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GradyPhilpott · 27 August 2016, 04:33 AM

Yesterday, my AD called and told me that they had a new hard-bound Rolex catalog in that I could pick up at my convenience and, by the way, they had a new Air-King in that I could add to my collection, if I were so inclined.

I got there in less than an hour and while I still can't fully understand why Rolex issued this new Air-King in its configuration, even as an "homage to aviation," as they've stated, it definitely has its appeal that doesn't come across in pictures alone.

Besides that, the price is very attractive--incredibly attractive to be exact.

I wish I had a picture to post, but I guess I was a bit too overwhelmed to have full possession of my faculties.

caprebels · 27 August 2016, 04:34 AM

Do it, do it. Great piece to add for the right price. I have heard it's much better in person than on photos.

Colin10101 · 27 August 2016, 04:47 AM

Having tried one on, it definitely looks better in person vs photos. Still not really my cup of tea, but I can now see why some like it.

GradyPhilpott · 27 August 2016, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by caprebels

Do it, do it. Great piece to add for the right price. I have heard it's much better in person than on photos.

Having spent the last year or more indulging other pursuits and adding two Tudors and a Frederique Constant to my collection, my watch fund is exactly zilch.

Nonetheless, it's price is such that saving for one would not be a protracted process.

HogwldFLTR · 27 August 2016, 05:01 AM

Is their any trade you can make that would allow you to get it faster? I agree that they are sweet watches. I'd like one myself.

JP Chestnut · 27 August 2016, 05:07 AM

Not a fan in pictures, but I haven't seen it yet. That could change, but I'd be surprised.

KBM · 27 August 2016, 05:28 AM

Contrary to what seems to be popular opinion, I really liked the new AK. Granted, I would have preferred all white numerals instead of the wg 3/6/9, but on the wrist it's really interesting, with the colored text and green second hand.

GerardoG · 27 August 2016, 05:30 AM

I agree. Pictures do not do justice, and even with the color mix, it has its own appeal.

HL65 · 27 August 2016, 06:18 AM

I like it too Grady...Very unique piece.

doramas · 27 August 2016, 06:36 AM

I do not like, prefer the Explorer, the Oyster Perpetual or Datejust before that the Airking

superdog · 27 August 2016, 06:36 AM

I like it a lot as well.

ap1 · 27 August 2016, 07:24 AM

Congrats - like that one. Dare to be different

Watch This · 27 August 2016, 07:43 AM

I like it. It's different. Contemporary. No offense to the purists but the Submariner has more or less looked the same for 60 years. The new AK retains the traditional elements with a bit of new zip to it. I would 100% wear one.

GradyPhilpott · 27 August 2016, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Is their any trade you can make that would allow you to get it faster? I agree that they are sweet watches. I'd like one myself.

I have one simple rule for my watches. They will not be sold or traded under any circumstances short of life and death.

At this point no watch is a critical acquisition.

If it is meant to be, it will happen in due time.

Duey · 27 August 2016, 01:24 PM

I like the new AirKing and can't wait to try it on and compare it to the Milgauss

49ers101hitters · 27 August 2016, 01:29 PM

Great entry level Rolex for those looking to buy from an AD. Although I still think that buying used is the way to go for any watch.

Danny83 · 27 August 2016, 01:38 PM

Its a nice one

49ers101hitters · 27 August 2016, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny83

Its a nice one

You must own every Rolex ever made

Danny83 · 27 August 2016, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 49ers101hitters

You must own every Rolex ever made

Nah just 5 workin on it though

watchwatcher · 27 August 2016, 01:43 PM

Yeah...would love to see one in the flesh.

regnant · 27 August 2016, 06:01 PM

Just Go for it

masyv6 · 28 August 2016, 04:12 AM

If you like it...pull the trigger!

subtona · 28 August 2016, 04:21 AM

Good looking watch.

RGAmos · 28 August 2016, 06:57 AM

I bought one last week and am very pleased with it. The boutique had a deposit on it but the depositor backed out. I am beginning to think it may look somewhat better on a leather strap as opposed to the SS bracelet.

Boothroyd · 28 August 2016, 09:38 AM

Given I have the 39mm Explorer, I have a watch with the white-gold 3, 6, 9. Interesting--I could see getting the new Explorer over the AirKing for that reason.

ranxoren · 28 August 2016, 10:09 AM

I'm still torn on the new AK. I prefer the new 2016 Explorer I but at the same time I can see the appeal in it... Have yet to see one in the flesh so I'll reserve judgement until then :)

scarlet knight · 4 September 2016, 07:24 AM

I did not like the new AK based on pictures from the net. Saw my first one at an AD and I liked it. It looks like a cockpit gauge. The green second hand adds jauntiness! See one and try to resist! Resistance is futile!

7shaun7 · 4 September 2016, 10:07 AM

I bought one a couple of months back soon as I tried it on looked very smart imo, haven't seen much of it though, my son wears it. So yes get it

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jon_jon · 4 September 2016, 10:15 AM

I tried the 2016 AK and the 2016 Explorer both at the AD. I like the new Explorer better between the two, but I can see how some people are more attracted to the AK.

aczaja10 · 4 September 2016, 10:37 AM

I like everything about this watch. Love the brushed bracelet, the size of the case, the font on the dial and the yellow,and green touches. It looks so vintage, yet so obviously modern and beautiful. It also looks good on a rubber bracelet. It will be my next watch as soon as I save up enough to buy one. Gorgeous and never something I thought I would like until I saw it in person.

27 August 2016, 04:33 AM	#1
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	2016 Air-King Yesterday, my AD called and told me that they had a new hard-bound Rolex catalog in that I could pick up at my convenience and, by the way, they had a new Air-King in that I could add to my collection, if I were so inclined. I got there in less than an hour and while I still can't fully understand why Rolex issued this new Air-King in its configuration, even as an "homage to aviation," as they've stated, it definitely has its appeal that doesn't come across in pictures alone. Besides that, the price is very attractive--incredibly attractive to be exact. I wish I had a picture to post, but I guess I was a bit too overwhelmed to have full possession of my faculties. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

27 August 2016, 04:34 AM	#2
caprebels "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 131	Do it, do it. Great piece to add for the right price. I have heard it's much better in person than on photos. __________________ * Rolex GMT 116710BLNR (2016)

27 August 2016, 04:47 AM	#3
Colin10101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Colin Location: Toronto Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,336	Having tried one on, it definitely looks better in person vs photos. Still not really my cup of tea, but I can now see why some like it. __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "Z" Serial COKE Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea *BLACK*

27 August 2016, 05:01 AM	#5
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,694	Is their any trade you can make that would allow you to get it faster? I agree that they are sweet watches. I'd like one myself. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

27 August 2016, 06:18 AM	#9
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	I like it too Grady...Very unique piece. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

27 August 2016, 05:07 AM	#6
JP Chestnut Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ann Arbor MI Watch: Rolex Ref 16600 Posts: 3,908	Not a fan in pictures, but I haven't seen it yet. That could change, but I'd be surprised.

27 August 2016, 05:28 AM	#7
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	Contrary to what seems to be popular opinion, I really liked the new AK. Granted, I would have preferred all white numerals instead of the wg 3/6/9, but on the wrist it's really interesting, with the colored text and green second hand.

27 August 2016, 05:30 AM	#8
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	I agree. Pictures do not do justice, and even with the color mix, it has its own appeal.

27 August 2016, 06:36 AM	#10
doramas Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gran Canaria Posts: 3,469	I do not like, prefer the Explorer, the Oyster Perpetual or Datejust before that the Airking

27 August 2016, 06:36 AM	#11
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	I like it a lot as well. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

27 August 2016, 07:24 AM	#12
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	Congrats - like that one. Dare to be different

27 August 2016, 07:43 AM	#13
Watch This Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: In your head Watch: SS YMII Posts: 1,619	I like it. It's different. Contemporary. No offense to the purists but the Submariner has more or less looked the same for 60 years. The new AK retains the traditional elements with a bit of new zip to it. I would 100% wear one.

27 August 2016, 01:24 PM	#15
Duey 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Duey Location: Maui Watch: Too Many To List Posts: 3,598	I like the new AirKing and can't wait to try it on and compare it to the Milgauss

27 August 2016, 01:29 PM	#16
49ers101hitters "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Hugh Location: Silicon Valley Watch: Sub, 2xDJ, Zenith Posts: 246	Great entry level Rolex for those looking to buy from an AD. Although I still think that buying used is the way to go for any watch. __________________

27 August 2016, 01:38 PM	#17
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	Its a nice one Attached Images

27 August 2016, 01:43 PM	#20
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Yeah...would love to see one in the flesh.

27 August 2016, 06:01 PM	#21
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	Just Go for it __________________

28 August 2016, 04:12 AM	#22
masyv6 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,771	If you like it...pull the trigger!

28 August 2016, 04:21 AM	#23
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	Good looking watch. __________________

28 August 2016, 06:57 AM	#24
RGAmos "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 194	I bought one last week and am very pleased with it. The boutique had a deposit on it but the depositor backed out. I am beginning to think it may look somewhat better on a leather strap as opposed to the SS bracelet.

28 August 2016, 09:38 AM	#25
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,258	Given I have the 39mm Explorer, I have a watch with the white-gold 3, 6, 9. Interesting--I could see getting the new Explorer over the AirKing for that reason. __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

28 August 2016, 10:09 AM	#26
ranxoren "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: OT Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 489	I'm still torn on the new AK. I prefer the new 2016 Explorer I but at the same time I can see the appeal in it... Have yet to see one in the flesh so I'll reserve judgement until then :) __________________ ______________________________ OT

4 September 2016, 07:24 AM	#27
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	I did not like the new AK based on pictures from the net. Saw my first one at an AD and I liked it. It looks like a cockpit gauge. The green second hand adds jauntiness! See one and try to resist! Resistance is futile!

4 September 2016, 10:07 AM	#28
7shaun7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: GB Watch: dssd daytonaC AK2 Posts: 178	I bought one a couple of months back soon as I tried it on looked very smart imo, haven't seen much of it though, my son wears it. So yes get it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 September 2016, 10:15 AM	#29
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,350	I tried the 2016 AK and the 2016 Explorer both at the AD. I like the new Explorer better between the two, but I can see how some people are more attracted to the AK.

4 September 2016, 10:37 AM	#30
aczaja10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: In my car Posts: 959	I like everything about this watch. Love the brushed bracelet, the size of the case, the font on the dial and the yellow,and green touches. It looks so vintage, yet so obviously modern and beautiful. It also looks good on a rubber bracelet. It will be my next watch as soon as I save up enough to buy one. Gorgeous and never something I thought I would like until I saw it in person.

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