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ayecarumba · 22 February 2010, 07:13 AM

I went with a friend to my local AD (always a dangerous thing!

) so she could pick up another brand watch she had her eye on for a while....

You all know the story: While I was there I began looking and asking about a few of my "out in the ether" watches.

I know it's a piece that people either love or....have other feelings about! But I have always been a devotee of the Air King. The history, tradition, and simplicity have always held an appeal for me.

..My AD knows how to make me an offer I can't refuse and now I am the proud owner of my own new Air King!

Thought I'd say hi and check in my latest arrival...hope you enjoy the pics...I may try a review too after a little more time with her.

--Paul

PeteNYC13 · 22 February 2010, 07:15 AM

Yes, trips to the AD are always dangerous!

Congrats, Enjoy the new Rolex.

-Pete

esm · 22 February 2010, 07:16 AM

interesting dial! Congrats on the new watch.
Those orange arabics are pretty cool IMO.

Yazo · 22 February 2010, 07:24 AM

Congrats on the AK... it's a FANTASTIC watch!!!

spuds · 22 February 2010, 07:30 AM

Never seen one of those before but I think it's teriffic!

Congratulations....

Speed · 22 February 2010, 07:32 AM

+1

Not familiar with that model, but refreshing to see something different! Hope to see more pics.

Congratulations!!!

rfknauss · 22 February 2010, 08:10 AM

Paul, very nice Air King!

HL65 · 22 February 2010, 08:11 AM

Never seen that one--very cool--enjoy it!

ayecarumba · 22 February 2010, 08:42 AM

Just realized I coined an acronymn for myself:

AD = Always Dangerous!!

HA HA!

--Paul

kcmo · 22 February 2010, 09:57 AM

Looks nice on you....enjoy!

shandy · 22 February 2010, 10:05 AM

Looking at that watch on your wrist how can anyone say 34mm is too small for a man

It looks perfect and I bet (from my own experience with wearing 34-36mm watches) you will find that you wear it more than other watches!
Congratulations on owning one of my favorite Rolex's

ESKO · 22 February 2010, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ayecarumba

Just realized I coined an acronymn for myself:

AD = Always Dangerous!!

HA HA!

--Paul

I see what you did there!
Very clever word play!
Nice Air King.
Every Rolex is nice, and those who say it's not, don't realize IT'S A FREKIN ROLEX super high quality!

CONGRATS!

ayecarumba · 22 February 2010, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yazo

Congrats on the AK... it's a FANTASTIC watch!!! Congrats on the AK... it's a FANTASTIC watch!!!
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Air King 14010M (Black Dial)
Air King 14010M (Silver Dial)
TT DateJust 1601 (White Dial)
TT DateJust 16013 (Champagne Dial)
Explorer I 114270 (Black Dial)

Thanks Yazo...notice you have Air King X2! Any pics?

--Paul

mpkRolex · 22 February 2010, 10:13 AM

Congratulations! Nice watch.

I almost fell for a SS YM during my last trip to the AD but my wife held me back and I was saved ;)

46and2 · 22 February 2010, 10:46 AM

I've never seen that model before. More pics!

Yazo · 22 February 2010, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ayecarumba

Thanks Yazo...notice you have Air King X2! Any pics?

--Paul

Just a couple... and they're not the greatest quality. I need to borrow my fiances' camera for better shots. Being prior military (Air Force) I was DRAWN to the AK...they are my fav watches bar none!

Hewes · 22 February 2010, 10:54 AM

I used to have an Air King , 34mm is a good size , just because a watch may be bigger at 40mm doesn't mean it's any better for it's larger size. Actually 34 to 36mm fits most mens wrist perfectly , you'ers by that way is sick!!

Holden · 22 February 2010, 10:58 AM

That is beautiful. Please post more pics.

ayecarumba · 22 February 2010, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yazo

Just a couple... and they're not the greatest quality. I need to borrow my fiances' camera for better shots. Being prior military (Air Force) I was DRAWN to the AK...they are my fav watches bar none!

Thanks for the pics Yazo!...Nice collection....Like the engine turned bezels....Looks like your Air Kings are with the Air (Force) Man!

--Paul

Yazo · 22 February 2010, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ayecarumba

Thanks for the pics Yazo!...Nice collection....Like the engine turned bezels....Looks like your Air Kings are with the Air (Force) Man!

--Paul

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bradg · 22 February 2010, 12:37 PM

Very sweet...Congrats and enjoy it!!! Nothing like a new Rolex

RolexPete32 · 22 February 2010, 12:46 PM

Love your new air-king. I own one as well and enjoy it for work. Simple and strong.

Deep Sea · 23 February 2010, 01:59 AM

I like it...very nice!

Rolesor · 23 February 2010, 02:28 AM

Very nice looking piece! She suites your wrist perfectly! Great collection you've got started there as well.

Tunacan26 · 23 February 2010, 02:33 AM

Very nice -- I'm trying to decide on a new Rolex myself and this is making my head spin. Awesome!

farmkid · 23 February 2010, 02:34 AM

I think the new Air King looks great........congratulations....

thomaskho · 23 February 2010, 02:37 AM

Congratulations, Air King is legend!!
This is beautiful watch.

SDDS · 23 February 2010, 02:38 AM

nice AK great shots

Jonno · 23 February 2010, 03:00 AM

When I went to my local AD last week they gave me a copy of the 2010 Rolex catalogue - a fabulous publication with some great photography - and I noticed when reading it afterwards this model Air king and thought it was rather different and a great dial. Coincidence for sure as I was unaware of that dial preciously. Looks super on your wrist too

Jonno · 23 February 2010, 03:01 AM

'Preciously' - what am I talking about! I meant previously!!!

22 February 2010, 07:13 AM	#1
ayecarumba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: ATL Watch: the one I'm wearin Posts: 526	Aw, who am I kidding? Latest arrival.... I went with a friend to my local AD (always a dangerous thing!) so she could pick up another brand watch she had her eye on for a while.... You all know the story: While I was there I began looking and asking about a few of my "out in the ether" watches. I know it's a piece that people either love or....have other feelings about! But I have always been a devotee of the Air King. The history, tradition, and simplicity have always held an appeal for me. ..My AD knows how to make me an offer I can't refuse and now I am the proud owner of my own new Air King! Thought I'd say hi and check in my latest arrival...hope you enjoy the pics...I may try a review too after a little more time with her. --Paul __________________ "Whether we wake or we sleep, Whether we carol or weep, The Sun with his planets in chime, Marketh the going of Time." --Edward Fitzgerald

22 February 2010, 07:15 AM	#2
PeteNYC13 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Pete Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,607	Yes, trips to the AD are always dangerous! Congrats, Enjoy the new Rolex. -Pete __________________ SS Submariner K16610 SS Submariner F16610LV SS/P Yachtmaster M16622 SS Black Dial Daytona M116520 SS Explorer II D16570

22 February 2010, 07:30 AM	#5
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	Never seen one of those before but I think it's teriffic! Congratulations.... __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

22 February 2010, 08:10 AM	#7
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	Paul, very nice Air King! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

22 February 2010, 08:11 AM	#8
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Never seen that one--very cool--enjoy it! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

22 February 2010, 07:16 AM	#3
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	interesting dial! Congrats on the new watch. Those orange arabics are pretty cool IMO.

22 February 2010, 07:24 AM	#4
Yazo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,812	Congrats on the AK... it's a FANTASTIC watch!!!

22 February 2010, 07:32 AM	#6
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	+1 Not familiar with that model, but refreshing to see something different! Hope to see more pics. Congratulations!!!

22 February 2010, 08:42 AM	#9
ayecarumba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: ATL Watch: the one I'm wearin Posts: 526	Thanks guys! Just realized I coined an acronymn for myself: AD = Always Dangerous!! HA HA! --Paul __________________ "Whether we wake or we sleep, Whether we carol or weep, The Sun with his planets in chime, Marketh the going of Time." --Edward Fitzgerald

22 February 2010, 09:57 AM	#10
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Looks nice on you....enjoy!

22 February 2010, 10:05 AM	#11
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	Looking at that watch on your wrist how can anyone say 34mm is too small for a man It looks perfect and I bet (from my own experience with wearing 34-36mm watches) you will find that you wear it more than other watches! Congratulations on owning one of my favorite Rolex's

22 February 2010, 10:13 AM	#14
mpkRolex 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Watch: Pepsi Posts: 2,170	Congratulations! Nice watch. I almost fell for a SS YM during my last trip to the AD but my wife held me back and I was saved ;) __________________ Rest in peace JJ! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...light=JJ+irani "Rolex is highly addictive. Please shop responsibly"

22 February 2010, 10:46 AM	#15
46and2 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 98	I've never seen that model before. More pics!

22 February 2010, 10:54 AM	#17
Hewes Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fl Posts: 41	I used to have an Air King , 34mm is a good size , just because a watch may be bigger at 40mm doesn't mean it's any better for it's larger size. Actually 34 to 36mm fits most mens wrist perfectly , you'ers by that way is sick!!

22 February 2010, 10:58 AM	#18
Holden "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio Watch: Submariner Posts: 30	That is beautiful. Please post more pics.

22 February 2010, 12:37 PM	#21
bradg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Brad Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: 14060M,GMT1675, Posts: 650	Very sweet...Congrats and enjoy it!!! Nothing like a new Rolex

22 February 2010, 12:46 PM	#22
RolexPete32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Canada Watch: You know... Rolex Posts: 1,520	Love your new air-king. I own one as well and enjoy it for work. Simple and strong.

23 February 2010, 01:59 AM	#23
Deep Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: NC Watch: A Rolex or two Posts: 952	I like it...very nice! __________________ Deep Sea A few Rolex & a Tudor Sub An Omega & a bunch of Breitling

23 February 2010, 02:28 AM	#24
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	Very nice looking piece! She suites your wrist perfectly! Great collection you've got started there as well.

23 February 2010, 02:33 AM	#25
Tunacan26 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Chuck Location: Florida Watch: Hulk, DJ, Bluesy Posts: 1,890	Very nice -- I'm trying to decide on a new Rolex myself and this is making my head spin. Awesome!

23 February 2010, 02:34 AM	#26
farmkid "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: England Posts: 28	I think the new Air King looks great........congratulations....

23 February 2010, 02:37 AM	#27
thomaskho "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New York Watch: 16610 Posts: 226	Congratulations, Air King is legend!! This is beautiful watch.

23 February 2010, 02:38 AM	#28
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	nice AK great shots __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

23 February 2010, 03:00 AM	#29
Jonno Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Scarborough Posts: 25	Coincidence! When I went to my local AD last week they gave me a copy of the 2010 Rolex catalogue - a fabulous publication with some great photography - and I noticed when reading it afterwards this model Air king and thought it was rather different and a great dial. Coincidence for sure as I was unaware of that dial preciously. Looks super on your wrist too

23 February 2010, 03:01 AM	#30
Jonno Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Scarborough Posts: 25	'Preciously' - what am I talking about! I meant previously!!!

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