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11 March 2024, 04:54 AM
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…which Rolex reference is unpopular? 3 options.
Following on from another thread, which of the following is the most unpopular?
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11 March 2024, 04:59 AM
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…which Rolex reference is unpopular? 3 options.
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11 March 2024, 05:00 AM
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I chose Air King. Don't have any access to real statistical data. However, it's time-only with no other "features" in a simple design. At least w/ the Milgauss you can tout its anti magnetism or check out the lightening bolt seconds hand.
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11 March 2024, 05:05 AM
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I’m going with the DSSD. Size matters.
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11 March 2024, 05:12 AM
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The Air King is the least appealing to me.
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11 March 2024, 05:16 AM
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11 March 2024, 05:17 AM
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I like them all but the DSSD is too large for me.
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11 March 2024, 05:36 AM
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The Air King was kicked around as the “entry level” Rolex way back since the late 80’s. It never got any respect even then and this is when we had Oysterquartz.
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11 March 2024, 05:56 AM
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Air King for me it’s never been on my radar
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11 March 2024, 06:15 AM
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I personally do like the Air King, but I see why it's unpopular. Aside from being the most "entry level" watch, even more so than an OP, it doesn't have the casual elegance of the OP. It's neither dressy nor sporty. It just kind of exists. But I do like it for some odd reason.
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11 March 2024, 06:16 AM
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I was always under the impression that the Milgauss was very unpopular. I kind of like the Air King. I nearly bought a blue dial one years ago. As for the DSSD, It’s too big, for me, but I don’t dislike it. I like the looks of the one with the colorful gradient dial.
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11 March 2024, 06:27 AM
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I had an 1986 & still have a 1999 Air King, both with white dial & black Romans. I still like them.....a smaller classic Rolex...I don't care for the newer AK.
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11 March 2024, 06:40 AM
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Least popular is the Yachtmaster II. While is has sailing oriented complications, the enormous YACHTMASTER II on the lower 1/3rd of the outer bezel is a bit too big for my Rolex design sensibilities.
DSSD-Blue & Z-Blue Milgauss compliment each other very well.
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11 March 2024, 06:48 AM
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11 March 2024, 06:50 AM
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Air King
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11 March 2024, 07:10 AM
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AK would be my vote
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11 March 2024, 07:15 AM
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…which Rolex reference is unpopular? 3 options.
Well, Harvey, It looks like I AM a dummy……
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11 March 2024, 07:17 AM
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Don’t like the poll idea, only promotes negativity and internet polls like this have no validity anyway.
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11 March 2024, 07:18 AM
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Not sure where this thread is going? One person’s “unpopular” watch is another’s grail. There are several “popular” models I don’t like….
Personally, I try to focus on the positive.
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11 March 2024, 07:19 AM
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It definitely doesn’t appeal to the masses, and I understand. Once you see it in person, and try it on, i think many people will change their mind about the AK. It’s a sleeper! |
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11 March 2024, 07:24 AM
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…which Rolex reference is unpopular? 3 options.
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You have to access the forum directly to see the poll. If on Tapatalk, you won’t see it. I found that out the hard way, also, on another thread with a poll. Kat Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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11 March 2024, 07:51 AM
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I never cared for the AirKing.
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11 March 2024, 07:54 AM
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11 March 2024, 08:31 AM
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Flawed poll on the DSSD, imo. The JC sets itself apart.
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11 March 2024, 08:32 AM
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1908?
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11 March 2024, 09:04 AM
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This might seem negative to some but it was no way intended to be. As I said from the outset, it was a follow up from another thread which was discussing these watches in general, without specific references or years being mentioned.
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11 March 2024, 09:07 AM
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Hey Kat, it’s just a bit of fun!
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11 March 2024, 09:10 AM
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All is good..  Didn't know if you knew that they were identical in case and movement.
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11 March 2024, 10:09 AM
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