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ppalasthira · 18 March 2016, 01:02 AM

I don't know whether some of you have noticed this. But the new Air-King's Oysterclasp is brushed and the Rolex logo is engraved into the clasp. On other Oysterclasps, the logo is extruded from the clasp. Quite neat.

Photo: Ablogtowatch

jkf2112 · 18 March 2016, 01:06 AM

The new Air King is definitely a fun look all around. It seems like Rolex is finally having fun with making watches--the new Oyster line with all the different color dials and now this Air King which has a lot going on and is very unique. Good look!

Chewbacca · 18 March 2016, 01:08 AM

its a very nice mix of casual, sport and formal.

i think its going to be a huge seller.

sickened1 · 18 March 2016, 01:11 AM

Same like the one on Oyster Perpetual.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=432496

Psmith · 18 March 2016, 01:16 AM

Same as the old A-K ref. 114210

A nice feature.

.db · 18 March 2016, 01:22 AM

Very cool. I like it.

Cru Jones · 18 March 2016, 01:27 AM

not a fan, as it seems cheaper & will look worse with successive polishings.

Comacho · 18 March 2016, 01:33 AM

Why would it look worse with polishing? seems like since the shape is actually a relief that it would stay looking sharp longer as you don't actually touch the "shape" during a polish? Assuming of course that the polisher knows what they're doing...

Maxy · 18 March 2016, 01:35 AM

I saw similar clasp during OP 39mm release's and was wearing my 214270 at that time. It felt cheap and less reliable compared to Explorer!

Cru Jones · 18 March 2016, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Comacho

Why would it look worse with polishing? seems like since the shape is actually a relief that it would stay looking sharp longer as you don't actually touch the "shape" during a polish? Assuming of course that the polisher knows what they're doing...

the way i see it, as the metal wears down through use & polishing, necessarily the depth of the logo will decrease, thereby reducing its visibility/sharpness.

cdbeaver66 · 18 March 2016, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkf2112

The new Air King is definitely a fun look all around. It seems like Rolex is finally having fun with making watches--the new Oyster line with all the different color dials and now this Air King which has a lot going on and is very unique. Good look!

Thats what I was thinking, it seems Rolex have taken a leaf out of Tudor's book

ronricks · 18 March 2016, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxy

I saw similar clasp during OP 39mm release's and was wearing my 214270 at that time. It felt cheap and less reliable compared to Explorer!

only complaint I have about the new Air King is I wish it had the Explorer clasp.

joe100 · 18 March 2016, 02:49 AM

When I first got the 114300 I was concerned about the clasp too, hasn't opened by accident in 5 months of daily wear. It's sturdy and reliable.

watchwatcher · 18 March 2016, 03:11 AM

Nice.

Gregc57 · 18 March 2016, 10:17 AM

I like the bracelet as well. Happy with the brushed/engraved look.

jkf2112 · 18 March 2016, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdbeaver66

Thats what I was thinking, it seems Rolex have taken a leaf out of Tudor's book

It is a like a breath of fresh air...I like it.

maxpowerman · 18 March 2016, 12:08 PM

I have to agree, I think it is a breath of fresh air and a nice modern look. Although there would have to be extra care taken by whoever polishes the clasp as not to ruin the engraving. Probably more so than with the raised crown on the new glide lock clasps. Either way, I like it!

RichM · 18 March 2016, 12:19 PM

I'm a fan.

Boothroyd · 18 March 2016, 01:30 PM

On a sports watch, I appreciate having an Oysterlock versus an Oysterclasp. Just a personal preference.

Laszlo · 18 March 2016, 01:33 PM

I like it... It's a win in my book.

kirksingleton · 18 March 2016, 01:44 PM

I think it is fine but I like the traditional style better.

Danny83 · 18 March 2016, 01:47 PM

Its nice

ppalasthira · 18 March 2016, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sickened1

Same like the one on Oyster Perpetual.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=432496

This thread makes me want the OP. Especially with that clasp. But I once had a DJ2 with the Oysterclasp. The problem with that is sometimes the clasp comes undone by itself. The quality and sturdiness is pure Rolex but somehow the old Oysterlock was more secure.

ppalasthira · 18 March 2016, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

not a fan, as it seems cheaper & will look worse with successive polishings.

I agree with you in regards to the excessive polishings.

flv112 · 18 March 2016, 02:51 PM

Same as the wife's OP 31.

kopykopy · 18 March 2016, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ppalasthira

I don't know whether some of you have noticed this. But the new Air-King's Oysterclasp is brushed and the Rolex logo is engraved into the clasp. On other Oysterclasps, the logo is extruded from the clasp. Quite neat.

Photo: Ablogtowatch

Yes it is nice. I don't now about others but my Year 2012 Oyster Perpetual already has this clasp.

Singslinger · 18 March 2016, 07:31 PM

I think the AK is the most attractive offering this year! I know most people will focus on the Daytona but the prospect of paying more than MRSP and/or waiting years to get one doesn't appeal in the least to me.

The AK on the other hand, I think should be relatively more available and affordable. And I like the clasp, dial and new upsize.

El Cascarrabias · 27 March 2016, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

not a fan, as it seems cheaper & will look worse with successive polishings.

And a raised crown is less likely affected by polishing?

. . . don't think so.

No problem either way.

Daytonaman799 · 27 March 2016, 08:14 AM

I agree...i think its cool

18 March 2016, 01:02 AM	#1
ppalasthira Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASK Watch: SubC.5711.D500 Posts: 2,236	Kinda liking the Air-King's clasp I don't know whether some of you have noticed this. But the new Air-King's Oysterclasp is brushed and the Rolex logo is engraved into the clasp. On other Oysterclasps, the logo is extruded from the clasp. Quite neat. Photo: Ablogtowatch

18 March 2016, 01:16 AM	#5
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Same as the old A-K ref. 114210 A nice feature. __________________

18 March 2016, 02:49 AM	#13
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	When I first got the 114300 I was concerned about the clasp too, hasn't opened by accident in 5 months of daily wear. It's sturdy and reliable. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

18 March 2016, 10:17 AM	#15
Gregc57 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Gregory Location: NY, USA Watch: OP 39mm Posts: 71	I like the bracelet as well. Happy with the brushed/engraved look. __________________ *Greg C.*

18 March 2016, 12:19 PM	#18
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,749	I'm a fan. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

18 March 2016, 01:06 AM	#2
jkf2112 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Here and There Posts: 129	The new Air King is definitely a fun look all around. It seems like Rolex is finally having fun with making watches--the new Oyster line with all the different color dials and now this Air King which has a lot going on and is very unique. Good look!

18 March 2016, 01:08 AM	#3
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	its a very nice mix of casual, sport and formal. i think its going to be a huge seller.

18 March 2016, 01:11 AM	#4
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	Same like the one on Oyster Perpetual. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=432496

18 March 2016, 01:22 AM	#6
.db "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: California Posts: 398	Very cool. I like it.

18 March 2016, 01:27 AM	#7
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,298	not a fan, as it seems cheaper & will look worse with successive polishings.

18 March 2016, 01:33 AM	#8
Comacho "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: texas Watch: Submariner 168000 Posts: 265	Why would it look worse with polishing? seems like since the shape is actually a relief that it would stay looking sharp longer as you don't actually touch the "shape" during a polish? Assuming of course that the polisher knows what they're doing...

18 March 2016, 01:35 AM	#9
Maxy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 3,231	I saw similar clasp during OP 39mm release's and was wearing my 214270 at that time. It felt cheap and less reliable compared to Explorer!

18 March 2016, 03:11 AM	#14
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	Nice.

18 March 2016, 12:08 PM	#17
maxpowerman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SC Watch: THC, Breitling GC Posts: 70	I have to agree, I think it is a breath of fresh air and a nice modern look. Although there would have to be extra care taken by whoever polishes the clasp as not to ruin the engraving. Probably more so than with the raised crown on the new glide lock clasps. Either way, I like it!

18 March 2016, 01:30 PM	#19
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,258	On a sports watch, I appreciate having an Oysterlock versus an Oysterclasp. Just a personal preference.

18 March 2016, 01:33 PM	#20
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	I like it... It's a win in my book. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

18 March 2016, 01:44 PM	#21
kirksingleton "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,759	I think it is fine but I like the traditional style better.

18 March 2016, 01:47 PM	#22
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	Its nice

18 March 2016, 02:51 PM	#25
flv112 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: flv Location: asia Posts: 241	Same as the wife's OP 31.

18 March 2016, 07:31 PM	#27
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	I think the AK is the most attractive offering this year! I know most people will focus on the Daytona but the prospect of paying more than MRSP and/or waiting years to get one doesn't appeal in the least to me. The AK on the other hand, I think should be relatively more available and affordable. And I like the clasp, dial and new upsize.

27 March 2016, 08:14 AM	#29
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,693	I agree...i think its cool

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