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wyattearp · 16 May 2010, 02:46 AM

I guess this could have been posted in the omega section but it has to do with rolex as well.

So im looking to get something a little more low key like the airking(oyster bracelet, smooth bezel, plain face).

Dont get me wrong I like the reduced, but sometimes I cant help but ask myself is it trying to be something its not? Plus the non-screw down caseback/crown makes me uneasy for some reason.

If I can get a decent trade in value, and can find an airking i like, my mind is pretty much made up (I know, I know, I just answered my own question). Just looking for some input from you guys as to what you would do.

Cheers

Rscmaine · 16 May 2010, 02:57 AM

Why not a SS Datejust - that way you get the date feature and a much higher demand watch in future?

Speed · 16 May 2010, 03:14 AM

Well...in a way, you are trading a modified classic for a very basic Rolex...I would try to trade / pay up for a Date Just as well - or perhaps an Explorer I. MHO

Dr. Robert · 16 May 2010, 03:18 AM

trade it for an explorer 1

George Ab · 16 May 2010, 03:20 AM

Good move. Now if it was a Speedy Pro it may be different.

Make that three for EX1.

hooliganhooker · 16 May 2010, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

Well...in a way, you are trading a modified classic for a very basic Rolex...I would try to trade / pay up for a Date Just as well - or perhaps an Explorer I. MHO

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

trade it for an explorer 1

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Ab

Good move. Now if it was a Speedy Pro it may be different.

Make that three for EX1.

X4, 5 and 6

Not knocking the Air-King but the Expy has a more classic look and a wonderful history.

Puffy · 16 May 2010, 04:24 AM

Defo Exp....

Cru Jones · 16 May 2010, 04:34 AM

Well, an Explorer will set you back more than an AK, but the Exp is a classic, elegant and understated.

That being said, the AK has a nice history, too, so, if one floats your boat, don't hesitate!

wyattearp · 16 May 2010, 06:30 AM

I like the idea of an explorer. Its a great size and i love the look, how robust is the movement?

hooliganhooker · 16 May 2010, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wyattearp

I like the idea of an explorer. Its a great size and i love the look, how robust is the movement?

It's a Rolex. I could be wrong and if I am someone will chime in, but I believe theAir-King you are considering uses the same movement...

redsrover · 16 May 2010, 07:56 AM

I have a Speedmaster Automatic Reduced model and take it from me, you're better off just keeping it.

wyattearp · 16 May 2010, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redsrover

I have a Speedmaster Automatic Reduced model and take it from me, you're better off just keeping it.

after visiting the shop where i got it, ive decided to keep it. the explorer, sub, or gmt will be next.. in the very distant future..

nauticajoe · 16 May 2010, 08:30 AM

I'd go w/ either the DJ or Exp. Or if lacking the date is not an issue, I'd go with the Sub No-Date.
Good luck.

Gob Bluth · 16 May 2010, 08:55 AM

I would definetely trade the reduced for a stick indiced AK. I have a 1981 blue dial AK and absolutely love it. If you're going to keep the reduced maybe think about saving a few dollars and trading it + $ for the 3570.

16 May 2010, 02:46 AM	#1
wyattearp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Wyatt Location: Toronto Watch: it all fly by. Posts: 311	Thinking about trading my speedy reduced for an airking. any thoughts? I guess this could have been posted in the omega section but it has to do with rolex as well. So im looking to get something a little more low key like the airking(oyster bracelet, smooth bezel, plain face). Dont get me wrong I like the reduced, but sometimes I cant help but ask myself is it trying to be something its not? Plus the non-screw down caseback/crown makes me uneasy for some reason. If I can get a decent trade in value, and can find an airking i like, my mind is pretty much made up (I know, I know, I just answered my own question). Just looking for some input from you guys as to what you would do. Cheers

16 May 2010, 02:57 AM	#2
Rscmaine "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Nat Parkinson Location: Maine, USA Watch: me pull a rabbit.. Posts: 1,196	Why not a SS Datejust - that way you get the date feature and a much higher demand watch in future? __________________ When the alien spaceships actually landed, to everyone's surprise, it turned out that the world's governments had not been hiding anything. They were just as clueless as the rest of us!

16 May 2010, 03:20 AM	#5
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	Good move. Now if it was a Speedy Pro it may be different. Make that three for EX1. __________________

16 May 2010, 04:24 AM	#7
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Defo Exp.... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

16 May 2010, 07:56 AM	#11
redsrover "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Georgia Watch: Rolex GMTMaster II Posts: 432	I have a Speedmaster Automatic Reduced model and take it from me, you're better off just keeping it. __________________ Rolex Explorer 14270, OMEGA Seamaster, OMEGA Speedmaster Professional, OMEGA Speedmaster Professional X-33, Sinn EZM3, IWC Mark XII, Tudor Heritage BB36

16 May 2010, 03:14 AM	#3
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Well...in a way, you are trading a modified classic for a very basic Rolex...I would try to trade / pay up for a Date Just as well - or perhaps an Explorer I. MHO

16 May 2010, 03:18 AM	#4
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,260	trade it for an explorer 1

16 May 2010, 04:34 AM	#8
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	Well, an Explorer will set you back more than an AK, but the Exp is a classic, elegant and understated. That being said, the AK has a nice history, too, so, if one floats your boat, don't hesitate!

16 May 2010, 06:30 AM	#9
wyattearp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Wyatt Location: Toronto Watch: it all fly by. Posts: 311	I like the idea of an explorer. Its a great size and i love the look, how robust is the movement?

16 May 2010, 08:30 AM	#13
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	I'd go w/ either the DJ or Exp. Or if lacking the date is not an issue, I'd go with the Sub No-Date. Good luck.

16 May 2010, 08:55 AM	#14
Gob Bluth Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Watch: 16610LV & 16710 Posts: 530	I would definetely trade the reduced for a stick indiced AK. I have a 1981 blue dial AK and absolutely love it. If you're going to keep the reduced maybe think about saving a few dollars and trading it + $ for the 3570.

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