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zaydans · 11 April 2018, 04:58 AM

I made the choice. AK all day. The dial is controversial but I call it interesting.

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kangajack · 11 April 2018, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by zaydans

I made the choice. AK all day. The dial is controversial but I call it interesting.

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I don’t have one, but they have grown on me. Good choice. If between those two options, box and papers is definitely the right choice. Congratulations. Your picture looks great!

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Ector495 · 11 April 2018, 12:10 PM

You’re wanting an answer to a question we can’t help you with. I have one Rolex and it was the one that meant something to me. Some people buy because they think certain watches will be worth more in the future. Others buy for different reasons. What are you buying for? Special occasion, looking for a future collectors piece, or something else? When I bought mine it was used with no box or papers. It didn’t matter to me then or now. Get what you like. Never settle.

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Justindo · 11 April 2018, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by polaris72

I like new. But I also prefer Explorer. I would find new Explorer.

This is what I would do as well.

No SUBctitute · 11 April 2018, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Pmt2

A brand new air king with box and papers for 5,000$ or a 2017 pre-owned explorer with no box or papers for 4600$ ? Thank you in Advance

If you can wait, I like the brand new black dial OP for $5700 MSRP. Once it gets into the stores, look for a 15% discount on an OP from a lesser trafficked AD?

Watch Admirer · 11 April 2018, 02:20 PM

none

topjimmi · 11 April 2018, 02:30 PM

I’d take the explorer every time, don’t really care for the air king

ronaldleft · 11 April 2018, 02:37 PM

It would be the Explorer in my opinion. Same movement and features but the simplicity of the dial with that classic 3-6-9 just works. Plus the fact that it went up the Mt Everest.

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busytimmy · 11 April 2018, 02:39 PM

Explorer

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dannyp · 11 April 2018, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by No SUBctitute

If you can wait, I like the brand new black dial OP for $5700 MSRP. Once it gets into the stores, look for a 15% discount on an OP from a lesser trafficked AD?

Agree 100%. Only thing the Exp. has over this watch in terms of features is the flip-lock clasp (which I personally like; not sure it's worth $1k, though).

Call me crazy, but I'd even consider an OP 36mm IF I could find one BNIB with the white 3-6-9 dial (white because it wears larger and 36mm is borderline on size for me).

Rolexavidfan · 12 April 2018, 12:47 AM

Air King for me. Busy, quirky and unique Rolex piece!

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bellesdad0417 · 12 April 2018, 01:21 AM

Explorer for me

jets · 12 April 2018, 04:47 AM

Explorer. Air King is like a Mercedes A class lol

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Wcdhtwn · 12 April 2018, 04:49 AM

The one you like most is the better purchase. If you're thinking resale value you'll probably lose less with the Explorer, but you'll lose with either of them.

sunnygps · 12 April 2018, 06:37 AM

I like the quirkiness of AK, however if I want quirky watch, I will look into Milgauss. It is going to be my next watch.

dannyp · 12 April 2018, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jets

Explorer. Air King is like a Mercedes A class lol

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No, in terms of style and desirability, it's the Infiniti QX80 for sure.

No SUBctitute · 12 April 2018, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dannyp

Agree 100%. Only thing the Exp. has over this watch in terms of features is the flip-lock clasp (which I personally like; not sure it's worth $1k, though).

Call me crazy, but I'd even consider an OP 36mm IF I could find one BNIB with the white 3-6-9 dial (white because it wears larger and 36mm is borderline on size for me).

The black dial is the first decent 39mm OP in a couple years. The hour colored markings on the blue and grape are hideous. And they are better but still odd on the white and rhodium dials.

apbc2 · 12 April 2018, 11:46 PM

AK is more fun to look at. Both great pieces.

encarter13 · 13 April 2018, 12:04 AM

AirKing!

101031-28 · 13 April 2018, 12:16 AM

Neither. Would pick a DJ41 instead.

11 April 2018, 12:10 PM	#33
Ector495 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Carolina Watch: 16622 Posts: 1,097	You’re wanting an answer to a question we can’t help you with. I have one Rolex and it was the one that meant something to me. Some people buy because they think certain watches will be worth more in the future. Others buy for different reasons. What are you buying for? Special occasion, looking for a future collectors piece, or something else? When I bought mine it was used with no box or papers. It didn’t matter to me then or now. Get what you like. Never settle. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear. - Ambrose Redmoon

12 April 2018, 12:47 AM	#41
Rolexavidfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Har Location: Tukwila, WA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,571	Air King for me. Busy, quirky and unique Rolex piece! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Go for the timepiece you love. You will save more. ...

12 April 2018, 04:47 AM	#43
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	Explorer. Air King is like a Mercedes A class lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ♛ DJII 116234 · Submariner 126610LV · Yacht Master 42 226659 ✿ Pelagos 25600TN Ω X-33 Speedmaster Skywalker · 1861 Speedmaster Modsukoshi · SMP 2254.50 · SMP 2230.50 NAC · Seamaster 300 166.0324 · Genève 162.037 Seiko SLA033 Willard · SKX007

13 April 2018, 12:04 AM	#49
encarter13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: Georgia Posts: 2,613	AirKing! __________________ Instagram - watches_wine

13 April 2018, 12:16 AM	#50
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	Neither. Would pick a DJ41 instead. __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

11 April 2018, 04:58 AM	#31
zaydans "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Joe Location: CONUS Watch: Rolex 116710 Posts: 994	I made the choice. AK all day. The dial is controversial but I call it interesting. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 April 2018, 02:20 PM	#36
Watch Admirer Banned Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: somewhere Posts: 350	none

11 April 2018, 02:30 PM	#37
topjimmi "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: matt Location: USA Posts: 551	I’d take the explorer every time, don’t really care for the air king

11 April 2018, 02:37 PM	#38
ronaldleft "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 150	It would be the Explorer in my opinion. Same movement and features but the simplicity of the dial with that classic 3-6-9 just works. Plus the fact that it went up the Mt Everest. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 April 2018, 02:39 PM	#39
busytimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 3,745	Explorer Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

12 April 2018, 01:21 AM	#42
bellesdad0417 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: David Location: GA Watch: 214270 SD43 Posts: 2,179	Explorer for me

12 April 2018, 04:49 AM	#44
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 5,061	The one you like most is the better purchase. If you're thinking resale value you'll probably lose less with the Explorer, but you'll lose with either of them.

12 April 2018, 06:37 AM	#45
sunnygps 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 1,145	I like the quirkiness of AK, however if I want quirky watch, I will look into Milgauss. It is going to be my next watch.

12 April 2018, 11:46 PM	#48
apbc2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: NY Posts: 9	AK is more fun to look at. Both great pieces.

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