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911991 · 15 August 2024, 12:52 AM

Strange how things happen sometimes when you least expect it. I had my 1680 Sub Date serviced through this AD (thats my history), but the Sales Rep and I sort of hit it off and had a good conversation about the old watch days compared to today.

Anyway, last year I got a call about a Sea Dweller that just came in (perhaps buyer changed their mind) and asked if I was interested, I declined as IMHO its just a bigger version of my SUB

So this week out of the blue I get the same call about an Air King. Wasn't a fan of the previous one as its based on the Milgauss and was a bit top heavy to me. But the revised one is lighter (no iron faraday cage) and not as tall so very comfortable to wear all day every day and I like the changes to the dial. So I decided to take him up on his offer. I really like the simplicity and "under the radar" wearability although the green Rolex sort of pops in the sun.

M@2 · 15 August 2024, 12:53 AM

Very cool! I also like the less "blingy" models, enjoy it!

911991 · 15 August 2024, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by M@2

Very cool! I also like the less "blingy" models, enjoy it!

Thanks!!!!

ArtNouveau · 15 August 2024, 01:02 AM

Although I didn’t buy one, the previous Air King got me looking again at Rolex after a six year absence. I like its simplicity with a pop of color.

911991 · 15 August 2024, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

Although I didn’t buy one, the previous Air King got me looking again at Rolex after a six year absence. I like its simplicity with a pop of color.

It should be another great everyday watch along with the Sub date

davek35 · 15 August 2024, 01:11 AM

Great looking, sporty watch! Congratulations.

KatGirl · 15 August 2024, 02:15 AM

Congrats! That model has grown on me. Great daily wearer.

Kat

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derrondoc · 15 August 2024, 02:19 AM

Congratulations!!

omar10213245 · 15 August 2024, 02:26 AM

very nice, congrats!

padi56 · 15 August 2024, 02:33 AM

Great watches the Airking it's one of the longest productive watches since the 1940s and very underrated by many today.But like all ADs they are in business for one thing only that's to sell watches,enjoy your new Rolex wear it in good health for many years to come.

Robf52 · 15 August 2024, 03:17 AM

Congrats!

43Airking · 15 August 2024, 03:20 AM

Welcome to the AK Club - You will love it - I love the green pop on the dial.

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ltmgeller · 15 August 2024, 03:31 AM

Congrats!!!

Guppydriver · 15 August 2024, 04:17 AM

Nice.

Just to clarify. You weren't on any "list" for this AK? It was a cold call from your AD asking if you wanted it?

I really like the updates to this model, especially the crown guards.

Congrats!

996marty · 15 August 2024, 04:29 AM

Great looking watch congratulations to you

travisb · 15 August 2024, 04:47 AM

Congratulations! I like the improvements to the newer AK. Enjoy it!

MichelleP · 15 August 2024, 05:34 AM

Congrats. I've always loved the AK. I keep trying it on but just a bit too big for my wrist. Seems to wear a bit larger than the GMT II on me

Gooswyn · 15 August 2024, 05:50 AM

Congrats ! I also love my 126900

Carguy87 · 15 August 2024, 06:03 AM

Congrats on the new piece!!

911991 · 15 August 2024, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Guppydriver

Nice.

Just to clarify. You weren't on any "list" for this AK? It was a cold call from your AD asking if you wanted it?

I really like the updates to this model, especially the crown guards.

Congrats!

that is correct, its not a "desired" model, so it may be one of those things where Rolex requires AD to accept and sale all models not just orders...

911991 · 15 August 2024, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MichelleP

Congrats. I've always loved the AK. I keep trying it on but just a bit too big for my wrist. Seems to wear a bit larger than the GMT II on me

I have a GMT II, and I would say it feels and wears smaller, since it is thinner and not as heavy, I have a 7.5 inch wrist

shredace · 15 August 2024, 08:24 AM

Very cool looking watch. The green accents really pop. Congratulations!

911991 · 15 August 2024, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 43Airking

Welcome to the AK Club - You will love it - I love the green pop on the dial.

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I'm honored to be a club member, is there also a AK secret handshake?

brandrea · 15 August 2024, 08:30 AM

Such a cool reference OP, congratulations

Guppydriver · 15 August 2024, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 911991

that is correct, its not a "desired" model, so it may be one of those things where Rolex requires AD to accept and sale all models not just orders...

Which makes me feel even "losier" considering it's one of two models for which I've expressed interest.

Maybe it wasn't a great idea to sleep with the AD's wife after all.

(audible sigh).

At least I can vicariously live through your pics, looks dang good on your wrist.

911991 · 15 August 2024, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Guppydriver

Which makes me feel even "losier" considering it's one of two models for which I've expressed interest.

Maybe it wasn't a great idea to sleep with the AD's wife after all.

(audible sigh).

At least I can vicariously live through your pics, looks dang good on your wrist.

CarlOver · 15 August 2024, 09:28 AM

Very nice…interesting numbering on this dial.

Kenny G · 15 August 2024, 11:50 AM

Congrats and it makes a good pairing with the sub.

I like the changes they made to this newer reference AK over the previous one.

Enjoy

stark1 · 15 August 2024, 12:08 PM

Just about the perfect size on you, congrats!

Zach69SS · 15 August 2024, 12:47 PM

Congrats, nice, enjoy.

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15 August 2024, 05:34 AM	#17
MichelleP "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area Watch: DD 40RG Olive dial Posts: 4,427	Congrats. I've always loved the AK. I keep trying it on but just a bit too big for my wrist. Seems to wear a bit larger than the GMT II on me __________________ Michelle

15 August 2024, 12:53 AM	#2
M@2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 91	Very cool! I also like the less "blingy" models, enjoy it!

15 August 2024, 01:02 AM	#4
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 5,206	Although I didn’t buy one, the previous Air King got me looking again at Rolex after a six year absence. I like its simplicity with a pop of color.

15 August 2024, 01:11 AM	#6
davek35 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Ohio Posts: 289	Great looking, sporty watch! Congratulations.

15 August 2024, 02:15 AM	#7
KatGirl 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Kat Location: CA, USA Watch: 126233 Wimbledon T Posts: 6,943	Congrats! That model has grown on me. Great daily wearer. Kat Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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omar10213245 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Omar Location: somewhere Watch: 126515LN (sundust) Posts: 1,190	very nice, congrats!

15 August 2024, 03:20 AM	#12
43Airking "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2023 Real Name: Steve Location: USA - House Watch: Next one Posts: 206	Welcome to the AK Club - You will love it - I love the green pop on the dial. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

15 August 2024, 04:17 AM	#14
Guppydriver 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: A-Aron Location: Utah Watch: 126710BLNR 226570 Posts: 2,067	Nice. Just to clarify. You weren't on any "list" for this AK? It was a cold call from your AD asking if you wanted it? I really like the updates to this model, especially the crown guards. Congrats!

15 August 2024, 04:29 AM	#15
996marty "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Uk Watch: RolexGMT/Tudor7928 Posts: 3,732	Great looking watch congratulations to you

15 August 2024, 04:47 AM	#16
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,046	Congratulations! I like the improvements to the newer AK. Enjoy it!

15 August 2024, 05:50 AM	#18
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15 August 2024, 08:24 AM	#22
shredace "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Posts: 240	Very cool looking watch. The green accents really pop. Congratulations! __________________ Rolex DateJust 41 126333 \| Explorer II 216570 \| Submariner 114060 \| Submariner 116613LB Omega Seamaster Pro 2264.50 \| Seamaster Pro 300M 210.30.42.20.03.003 Panerai Radiomir PAM574

15 August 2024, 08:30 AM	#24
brandrea 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 76,372	Such a cool reference OP, congratulations

15 August 2024, 09:28 AM	#27
CarlOver "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: US Posts: 2,109	Very nice…interesting numbering on this dial.

15 August 2024, 11:50 AM	#28
Kenny G "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Canada Posts: 1,043	Congrats and it makes a good pairing with the sub. I like the changes they made to this newer reference AK over the previous one. Enjoy

15 August 2024, 12:08 PM	#29
stark1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Northeast Watch: Rolex/AP/ALS/Omega Posts: 1,464	Just about the perfect size on you, congrats!

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