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MikeMWatchFan · 9 October 2021, 06:21 AM

Got the call for an Air-king that I’ve been on the list for since 2020. I actually almost forgot I was still on the list for it.

I have two other Rolexes from this AD going back to 2018. I still have both and they are my only Rolexes at the moment.

I haven’t been on these forums too much recently, but have there been anymore rumors or insights into the possible discontinuation of the Air-king? A buddy of mine said it could be discontinued as soon as this month….

I’m picking it up tomorrow and will post pics. Also, was wondering, how soon is too soon to ask for another watch? When picking it up, would it be OK to ask for a GMT Master? Or should I wait a few months and then ask… just wondering if there is a consensus on that as it relates to repeat purchasers and follow on requests.

Thanks!

brandrea · 9 October 2021, 06:25 AM

Congratulations in advance

I’d slow down and enjoy the new reference

Shadow Play · 9 October 2021, 06:56 AM

I don’t think Rolex will drop the Air-King (just my guess) as it’s something a bit different for them to offer.

I’d simply drop into conversation your wish to buy the GMT Master when you purchase your Air-King.

Congratulations in advance.

sj24k · 9 October 2021, 07:08 AM

Congrats. Just ask for what you want, when you want. Never understood this standing on ceremony with watch salespeople.

"Thanks for getting me this watch. I love it. Now I want a GMT. Can you make it happen for me? I'm ready as soon as you can get it. Thanks."

See. Easy.

MikeMWatchFan · 9 October 2021, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadow Play

I don’t think Rolex will drop the Air-King (just my guess) as it’s something a bit different for them to offer.

I’d simply drop into conversation your wish to buy the GMT Master when you purchase your Air-King.

Congratulations in advance.

If they don’t drop it they will likely put the new movement in it right? Wonder what other changes they might make to it.

JoseR · 9 October 2021, 08:47 AM

Air King and Milgauss...who know's..

ks58 · 9 October 2021, 09:46 AM

I'd mention whenever you feel comfortable.

MikeMWatchFan · 9 October 2021, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ks58

I'd mention whenever you feel comfortable.

Cool. That’s what I will plan to do. Excited for tomorrow!

Danny83 · 9 October 2021, 01:11 PM

Congrats

BNA/LION · 9 October 2021, 03:45 PM

Congratulations!

telesquire · 9 October 2021, 04:10 PM

Not sure anyone's predictions on here are ever correct....like this past April's one about a larger Explorer.....it turned out they made it 3mm smaller lol. Enjoy it.

RolexSimon · 9 October 2021, 04:49 PM

Congrats - look forward to seeing the photos.

MikeMWatchFan · 10 October 2021, 12:16 PM

Here is the KING!

Keepchasing · 10 October 2021, 12:35 PM

Congratulations.

Malum · 10 October 2021, 12:37 PM

I love watches that go against the grain . Big congratulations, I love that piece .

Watch This · 10 October 2021, 01:02 PM

I love that reference.

DM101 · 10 October 2021, 01:30 PM

Congrats !

KathleenL · 10 October 2021, 02:18 PM

Very nice! Congratulations!

So… did you mention wanting a GMT Master?

rolexjackson · 10 October 2021, 02:25 PM

Very nice

Spurman · 10 October 2021, 08:22 PM

Awesome.
Wear in good health

Seddyspaghetti · 10 October 2021, 08:38 PM

Congrats

Dr Process · 10 October 2021, 10:08 PM

Congrats, man

1William · 10 October 2021, 10:30 PM

Congratulations.

214270Explorer · 11 October 2021, 12:42 AM

Your "buddy" knows squat.
Because neither does anyone else besides Rolex, and they do not disseminate their plans.

Rori · 11 October 2021, 02:31 AM

I still struggle why this beauty of a reference ad to why it is called Air King. Usually all SS Rolex has a function related to the sports or utility they are designed for. The GMT is a pilot watch with two time zones reading capability. The air King has no gmt function so why it’s Air or pilots related?!

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Jpccarguy · 11 October 2021, 02:38 AM

I think it was developed in a time when the pilot was often the navigator, and plotting a course typically meant precise timing with adjustments. Pilots watches are often very easy to read, with minutes prominently displayed on the dial. Just my two cents.

Rori · 11 October 2021, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jpccarguy

I think it was developed in a time when the pilot was often the navigator, and plotting a course typically meant precise timing with adjustments. Pilots watches are often very easy to read, with minutes prominently displayed on the dial. Just my two cents.

Mmmm that makes sense, I also thought about the fabulous readability of the dial. With a dial line the one on the Daytona, a pilot from the last wound end up crashing or getting lost :-)

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TM9 · 11 October 2021, 03:05 AM

Congratulations!

OrangeSport · 11 October 2021, 03:08 AM

They won't drop the AirKing - too historically important

OrangeSport · 11 October 2021, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rori

I still struggle why this beauty of a reference ad to why it is called Air King. Usually all SS Rolex has a function related to the sports or utility they are designed for. The GMT is a pilot watch with two time zones reading capability. The air King has no gmt function so why it’s Air or pilots related?!

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9 October 2021, 06:21 AM	#1
MikeMWatchFan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: USA Posts: 369	Just got the call from my AD Got the call for an Air-king that I’ve been on the list for since 2020. I actually almost forgot I was still on the list for it. I have two other Rolexes from this AD going back to 2018. I still have both and they are my only Rolexes at the moment. I haven’t been on these forums too much recently, but have there been anymore rumors or insights into the possible discontinuation of the Air-king? A buddy of mine said it could be discontinued as soon as this month…. I’m picking it up tomorrow and will post pics. Also, was wondering, how soon is too soon to ask for another watch? When picking it up, would it be OK to ask for a GMT Master? Or should I wait a few months and then ask… just wondering if there is a consensus on that as it relates to repeat purchasers and follow on requests. Thanks!

9 October 2021, 08:47 AM	#6
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11 October 2021, 12:42 AM	#24
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11 October 2021, 02:31 AM	#25
Rori "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Middle East Watch: Rolex / Tudor Posts: 3,592	Just got the call from my AD I still struggle why this beauty of a reference ad to why it is called Air King. Usually all SS Rolex has a function related to the sports or utility they are designed for. The GMT is a pilot watch with two time zones reading capability. The air King has no gmt function so why it’s Air or pilots related?! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Good watches are made to tell time but some brands are obsessed to tell it in the most beautiful way possible.

9 October 2021, 06:25 AM	#2
brandrea 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 76,502	Congratulations in advance I’d slow down and enjoy the new reference

9 October 2021, 06:56 AM	#3
Shadow Play "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: UK Posts: 663	I don’t think Rolex will drop the Air-King (just my guess) as it’s something a bit different for them to offer. I’d simply drop into conversation your wish to buy the GMT Master when you purchase your Air-King. Congratulations in advance.

9 October 2021, 07:08 AM	#4
sj24k "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: GMT-07:00 Posts: 897	Congrats. Just ask for what you want, when you want. Never understood this standing on ceremony with watch salespeople. "Thanks for getting me this watch. I love it. Now I want a GMT. Can you make it happen for me? I'm ready as soon as you can get it. Thanks." See. Easy.

9 October 2021, 09:46 AM	#7
ks58 Banned Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: United States Posts: 1,533	I'd mention whenever you feel comfortable.

9 October 2021, 01:11 PM	#9
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,270	Congrats

9 October 2021, 04:10 PM	#11
telesquire Banned Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: UK Posts: 379	Not sure anyone's predictions on here are ever correct....like this past April's one about a larger Explorer.....it turned out they made it 3mm smaller lol. Enjoy it.

9 October 2021, 04:49 PM	#12
RolexSimon "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Australia Posts: 1,365	Congrats - look forward to seeing the photos.

10 October 2021, 12:35 PM	#14
Keepchasing "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 645	Congratulations.

10 October 2021, 12:37 PM	#15
Malum "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Kurt Location: Coachella Valley Watch: SD43 D-Blue Posts: 4,142	I love watches that go against the grain . Big congratulations, I love that piece .

10 October 2021, 01:02 PM	#16
Watch This Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: In your head Watch: SS YMII Posts: 1,619	I love that reference.

10 October 2021, 01:30 PM	#17
DM101 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 901	Congrats !

10 October 2021, 02:18 PM	#18
KathleenL 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Real Name: Kathleen Location: California Watch: 279171-0001 Posts: 970	Very nice! Congratulations! So… did you mention wanting a GMT Master?

10 October 2021, 02:25 PM	#19
rolexjackson 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Real Name: Jackson Location: USA Watch: Sub, GMT, Daytona Posts: 2,484	Very nice

10 October 2021, 08:22 PM	#20
Spurman "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Singapore Posts: 198	Awesome. Wear in good health

10 October 2021, 08:38 PM	#21
Seddyspaghetti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Uranus Watch: 116500LN Posts: 4,772	Congrats

10 October 2021, 10:08 PM	#22
Dr Process "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Joseph Location: US Watch: your hands Posts: 435	Congrats, man

10 October 2021, 10:30 PM	#23
1William 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 46,744	Congratulations.

11 October 2021, 02:38 AM	#26
Jpccarguy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: In the Present Posts: 1,018	I think it was developed in a time when the pilot was often the navigator, and plotting a course typically meant precise timing with adjustments. Pilots watches are often very easy to read, with minutes prominently displayed on the dial. Just my two cents.

11 October 2021, 03:05 AM	#28
TM9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: USA Posts: 54	Congratulations!

11 October 2021, 03:08 AM	#29
OrangeSport "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: Essex, UK Watch: 14060M Posts: 2,943	They won't drop the AirKing - too historically important __________________

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