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colonelpurple · Yesterday, 01:56 AM

Looking for comfort and goldilocks size for me

Glamour or subtle ? Dull or interesting ? Beautiful or more beautiful ? Easy or Controversial ?

espanol · Yesterday, 02:07 AM

Essentially the same watch.

Which dial do you like more? Which clasp do you prefer? Do crown guards get you going? Same movement, identical proportions, only differences are above.

colonelpurple · Yesterday, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by espanol

Essentially the same watch.

Which dial do you like more? Which clasp do you prefer? Do crown guards get you going? Same movement, identical proportions, only differences are above.

yes, indeed, a taste thing
I like the crown guards plus the multiple colours, fonts and sheer artistry of the Air-King.
On the other hand, the Explorer 1 is more classic, more subtle and a bit more sophisticated.
This is one of those cases where I would have both with the budget!

espanol · Yesterday, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colonelpurple

yes, indeed, a taste thing
I like the crown guards plus the multiple colours, fonts and sheer artistry of the Air-King.
On the other hand, the Explorer 1 is more classic, more subtle and a bit more sophisticated.
This is one of those cases where I would have both with the budget!

FWIW, I'm a huge fan of the Explorer line, however in the 36mm size.

The dial isn't boring to me, but it seems to be to many.

Great, unassuming watch. If you're looking for 'bling' or to stand out more, the AK would be slightly more.

WatchTimes · Yesterday, 02:24 AM

Love the Exp 1 especially in 36 mm
I find the AK has too many colors, fonts and #s on the dial. It looks really busy to me

~Ocho1~ · Yesterday, 02:36 AM

I love the simplicity of the Explorer I.

The Air King seems a bit too busy for me.

B2 Stealth · Yesterday, 02:49 AM

Not a fan of either and consider the Explorer boring and overhyped. Like the Air-King history but this isn't remotely close to the Air-King of WWII.
Reluctantly would choose the Air-King.

Exceeder · Yesterday, 02:54 AM

air king. love crown guards and dial

jlovda · Yesterday, 03:38 AM

The Exp should be the one with the crown guards.

Guppydriver · Yesterday, 03:45 AM

This is a true poll of similar watches. Time only pieces on oyster with identical movements and water ratings.

I think it boils down to the splash of corporate colors that are unique to any model in the catalog. Rolex tends to be conservative , and the AK is one of the few exceptions.

My take. If you have a collection and need some fun , go AK. Small collection and looking for an amazing GADA… Explorer.

Guppydriver · Yesterday, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by espanol

Essentially the same watch.

Which dial do you like more? Which clasp do you prefer? Do crown guards get you going? Same movement, identical proportions, only differences are above.

Having a brain fart. Remind me how the clasp is different @español?

Kevin of Larchmont · Yesterday, 03:47 AM

I love the 36mm Explorer and consider the 40mm version a cynical marketing compromise. So while not particularly fond of the Air-King I would choose it hands down over the 40mm explorer.

jitdc · Yesterday, 03:52 AM

Both are great options. AK as part of a wider collection is great. Explorer if wanting a true GADA addition to a smaller collection.

Personally prefer the 39mm Exp 1, which was my first Rolex. I would happily add this new air king to the mix because I like the splash of color and crown guards.

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Dendi · Yesterday, 03:56 AM

Love the yellow crown and green text of the Airking. Explorer is nice, but too subtle for my taste. All day , I'll choose the AK

brandrea · Yesterday, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~Ocho1~

I love the simplicity of the Explorer I.

The Air King seems a bit too busy for me.

Exact same

colonelpurple · Yesterday, 05:19 PM

Interesting results. Slight shift to explorer 1, but otherwise healthy on both sides
I am leaning to the Air-king, simply as it is more interesting and I have plenty of gada watches ...

travisb · Yesterday, 07:26 PM

Explorer. The AK dial is too busy and not as well balanced.

rolexdream · Yesterday, 07:47 PM

Explorer is boring for me has to be the AK

1William · Yesterday, 11:02 PM

I have tried them both, neither.

ltmgeller · Yesterday, 11:41 PM

I prefer the Airking

JoseR · Today, 02:02 AM

AK.

Brny11 · Today, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by espanol

Essentially the same watch.

Which dial do you like more? Which clasp do you prefer? Do crown guards get you going? Same movement, identical proportions, only differences are above.

This. Never been a fan of AK so I went Explorer 40. Ran into an old buddy recently who does not like the explorer (while wearing a new AK). This one is all up to you!

Unbias take, AK more unique and a tad more of a fun piece. Explorer classic more subdued piece. All signs point to AK for anyone contemplating IMO. I like classic under radar, so Exp easy choice for me.

jacowestt · Today, 03:07 AM

AirKing works perfectly for me.

espanol · Today, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guppydriver

Having a brain fart. Remind me how the clasp is different @español?

AK has a simple fold-over clasp. Same to the OP range. Explorer has the locking system.

Mate1974 · Today, 03:30 AM

Explorer will be my take on this for one too many reasons.

IFlyPlanes · Today, 03:32 AM

This is extremely subjective. They are almost the same watch so it’s really dependent on what you like best. I have both but I love the quirkiness of the AK and the simplicity of the Explorer.

There are some great side by side videos on YouTube if you want to see them next to each other.

Lu.. · Today, 04:03 AM

EXP 40...it's not even 40mm....as for the Air King...if it had a jump hour complication I would consider it....

HogwldFLTR · Today, 04:10 AM

Air-King is far more interesting to me. I had one and miss it.

View Poll Results: Which one ?
Air-King	41	39.81%
Explorere 1 40mm	62	60.19%
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Yesterday, 02:24 AM	#5
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,778	Love the Exp 1 especially in 36 mm I find the AK has too many colors, fonts and #s on the dial. It looks really busy to me __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

Yesterday, 03:52 AM	#13
jitdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: TN Watch: 126500 Posts: 538	Both are great options. AK as part of a wider collection is great. Explorer if wanting a true GADA addition to a smaller collection. Personally prefer the 39mm Exp 1, which was my first Rolex. I would happily add this new air king to the mix because I like the splash of color and crown guards. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Insta: @tenn_past_10 ♛126500 ♛214270 2FA Enabled

Yesterday, 11:41 PM	#20
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,143	I prefer the Airking __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

Today, 02:02 AM	#21
JoseR "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Philly. Watch: Air King, Omega AT Posts: 2,224	AK. __________________ Air King 116900 Omega AT41 Gray Dial/Leather Oris Pointer Date Roberto Clemente LE

Yesterday, 02:07 AM	#2
espanol 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Mitchell Location: EST, EAT Watch: Trusty Explorer Posts: 1,029	Essentially the same watch. Which dial do you like more? Which clasp do you prefer? Do crown guards get you going? Same movement, identical proportions, only differences are above.

Yesterday, 02:36 AM	#6
~Ocho1~ "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Central Florida Posts: 333	I love the simplicity of the Explorer I. The Air King seems a bit too busy for me.

Yesterday, 02:49 AM	#7
B2 Stealth "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,673	Not a fan of either and consider the Explorer boring and overhyped. Like the Air-King history but this isn't remotely close to the Air-King of WWII. Reluctantly would choose the Air-King.

Yesterday, 02:54 AM	#8
Exceeder "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2024 Real Name: Mike Location: US Watch: explorer II Posts: 106	air king. love crown guards and dial

Yesterday, 03:38 AM	#9
jlovda "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: John Location: Midwest Watch: 5513,1675,216570 Posts: 1,496	The Exp should be the one with the crown guards.

Yesterday, 03:45 AM	#10
Guppydriver 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: A-Aron Location: Utah Watch: 126710BLNR 226570 Posts: 2,096	This is a true poll of similar watches. Time only pieces on oyster with identical movements and water ratings. I think it boils down to the splash of corporate colors that are unique to any model in the catalog. Rolex tends to be conservative , and the AK is one of the few exceptions. My take. If you have a collection and need some fun , go AK. Small collection and looking for an amazing GADA… Explorer.

Yesterday, 03:47 AM	#12
Kevin of Larchmont 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Ice House Watch: Ingersoll Mickey Posts: 3,237	I love the 36mm Explorer and consider the 40mm version a cynical marketing compromise. So while not particularly fond of the Air-King I would choose it hands down over the 40mm explorer.

Yesterday, 03:56 AM	#14
Dendi "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: New Jersey Posts: 55	Love the yellow crown and green text of the Airking. Explorer is nice, but too subtle for my taste. All day , I'll choose the AK

Yesterday, 05:19 PM	#16
colonelpurple 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: London Posts: 418	Interesting results. Slight shift to explorer 1, but otherwise healthy on both sides I am leaning to the Air-king, simply as it is more interesting and I have plenty of gada watches ...

Yesterday, 07:26 PM	#17
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,089	Explorer. The AK dial is too busy and not as well balanced.

Yesterday, 07:47 PM	#18
rolexdream "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: London Posts: 203	Explorer is boring for me has to be the AK

Yesterday, 11:02 PM	#19
1William 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 46,782	I have tried them both, neither.

Today, 03:07 AM	#23
jacowestt 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: USA Posts: 55	AirKing works perfectly for me.

Today, 03:30 AM	#25
Mate1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: New York Posts: 3	Explorer will be my take on this for one too many reasons.

Today, 03:32 AM	#26
IFlyPlanes 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 240	This is extremely subjective. They are almost the same watch so it’s really dependent on what you like best. I have both but I love the quirkiness of the AK and the simplicity of the Explorer. There are some great side by side videos on YouTube if you want to see them next to each other.

Today, 04:03 AM	#27
Lu.. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: NJ Watch: 224270 Exp I 40mm Posts: 244	EXP 40...it's not even 40mm....as for the Air King...if it had a jump hour complication I would consider it.... __________________ ♛ Explorer 224270 Ω Moonwatch 3861 Sapphire 🛡️ Black Bay Pro m79470-0001

Today, 04:10 AM	#28
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: 33,515	Air-King is far more interesting to me. I had one and miss it. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

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