!

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Old 28 November 2007, 08:40 AM   #9
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That's a beauty, thanks for sharing.
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Old 28 November 2007, 09:21 AM   #10
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Very, very nice AK. I have always had a soft spot for the AK Just classic all the way.
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Old 28 November 2007, 09:28 AM   #11
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I like those blue dial, Congrats!
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Old 28 November 2007, 12:15 PM   #12
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Ask and ye shall recieve...bought it from an AD in Orlando.
For me this watch just exemplifies classy old school rolex before the need for way too big watches came about.. remember "real" men lasted for years with smaller wristwatches and it did not seem to effect their self esteem one bit!
Classic and classy all in one. what a great choice, enjoy it in good health, some more pictures would be great, different angles and a good look at the new bracelet please!
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Old 28 November 2007, 12:48 PM   #13
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For me this watch just exemplifies classy old school rolex before the need for way too big watches came about.. remember "real" men lasted for years with smaller wristwatches and it did not seem to effect their self esteem one bit!
Classic and classy all in one. what a great choice, enjoy it in good health, some more pictures would be great, different angles and a good look at the new bracelet please!
Thanks! That^^^ is exactly why I bought it. I wanted the simple, understated class of a "traditional" Rollie. I'm not a flashy guy. I'm one of those guys who wants his cell phone to be just a "cell phone", you know? This is the culmination of a life-long admiration of all things Rolex. I looked at the whole line, but settled on this one. I told my AD not to tell me the price of any of them until I made up my mind which one I wanted.

This was the one.
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Old 28 November 2007, 02:28 PM   #14
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Very nice. Congrats and I love that Blue 3-6-9 Dial.
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Old 28 November 2007, 02:36 PM   #15
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Congrats on your Air-King, Wear it Well!
The Air-King was my second rolex and I still have it and still love it. Air-king's for the most part are dissed. But they are classics.
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Old 28 November 2007, 03:17 PM   #16
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Welcome to the forums. That is a very classy piece. I like the blue dial, somewhat adventuresome but still very conservative/classy.
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Old 28 November 2007, 03:19 PM   #17
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Very nice. Congrats and I love that Blue 3-6-9 Dial.
I agree Chuck, that is a really super nice looking dial
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Old 28 November 2007, 03:20 PM   #18
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Very good.....the blue dial was an excellent choice!
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Old 28 November 2007, 03:45 PM   #19
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Excellent, may it remain with you and later yours.
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Old 28 November 2007, 04:46 PM   #20
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If it's blue,
you get to stay.
Got any sheep?
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Old 28 November 2007, 10:04 PM   #21
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What a great watch!Simply and elegant!
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Old 28 November 2007, 10:58 PM   #22
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Beautiful! I'm a fan of the traditional, non-sport Rolex. Also a fan of the blue dial. Your watch is perfect - congratulations!

I have a question for everyone - what is the difference between an Air-King and an Explorer I? They look identical to my novice eye.
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Old 29 November 2007, 12:04 AM   #23
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Welcome and enjoy your watch in good health. The AK with the blue face is stunning.

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Old 29 November 2007, 12:04 AM   #24
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thanks for sharing the pics with us. Amazing watch
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Old 29 November 2007, 12:20 AM   #25
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congrats.. enjoy! i love mine.
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Old 29 November 2007, 01:27 AM   #26
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Beautiful! I'm a fan of the traditional, non-sport Rolex. Also a fan of the blue dial. Your watch is perfect - congratulations!

I have a question for everyone - what is the difference between an Air-King and an Explorer I? They look identical to my novice eye.
The hands are different, and my Air King has the Rolex Crown at "12", where the Explorer has a luminescent marker.

Thanks for the kind words, everyone!
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Old 29 November 2007, 01:38 AM   #27
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Old 29 November 2007, 03:13 AM   #28
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Congrats....beautiful BLUE dial!!!
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