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ink3027 · 30 March 2022, 04:45 PM

My goodness.

Srct · 30 March 2022, 04:49 PM

I actually like the current one but the crown guards don’t suit the case for me - strange decision as had expected a new dial with the folding of the SSC bloodhound relationship which it was linked too. That’s Rolex though does what it wants

Old Expat Beast · 30 March 2022, 04:52 PM

At least they fixed the dial with the 05 and the lumed 3/6/9. Must have used up all those WG numbers from the Explorer MKI. Waiting for current owners to start saying "future classic"

Gerardus · 30 March 2022, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

At least they fixed the dial with the 05 and the lumed 3/6/9. Must have used up all those WG numbers from the Explorer MKI. Waiting for current owners to start saying "future classic"

omx5o · 30 March 2022, 05:22 PM

Lumed 3 6 9 is quite a good change

gomperzz · 30 March 2022, 05:24 PM

I am surprised this still hasn't been discontinued. Air King owners, what about this watch (pre-2022 or 2022 release) does it for you?

TimeAZ · 30 March 2022, 05:25 PM

It looks thinner to my eye. Probably dropped the outdated Faraday cage. Also movement upgrade and flip-lock bracelet (better clasp imo).

I think the new version is way more attractive than the older model. Love the pop of color on the seconds hand and Crown/Logo, very playful and unique.

Having said that, I still think prefer the 214270 in this overall aesthetic.

Manamana · 30 March 2022, 05:26 PM

So we now have a Mk1 and Mk2 Air King

OrangeSport · 30 March 2022, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomperzz

I am surprised this still hasn't been discontinued. Air King owners, what about this watch (pre-2022 or 2022 release) does it for you?

Really, discontinued?

You realise the historical importance of this line, right?

SS Oyster · 30 March 2022, 06:26 PM

Who knows, maybe we'll find out it has a silicon hairspring making it anti-magnetic. I wish it had grown to 42mm to make it a true pilot's tool watch, but alas no.

sammy11 · 30 March 2022, 07:12 PM

I like it... all that needed updating from the first iteration of this style has been done. The Lume is an easy/lazy update... but equally a lazy omission from the first iteration. I'm gonna get one.

RolexPD · 30 March 2022, 07:18 PM

Well, they did change the entire case, new movement, added crown guards, changed bracelet and clasp, and reworked the dial. It seems like it’s an entirely different watch that just happened to keep the aesthetic that some people find unpalatable.

Anyone know the US cost? The Rolex site has been all kinds of weird on my phone.

Ricky Rolex · 30 March 2022, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omx5o

Lumed 3 6 9 is quite a good change

Was needed and definitely an improvement. Also the crown guards give it more oomph.

Decent upgrade tbh.

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ronricks · 30 March 2022, 07:25 PM

I was hoping they would offer a more retro dial but I do agree they fixed the dial to what it should have been from the start.

Devildog · 30 March 2022, 07:36 PM

The new mid case is thinner with less curvature on the lugs

TswaneNguni · 30 March 2022, 07:37 PM

...blue dial looking like older versions would have been better .

PepsiBezel · 30 March 2022, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimeAZ

It looks thinner to my eye. Probably dropped the outdated Faraday cage. Also movement upgrade and flip-lock bracelet (better clasp imo).

I think the new version is way more attractive than the older model. Love the pop of color on the seconds hand and Crown/Logo, very playful and unique.

Having said that, I still think prefer the 214270 in this overall aesthetic.

I agree. The brochure on Rolex.com does not mention anti-magnetic properties of anything resembling a Faraday cage.

If it’s thinner with the more cohesive dial (05, all lumed, are the 3,6,9 ever so slightly smaller?), then I think it is a nice update.

simon1965 · 30 March 2022, 08:31 PM

i like it - will get one

gerryb92 · 30 March 2022, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Srct

I actually like the current one but the crown guards don’t suit the case for me - strange decision as had expected a new dial with the folding of the SSC bloodhound relationship which it was linked too. That’s Rolex though does what it wants

How does the dial relate to the Bloodhound SSC project? Looking to be educated here - don't know much about the air king admittedly.

jets · 30 March 2022, 09:04 PM

Air King I could see myself owning if I'm being real.

jerseyb · 30 March 2022, 09:09 PM

Seems like they're trying to create hype around the only NON-hype piece in the catalog.

Krash · 30 March 2022, 09:10 PM

It’s lame.

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OrangeSport · 30 March 2022, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manamana

So we now have a Mk1 and Mk2 Air King

MKI and MKII??

Vesper Lynd · 30 March 2022, 09:23 PM

For me it is still the ugly duckling of Rolex.

1William · 30 March 2022, 09:38 PM

OK. Now the watch can go back to obscurity since the speculators did not see a complete discontinuation.

samson66 · 30 March 2022, 09:41 PM

I mean it's an improvement but........

Sandpit · 30 March 2022, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vesper Lynd

For me it is still the ugly duckling of Rolex.

It was until the new GMT took that crown

911991 · 30 March 2022, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omx5o

Lumed 3 6 9 is quite a good change

I concur, it is now on my list of next watches

airking29 · 30 March 2022, 09:51 PM

How is it lazy? They fixed three of the biggest things people complain about...lack of lume, case thickness, and putting a zero before the five. Gave it an updated movement, added crown guards and gave it a better bracelet. Those are all solid upgrades. What were you expecting?

thorm · 30 March 2022, 09:58 PM

I don't think this was lazy at all. Just a normal update as expected. Only reason some feel like it's lazy is because ypu wanted a new design altogether. Every year people think it's going to be discontinued because they don't like it, and assumes everyone feels the same way. Clearly Rolex don't feel it that way, they are upgrading it and keeping it in the catalogue. And that is fair.

30 March 2022, 04:45 PM	#1
ink3027 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 716	The new Air King is a laughably lazy update My goodness.

30 March 2022, 04:52 PM	#3
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	At least they fixed the dial with the 05 and the lumed 3/6/9. Must have used up all those WG numbers from the Explorer MKI. Waiting for current owners to start saying "future classic" __________________ _______________________

30 March 2022, 05:25 PM	#7
TimeAZ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 2,240	It looks thinner to my eye. Probably dropped the outdated Faraday cage. Also movement upgrade and flip-lock bracelet (better clasp imo). I think the new version is way more attractive than the older model. Love the pop of color on the seconds hand and Crown/Logo, very playful and unique. Having said that, I still think prefer the 214270 in this overall aesthetic. __________________ The perfect blossom is a rare thing. You could spend your life looking for one, and it would not be a wasted life.

30 March 2022, 07:36 PM	#15
Devildog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: UK Watch: ^^^ for now Posts: 5,797	The new mid case is thinner with less curvature on the lugs __________________ Past: 6239 (yes, I know...), 16610, 16600, 116515, 116613LN, 126600, 126711 CHNR Present: 16600, 116509, Cartier Santos Green.

30 March 2022, 04:49 PM	#2
Srct "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: UK Watch: 116610LV Posts: 236	I actually like the current one but the crown guards don’t suit the case for me - strange decision as had expected a new dial with the folding of the SSC bloodhound relationship which it was linked too. That’s Rolex though does what it wants

30 March 2022, 05:22 PM	#5
omx5o "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: UK Watch: Tudor Ranger Posts: 1,613	Lumed 3 6 9 is quite a good change

30 March 2022, 05:24 PM	#6
gomperzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Nyc Posts: 9	I am surprised this still hasn't been discontinued. Air King owners, what about this watch (pre-2022 or 2022 release) does it for you?

30 March 2022, 05:26 PM	#8
Manamana "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Here and There Posts: 802	So we now have a Mk1 and Mk2 Air King

30 March 2022, 06:26 PM	#10
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	Who knows, maybe we'll find out it has a silicon hairspring making it anti-magnetic. I wish it had grown to 42mm to make it a true pilot's tool watch, but alas no.

30 March 2022, 07:12 PM	#11
sammy11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Sam Thomas Location: United Kingdom Watch: GMT Meteorite Posts: 108	I like it... all that needed updating from the first iteration of this style has been done. The Lume is an easy/lazy update... but equally a lazy omission from the first iteration. I'm gonna get one.

30 March 2022, 07:18 PM	#12
RolexPD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Hawaii Posts: 257	Well, they did change the entire case, new movement, added crown guards, changed bracelet and clasp, and reworked the dial. It seems like it’s an entirely different watch that just happened to keep the aesthetic that some people find unpalatable. Anyone know the US cost? The Rolex site has been all kinds of weird on my phone.

30 March 2022, 07:25 PM	#14
ronricks 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ATL Watch: 126610LV Posts: 2,752	I was hoping they would offer a more retro dial but I do agree they fixed the dial to what it should have been from the start.

30 March 2022, 07:37 PM	#16
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	...blue dial looking like older versions would have been better .

30 March 2022, 08:31 PM	#18
simon1965 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Real Name: Simon P Location: Hong Kong Watch: 116688 YM2 gold Posts: 15	i like it - will get one

30 March 2022, 09:04 PM	#20
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	Air King I could see myself owning if I'm being real.

30 March 2022, 09:09 PM	#21
jerseyb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New Jersey Watch: Explorer II Posts: 232	Seems like they're trying to create hype around the only NON-hype piece in the catalog.

30 March 2022, 09:10 PM	#22
Krash 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 8,259	It’s lame. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 March 2022, 09:23 PM	#24
Vesper Lynd Banned Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Europe Posts: 794	For me it is still the ugly duckling of Rolex.

30 March 2022, 09:38 PM	#25
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	OK. Now the watch can go back to obscurity since the speculators did not see a complete discontinuation.

30 March 2022, 09:41 PM	#26
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,792	I mean it's an improvement but........

30 March 2022, 09:51 PM	#29
airking29 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: USA Posts: 4	How is it lazy? They fixed three of the biggest things people complain about...lack of lume, case thickness, and putting a zero before the five. Gave it an updated movement, added crown guards and gave it a better bracelet. Those are all solid upgrades. What were you expecting?

30 March 2022, 09:58 PM	#30
thorm "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Denmark Posts: 139	I don't think this was lazy at all. Just a normal update as expected. Only reason some feel like it's lazy is because ypu wanted a new design altogether. Every year people think it's going to be discontinued because they don't like it, and assumes everyone feels the same way. Clearly Rolex don't feel it that way, they are upgrading it and keeping it in the catalogue. And that is fair.

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