Airking retired?

[Nic]

Could not find the airking on the official rolex website . Does this mean rolex no longer manufactures new airkings

[Macnavara]

Originally Posted by Nic

Could not find the airking on the official rolex website . Does this mean rolex no longer manufactures new airkings

I bought one a couple of weeks back and was told it has been replaced by a oyster perpetual 34mm.....basically the same watch but the airking text has been ommitted

Apparently the airking was always seen as an entry level rolex (still a rolex)so perhaps its to loose that stigma.....

Shame as the airking has been the longest continual production run rolex to date

I predict it may come back as something quite special for the 100yrs aniversary this next basel.

There are still loads of nee airkings around but i guess they will start to dissapear.....

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Macnavara

I bought one a couple of weeks back and was told it has been replaced by a oyster perpetual 34mm.....basically the same watch but the airking text has been ommitted

Apparently the airking was always seen as an entry level rolex (still a rolex)so perhaps its to loose that stigma.....

Shame as the airking has been the longest continual production run rolex to date

I predict it may come back as something quite special for the 100yrs aniversary this next basel.

There are still loads of nee airkings around but i guess they will start to dissapear.....

I'm a big AK fan but the Datejust goes back just as far to 1945, and the Oyster Perpetual goes back to 1931.

[5thAveRolexMan]

Perhaps a NEW Air-King will appear at next Baselworld 2015!!!!

[Macnavara]

Originally Posted by 5thAveRolexMan

Perhaps a NEW Air-King will appear at next Baselworld 2015!!!!

Just as i predict...i think 40mm and maybe yg

[ssultan]

Originally Posted by 5thAveRolexMan

Perhaps a NEW Air-King will appear at next Baselworld 2015!!!!

This. If I was a guessing man, I'd suspect there may be a new air king unveiled at Basel 2015.

[Tools]

The Web-site isn't the Rolex Catalog

It was only a half dozen years ago that the Air-King 114200 came out with their updated dial choices and the latest 2013/2014 catalog on Oysterworld.de shows 6 dial combinations available.

Or does somebody have a more recent catalog or Rolex announcement that shows the 114200 dropped from their listing.

- Edited: See the post and link below !!!

[joe100]

Originally Posted by Tools

The Web-site isn't the Rolex Catalog

It was only a half dozen years ago that the Air-King 114200 came out with their updated dial choices and the latest 2013/2014 catalog on Oysterworld.de shows 6 dial combinations available.

Or does somebody have a more recent catalog or Rolex announcement that shows the 114200 dropped from their listing.

I've personally held the catalog myself, ref 114200 and 114234 are now Oyster Perpetual. I compared the previous master to the update one from last month. It is indeed true, the AK name is gone. The AD said they've even sold a 114200 reference without the AK name, they had it in their hands and this confirms other reports

[Tools]

Originally Posted by joe100

I've personally held the catalog myself, ref 114200 and 114234 are now Oyster Perpetual. I compared the previous master to the update one from last month. It is indeed true, the AK name is gone. The AD said they've even sold a 114200 reference without the AK name, they had it in their hands and this confirms other reports

It's a shame if they simply dropped that bit of paint that was a no-cost option with great history..

However, this does open the rumor gates for a new Air-King at Basel..

It doesn't explain keeping the reference number though..

[Time Exposure]

If one entertains the notion proposed on a different thread that Rolex is moving to a true luxury watch status, then the Air King may be gone the way of the Speedking...

[vitalsignsrn]

I think it will come back as 38 - 38.5mm ish range. There isn't anything in that size that is similar. And if they put a gorgeous blue dial on it I wouldn't mind.

[Macnavara]

Originally Posted by vitalsignsrn

I think it will come back as 38 - 38.5mm ish range. There isn't anything in that size that is similar. And if they put a gorgeous blue dial on it I wouldn't mind.

Explorer 1 is that size and has 3 6 9 dial....i think it will be a little different

[vitalsignsrn]

Originally Posted by Macnavara

Explorer 1 is that size and has 3 6 9 dial....i think it will be a little different

Thats true..at 39mm, is close. But only comes in Black. I know I know..history & all.

[joe100]

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=375803

[jot]

Well, now I REALLY regret selling my 114200.

[breitlings]

I bet it comes back at 42mm

[joe100]

Originally Posted by breitlings

I bet it comes back at 42mm

Naw, not that big,

[breitlings]

Originally Posted by joe100

Naw, not that big,

Here's my thinking. When the ak debuted it was a large watch. Also rolex doesn't have a 42mm 3 hand watch that I know of.

[NukeMan]

Originally Posted by joe100

Naw, not that big,

X2, my guess is that its just gone now.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by joe100

Naw, not that big,

I wouldn't be surprised to see it in the 39mm case with the 3132 movement.. It seems it would be a good business decision to get that paraflex equipped movement into more and more models besides just the Explorer39.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by breitlings

I bet it comes back at 42mm

Please, God, no!

[sco]

Not surprised to see it go. 34mm cannot be a popular men's choice these days.

[Nic]

34 mm may not be popular but it is a very comfortable practical light weight and discreet size for a daily wearer

[skippy1]

My bet is that it comes back in 2015 in the explorer 39mm case. It will basically be a 39mm explorer with polished center links, the DJ style clasp and a variety pf different color/style dials. This would hit the sweet spot between the 36mm DJ which many think is too small and the 41mm DJII which many think is too big.

[joe100]

Another guess is that it'll be 38mm to equal the Aqua Terra. Of course we can speculate all day long

[itsajobar]

Ak comes back as a 36mm model to fill the void after the exp1 went to 39mm...that is what I think will happen


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[judson]

I hope for the 39mm version. I would purchase that rather than the Omega AT that I plan on getting.

[GerardoG]

I asked this question at the Rolex people at Wynn, their answer (don't shot the messenger, I am just passing information!) is that Rolex discontinued dials, not the watch. It is not shown in the website, all that happened is that some dials are no longer an option.

[HogwldFLTR]

Why not go for 53mm.