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GradyPhilpott · 21 November 2008, 03:35 AM

I was going to buy an AirKing, but I didn't realize how small it would look on my wrist until I got to the AD.

The Explorer was just right, so I went with it.

They both share an understated elegance that I like.

entropydave · 21 November 2008, 05:05 AM

my daily beater and wouldn't wear anything else! The Platonic ideal of a watch.

Marrk · 21 November 2008, 05:11 AM

I have to say it a second time: That's a handsome watch and strap. The black dial and the old-timey stick indices are really getting to me. At the same time, this example doesn't leap out at you as a Rolex and might be considered as more of a "stealth" Rolex than the Polar Expy II or the Expy I.

[QUOTE=chennney;859051]I love my Air King. I recently had the bracelet swapped out with a Rolex strap and buckle. It looks real good -- a lot more masculine than the Cellini. I'm going to be wearing it as my dress watch instead of my daytona from now on.

chicagowatchman · 21 November 2008, 06:48 AM

Do a search i have seen some great air kings posted here on TRF

kayaker21 · 21 November 2008, 08:31 AM

Just bough m wife a new air kin,I have always preferred the sport models but this is a sharp watch.

cody p · 21 November 2008, 09:30 AM

here's mine.
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ArizonaHD · 21 November 2008, 09:53 AM

Well its better than a precision manual wind, I would buy a used DJ before an AK. And an AK on leather is better looking than a cellini. The AK is a good HS graduation watch, a Submariner is a good college graduation gift (undergrad) a graduate school graduation gift would be a nice DD or 18k Daytona.

builtforspeed · 21 November 2008, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArizonaHD

Well its better than a precision manual wind, I would buy a used DJ before an AK. And an AK on leather is better looking than a cellini. The AK is a good HS graduation watch, a Submariner is a good college graduation gift (undergrad) a graduate school graduation gift would be a nice DD or 18k Daytona.

Dang, HD, where were you when I went to school!

Cheers,

Chris

p.s. Do you presently reside in the great State of AZ?

entropydave · 21 November 2008, 05:03 PM

Stealth Rolex! I like it! Exactly! You are not likely to get mugged for it!

Psmith · 22 November 2008, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by entropydave

Stealth Rolex! I like it! Exactly! You are not likely to get mugged for it!

Quite so... and a truly mind-boggling number of dial/bezel/bracelet combinations. The more recent clasps are very nice...

Cheers

DanP · 22 November 2008, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by cody p

here's mine.
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Great watch Cody. Always loved to AK's never one in the wild.

werc1 · 22 December 2008, 10:33 AM

I love the AK's. Such an understated watch. Looking to pick one up shortly for an everyday "beater"

eric23 · 22 December 2008, 10:38 AM

I love my AK, I ware it to work most days!

jas55 · 22 December 2008, 11:13 AM

Airking is a great watch!

Emilee · 22 December 2008, 12:14 PM

I have an Air King, with pink markers and a white gold machine bezzel.
I just got it and it is my forst rolex.
I love it :)

GradyPhilpott · 22 December 2008, 12:34 PM

I love the Air King. I would have bought one, but it looks lost on my wrist.

That's a relative matter and there was a time when I thought nothing of wearing a 34mm watch, but a larger watch does look better on me.

That's why I bought the Explorer, which is of course a beautiful watch with it's own appeal and even more subtle than the Air King, in my opinion.

vapalux · 23 December 2008, 01:52 AM

Air-king is a fine watch.

I would have one if I find the one I wanted!

Wear it with pride. Its a corker

21 November 2008, 03:35 AM	#31
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I was going to buy an AirKing, but I didn't realize how small it would look on my wrist until I got to the AD. The Explorer was just right, so I went with it. They both share an understated elegance that I like. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

21 November 2008, 06:48 AM	#34
chicagowatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago IL Watch: Platinum DDMasterp Posts: 1,983	Do a search i have seen some great air kings posted here on TRF __________________ Men's Platinum Day Date Masterpiece Men's 18k Day Date Crown Collection Men's Franck Muller 18k Conquistador Cortez Men's SS Cartier Pasha MEMBER # 5534 USA CHICAGO IL

21 November 2008, 08:31 AM	#35
kayaker21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,798	air king Just bough m wife a new air kin,I have always preferred the sport models but this is a sharp watch. Attached Images

21 November 2008, 05:05 AM	#32
entropydave "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: Huntington, IN Posts: 680	my daily beater and wouldn't wear anything else! The Platonic ideal of a watch.

21 November 2008, 05:11 AM	#33
Marrk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,192	I have to say it a second time: That's a handsome watch and strap. The black dial and the old-timey stick indices are really getting to me. At the same time, this example doesn't leap out at you as a Rolex and might be considered as more of a "stealth" Rolex than the Polar Expy II or the Expy I. [QUOTE=chennney;859051]I love my Air King. I recently had the bracelet swapped out with a Rolex strap and buckle. It looks real good -- a lot more masculine than the Cellini. I'm going to be wearing it as my dress watch instead of my daytona from now on.

21 November 2008, 09:30 AM	#36
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	here's mine.

21 November 2008, 09:53 AM	#37
ArizonaHD "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 472	Well its better than a precision manual wind, I would buy a used DJ before an AK. And an AK on leather is better looking than a cellini. The AK is a good HS graduation watch, a Submariner is a good college graduation gift (undergrad) a graduate school graduation gift would be a nice DD or 18k Daytona.

21 November 2008, 05:03 PM	#39
entropydave "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: Huntington, IN Posts: 680	Stealth Rolex! I like it! Exactly! You are not likely to get mugged for it!

22 December 2008, 10:33 AM	#42
werc1 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Manhattan Posts: 22	I love the AK's. Such an understated watch. Looking to pick one up shortly for an everyday "beater"

22 December 2008, 10:38 AM	#43
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	I love my AK, I ware it to work most days!

22 December 2008, 11:13 AM	#44
jas55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Lach Location: Western Australia Posts: 759	Airking is a great watch!

22 December 2008, 12:14 PM	#45
Emilee "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New York Watch: Rolex Air King Posts: 13	I have an Air King, with pink markers and a white gold machine bezzel. I just got it and it is my forst rolex. I love it :)

22 December 2008, 12:34 PM	#46
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I love the Air King. I would have bought one, but it looks lost on my wrist. That's a relative matter and there was a time when I thought nothing of wearing a 34mm watch, but a larger watch does look better on me. That's why I bought the Explorer, which is of course a beautiful watch with it's own appeal and even more subtle than the Air King, in my opinion.

23 December 2008, 01:52 AM	#47
vapalux "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Si Location: united kingdom Posts: 1,655	Air-king is a fine watch. I would have one if I find the one I wanted! Wear it with pride. Its a corker

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