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Snow-Dweller · 3 October 2016, 12:33 AM

Congratulations. I look forward to seeing this piece in the flesh.

AJM914 · 3 October 2016, 12:35 AM

Congrats!

arizonapaul · 3 October 2016, 12:39 AM

Fun looking watch.. I like it cause it's so far out there..at the right price, I would be tempted

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andreturning · 3 October 2016, 12:51 AM

Are they readily available? I read a few post that were made in the last month and a lot of people said they had to order one or they tried one on that was ordered for a different customer? I ask because i walked in my local dealer and they had one in stock.

Twin1 · 3 October 2016, 12:54 AM

Congrats!

r8t3d_M · 3 October 2016, 12:57 AM

There's nothing ugly about the new AirKing, it's a beaut! Congrats and enjoy!

anothernewphone · 3 October 2016, 12:58 AM

That's a polarizing piece for sure! Congrats on the new watch. It grew on me more when I saw it in person, especially since I had seen it's "inspiration" in the Bloodhound SSC 1000 MPH Car instrument panel.

DRKBC · 3 October 2016, 12:59 AM

Very nice, my first Rolex was an Air-King although this one really looks nothing like it at all, I would really like to see the watch in person. Initially I wasn't crazy about it but it is a completely different experience to look at it on your wrist. Looks great on you, Congratulations!

andreturning · 3 October 2016, 01:43 AM

Thank you everyone for the kind words! It means a lot to me.

BlueNoir · 3 October 2016, 01:52 AM

Hated it at first but now its growing on me, I don't think its ugly it is just unusual in a good way of course !

Enjoy :)

LuminousMaximus · 3 October 2016, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

congrats great choice.

Gold sub is the perfect compliment... Looking forward to another incoming

+1

RGAmos · 3 October 2016, 02:58 AM

I have a new Air King and am very fond of it. It looks like an instrument on the wrist.

SemperFi · 3 October 2016, 03:35 AM

Congratulations! Enjoy it in good health.

TheRolexKingofLV · 3 October 2016, 03:40 AM

Congrats Andre...the new AK is super cool

Splash · 3 October 2016, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

Congratulations. I look forward to seeing this piece in the flesh.

Looks much nicer in person! The 3-6-9 seem more differentiated, so the dial looks less congested/confusing than it appears in pictures.

teb1013 · 3 October 2016, 03:59 AM

I saw this as ugly at first glance. But after a while, it started to grow on me. Now, I need one! Lovely watch!

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Utomow · 3 October 2016, 10:39 PM

To me, airking is the best good looking rolex... Cool.

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Watchgeek5000 · 4 October 2016, 01:27 AM

Not ugly, just different! Excellent case size (Milgauss) and just as antimagnetic.

sea-dweller · 4 October 2016, 01:31 AM

Congrats!

actionkwj · 4 October 2016, 01:51 AM

Not ugly at all... that's a great fun sports design that would dress up a pair of jeans and a t-shirt quite nicely!

actionkwj · 4 October 2016, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve36Efc

I don't think it ugly, but if I had my pick of the 2 I'd go with the Gold Sub

This

watchwatcher · 4 October 2016, 01:54 AM

Congrats! But, that sub...damn.

actionkwj · 4 October 2016, 01:59 AM

I think Rolex did a great job with the AirKing. If we're honest it was always designed as an entry level model with basic functionality, but it had become a misfit in today's big watch world. Rolex preserved the AirKing name if not its heritage in a fun youthful design that is likely to draw attention to a younger crowd and get them in the world of Rolex without buying the traditional DJ or Sub models so loved by TRF members and traditionalists. It may not be everyone's cup of tea but at least Rolex conservatively addressed their lack of design originality while tapping into the pilots watch trend. It wouldn't be my only watch, but I'd have one in a collection!

3 October 2016, 12:33 AM	#31
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	Congratulations. I look forward to seeing this piece in the flesh. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

3 October 2016, 12:39 AM	#33
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3 October 2016, 03:35 AM	#43
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Congratulations! Enjoy it in good health. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

3 October 2016, 03:40 AM	#44
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4 October 2016, 01:31 AM	#49
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

3 October 2016, 12:35 AM	#32
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Congrats!

3 October 2016, 12:51 AM	#34
andreturning "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Andre Location: CT,USA Watch: Me Posts: 96	Are they readily available? I read a few post that were made in the last month and a lot of people said they had to order one or they tried one on that was ordered for a different customer? I ask because i walked in my local dealer and they had one in stock.

3 October 2016, 12:54 AM	#35
Twin1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Indiana Watch: Submariner Posts: 435	Congrats!

3 October 2016, 12:57 AM	#36
r8t3d_M "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Felipe Location: NYC Watch: Me ;) Posts: 2,894	There's nothing ugly about the new AirKing, it's a beaut! Congrats and enjoy!

3 October 2016, 12:58 AM	#37
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	That's a polarizing piece for sure! Congrats on the new watch. It grew on me more when I saw it in person, especially since I had seen it's "inspiration" in the Bloodhound SSC 1000 MPH Car instrument panel.

3 October 2016, 12:59 AM	#38
DRKBC "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Watch: 114060, BLNR Posts: 739	Very nice, my first Rolex was an Air-King although this one really looks nothing like it at all, I would really like to see the watch in person. Initially I wasn't crazy about it but it is a completely different experience to look at it on your wrist. Looks great on you, Congratulations!

3 October 2016, 01:43 AM	#39
andreturning "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Andre Location: CT,USA Watch: Me Posts: 96	Thank you everyone for the kind words! It means a lot to me.

3 October 2016, 01:52 AM	#40
BlueNoir "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Dubai Posts: 3	Hated it at first but now its growing on me, I don't think its ugly it is just unusual in a good way of course ! Enjoy :)

3 October 2016, 02:58 AM	#42
RGAmos "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 194	I have a new Air King and am very fond of it. It looks like an instrument on the wrist.

3 October 2016, 03:59 AM	#46
teb1013 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Easton PA Posts: 581	I saw this as ugly at first glance. But after a while, it started to grow on me. Now, I need one! Lovely watch! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

3 October 2016, 10:39 PM	#47
Utomow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Jakarta Watch: 116610LN, 126334 Posts: 338	To me, airking is the best good looking rolex... Cool. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 October 2016, 01:27 AM	#48
Watchgeek5000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Brooklyn USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,622	Not ugly, just different! Excellent case size (Milgauss) and just as antimagnetic.

4 October 2016, 01:51 AM	#50
actionkwj "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: san diego Watch: me soak up the sun Posts: 1,245	Not ugly at all... that's a great fun sports design that would dress up a pair of jeans and a t-shirt quite nicely!

4 October 2016, 01:54 AM	#52
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Congrats! But, that sub...damn.

4 October 2016, 01:59 AM	#53
actionkwj "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: san diego Watch: me soak up the sun Posts: 1,245	New Watch!!! I think Rolex did a great job with the AirKing. If we're honest it was always designed as an entry level model with basic functionality, but it had become a misfit in today's big watch world. Rolex preserved the AirKing name if not its heritage in a fun youthful design that is likely to draw attention to a younger crowd and get them in the world of Rolex without buying the traditional DJ or Sub models so loved by TRF members and traditionalists. It may not be everyone's cup of tea but at least Rolex conservatively addressed their lack of design originality while tapping into the pilots watch trend. It wouldn't be my only watch, but I'd have one in a collection!

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