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21 August 2020, 11:37 PM
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Air King 116900
this watch really starting to grow on me. I love the yellow green logo and how unique it is compared to other Rolex models. The only thing I’m not sure about the 3-6-9 missing that Lume the Explorer 1 has. In some pics it’s almost like they are non existent in certain lightning. I still haven’t seen this watch in person and I can’t wait to see what it will look like on my wrist.
Any opinions about this model will be much appreciated! |
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22 August 2020, 12:00 AM
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Go to Search and type Air King. Lots of post to see...
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22 August 2020, 12:03 AM
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Watch is really nice in person and you are correct, in certain light the 3,6,9 really stand out and look great. But at other times they almost disappear and the face looks lost without them. The Lume filled 3,6,9 would really improve this watch a lot.
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22 August 2020, 12:09 AM
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i've been wearing this one a lot. Got it on right now it's a very good under rated watch.
also probably as legible a watch i have owned, if tha's a concern for you. i like the 369 made in white gold. Personally don't get the attraction of Lume never found myself in a situation thinking "i wish i had more Lume" Only benefit i can see to it if you wear it in bed and you want to see the time. Would reccommend it highly. |
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22 August 2020, 12:20 AM
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I bought this watch because of its uniqueness, but sold it because of the white gold 3,6,9. It was too annoying when they blended into the dial. A few changes that I fell would make this watch perfect. Either - change the 3,6,9 like the lume on the Explorer OR change the 3,6,9 to 15,30,45. The other change I’d suggest to make it more symmetrical would be to make the 1st 5 read 05. With just the 5 in the 1st position, it looks off. |
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22 August 2020, 12:31 AM
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I am liking mine. Especially after having a Everest strap in it.
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22 August 2020, 12:54 AM
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It's arguably the most "playful" watch currently available in the Rolex lineup. Unabashedly so -- if you see yourself regularly in contexts where this makes sense and you like it, why not go for it? Certainly a unique dial in the Wilsdorf world.
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22 August 2020, 02:24 AM
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I've been trying to locate an Air King locally for a few months now with no luck. I hope it's not discontinued in Septembers announcement.
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22 August 2020, 02:58 AM
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Lume is overrated in my opinion, also the 5, and minutes/hours mix is because it’s a flieger design watch. The Air King has some design thought behind it, it’s not something haphazard like some seem to think. History, Story, Bloodhound speed record connection, Only watch with actual Rolex logo, and antimagnetic on top. What's there not to like.
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22 August 2020, 03:43 AM
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22 August 2020, 04:21 AM
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Like others in this thread, I liked this watch when I bought it but really fell in love with it once I got it on a rubber Everest strap.
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22 August 2020, 04:24 AM
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22 August 2020, 04:24 AM
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Really need to get on with buying one of these for mine. They look great on this watch. How does it feel comfort wise compared to the bracelet? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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22 August 2020, 04:42 AM
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Love seeing the AirKing with these different straps, gives it a whole new look altogether. Thanks for sharing!
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22 August 2020, 05:15 AM
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Me too... 
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22 August 2020, 07:47 AM
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22 August 2020, 08:28 AM
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It's very different in every way all going on with the dial...great watch!
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