Air-King or Explorer 1 40mm

[RRGHOST1]

Explorer for me.

[Zach69SS]

The Air King for sure, I really like the new one with the guards and the dial, the EXP I is nice also. I think they both have easy link no glidelock.

Cheers,

[CaptT]

Originally Posted by Guppydriver

Having a brain fart. Remind me how the clasp is different @español?

Originally Posted by espanol

AK has a simple fold-over clasp. Same to the OP range. Explorer has the locking system.

Actually the new Air-King (126900) as pictured in the first post has the same locking clasp as the Explorer and many (or all?) other Rolex sport watches on bracelet have. As Rolex writes in their product description:

Folding Oysterlock safety clasp with Easylink 5 mm comfort extension link

OP - they’re really similar, you can’t go wrong if you get the one that causes you to smile bigger.

[aboutime]

At this case size I do think the Airking is a better looking watch. I prefer the smaller explorer I 36mm size - just looks more well proportioned

[t65tampa]

I picked up the new Explorer 1 in 40 mm from my AD a couple of months ago. It is a really nice watch. My favorite thing about it is the simple and clean dial.

[Kenny G]

This is the best iteration of AK ever released imo but my vote still went to the Ex…

[espanol]

Originally Posted by CaptT

Actually the new Air-King (126900) as pictured in the first post has the same locking clasp as the Explorer and many (or all?) other Rolex sport watches on bracelet have. As Rolex writes in their product description:

Folding Oysterlock safety clasp with Easylink 5 mm comfort extension link

OP - they’re really similar, you can’t go wrong if you get the one that causes you to smile bigger.

Good to know, thank you for correcting me.

[CaptT]

Originally Posted by espanol

Good to know, thank you for correcting me.

You're welcome. Easy to get this confused as the previous Air-King (116900) did *not* have the folding/locking safety clasp.

It was this enhancement, plus the crown guards, that really changed the "feel" of the watch to me, and compelled me to take another look at an often overlooked model.

[Lesnerelli23]

Personally I love the Air King but I think it’s best as part of a collection. The busy dial, which is my favorite feature, may leave you tired if it’s your one and only.

All that said, I also love the Explorer and own a 114270. I’m not sure about the new 40mm as I’ve never seen it but I’d have to say, if we’re talking a one and done watch situation, you really can’t beat the Explorer!!!


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[Daytona king]

Explorer 40mm.


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[mailman]

Air King.

[drrd]

Originally Posted by espanol

AK has a simple fold-over clasp. Same to the OP range. Explorer has the locking system.

Both have the Oysterlock clasp.

*apologies, I see someone mentioned this already*

[brandrea]

Going to see if my AD has the Exp40 today … I’d like to check it out

[dandy]

I only noticed the crown protectors of the Airking through this post!
they should have used these guards for the explorer 40mm tbh since its the adventure watch, i am surprised that Rolex are too lazy to do so