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returntorolex · 8 December 2015, 10:52 PM

Assume both BNIB (set money aside for this discussion)

What would you rather own and wear?

GerardoG · 8 December 2015, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by returntorolex

Assume both BNIB (set money aside for this discussion)

What would you rather own and wear?

If, and only if you REALLY like the Rolex I would go that way. Otherwise, I would wear the Tudor with more frequency. Bracelet, strap and nato give you three fantastic looks. Also, I think you already have a Ranger, which would look like the Rolex. My 2 cents...

nick c · 8 December 2015, 11:58 PM

Tudor BB

Old Expat Beast · 9 December 2015, 12:07 AM

Two very different watches. 34mm vs 41mm, so it could depend on wrist size. I have a BB red and a couple of Air Kings, one vintage one newer. BB gets most wrist time by far. There's no right answer in practical terms.

Black Bay Dan · 9 December 2015, 12:09 AM

I have both, and whilst my Air-King has a huge amount of sentimental value, the Black Bay is the better looking watch.

Dan

Dubarzy · 9 December 2015, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Two very different watches. 34mm vs 41mm, so it could depend on wrist size.

My thoughts exactly. Hard to compare.

pinkelle21 · 9 December 2015, 01:37 AM

Tough one, having owned a newer air king and trying on the black bay recently, would have to go with air king only because it wears bigger than the stated 34mm in my opinion and the wearability and comfort of the air king, for me and my wrist the BB was fairly big😎no bad choice however!

SemperFi · 9 December 2015, 06:05 AM

Of the two, the Black Bay would be my choice...but I'm not you.

KenNethcole · 9 December 2015, 06:53 AM

Own both so AK for me. Bb was a bit big for my wrist and the ak being smaller is so much more comfortable for my wrist.
They are at the opposite end in term of size and style. Hard comparision so really matter of personal taste.

returntorolex · 9 December 2015, 07:18 AM

More than 2:1 Tudor so far....

Any thoughts on if the movement would sway your opinion?

Eric Chan · 9 December 2015, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GerardoG

If, and only if you REALLY like the Rolex I would go that way. Otherwise, I would wear the Tudor with more frequency. Bracelet, strap and nato give you three fantastic looks. Also, I think you already have a Ranger, which would look like the Rolex. My 2 cents...

G hit this one, spot on. Voted Tudor BB.

C.R.J. · 9 December 2015, 08:55 AM

The biggest consideration for me would be the size difference. I love my AK!! It is extremely comfortable and wears very well dressed up or down. Two very different watches with the AK at 34 and the BB at 41. If you have smaller wrists AK all day. Mine has the engine turned bezel which I think makes it appear a touch larger.

I also have a 38.5 Seamaster AT and a BLNR. All wear great. I do not own a BB, but feel it would be to large for me.

That is one of those "only you can answer" questions but try them both and buy the one that sings to you. Good luck with your decision.

deepcdweller · 9 December 2015, 09:00 AM

Go For Airking!

R-L-X / Omega

returntorolex · 9 December 2015, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by deepcdweller

Go For Airking!

R-L-X / Omega

Thanks!! This is the one I'm looking at.

mike · 9 December 2015, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by returntorolex

More than 2:1 Tudor so far....

Any thoughts on if the movement would sway your opinion?

Not to me. The eta movement is a workhorse. Size and function win it for me.

Kneecough · 9 December 2015, 09:19 AM

Tudor for me... Based on the sizes alone.

deepcdweller · 9 December 2015, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by returntorolex

Thanks!! This is the one I'm looking at.

I wear other 40size rolex.. Airking is only 34size... But u wont be wrong on people sights😆😆😆

R-L-X / Omega

Old Expat Beast · 9 December 2015, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by returntorolex

More than 2:1 Tudor so far....

Any thoughts on if the movement would sway your opinion?

Not an issue for me. The only thing you might notice is a few hours more power-reserve with the Air-King. Both movements can be regulated to the same level of accuracy, and my BB needs setting much less often than any of my Rolex watches (because it's more sensitive to overnight positioning).

goin camping · 9 December 2015, 01:16 PM

Air King!

They wear so comfortably and look so classy.

I've owned TT submariners, Air Kings and a Daytona. Air King is the only one that caused women I didn't know to compliment my watch.

drifter01 · 9 December 2015, 01:18 PM

Nothing beats an Air-King

mdtddd2007 · 9 December 2015, 02:23 PM

Bang for the buck. Tudor and wear better size.

Danny83 · 9 December 2015, 02:25 PM

Youve been on a hot streak man !!

Rogdogg · 9 December 2015, 02:28 PM

It would be the BB for me due to the size. That is really the only main factor for me.
The added function with the BB is nice too but I would never consider the 34mm AK due to it being 34mm.

redsubby · 9 December 2015, 05:50 PM

Tudor BB/Red
Only because the Airking is way too small for me.

SearChart · 9 December 2015, 06:44 PM

Tudor BB because I think it looks better and I have a sweet spot for that movement.

helson · 9 December 2015, 10:02 PM

One Is Too Small And One Is Too big for my wrist. Voted for BB.

Star Ferry · 9 December 2015, 10:15 PM

Air king because I don't like watches over 40mm. I also like watches with simple design.

But not by a large margin. I have considered getting a BB.

mineral · 10 December 2015, 12:35 AM

I vote for AK too. It is such classic watch.

KYwatchgirl · 12 December 2015, 01:59 AM

I had an air king a while back and sold it. It was nice, a good size, but I love my red BB. While I plan to eventually get another air king, my BB is my daily go-to. It's a great size and weight.

returntorolex · 19 December 2015, 04:03 AM

Decision made! Going for the 114200 with Blue Arabic dial.

View Poll Results: OP 34 mm or Tudor BB/Red?
Rolex	45	38.14%
Tudor	73	61.86%
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8 December 2015, 10:52 PM	#1
returntorolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: Atlanta Watch: Jackie Stewart DD Posts: 5,661	Tudor BB/Red vs Air King Assume both BNIB (set money aside for this discussion) What would you rather own and wear? __________________ Rolex - Tudor - Omega - Breitling - Oris - Grand Seiko - Timex - Casio - Ocean Crawler - Ganymede - American Waltham - Seiko - Gruen - Arethusa - Citizen - Sinn - Nodus - Formex

9 December 2015, 12:09 AM	#5
Black Bay Dan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Chichester Watch: Tudor Black Bay Posts: 1,600	I have both, and whilst my Air-King has a huge amount of sentimental value, the Black Bay is the better looking watch. Dan __________________ Tudor Heritage Black Bay 79220R (2015) Tudor Black Bay GMT 79830RB (2022) Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight 79030B (2023)

9 December 2015, 07:18 AM	#10
returntorolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: Atlanta Watch: Jackie Stewart DD Posts: 5,661	More than 2:1 Tudor so far.... Any thoughts on if the movement would sway your opinion? __________________ Rolex - Tudor - Omega - Breitling - Oris - Grand Seiko - Timex - Casio - Ocean Crawler - Ganymede - American Waltham - Seiko - Gruen - Arethusa - Citizen - Sinn - Nodus - Formex

9 December 2015, 01:18 PM	#20
drifter01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NC Watch: 5500 Air-King Posts: 633	Nothing beats an Air-King __________________ Dave Ace of Clubs "Never mind the track. The track is for punks. We are Road People. We are Cafe Racers." - Hunter S. Thompson

8 December 2015, 11:58 PM	#3
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Tudor BB

9 December 2015, 12:07 AM	#4
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Two very different watches. 34mm vs 41mm, so it could depend on wrist size. I have a BB red and a couple of Air Kings, one vintage one newer. BB gets most wrist time by far. There's no right answer in practical terms.

9 December 2015, 01:37 AM	#7
pinkelle21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: california coast Watch: rolex 116300 Posts: 741	Tough one, having owned a newer air king and trying on the black bay recently, would have to go with air king only because it wears bigger than the stated 34mm in my opinion and the wearability and comfort of the air king, for me and my wrist the BB was fairly big😎no bad choice however!

9 December 2015, 06:05 AM	#8
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Of the two, the Black Bay would be my choice...but I'm not you.

9 December 2015, 06:53 AM	#9
KenNethcole "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Socal Posts: 861	Own both so AK for me. Bb was a bit big for my wrist and the ak being smaller is so much more comfortable for my wrist. They are at the opposite end in term of size and style. Hard comparision so really matter of personal taste.

9 December 2015, 08:55 AM	#12
C.R.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: California Posts: 146	The biggest consideration for me would be the size difference. I love my AK!! It is extremely comfortable and wears very well dressed up or down. Two very different watches with the AK at 34 and the BB at 41. If you have smaller wrists AK all day. Mine has the engine turned bezel which I think makes it appear a touch larger. I also have a 38.5 Seamaster AT and a BLNR. All wear great. I do not own a BB, but feel it would be to large for me. That is one of those "only you can answer" questions but try them both and buy the one that sings to you. Good luck with your decision.

9 December 2015, 09:00 AM	#13
deepcdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Wang Location: indonesia Watch: 1675 Gilt PCG Posts: 296	Go For Airking! R-L-X / Omega

9 December 2015, 09:19 AM	#16
Kneecough "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 1,792	Tudor for me... Based on the sizes alone.

9 December 2015, 01:16 PM	#19
goin camping "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Milo Location: Mojave Desert Posts: 922	Air King! They wear so comfortably and look so classy. I've owned TT submariners, Air Kings and a Daytona. Air King is the only one that caused women I didn't know to compliment my watch.

9 December 2015, 02:23 PM	#21
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,785	Bang for the buck. Tudor and wear better size.

9 December 2015, 02:25 PM	#22
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	Youve been on a hot streak man !!

9 December 2015, 02:28 PM	#23
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	It would be the BB for me due to the size. That is really the only main factor for me. The added function with the BB is nice too but I would never consider the 34mm AK due to it being 34mm. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

9 December 2015, 05:50 PM	#24
redsubby "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Henry Location: TW/SoCal Posts: 1,632	Tudor BB/Red Only because the Airking is way too small for me.

9 December 2015, 10:02 PM	#26
helson "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 213	One Is Too Small And One Is Too big for my wrist. Voted for BB.

9 December 2015, 10:15 PM	#27
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,926	Air king because I don't like watches over 40mm. I also like watches with simple design. But not by a large margin. I have considered getting a BB.

10 December 2015, 12:35 AM	#28
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	I vote for AK too. It is such classic watch.

12 December 2015, 01:59 AM	#29
KYwatchgirl "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Bluegrass State Posts: 5	Bb>ak I had an air king a while back and sold it. It was nice, a good size, but I love my red BB. While I plan to eventually get another air king, my BB is my daily go-to. It's a great size and weight.

19 December 2015, 04:03 AM	#30
returntorolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: Atlanta Watch: Jackie Stewart DD Posts: 5,661	Decision made! Going for the 114200 with Blue Arabic dial. __________________ Rolex - Tudor - Omega - Breitling - Oris - Grand Seiko - Timex - Casio - Ocean Crawler - Ganymede - American Waltham - Seiko - Gruen - Arethusa - Citizen - Sinn - Nodus - Formex

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