Incoming: My First Rolex ♛

[Urosfan]

Congrats

[SoCal_Batman]

Originally Posted by Rose Gold

Congratulations on the new purchase. By the way, I love the pictures... nicely done.

Thanks Joe, appreciate it! Can't get enough of the AK, loving it!

Originally Posted by Richris1

Nice! I like it! Great pics and watch! Congratulations

Thanks Richard, appreciate it !

Originally Posted by CLG23

congrats on the watch!

I'm actually debating grabbing the Air-King myself

Thanks! If you haven't tried it on in person, I suggest doing so. That will absolutely end the debate !

Originally Posted by AJM914

Congrats beautiful!

Thanks AJ, appreciate it !

Originally Posted by distance79

Congrats, impressive watch and great pictures!

Thanks, appreciate it!

Originally Posted by SG56

Congratulations!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Kostas

Congrats ! Looks great on you

Thanks, feels great too!

Originally Posted by Pw92676

Congrats!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by superdog

A beautiful watch.

Thanks Seth!

Originally Posted by TheRolexKingofLV

Congrats CR! I love the new AK! Great choice!

Thanks Lord Trace, I'm loving it (obviously lol) !!

[Psijason]

Congratulations Chris!!!! I absolutely love that watch!!! The perfect combination of class, quality, and fun. Enjoy the symphony every time you glance at your wrist!!! It's going to be a long honeymoon.

[SoCal_Batman]

Originally Posted by Bxtek

Very nice! Congrats!! Thanks for sharing your story about your AD experience. What a great one too, especially for your first Rolex! It seems that most of the audience is hard split on the AK. People seem to love it and others seem to really dislike it. Not very many are in between. I happen to be in the group that has always loved it, ever since it first came out. Love the modern dial design since it looks like no other model of Rolex before.

I'm currently on the hunt for my first Rolex as well which is a BLNR. I've also been thinking about the AK, but I have stayed the course so far and trying to hold out for the BLNR. I can totally understand why the AK is so tempting tho and I don't blame you one bit for pulling the trigger on one! It looks great! I'm glad to see you enjoying it while on vacation. Makes your vacation that much better I'm sure!

Thanks, I appreciate it! I am absolutely happy with the Air-King as my first Rolex and the honey moon is still going strong! I definitely agree with you, it's a hard split on who loves it and who hates it, but something about it just kept me intrigued for the past few months. Maybe its the fact that its quirky, has a splash of color, unique, and not very common. I liked the Explorer 1 as well, but it was a bit too subtle for my personality.

I'm still after the BLNR as well, but I didn't feel guilty buying the Air-King because I wanted something that would compliment my small collection and not be similar. It did hurt a bit when I handed over my credit card, but one look at the dial made it all go away ! I had a blast on my vacation and was glad it got to come along, made the trip that much more enjoyable. !!

Originally Posted by The Libertine

You’ll always remember your first Rolex. Congratulations!

Thanks Mike, you're right and I'll absolutely never forget it !

Originally Posted by jstan9

There is something really fantastic about that watch. I considered it, the explorer, and ended up with the Tudor north flag. They’re each similar but there is a definite oomph to that air king.

It looks great on you and obviously enjoys traveling!

Congrats!

Thanks Jon, I appreciate it! I considered the Explorer 1 as well, however the "oomph" of the Air-King was too much to resist. I love how unique it is plus not everyone has one which is even better.

Originally Posted by r8t3d_M

Congratulations on acquiring your first Rolex! I wouldn’t mind adding this Air-King to the stable. Awesome pictures too..

Thanks Felipe, much appreciated !!

Originally Posted by watchmework

Congrats on the watch and great pictures!

Thanks, appreciate it !!

Originally Posted by SemperFi

I love the AirKing. Congratulations and wear it in the best of health.

Thanks Angelo, much appreciated !!

Originally Posted by gccmd

Congrats!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Bxtek

Very cool freebies that your AD threw in too. Nice gloves! Looking forward to an experience like yours with my AD and with my first Rolex. I saw someone else who was selling a preowned watch before that saved their stickers. They were including them with the sale. With that in mind, I had already planned to asked my AD to save the stickers too when I took delivery of my watch. Maybe it IS a newbie thing?? I think you could be right!

Yep, it was a great experience all the way around for my first Rolex! Plus the freebies and everything else sweetened the deal for me. I figured why not ask for the stickers, doesn't hurt and pretty cool to have everything together. Which Rolex are you getting?

Originally Posted by Largoshark

Congrats man! You made a great choice. Wear it in the best of health.

I chose the AK's cousin (see my avatar)

Thanks Mike! You can't go wrong with the Milgauss, glad we're cousins !!

Originally Posted by T01

Congrats!

Thanks T!

[SoCal_Batman]

Originally Posted by jlafou1

Congrats! I just got my first as well, a nice no date sub

Very nice, congrats on your 114060...feels great !!

Originally Posted by horonet17

Congrats! Very nice pics.

Thanks, appreciate it !

Originally Posted by GFONG

Good pick. Congrats!

Thanks Galen !

Originally Posted by 037

Not only will you always remember your first Rolex... heck... we'll always remember your first Rolex as well!

Congrats!

Haha, I just laughed out loud !! Very true, wanted to bring you all along on my journey !

Thanks!!

Originally Posted by Fraz

Great pictures! Congratulations!

Thanks Fraz!!

Originally Posted by kl07rph

Wow congrats on the AK!!!! Wear her in good health :)

Thanks, will do !!

Originally Posted by ocN55

Love it! Would love to own a Air King as a daily wearer!

Thanks, it's a great edition to my small stable !

Originally Posted by Slates

Congrats!

And sweet D90...that’s my “grail” ride...

Thanks, appreciate it! I got lucky with my D90 and absolutely love it, definitely a grail in the US !

Originally Posted by KeithP

LOVE this watch. Congrats!

Thanks Keith !

Originally Posted by Urosfan

Congrats

Thanks!

[SoCal_Batman]

Originally Posted by Psijason

Congratulations Chris!!!! I absolutely love that watch!!! The perfect combination of class, quality, and fun. Enjoy the symphony every time you glance at your wrist!!! It's going to be a long honeymoon.

Thanks Jason!! I couldn't agree more, it's the perfect combination of all those things and is an absolute pleasure to look at! A quote I read on Hodinkee summed it up best; "One thing about anthropomorphizing your watches – you do it with a Rolex Air-King and you end up feeling like its personality has about the same level of self-doubt as a champion F1 driver."

I can't get enough of this one and am glad it was my first Rolex purchase, one I will never forget! Cheers my friend !!

[arizonapaul]

Great thread and congrads on the airking. Something about it really draws me to it and i absolutely love mine..
Find myself wearing it quite a bit.

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[SoCal_Batman]

Originally Posted by arizonapaul

Great thread and congrads on the airking. Something about it really draws me to it and i absolutely love mine..
Find myself wearing it quite a bit.

Thanks Paul! Great pics, I’m glad you’re loving yours as much as I’m loving mine!

[oldblock]

Now you’re hooked......beware!!!!!
Looks great

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by SoCal_Batman

Full disclosure: This post is picture heavy

I read somewhere that you never forget your first love and in regards to Rolex watches, I’m in love with my new 116900 Air-King!

A couple of months ago I stopped by my AD to check out their selection and inquire about getting on the waiting list for the BLNR which is my current “grail” watch. Given the current SS supply and demand, there wasn’t a lot of sports watches to look at unless I wanted to go TT or PM.

It was then that I was drawn to the Air-King in their display case. I tried it on, admired it for quite some time, reluctantly took it off, and haven’t stopped thinking about it since. I tried to satisfy that feeling by purchasing a Tudor Black Bay that I absolutely love, but deep down I couldn’t stop thinking about the Air-King. I like that it’s dynamic, different, and the subject of continued speculation.

I swung back by my AD about 3 weeks ago to try it back on and compare it against the Explorer 1 based on feedback from my fellow TRF’ers, but they didn’t have either in stock...I was shocked. They took down my info and would call me in a couple weeks when either one came in. Fast forward to last week when I got the call the day before I was leaving for vacation. I swung by and there was the Air-King, singing a beautiful melody to me from the coffin.

Well we all know what happened next, tried it back on and that was all she wrote...there is a fat lady singing somewhere ! I was able to get a great discount on it (double digit % off MSRP), my name on the warranty card, and my first official Rolex AD experience. Also got a few freebies thrown in and invited to their Rolex event coming up. My AD laughed when I asked them to save the stickers, must be a newbie thing haha!

Anyways, just wanted to share a good story and some cool pictures of my Air-King out and about exploring Portland this past weekend. !!



Waiting to board and admiring that dial


AK in it’s natural habitat


Pointing to an AD who I hear has Daytona’s in stock...


Cruising on the River, should I get it wet?!


Got it wet


Back at home

Great watch and well priced!! This has really caught my eye since they were introduced!!! I'd love to have one but as yet have seen fit to get one!!! Great Rolex for certain and one of the sportiest available!!!

[travisb]

Big congrats! I can imagine hoe you're feeling.

[SoCal_Batman]

Originally Posted by oldblock

Now you’re hooked......beware!!!!!
Looks great

Yep exactly, I'm worried as this could turn into an expensive vice !!

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Great watch and well priced!! This has really caught my eye since they were introduced!!! I'd love to have one but as yet have seen fit to get one!!! Great Rolex for certain and one of the sportiest available!!!

Thanks Lee! I couldn't agree more, it's a great Rolex to call my first !!

Originally Posted by travisb

Big congrats! I can imagine hoe you're feeling.

Thanks Travis, the honeymoon is still very strong with this one !!

[Bxtek]

Originally Posted by SoCal_Batman

Thanks, I appreciate it! I am absolutely happy with the Air-King as my first Rolex and the honey moon is still going strong! I definitely agree with you, it's a hard split on who loves it and who hates it, but something about it just kept me intrigued for the past few months. Maybe its the fact that its quirky, has a splash of color, unique, and not very common. I liked the Explorer 1 as well, but it was a bit too subtle for my personality.

I'm still after the BLNR as well, but I didn't feel guilty buying the Air-King because I wanted something that would compliment my small collection and not be similar. It did hurt a bit when I handed over my credit card, but one look at the dial made it all go away ! I had a blast on my vacation and was glad it got to come along, made the trip that much more enjoyable. !!

Yep, it was a great experience all the way around for my first Rolex! Plus the freebies and everything else sweetened the deal for me. I figured why not ask for the stickers, doesn't hurt and pretty cool to have everything together. Which Rolex are you getting?

You and I seem to have the same taste! The unique dial of the AK is definitely what does it for me too. No other Rolex dial ever looked like this before. I will probably end up getting one at some point, but it's the BLNR that's first on my list, and is what I am currently shopping for. I have also been considering the 116610LV Sub. If I run into one of those first I will probably go for it. However, if I had the choice of both sitting right in front of me, it will definitely be the BLNR. Hopefully I will be able to post up my very own "Incoming" thread soon! :)

Thanks for sharing your experience with your AK. I love these kinds of threads!

[Isy22]

I think it’s a great looking watch.

[Nikrnic]

Congrats on your new Air King!. It's a great looking and fun piece. I wore mine as a daily for a year. Having purchased a Zblue and then having a sudden opportunity on a new Polar at my AD l traded my AK in. I still miss it and that wonderful dial. I may have to do it again. Enjoy.!!!

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[Art 1]

Nice.

[RichM]

Congratulations

[drtii]

Awesome watch! I've been considering an AK over an EXP1 just to have something a little different. It's priced so well and from what I can tell it's actually more readily available.

[SearChart]

Congratulations!

[Jaysta]

Was in the same boat. Wasn't really on my radar until I got the chance to try it on. Instantly won me over as soon as it was on my wrist.

[Justinmg]

Very nice! Beautiful watch, I didn’t really like it at first but it’s growing on me.

[Rocket launcher]

Great watch Well done on your purchase

[HankScorpio]

Congrats! Bear Down!

[schoolboy]

Awesome!

Looks like you’re wearing the watch how it should be worn

[Navarino]

Random bump above on a thread that's about a year old.

I had a laugh reading the original post. Double-digit discount from an AD -- oh how much things can change in one year!

[Locust]

Nice first one! Super unique. Wear in good health!

[Juantxo]

Great watch. Enjoy it in good health.

[Zman15]

Congratulations!!!! Thanks for sharing your photos and story!

[snyde]

Fits well