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Old 20 June 2018, 12:12 AM   #31
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You can't go wrong with either one, funny though to me. I'm trading my Air King in for an Exp. II Polar. I'd like to have both but l have the itch now and l feel l can't pass up this deal money wise and the Polar will round out my collection perfectly.
In your case if it will be a one watch choice I'm not the person to give advice, love both! One thing though the AK always put a smile on my face.

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Old 20 June 2018, 01:36 AM   #32
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If he’s not into watches buy him a Casio, or Sekonda.

If you go ahead and buy him a Rolex, make it the Explorer ii


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Old 20 June 2018, 03:26 AM   #33
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I'd say the Explorer II for sure. I personally feel the Air King is a bit busy in terms of design.
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Old 20 June 2018, 03:37 AM   #34
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Explorer II all the way
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Old 20 June 2018, 03:42 AM   #35
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I'm in the minority here and prefer the AK... wears nice on the wrist to me
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Old 20 June 2018, 03:45 AM   #36
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How about Explorer 1 or a Submariner?
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Old 20 June 2018, 03:59 AM   #37
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Old 20 June 2018, 04:12 AM   #38
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Explorer 2 but five digit model


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Old 20 June 2018, 04:33 AM   #39
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If the friend is young and not a watch fan, I'd seriously recommend a G-Shock and not a Rolex.
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Old 20 June 2018, 04:50 AM   #40
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I vote for the Air King! One other item that is not often mentioned is that the AK is a Milgauss build with a different face and sport hands, really cool combo!
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Old 20 June 2018, 05:18 AM   #41
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I don’t think there’s a wrong choice either way
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Old 20 June 2018, 05:42 AM   #42
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Old 20 June 2018, 05:48 AM   #43
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Ex ii is a better choice for a young guy. Black or White are both beautiful.
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Old 20 June 2018, 05:57 AM   #44
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I like both. But I they have large wrists like I do go with the Explorer II in Black.
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Old 20 June 2018, 12:53 PM   #45
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White Explorer II. Great looking watch.
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Old 22 June 2018, 01:13 AM   #46
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As mentioned, I just traded my Air King for the Exp ll, it was a hard choice letting the AK go but I just peeled the stickers off of this Polar and I couldn't be happier now.

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Old 22 June 2018, 05:00 AM   #47
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There is no right answer. It depends on what he would like. I personally chose the Explorer 11 because it's a great combination of being masculine and elegant. It's also unique looking and built like a tank.
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Old 22 June 2018, 05:25 AM   #48
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Explorer white deal
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