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bgluckdo · 27 August 2011, 02:28 PM

Can anyone tell me if rolex discontinued the air king? Thank you

brkanand · 27 August 2011, 02:42 PM

No. But I am sure more informed members will chip in soon. Good luck!

SWIMPRUF · 27 August 2011, 02:45 PM

No. My AD still has stocks.

Mr. K · 27 August 2011, 03:17 PM

Nope still around with some nice upgrades.

Wolfgang427 · 27 August 2011, 03:22 PM

No.........It's still available and most likely will be for a very long time.

TSW · 27 August 2011, 04:37 PM

Still available!

hotfire · 27 August 2011, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. K

Nope still around with some nice upgrades.

You mean they intros new range on this year?

The GMT Master · 27 August 2011, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotfire

You mean they intros new range on this year?

No, they updated the model a few years ago. It has an improved solid link bracelet, new clasp (albeit with no Easylink), new dials, and it now has chronometer certification

rolexsweep · 27 August 2011, 10:32 PM

I don't think they will ever get rid of it

superdelsol · 28 August 2011, 02:12 PM

Here is my recent vintage Rolex Reference 114200 Air-King with the Blue 3-6-9 Quarter Arabic dial. I addition to the upgrades mentioned by The GMT Master, the newer model also has a heavier case with wider lugs.
I don't know if this qualifies as a "supercase", but it gives this 34.5mm watch a bigger, more modern presence. The Air-King has been in continuous production longer than any other Rolex model.

stiusa · 28 August 2011, 03:19 PM

Just bought a new random serial Air King 3 weeks ago, so Rolex is definitely still producing them. They are classic Rolex made simple and elegant.

cody p · 28 August 2011, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdelsol

Here is my recent vintage Rolex Reference 114200 Air-King with the Blue 3-6-9 Quarter Arabic dial. I addition to the upgrades mentioned by The GMT Master, the newer model also has a heavier case with wider lugs.
I don't know if this qualifies as a "supercase", but it gives this 34.5mm watch a bigger, more modern presence. The Air-King has been in continuous production longer than any other Rolex model.

Another change was a slightly shorter minute hand.

Lanfor · 28 August 2011, 10:37 PM

It is still available

renfield33 · 28 August 2011, 10:44 PM

nice looking air kings! still trying to figure out the difference between the air king and the explorer though.

RolexPete32 · 28 August 2011, 10:57 PM

Got mine in 2007 has the new features. It has been a daily wear watch and keeps near perfect time. about .25 sec fast a day

dddrees · 28 August 2011, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdelsol

Here is my recent vintage Rolex Reference 114200 Air-King with the Blue 3-6-9 Quarter Arabic dial. I addition to the upgrades mentioned by The GMT Master, the newer model also has a heavier case with wider lugs.
I don't know if this qualifies as a "supercase", but it gives this 34.5mm watch a bigger, more modern presence. The Air-King has been in continuous production longer than any other Rolex model.

Nice one

The GMT Master · 28 August 2011, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by renfield33

nice looking air kings! still trying to figure out the difference between the air king and the explorer though.

Well, if we're talking about the latest Air King and the last generation Explorer, there are quite a few differences. The Explorer was slightly larger at 36mm, had a hollow link bracelet with old-style sports clasp, and, of course, was only available with one dial. Both use the cal. 3130 non-date movement. If anything, the difference is much harder to tell between the Air King and the new 36mm Oyster Perpetual, the model I think was responsible for killing off the 36mm Explorer. The only difference between the Air King and OP is the slight size difference and some different dial options.

Cheers

Chris

hotfire · 29 August 2011, 12:38 AM

Looking forward to AK in bigger size, such as 39mm.

Mickey® · 29 August 2011, 12:57 AM

I have recently looked for one and was able to get a discount on EVERYTHING except the "Sports Models"....

I ended buying from a TRUSTED Seller and got a F series with all box and papers LNIB for under $2300. WHY would I buy new? The wife could not care less!

Sperry · 29 August 2011, 12:59 AM

Yes, the new case makes the watch wear much, much bigger.

Sixxgrand1 · 29 August 2011, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexPete32

Got mine in 2007 has the new features. It has been a daily wear watch and keeps near perfect time. about .25 sec fast a day

I have to ask how you determine that your watch is within 1/4 of a second / 24 hours..? I have never read that before.

27 August 2011, 02:28 PM	#1
bgluckdo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: michigan Posts: 91	Air King Can anyone tell me if rolex discontinued the air king? Thank you

27 August 2011, 02:45 PM	#3
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	No. My AD still has stocks. __________________ Member# 52,675 Est. 3/2011

27 August 2011, 03:22 PM	#5
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	No.........It's still available and most likely will be for a very long time. __________________ TRF member #917

27 August 2011, 04:37 PM	#6
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Still available! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

27 August 2011, 10:32 PM	#9
rolexsweep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Australia Watch: RG DD40 Posts: 1,149	I don't think they will ever get rid of it __________________ "Did you get that at retail?"

27 August 2011, 02:42 PM	#2
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	No. But I am sure more informed members will chip in soon. Good luck!

27 August 2011, 03:17 PM	#4
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,078	Nope still around with some nice upgrades.

28 August 2011, 02:12 PM	#10
superdelsol "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Scott Location: Arizona, USA Watch: your 6. Posts: 388	Here is my recent vintage Rolex Reference 114200 Air-King with the Blue 3-6-9 Quarter Arabic dial. I addition to the upgrades mentioned by The GMT Master, the newer model also has a heavier case with wider lugs. I don't know if this qualifies as a "supercase", but it gives this 34.5mm watch a bigger, more modern presence. The Air-King has been in continuous production longer than any other Rolex model. __________________ "For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for nature cannot be fooled." Dr. Richard P. Feynman, Rogers Commission Report, Appendix F, 9 June 1986

28 August 2011, 03:19 PM	#11
stiusa "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Bill Location: California Watch: 16520, 16610LV Posts: 55	Just bought a new random serial Air King 3 weeks ago, so Rolex is definitely still producing them. They are classic Rolex made simple and elegant.

28 August 2011, 10:37 PM	#13
Lanfor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: London Watch: Submariner-16610LV Posts: 1,798	It is still available __________________ Rolex Submariner - 16610LV

28 August 2011, 10:44 PM	#14
renfield33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Watch: GMT-II Pepsi Posts: 1,051	nice looking air kings! still trying to figure out the difference between the air king and the explorer though. __________________ Lug hole loyalist!

28 August 2011, 10:57 PM	#15
RolexPete32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Canada Watch: You know... Rolex Posts: 1,520	Got mine in 2007 has the new features. It has been a daily wear watch and keeps near perfect time. about .25 sec fast a day

29 August 2011, 12:38 AM	#18
hotfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex, JLC, Patek Posts: 24	AK Bigger Size Looking forward to AK in bigger size, such as 39mm.

29 August 2011, 12:57 AM	#19
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	I have recently looked for one and was able to get a discount on EVERYTHING except the "Sports Models".... I ended buying from a TRUSTED Seller and got a F series with all box and papers LNIB for under $2300. WHY would I buy new? The wife could not care less!

29 August 2011, 12:59 AM	#20
Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	Yes, the new case makes the watch wear much, much bigger.

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