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AirKingLoneStar · 14 October 2016, 05:58 PM

Hello!!
I have always had a love for watches, but I never thought I would own a Rolex. I purchased a new Air King in stainless and blue face on November of 2015, and I've loved it since.
I've received many compliments, and it draws attention everywhere I go.

I'm contemplating purchasing a Milgauss with a black face, but I don't know how I feel about the shape of the second hand.

DrySub · 14 October 2016, 06:03 PM

You should def. try one on. I almost love the Milgauss but keep buying other watches. It's a unique animal, that one. A bit thicker, with some mixed metaphors aesthetically. One thing that would make me love it more would be brushed centre links.

ajas · 14 October 2016, 06:03 PM

Nice watch.

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Old Expat Beast · 14 October 2016, 06:06 PM

The lightning-bolt seconds hand was first introduced by Rolex in the 1950s, and is one of the coolest, boldest design touches in the company's history, IMO.

Imagine Steve McQueen in The Blob (1958) rather than Bullitt (1968).

joli160 · 14 October 2016, 06:21 PM

Congrats on the Air King, very nice model

r8t3d_M · 14 October 2016, 11:39 PM

Welcome to TRF. You should try on the Milgauss and see how you feel about it after. I think the bolt seconds hand is a nice touch.

AirKingLoneStar · 15 October 2016, 04:19 PM

No doubt it's an amazing piece (the Milgauss) and the second hand is without a doubt bold, but I don't know how I feel about it. I've worn one at the jewelry when I went to buy my Air King.

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hambone1983 · 15 October 2016, 04:57 PM

I get a lot of comments on my Z blue Millie. Its the crystal that gets attention. The second hand is not nearly as noticeable. But you can never go wrong with an AK, congrats!

regnant · 15 October 2016, 07:44 PM

I think that orange second hand gives the watch the character. Some may like it while others dislike it.
I have Milgauss GV Z Blue too. At first, I had no idea whether would I like it or not but once trying it in the store I said I have to have this watch

travisb · 15 October 2016, 07:57 PM

The lightning bolt is a cool look. I wouldn't let it deter you. It's part of the watch's history.

Matt748 · 15 October 2016, 08:03 PM

Never tried on a Milgauss but heard they are a thick watch.
They certainly look nice though.

Watchgeek5000 · 16 October 2016, 12:09 AM

The Milgauss is a great watch, the only time I would not fully recommend it is if it's your only watch. Since you have the airking I think it would be perfect!

14 October 2016, 05:58 PM	#1
AirKingLoneStar "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Bloomington, IN Watch: Air King Blue face Posts: 2	New Rolex owner Hello!! I have always had a love for watches, but I never thought I would own a Rolex. I purchased a new Air King in stainless and blue face on November of 2015, and I've loved it since. I've received many compliments, and it draws attention everywhere I go. I'm contemplating purchasing a Milgauss with a black face, but I don't know how I feel about the shape of the second hand.

14 October 2016, 06:21 PM	#5
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,761	Congrats on the Air King, very nice model __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

15 October 2016, 07:44 PM	#9
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	I think that orange second hand gives the watch the character. Some may like it while others dislike it. I have Milgauss GV Z Blue too. At first, I had no idea whether would I like it or not but once trying it in the store I said I have to have this watch __________________

15 October 2016, 08:03 PM	#11
Matt748 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: London - UK Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,249	Never tried on a Milgauss but heard they are a thick watch. They certainly look nice though. Last edited by Matt748; 15 October 2016 at 08:04 PM.. Reason: Spelling

14 October 2016, 06:03 PM	#2
DrySub "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 239	You should def. try one on. I almost love the Milgauss but keep buying other watches. It's a unique animal, that one. A bit thicker, with some mixed metaphors aesthetically. One thing that would make me love it more would be brushed centre links.

14 October 2016, 06:03 PM	#3
ajas "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Will Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SubC, Pam, Speede Posts: 3,146	Nice watch. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

14 October 2016, 06:06 PM	#4
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	The lightning-bolt seconds hand was first introduced by Rolex in the 1950s, and is one of the coolest, boldest design touches in the company's history, IMO. Imagine Steve McQueen in The Blob (1958) rather than Bullitt (1968).

14 October 2016, 11:39 PM	#6
r8t3d_M "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Felipe Location: NYC Watch: Me ;) Posts: 2,894	Welcome to TRF. You should try on the Milgauss and see how you feel about it after. I think the bolt seconds hand is a nice touch.

15 October 2016, 04:19 PM	#7
AirKingLoneStar "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Bloomington, IN Watch: Air King Blue face Posts: 2	No doubt it's an amazing piece (the Milgauss) and the second hand is without a doubt bold, but I don't know how I feel about it. I've worn one at the jewelry when I went to buy my Air King. Sent from my LG-H810 using Tapatalk

15 October 2016, 04:57 PM	#8
hambone1983 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Rick Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,302	I get a lot of comments on my Z blue Millie. Its the crystal that gets attention. The second hand is not nearly as noticeable. But you can never go wrong with an AK, congrats!

15 October 2016, 07:57 PM	#10
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	The lightning bolt is a cool look. I wouldn't let it deter you. It's part of the watch's history.

16 October 2016, 12:09 AM	#12
Watchgeek5000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Brooklyn USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,622	The Milgauss is a great watch, the only time I would not fully recommend it is if it's your only watch. Since you have the airking I think it would be perfect!

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