Another air king blurb

[entropydave]

I can guess this guy might not be popular but I agree with him below!


Is the Air-King too small for a man? The simple way to answer this question I personally believe the Air-King to be one of the true shining stars in watches; it’s the type of piece that a man can buy in his early 20s and wear every single day for the rest of his life.

True enough?

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by entropydave

I can guess this guy might not be popular but I agree with him below!


Is the Air-King too small for a man? The simple way to answer this question I personally believe the Air-King to be one of the true shining stars in watches; it’s the type of piece that a man can buy in his early 20s and wear every single day for the rest of his life.

True enough?

I agree with the above.
dP

[Yazo]

This is an excerpt from the Watch Snob right?

You should post the entire question/answer

[Kapture1]

For sure. I did the same... my first of many hopefully. I wear mine every day and love it.

[snow_rocks]

Size of a watch is subjective, and belongs to the state of the mind of the wearer as he or she perceives what others might think of the size of the watch he or she wears.

[entropydave]

Originally Posted by Yazo

This is an excerpt from the Watch Snob right?

You should post the entire question/answer

I guess so but even this bit I had to edit due some,er,colourful phrasing!!
If you google watch snob air king you' ll find the full piece.

[carlhaluss]

It doesn't really matter where the words are from, I totally agree.
There are quite a few beautiful Air-King combinations to choose from, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with the 34mm size.
My Explorer is only 36mm, and if I did not have it, I would probably have gone for another model about that size, and the Air-King would be a consideration.
There are some amazing looking dials, some quite contemporary and others totally classic, that have been around for years. With or without the fluted bezel, which adds a great amount of style to the watch.
I could go on and on about the attributes of the Air-King. It is a wonderful watch, and a wonderful model in the Rolex lineup.
Cheers,
Carl

[DarkHorse]

I agree with the previous posts in relation to it being subjective to a large extent.

I have an AK that looks very nice on my wrist, but my wrists are 6.5 inches and a 34mm watch looks fairly normal on them. If you have huge wrists and/or a penchant for larger pieces - you may find the AK not adequate for your needs.

One way or another, it's a beautiful understated watch and a great entry level Rolex :)

[Wolfgang427]

Originally Posted by entropydave

I can guess this guy might not be popular but I agree with him below!


Is the Air-King too small for a man? The simple way to answer this question I personally believe the Air-King to be one of the true shining stars in watches; it’s the type of piece that a man can buy in his early 20s and wear every single day for the rest of his life.

True enough?

I agree my accountant has one and has worn it nonstop since he got it new in 1981.

[Psmith]

I think that the AK is a great watch, picked one up as a bargain a couple of years ago. But... yes, too small for a chap (well this chap anyway).
Have to say it looks fantastic on Lady Miss Psmith's lovely wrist...




Cheers

[Gerardus]

True, but for me i need a date.

[Widows Son]

I love mine. Wore it all day today.

[dieseldragon]

I wear mine pretty much daily, the others I only really wear for going out or for a change. My wrists are fairly small, so for day to day basis the 34mm is unobtrusive and the watch doesnt get in the way. Before I was wearing a Submariner, I didnt really notice the bulk at the time, but now the AirKing is a refreshing change.

[esm]

I agree also!

[Deyn Man]

touche!

[carlhaluss]

The words "entry level" are mentioned continually, when referring to Air-King models. Not only in this thread, but others as well. To be honest, I really don't think there is anything the least bit entry level about any Rolex. For many people, the Air-King is the watch that they will own and wear proudly for the rest of their lives. The same could be said for the Explorer I, slightly larger and a bit more expensive, yet it was the only watch that Ian Fleming apparently wore during his lifetime.
To me, when I hear "entry level", it implies that this is a "starter" watch, and it will either be sold or traded at a later date when one can afford a "better" Rolex. There is no better Rolex. They are all made with the same care and attention, and have the same long lifespan. "It's a great entry level Rolex, but soon you will want to move up to a real one.", is the implication.
To me, it is just plain rude. Call me overly sensitive, or maybe taking things to personally, but I am calling it the way that I see it.
Many people who wear Air-Kings could afford more expensive watches. Many people could not. It doesn't matter. It is like people who buy a "starter home". Does nobody buy anything any more simply because they like it and would maybe like to hang onto it? Just as I love my Explorer. It is not my most expensive, or largest watch, yet it is probably the very one that I will hang on to the longest. I contemplated long and hard about getting an Air-King as well, and had that been the case I would probably be looking at holding on to it for a very long time.
When members of the forum acqure a new Air-King, they should be congratulated on their beautiful new Rolex, and not "It is a great entry-level Rolex". It is, quite simply, a Rolex. And a wonderful watch. The only difference between the Air-King and the other models is price. Not quality.

[dyphototeacher]

I think we have all become accustomed to larger watches lately. I find the Airking looks a bit more traditional than the sport models and at 34mm has a more vintage look.

I have a vintage Oysterdate that was left to me by my brother. He had a smaller wrist and I thought it always looked great on him. I have a 7.5" wrist and I find it a bit small (I'm used to Speedmaster, Doxa 750T, and Seamaster - all 41mm and up) but I still wear it on a leather strap for special occasions. Someday I'll pass it along to my nephew (my brother was his Godfather). He is only 6 now, so he won't be getting it for a while. I think the 34mm watches, such as the Air King look great especially on a young man.

My brother gave my father an Air King. He is now in his 80s. The 34mm size really suits him. It has a very classic look.

[entropydave]

Originally Posted by carlhaluss

The words "entry level" are mentioned continually, when referring to Air-King models. Not only in this thread, but others as well. To be honest, I really don't think there is anything the least bit entry level about any Rolex. For many people, the Air-King is the watch that they will own and wear proudly for the rest of their lives. The same could be said for the Explorer I, slightly larger and a bit more expensive, yet it was the only watch that Ian Fleming apparently wore during his lifetime.
To me, when I hear "entry level", it implies that this is a "starter" watch, and it will either be sold or traded at a later date when one can afford a "better" Rolex. There is no better Rolex. They are all made with the same care and attention, and have the same long lifespan. "It's a great entry level Rolex, but soon you will want to move up to a real one.", is the implication.
To me, it is just plain rude. Call me overly sensitive, or maybe taking things to personally, but I am calling it the way that I see it.
Many people who wear Air-Kings could afford more expensive watches. Many people could not. It doesn't matter. It is like people who buy a "starter home". Does nobody buy anything any more simply because they like it and would maybe like to hang onto it? Just as I love my Explorer. It is not my most expensive, or largest watch, yet it is probably the very one that I will hang on to the longest. I contemplated long and hard about getting an Air-King as well, and had that been the case I would probably be looking at holding on to it for a very long time.
When members of the forum acqure a new Air-King, they should be congratulated on their beautiful new Rolex, and not "It is a great entry-level Rolex". It is, quite simply, a Rolex. And a wonderful watch. The only difference between the Air-King and the other models is price. Not quality.

Sorry for the prolix quote but I have to agree - "entry level" is incorrect as there is no compromise on quality at all. The movement and case are made to the same standard as someone's platinum day-date.
I bought the Air King, not because I wanted to be a member of the Rolex club, I bought that model because IMO it is perfectly discrete and suited to my purpose.
I am not a diver, so I don't need a sub. A solid gold one would be inappropriate in my job as a youth justice worker, I don't need a tachymeter and so on - you get my point.
Possibly I could have gone for a date version, but I didn't - I went for what I saw as the Platonic ideal of a watch - like my dad's old watch he had when I was a kid. An Air King!

Are there "entry level" Rolls Royces? I don't think so! And yeah, it IS offensive to call them "entry level"!

thanks!

[zak98]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

I agree with the above.
dP

ditto.. i agree.. love mine!.

[Kapture1]

Odd, I read the article and did not see anything mentioned about the Air-King being a "entry level" Rolex... or anything close to that. The only topic presented was the size of the watch.

[Deyn Man]

Originally Posted by carlhaluss

The words "entry level" are mentioned continually, when referring to Air-King models. Not only in this thread, but others as well. To be honest, I really don't think there is anything the least bit entry level about any Rolex. For many people, the Air-King is the watch that they will own and wear proudly for the rest of their lives. The same could be said for the Explorer I, slightly larger and a bit more expensive, yet it was the only watch that Ian Fleming apparently wore during his lifetime.
To me, when I hear "entry level", it implies that this is a "starter" watch, and it will either be sold or traded at a later date when one can afford a "better" Rolex. There is no better Rolex. They are all made with the same care and attention, and have the same long lifespan. "It's a great entry level Rolex, but soon you will want to move up to a real one.", is the implication.
To me, it is just plain rude. Call me overly sensitive, or maybe taking things to personally, but I am calling it the way that I see it.
Many people who wear Air-Kings could afford more expensive watches. Many people could not. It doesn't matter. It is like people who buy a "starter home". Does nobody buy anything any more simply because they like it and would maybe like to hang onto it? Just as I love my Explorer. It is not my most expensive, or largest watch, yet it is probably the very one that I will hang on to the longest. I contemplated long and hard about getting an Air-King as well, and had that been the case I would probably be looking at holding on to it for a very long time.
When members of the forum acqure a new Air-King, they should be congratulated on their beautiful new Rolex, and not "It is a great entry-level Rolex". It is, quite simply, a Rolex. And a wonderful watch. The only difference between the Air-King and the other models is price. Not quality.

Originally Posted by entropydave

Sorry for the prolix quote but I have to agree - "entry level" is incorrect as there is no compromise on quality at all. The movement and case are made to the same standard as someone's platinum day-date.
I bought the Air King, not because I wanted to be a member of the Rolex club, I bought that model because IMO it is perfectly discrete and suited to my purpose.
I am not a diver, so I don't need a sub. A solid gold one would be inappropriate in my job as a youth justice worker, I don't need a tachymeter and so on - you get my point.
Possibly I could have gone for a date version, but I didn't - I went for what I saw as the Platonic ideal of a watch - like my dad's old watch he had when I was a kid. An Air King!

Are there "entry level" Rolls Royces? I don't think so! And yeah, it IS offensive to call them "entry level"!

thanks!

Amen brothas!
Soon i'd be able to save up for a new rolex. But will definitely keep my AK! And when the time comes when my son is ready to wear a rolex, i will pass this on to him just like what my father did when he got me my AK...

[Kapture1]

Originally Posted by Deyn Man

Amen brothas!
Soon i'd be able to save up for a new rolex. But will definitely keep my AK! And when the time comes when my son is ready to wear a rolex, i will pass this on to him just like what my father did when he got me my AK...

Same here... just wondering when dad's gonna pass that TT DJ... waiting is the hardest part

[goduke1]

Originally Posted by entropydave

I can guess this guy might not be popular but I agree with him below!


Is the Air-King too small for a man? The simple way to answer this question I personally believe the Air-King to be one of the true shining stars in watches; it’s the type of piece that a man can buy in his early 20s and wear every single day for the rest of his life.

True enough?

My father bought his in 1972 (just after I was born) and wore it everyday until December 25th 2009 when he gave it to me. This statement couldn't be more true, at least for me. I asked him several months after his gift, if he got another Rolex what would it be? Air-King was his answer. They just fit some people well.

[SCD]

I got the Air King because I wanted a Rolex and the AK was my favorite one of them all. I know it ain't gonna happen but if they ever make a steel day date then that'd be my pick.

[cody p]

amen! preaching to the choir... there's nothing 'entry level' or 'starter' about the Air-King. it's a Rolex Oyster Perpetual. (PERIOD!)

[Rock]

I could imagine that some people might see a watch as too large - bulky, flops about on your wrist and gets caught on things - but too small?? I concede a women's size watch would look a bit strange on a man's wrist because we have been conditioned by tradition to expect a larger watch on a male and a smaller one on a smaller female wrist. I would see a 34mm watch as fine even on a larger male wrist.
Its all about fashion isn't it?.

[ROLEX MAN]

entry level "SO WHAT" simple yet noble, fits my wrist perfectly, and looks great...

[DarkHorse]

I think we're being overly sensitive in relation to the Air King being constantly labelled as an entry level Rolex.

I can understand if you get offended if somebody called it a lesser Rolex, which it most certainly is not by any stretch. However it is regarded as an entry level Rolex due to the fact it is the most affordable Rolex and it has no additional complications or features. Similarly you can say that a TAG Heuer Formula 1 is an entry level TAG Heuer watch.

Personally I love AK's for their simplicity and beautiful design :)

[DRAWTOOL]

Originally Posted by DarkHorse

I think we're being overly sensitive in relation to the Air King being constantly labelled as an entry level Rolex.

I can understand if you get offended if somebody called it a lesser Rolex, which it most certainly is not by any stretch. However it is regarded as an entry level Rolex due to the fact it is the most affordable Rolex and it has no additional complications or features. Similarly you can say that a TAG Heuer Formula 1 is an entry level TAG Heuer watch.

Personally I love AK's for their simplicity and beautiful design :)

This statement fairly reeks of Truthiness!

[Deyn Man]

Originally Posted by DarkHorse

I think we're being overly sensitive in relation to the Air King being constantly labelled as an entry level Rolex.

I can understand if you get offended if somebody called it a lesser Rolex, which it most certainly is not by any stretch. However it is regarded as an entry level Rolex due to the fact it is the most affordable Rolex and it has no additional complications or features. Similarly you can say that a TAG Heuer Formula 1 is an entry level TAG Heuer watch.

Personally I love AK's for their simplicity and beautiful design :)

hmmmmm... make sense..
similar to the boxter in the porsche line-up, the X-type for Jaguars... stunning nonetheless!