Air-King 2016

[Mike Slaney]

Hi Folks

Has anyone bought the Air-King 2016 and what do you think?

Cheers

Mike

[Nairn1980]

It divides opinion, and when it came out I hated it.

However I warmed to it and it grew on me so much that I tracked one down at an AD and bought it.

It has colour, personality and presence, and that's enough for me.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

It divides opinion, and when it came out I hated it.

However I warmed to it and it grew on me so much that I tracked one down at an AD and bought it.

It has colour, personality and presence, and that's enough for me.

Did you finally take the stickers off your AK following the lack of anything amazing at Basel last week? There seems to be a lack of wrist shots around for this model.

[Sperry]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

There seems to be a lack of wrist shots around for this model.

Look what happened to pre-ceramic GMT values for stickered examples ...

Personally, I'd love to find a pre-supercase Air King with a salmon stick dial, before the 3/6/9 dial. Y-serial?

It's the "one that got away.

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Did you finally take the stickers off your AK following the lack of anything amazing at Basel last week? There seems to be a lack of wrist shots around for this model.

Not yet, still sat in the safe because I'm lazy and whenever I don't wear my Tag I just put my BLNR on.

Photos for you

[Danny83]

I had one for 6months and sold it ....

[Maxy]

Originally Posted by Danny83

I had one for 6months and sold it ....

Can you tell us why?

[albmich]

I saw one in the wild recently and it was a beauty. The gentleman had it on with a nice suit. Overall doesn't seem too popular on these forums tho.

[Rolexman17]

I purchased mine when they were released last year and have really enjoyed wearing it. I have several Rolex watches so this was a nice addition due to the changes made and especially the dial. I don't think it's for everyone, but I do feel if you have several others this is a good one to get. Just be sure to get it for the best price possible. Enjoy if you end up getting it.
Also you can wear it for St. Patrick's day as it has green on the dial ��

[watchwatcher]

Good looking watch, IMO.

[GMT Aviator]

Any truth to the rumour I've heard that Rolex intend discontinuing this watch once the Bloodhound has made its run? I've heard that from two separate sources now. It's being earmarked as a future classic because of this by those in the know. That's what I've heard....just saying.

[W44NEG]

Originally Posted by GMT Aviator

Any truth to the rumour I've heard that Rolex intend discontinuing this watch once the Bloodhound has made its run? I've heard that from two separate sources now. It's being earmarked as a future classic because of this by those in the know. That's what I've heard....just saying.

Nothing is impossible, but I don't see why they would stop for this reason. It would make more sense to market the watch with the run due to the similarity with the clocks, therefore actually boosting the sales of this rather unloved model. Just saying.

[FTX I]

I like it. Great wrist presence when I tried. Only concern is long term ownership.

[Two81pb]

I owned one, liked it on a rubber b band more than the bracelet.