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Fiveflat · 5 October 2023, 03:48 PM

I'm shopping for a new daily driver. I'm quite active and my new watch will be worn often.
I stopped into my local AD and got on the list for a new ref 126900 Air King and while there I grew fond of the Black Bay 58 - in black.

Two very different watches? Are they really? While I wait on the list for the AK, I can go back and bring the BB home tomorrow. I can be a bit of an impulse buyer at times, but I came home to think it over. Thought I'd get some opinions here as well.

henrylee · 5 October 2023, 03:51 PM

Get the BB58 now and get the AK later when it comes in

996marty · 5 October 2023, 03:58 PM

Whilst waiting for the Air King sure get the BB58

Gerardus · 5 October 2023, 04:36 PM

Buy the BB58 and depending on the budget, keept it or sell it, and buy the Airking when it gets available.

Scapegoat · 5 October 2023, 05:13 PM

Stick to the Airking.

All that glit on the BB58 made me grew sick of it quite quickly.

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Harry-57 · 5 October 2023, 06:03 PM

Two dissimilar watches. If you really like them both perhaps in time you can own both and enjoy the variety?

DJ2020 · 5 October 2023, 08:46 PM

BB58 for me. AK not my cup of tea.

MONTANTK · 5 October 2023, 09:52 PM

Go for the AK. Shouldn’t take too long to get it and it’s an awesome watch

Alex71168 · 5 October 2023, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by henrylee

Get the BB58 now and get the AK later when it comes in

This. BB58 great watch to wear of you can get the bracelet sizing ok if not Selko do a half link that fits

swexlin · 5 October 2023, 11:06 PM

Two very different watches. I own the AirKing, and 3 different Tudors.

If the budget allows, get both.

S’portEye · 5 October 2023, 11:26 PM

I don’t think they are that different. Just a timing bezel. I’d get the BB58.

worldofoyster · 5 October 2023, 11:34 PM

Ak

WatchThinker · 5 October 2023, 11:36 PM

I'm really taken by the new Air King - to my surprise. It's not my normal thing. But it's got a little something-something about it. Get the AK. I really like the BB series - but I'm always held back on the 58s when I see them in person. No clue why. I'm currently interested in the BB54.

The Air King looks awesome and would be a Rolex that I'd happily turn into a Strap Monster.

Tortoise99 · 6 October 2023, 04:01 AM

Don’t buy a Tudor if you think it might scratch your itch for the AK.

MichelleP · 6 October 2023, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by henrylee

Get the BB58 now and get the AK later when it comes in

^^
this

kkqd1337 · 6 October 2023, 05:38 AM

the AK has such a specific look.

the BB58 is kind of generic. so i would go for the AK.

personally i want a bb58 but i'm not going to get one until they upgrade the bracelet to have the t-fit.

Fiveflat · 6 October 2023, 05:50 AM

Went back to get the 58 but ended up settling on this one.
I love the white face.

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kkqd1337 · 6 October 2023, 05:56 AM

congrats. quite the impulse buyer aren't you?!

you have the wrist size to pull that off. well done.

Guppydriver · 6 October 2023, 06:01 AM

Now that Opaline GMT would pair very nicely with an AK as they offer varying form and function.

Congrats on the Tudor and good luck on the AK.

Fiveflat · 6 October 2023, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guppydriver

Now that Opaline GMT would pair very nicely with an AK as they offer varying form and function.

Congrats on the Tudor and good luck on the AK.

This is precisely why I made this decision. I would like to keep them both!

dubins930 · 6 October 2023, 10:18 AM

Black bay for me

Garry1 · 6 October 2023, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiveflat

Went back to get the 58 but ended up settling on this one.
I love the white face.

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This is a good pair with the AK, I hope you both, they're two beautiful piece to own and to keep...Congrats!

DJFanUK · 7 October 2023, 03:27 AM

Owning both i can say I this..... both great buys and excellent in rotation. I limd the modern bright sporty feel of the AK as much as the old school look and feel of the 58.

Grab the 58 while you wait for the AK. Might not wait that long for the AK

creepy neville · 8 October 2023, 11:36 AM

Air-King all the way - just a classy watch !

Nads786 · 9 October 2023, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kkqd1337

the AK has such a specific look.

the BB58 is kind of generic. so i would go for the AK.

personally i want a bb58 but i'm not going to get one until they upgrade the bracelet to have the t-fit.

This is smart it’s my biggest gripe with the BB58. I was in London a month ago during the heat wave and felt like my wrist was being suffocated.

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Wilco68 · 9 October 2023, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJFanUK

Owning both i can say I this..... both great buys and excellent in rotation. I limd the modern bright sporty feel of the AK as much as the old school look and feel of the 58.

Grab the 58 while you wait for the AK. Might not wait that long for the AK

These pictures answer the question for me. Somehow the AK visibly has a higher air of quality about it + plus an individual look.

ltmgeller · 9 October 2023, 02:48 AM

BB58 would be my vote.

Big Kahuna 0311 · 9 October 2023, 03:34 PM

Man the BB58 is such a great watch I love it too! Probably going to be my next purchase.
An amazing value at just $4,000. Get the 58 and keep it forever even when you do eventually get the AK.

mjf1500 · 10 October 2023, 05:54 AM

Go for the AK

5 October 2023, 03:48 PM	#1
Fiveflat Banned Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Neverland Ranch Posts: 25	New ref Air King or Tudor BB 58? I'm shopping for a new daily driver. I'm quite active and my new watch will be worn often. I stopped into my local AD and got on the list for a new ref 126900 Air King and while there I grew fond of the Black Bay 58 - in black. Two very different watches? Are they really? While I wait on the list for the AK, I can go back and bring the BB home tomorrow. I can be a bit of an impulse buyer at times, but I came home to think it over. Thought I'd get some opinions here as well.

5 October 2023, 03:51 PM	#2
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,223	Get the BB58 now and get the AK later when it comes in __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

5 October 2023, 04:36 PM	#4
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	Buy the BB58 and depending on the budget, keept it or sell it, and buy the Airking when it gets available. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

5 October 2023, 08:46 PM	#7
DJ2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Wayne Location: NC Watch: 226570 Posts: 3,484	BB58 for me. AK not my cup of tea. __________________ In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln __________________________________________________ Rolex 226570, Explorer II Club

7 October 2023, 03:27 AM	#23
DJFanUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: UK Watch: Several Posts: 375	Owning both i can say I this..... both great buys and excellent in rotation. I limd the modern bright sporty feel of the AK as much as the old school look and feel of the 58. Grab the 58 while you wait for the AK. Might not wait that long for the AK Attached Images __________________ 126333, 126900, 226570 Polar, 126710BLNR, BB58 BLK, Helm Vanuatu.

5 October 2023, 03:58 PM	#3
996marty "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Uk Watch: RolexGMT/Tudor7928 Posts: 4,182	Whilst waiting for the Air King sure get the BB58

5 October 2023, 05:13 PM	#5
Scapegoat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Lee Location: South East Asia Watch: Tudor Pro Posts: 1,798	Stick to the Airking. All that glit on the BB58 made me grew sick of it quite quickly. Sent from my SM-G990E using Tapatalk

5 October 2023, 06:03 PM	#6
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,673	Two dissimilar watches. If you really like them both perhaps in time you can own both and enjoy the variety?

5 October 2023, 09:52 PM	#8
MONTANTK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: New York Posts: 465	Go for the AK. Shouldn’t take too long to get it and it’s an awesome watch

5 October 2023, 11:06 PM	#10
swexlin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: West Chester PA Posts: 429	Two very different watches. I own the AirKing, and 3 different Tudors. If the budget allows, get both.

5 October 2023, 11:26 PM	#11
S’portEye "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Shreveport Posts: 1,417	I don’t think they are that different. Just a timing bezel. I’d get the BB58.

5 October 2023, 11:34 PM	#12
worldofoyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vincent Location: 215 Watch: SS Sub Posts: 2,362	Ak

5 October 2023, 11:36 PM	#13
WatchThinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: In a city Posts: 377	I'm really taken by the new Air King - to my surprise. It's not my normal thing. But it's got a little something-something about it. Get the AK. I really like the BB series - but I'm always held back on the 58s when I see them in person. No clue why. I'm currently interested in the BB54. The Air King looks awesome and would be a Rolex that I'd happily turn into a Strap Monster.

6 October 2023, 04:01 AM	#14
Tortoise99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Uk Posts: 69	Don’t buy a Tudor if you think it might scratch your itch for the AK.

6 October 2023, 05:38 AM	#16
kkqd1337 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: LONDON Posts: 232	the AK has such a specific look. the BB58 is kind of generic. so i would go for the AK. personally i want a bb58 but i'm not going to get one until they upgrade the bracelet to have the t-fit.

6 October 2023, 05:50 AM	#17
Fiveflat Banned Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Neverland Ranch Posts: 25	Went back to get the 58 but ended up settling on this one. I love the white face.

6 October 2023, 05:56 AM	#18
kkqd1337 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: LONDON Posts: 232	congrats. quite the impulse buyer aren't you?! you have the wrist size to pull that off. well done.

6 October 2023, 06:01 AM	#19
Guppydriver 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: A-Aron Location: Utah Watch: 126710BLNR 226570 Posts: 2,226	Now that Opaline GMT would pair very nicely with an AK as they offer varying form and function. Congrats on the Tudor and good luck on the AK.

6 October 2023, 10:18 AM	#21
dubins930 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Aaron Location: WA Posts: 840	Black bay for me

8 October 2023, 11:36 AM	#24
creepy neville "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Neville Location: Vancouver, Canada Watch: 136660 Deepsea Posts: 127	Air-King all the way - just a classy watch ! __________________ 136660 Deepsea 116610LN Submariner

9 October 2023, 02:48 AM	#27
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	BB58 would be my vote. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

9 October 2023, 03:34 PM	#28
Big Kahuna 0311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: West Coast USA Watch: Tudor Pelagos Posts: 274	Man the BB58 is such a great watch I love it too! Probably going to be my next purchase. An amazing value at just $4,000. Get the 58 and keep it forever even when you do eventually get the AK.

10 October 2023, 05:54 AM	#29
mjf1500 Banned Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: US Posts: 38	Go for the AK

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