ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

ijen0311 · 17 March 2009, 11:54 AM

What do you all think? I've decided I prefer the Air-King just because I don't want another black bezel right now.

I like the watch quite a bit just not sure about pulling the trigger. A forum member has offered me a new one for 25% off and no sales tax... $3150.

cody p · 17 March 2009, 12:01 PM

i think it looks good! but i'm biased 'cause the blue one is my daily companion.

ijen0311 · 17 March 2009, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody p

i think it looks good! but i'm biased 'cause the blue one is my daily companion.

The one in the pic has blue markers, but I'm probably gonna go for the pink markers. I don't think you can tel from my crappy phone pic anyway

valentine · 17 March 2009, 12:04 PM

white dial milgauss!!!!! white dial milgauss!!!!!! get a white dial milgauss!!!!!!

Ed Rooney · 17 March 2009, 12:04 PM

I like it a lot. Recently I have tired of the black bezel look, which is something I've always worn back to my Seiko days. I have been jonesing for an AK or DJ like this.

Why not an Oyster Date? Isn't it essentially an AK with cyclops?

ijen0311 · 17 March 2009, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by valentine

white dial milgauss!!!!! white dial milgauss!!!!!! get a white dial milgauss!!!!!!

You're killing me here Justin!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

I like it a lot. Recently I have tired of the black bezel look, which is something I've always worn back to my Seiko days. I have been jonesing for an AK or DJ like this.

Why not an Oyster Date? Isn't it essentially an AK with cyclops?

The Oyster Date doesn't have the dial colors/combo that I like. I like the smooth look of the AK. I tried the oyster no-date but preferred the AK.

cody p · 17 March 2009, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ijen0311

The one in the pic has blue markers, but I'm probably gonna go for the pink markers. I don't think you can tel from my crappy phone pic anyway

either way, it's a great watch - can't go wrong. i'll just throw this out there - there's a new oyster perpetual 36mm with black dial and pink indices - it looks kinda' tricked out.

ROLEXOFMIAMI · 17 March 2009, 12:08 PM

what's the retail price on AK these days ?

ijen0311 · 17 March 2009, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody p

either way, it's a great watch - can't go wrong. i'll just throw this out there - there's a new oyster perpetual 36mm with black dial and pink indices - it looks kinda' tricked out.

That was the other one I was deciding against... just decided I don't want another black. If they had it with a white or silver dial I'd be all over it.

But it's a great look on the OP!

ni5l · 17 March 2009, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ijen0311

What do you all think? I've decided I prefer the Air-King just because I don't want another black bezel right now.

I like the watch quite a bit just not sure about pulling the trigger. A forum member has offered me a new one for 25% off and no sales tax... $3150.

I think it looks much better on your wrist than the SD, but I dislike the look of BIG watches on small wrists anyway.

Pull the trigger! You'll love it, I'm betting.

ijen0311 · 17 March 2009, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROLEXOFMIAMI

what's the retail price on AK these days ?

For that one... $4200 list.

Bisquitlips · 17 March 2009, 12:14 PM

Jen,

I love that watch and if it were a 40mm it would be on my short list.

The pink one is perfect for a beautiful young lady.

!!!!

bodybump · 17 March 2009, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by valentine

white dial milgauss!!!!! white dial milgauss!!!!!! get a white dial milgauss!!!!!!

I agree with justin...it will look good on you!!!...have you consider getting your pam 049 jen??

kcmo · 17 March 2009, 12:19 PM

Jen, have you seen the AK with the white dial?

ijen0311 · 17 March 2009, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

Jen, have you seen the AK with the white dial?

I looked at it, but it doesn't have the same "look" as the one on your dial, Karis.

No offense to anyone who has one, but I didn't like the way the hour markers looked on the white. They were black and they just looked like stickers.

kcmo · 17 March 2009, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ijen0311

I looked at it, but it doesn't have the same "look" as the one on your dial, Karis.

No offense to anyone who has one, but I didn't like the way the hour markers looked on the white. They were black and they just looked like stickers.

Are you talking about the white dial AK with black romans, or the white dial AK with 3-6-9?

My DJ romans are WG and raised on the dial so it is different.

bodybump · 17 March 2009, 12:25 PM

do you like it jen??

CharlieG · 17 March 2009, 12:27 PM

Nice watch and 25% off sounds great!

ROLEXOFMIAMI · 17 March 2009, 12:29 PM

go for the AK , it looks amazing on you

ijen0311 · 17 March 2009, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bodybump

do you like it jen??

I do... but unfortunately most of my "watch fund" went into dad's bluesy. So for me to buy something right now I have to be extra sure about it

Subexplorer · 17 March 2009, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ijen0311

The one in the pic has blue markers, but I'm probably gonna go for the pink markers. I don't think you can tel from my crappy phone pic anyway

Hi Jen! Nice watch and looks great on you. I feel this could be a good choice if you wish to have something really different to your present SD (a great watch, by the way!). AK is a classic, low profile, elegant watch. An old Rolex stand by.
Now deciding about dial & index colors is another matter, as I feel this is very personal choice.

You will definitively be happier with your own choice than following the suggestion or taste of another person in this matter, I guess.

I wish you get your new Rolex, and look forward to see what you finally decide.
Enjoy this process of deciding and buying. Just be cool and think a bit about it. I understand these are hard times for your economy after your Dad´s Bluesy project, but well worth it. That´s fun also!
Kind regards, Abel

valentine · 17 March 2009, 01:16 PM

Polar EXPY II!!!!!!! you know you WANT ONE!!!!!! here is mine with my long gone beloved A serial 16610

you know you want one, so get the explorer II!!!!!!

bodybump · 17 March 2009, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ijen0311

I do... but unfortunately most of my "watch fund" went into dad's bluesy. So for me to buy something right now I have to be extra sure about it

i know how you feel...sometimes 1 is just enough....

Lion · 17 March 2009, 01:48 PM

Jen, you should treat yourself after being so generous to your Dad. You DO deserve it!!!

Singslinger · 17 March 2009, 02:12 PM

I think it's a good fit for your wrist; also, the price is attractive.

But before buying, I'd also consider the Explorer (like the AK it doesn't have a date) and - like others before me have recommended - the Milgauss (either black, white or even GV). Good luck!

chriseskew24 · 17 March 2009, 02:24 PM

I think it looks good on your wrist..

Ning Dynasty · 17 March 2009, 02:39 PM

I like the AK and have been looking at picking up a vintage one actually for myself. It does look good on your wrist that's for sure.

What about an Explorer II? It's got a White Face too :)

ocwatching · 17 March 2009, 03:03 PM

well..you have sold me on the AK...and I have always been partial to silver dials...

good pickup...if you do get it Jen...

Cato · 17 March 2009, 03:36 PM

I really like the AK. It's an ole school sports watch in my opinion. I find it's history with RAF pilots to be really cool. I'd get one, but I have a SS DJ and they kind of overlap.

postiff · 17 March 2009, 04:00 PM

The Air King is actually a pretty cool watch. I hated it when I first saw it but since then it has grown on me a bit. I say if you have the coin and you like the way it looks on you

Then go big or go home

Good luck

.

17 March 2009, 11:54 AM	#1
ijen0311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jen Location: Jax, FL Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 3,977	Air-King pics - opinions? What do you all think? I've decided I prefer the Air-King just because I don't want another black bezel right now. I like the watch quite a bit just not sure about pulling the trigger. A forum member has offered me a new one for 25% off and no sales tax... $3150.

17 March 2009, 12:14 PM	#12
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	Jen, I love that watch and if it were a 40mm it would be on my short list. The pink one is perfect for a beautiful young lady. !!!! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

17 March 2009, 12:25 PM	#17
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	do you like it jen?? __________________

17 March 2009, 01:16 PM	#22
valentine Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Justin Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: TT Diamond DJ Posts: 2,809	Polar EXPY II!!!!!!! you know you WANT ONE!!!!!! here is mine with my long gone beloved A serial 16610 you know you want one, so get the explorer II!!!!!! Attached Images

17 March 2009, 01:48 PM	#24
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Jen, you should treat yourself after being so generous to your Dad. You DO deserve it!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

17 March 2009, 12:01 PM	#2
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	i think it looks good! but i'm biased 'cause the blue one is my daily companion.

17 March 2009, 12:04 PM	#4
valentine Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Justin Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: TT Diamond DJ Posts: 2,809	white dial milgauss!!!!! white dial milgauss!!!!!! get a white dial milgauss!!!!!!

17 March 2009, 12:04 PM	#5
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	I like it a lot. Recently I have tired of the black bezel look, which is something I've always worn back to my Seiko days. I have been jonesing for an AK or DJ like this. Why not an Oyster Date? Isn't it essentially an AK with cyclops?

17 March 2009, 12:08 PM	#8
ROLEXOFMIAMI Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Meir Location: Miami, Fl Watch: ROLEX Posts: 55	what's the retail price on AK these days ?

17 March 2009, 12:19 PM	#14
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Jen, have you seen the AK with the white dial?

17 March 2009, 12:27 PM	#18
CharlieG "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Charlie Location: NY Posts: 1,135	Nice watch and 25% off sounds great!

17 March 2009, 12:29 PM	#19
ROLEXOFMIAMI Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Meir Location: Miami, Fl Watch: ROLEX Posts: 55	go for the AK , it looks amazing on you

17 March 2009, 02:12 PM	#25
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	I think it's a good fit for your wrist; also, the price is attractive. But before buying, I'd also consider the Explorer (like the AK it doesn't have a date) and - like others before me have recommended - the Milgauss (either black, white or even GV). Good luck!

17 March 2009, 02:24 PM	#26
chriseskew24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: fort lauderdale Watch: Bunches Posts: 1,860	I think it looks good on your wrist..

17 March 2009, 02:39 PM	#27
Ning Dynasty "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Nolan Location: Tampa Bay Watch: Rolex GMT-II Posts: 95	I like the AK and have been looking at picking up a vintage one actually for myself. It does look good on your wrist that's for sure. What about an Explorer II? It's got a White Face too :)

17 March 2009, 03:03 PM	#28
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	well..you have sold me on the AK...and I have always been partial to silver dials... good pickup...if you do get it Jen... __________________ too much into watches...

17 March 2009, 03:36 PM	#29
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	I really like the AK. It's an ole school sports watch in my opinion. I find it's history with RAF pilots to be really cool. I'd get one, but I have a SS DJ and they kind of overlap.

17 March 2009, 04:00 PM	#30
postiff Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Danny Location: Ca Watch: 116710LN Posts: 936	The Air King is actually a pretty cool watch. I hated it when I first saw it but since then it has grown on me a bit. I say if you have the coin and you like the way it looks on you Then go big or go home Good luck .

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)