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AJMarcus · 18 June 2019, 07:12 AM

Indulge me on this one please...

The 34mm Air King is iconic. It has a wonderful history and exudes pure class just like the Submariners and GMTs of old. But, Hey we all know that 34mm is considered waaaay to tiny for manly wrists these days. I think maybe not. It just takes getting used to like most things in life. And there are great deals to be had on these Air Kings.

Would appreciate getting thoughts and opinions of those Air King owners and wearers. Pics would be great!

Thanks much

Ruohide · 18 June 2019, 08:34 AM

i have 6.5” wrist size and i love it.

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SemperFi · 18 June 2019, 08:36 AM

The newer version of the AirKing is a bit quirky but I do like it.

AJMarcus · 9 July 2019, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SemperFi

The newer version of the AirKing is a bit quirky but I do like it.

I agree. And it has great wrist presence. Really fits the wrist well

Scrap_Life · 18 June 2019, 09:38 AM

I love it, I think this is my next purchase.

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WatchNutcase · 18 June 2019, 10:00 AM

Love my 34mm air-king. It's so comfortable because of the small case and it wears large on my wrist. Excellent value buy, I'm so happy I bought it a few years ago when I was in Milan. The 34mm air-king is not in production anymore by the way.

Rosex · 19 June 2019, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by WatchNutcase

Love my 34mm air-king. It's so comfortable because of the small case and it wears large on my wrist. Excellent value buy, I'm so happy I bought it a few years ago when I was in Milan. The 34mm air-king is not in production anymore by the way.

I also got one and it is great! wears bigger than 34mm and is pure class.

Rosex · 19 June 2019, 01:24 AM

not for sheeple.

Nikrnic · 18 June 2019, 11:15 AM

You won't be sorry if you go new. It wears great on any wrist.

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igy22 · 18 June 2019, 11:51 AM

Wasn't a big fan until a buddy of mine got one recently. It's really nice in the steel.

inadeje · 18 June 2019, 01:58 PM

I think Rolex hit a home run with this. Quirky dial, that has had Rolex fans in uproar but, its a rare departure for Rolex into a fun piece with a dash of color and, that unconventional dial config. I think it’ll be a sleeper and gain a cult following at some point.

OP, have I read your thread wrong or are you saying its a 34? Its a 40.

CharlesN · 18 June 2019, 05:01 PM

I just wish they would bring back the Air-King date.

I used to have one many years ago. I miss it

mmmmp · 28 June 2019, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CharlesN

I just wish they would bring back the Air-King date.

I used to have one many years ago. I miss it

Me too! My first Rolex was a TT Air King date. 14 years of trouble-free timekeeping. The 34mm case *was* a little small but that was my only quibble. The TT / Fluted / Jubilee / Date configuration made it look like a (slightly) small Datejust.

I, too miss that watch. The newest iteration is quite nice, sort of funky-cool in a Non-Rolex way. (A nice departure.) I can't seem to warm up to the Arabic 3, 6, 9 chrome or white gold large numbers however, other than that, a cool watch for those who want something a little different.

Mark

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The1019 · 18 June 2019, 05:20 PM

King of the Air? Don’t see it myself

phraxos5 · 18 June 2019, 06:03 PM

I wear it more than I thought I would.

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Rocket launcher · 18 June 2019, 07:58 PM

The new Air-King is superb
It's got everything going for it.
It's not till you own it then you realise how good it is

Mine is my everyday at work watch

Bob the brush · 18 June 2019, 08:11 PM

I really like mine, so different to others

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Sublovin · 18 June 2019, 08:27 PM

I like the new one but 34mm is too small for a modern daily. 36mm works, but I see that as the minimum

WatchNutcase · 18 June 2019, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Sublovin

I like the new one but 34mm is too small for a modern daily. 36mm works, but I see that as the minimum

That definitely depends on wrist size. I have small wrists and my 34mm air-king fits perfect and looks amazingly proportional.

Sublovin · 18 June 2019, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by WatchNutcase

That definitely depends on wrist size. I have small wrists and my 34mm air-king fits perfect and looks amazingly proportional.

Agree. Whatever works for you

askdanny · 19 June 2019, 02:04 PM

Me picking up the new Air-King at an AD a week ago:

https://youtu.be/egZXMqNMDmo

Gerardus · 21 June 2019, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by askdanny

Me picking up the new Air-King at an AD a week ago:

https://youtu.be/egZXMqNMDmo

Nice video, thanks for sharing Danny

rmartin92 · 21 June 2019, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by askdanny

Me picking up the new Air-King at an AD a week ago:

https://youtu.be/egZXMqNMDmo

Great video, I enjoyed that

VonDutch · 21 June 2019, 06:58 PM

Ahhhh... the love or hate Bloodhound!

This is a rare beast in the model line-up, and it has a interesting story behind 'why'.

It was purely brought back from the dead to celebrate and mark the Bloodhound Land Speed record attempt project, Rolex wanting to be associated with the Land Speed record to fall in with the branding ethos, was a main sponsor and this resulted in the cockpit 'over ride' dials being designed and produced by them... this watch was designed to echo and celebrate the achievement... so, a kinda special edition, without the 'special edition' tag! (we all know Rolex go in for all that)

Now, the project fell into administration, and lost all its sponsors as a result.

The Bloodhound project has now been re-started by a private businessman... which will fail as no high profile sponsors have been found after the first failed attempt...WITHOUT the Rolex dials!

So you see... this new Air King already has a wonderful story behind 'WHY' it was created... I like things like this, a watch with a 'real' story behind it.

Just wait for the dial to be discontinued shortly (I give it until Basel 2020) and see the collectors come out wanting one!

Pete26 · 5 July 2019, 03:14 PM

Well , I discovered that the owner of the exclusively Rolex AD in Brisbane wears one.

askdanny · 24 June 2019, 02:52 AM

ATL—>SFO Friday.

Quote:

Originally Posted by askdanny

Me picking up the new Air-King at an AD a week ago:

https://youtu.be/egZXMqNMDmo

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blcklab666 · 21 June 2019, 09:19 AM

I can't post pics yet as a new member but my wife bought me a new Air King for our anniversary. It's my first Rolex and I used to not be a "Rolex guy." But something spoke to me with this watch. Maybe because even some Rolex owners don't even know what it is. I'm loving 39-40mm watched lately and this feels great. This and my Damasko dominate wrist time at the moment.

Rolexavidfan · 21 June 2019, 09:41 AM

For me, the Air King to have is the new 40mm 116900 model with the quirky dial. Let’s just say that Rolex “digs” deep on this to make a watch that is so UnRolex — Green/Yellow combo, the 3-6-9 non lumed hour marker (believed to be leftover from the Exp 1 MK1 model), plus the Faraday cage (believed to be an old stunt pulled from the Milgauss), etc. But hey, I love every piece of it. Hehe TGIF!

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Big J · 21 June 2019, 01:20 PM

I really like my 116900 Air King.

arizonapaul · 21 June 2019, 01:20 PM

Absolutely love mine, and I have posted about it several times.
Wear it all the time

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18 June 2019, 07:12 AM	#1
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,236	Thought/pics of AirKing Afficionados Indulge me on this one please... The 34mm Air King is iconic. It has a wonderful history and exudes pure class just like the Submariners and GMTs of old. But, Hey we all know that 34mm is considered waaaay to tiny for manly wrists these days. I think maybe not. It just takes getting used to like most things in life. And there are great deals to be had on these Air Kings. Would appreciate getting thoughts and opinions of those Air King owners and wearers. Pics would be great! Thanks much

18 June 2019, 08:36 AM	#3
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	The newer version of the AirKing is a bit quirky but I do like it. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

18 June 2019, 01:58 PM	#11
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,883	I think Rolex hit a home run with this. Quirky dial, that has had Rolex fans in uproar but, its a rare departure for Rolex into a fun piece with a dash of color and, that unconventional dial config. I think it’ll be a sleeper and gain a cult following at some point. OP, have I read your thread wrong or are you saying its a 34? Its a 40. __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

18 June 2019, 05:01 PM	#12
CharlesN "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The UK Watch: I love them all. Posts: 1,858	I just wish they would bring back the Air-King date. I used to have one many years ago. I miss it __________________ Regards, CharlesN Member of the IWJG.

18 June 2019, 08:11 PM	#17
Bob the brush "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Mercia Watch: 1016 Explorer. Posts: 928	I really like mine, so different to others Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk __________________ Explorer 1016 Explorer 2 16570 Air King 116900 DJ 16030 - Buckley dial DJ 16220 DJ OQ 17013

18 June 2019, 08:34 AM	#2
Ruohide "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Mission Viejo Posts: 25	i have 6.5” wrist size and i love it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 June 2019, 09:38 AM	#5
Scrap_Life "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Long Island Watch: Air-King; my daily Posts: 66	I love it, I think this is my next purchase. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 June 2019, 10:00 AM	#6
WatchNutcase Banned Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Matt Location: UK / EU & Canada Watch: Sub 114060 Posts: 1,349	Love my 34mm air-king. It's so comfortable because of the small case and it wears large on my wrist. Excellent value buy, I'm so happy I bought it a few years ago when I was in Milan. The 34mm air-king is not in production anymore by the way.

18 June 2019, 11:15 AM	#9
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,171	You won't be sorry if you go new. It wears great on any wrist. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

18 June 2019, 11:51 AM	#10
igy22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Igy Location: Florida Watch: Explorer 40 Posts: 49	Wasn't a big fan until a buddy of mine got one recently. It's really nice in the steel.

18 June 2019, 05:20 PM	#14
The1019 Banned Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: London Posts: 109	King of the Air? Don’t see it myself

18 June 2019, 06:03 PM	#15
phraxos5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: California Posts: 86	I wear it more than I thought I would. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 June 2019, 07:58 PM	#16
Rocket launcher Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: England Posts: 989	The new Air-King is superb It's got everything going for it. It's not till you own it then you realise how good it is Mine is my everyday at work watch

18 June 2019, 08:27 PM	#18
Sublovin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,593	I like the new one but 34mm is too small for a modern daily. 36mm works, but I see that as the minimum __________________ DSSD is the king of all Rolex

19 June 2019, 02:04 PM	#21
askdanny "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: HND/SEA/CDG/AMS Watch: Clock on my A330 Posts: 773	Me picking up the new Air-King at an AD a week ago: https://youtu.be/egZXMqNMDmo __________________ Rolex stories you won't find anywhere else: https://coron.et

5 July 2019, 03:14 PM	#25
Pete26 Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Australia Posts: 603	Well , I discovered that the owner of the exclusively Rolex AD in Brisbane wears one.

21 June 2019, 09:19 AM	#27
blcklab666 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: California Posts: 1	I can't post pics yet as a new member but my wife bought me a new Air King for our anniversary. It's my first Rolex and I used to not be a "Rolex guy." But something spoke to me with this watch. Maybe because even some Rolex owners don't even know what it is. I'm loving 39-40mm watched lately and this feels great. This and my Damasko dominate wrist time at the moment.

21 June 2019, 09:41 AM	#28
Rolexavidfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Har Location: Tukwila, WA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,571	Thought/pics of AirKing Afficionados For me, the Air King to have is the new 40mm 116900 model with the quirky dial. Let’s just say that Rolex “digs” deep on this to make a watch that is so UnRolex — Green/Yellow combo, the 3-6-9 non lumed hour marker (believed to be leftover from the Exp 1 MK1 model), plus the Faraday cage (believed to be an old stunt pulled from the Milgauss), etc. But hey, I love every piece of it. Hehe TGIF! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Go for the timepiece you love. You will save more. ...

21 June 2019, 01:20 PM	#29
Big J "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: USA Posts: 262	I really like my 116900 Air King. __________________ 114060 Submariner : 116503 Daytona White 116710 GMT LN : 116710 GMT BLNR 116900 Air King : 126300 DateJust Blue : 126610LV Submariner

21 June 2019, 01:20 PM	#30
arizonapaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Fountain Hills,Az Watch: All 3 Sea-Dwellers Posts: 975	Absolutely love mine, and I have posted about it several times. Wear it all the time Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex Sea-Dweller SD43 Rolex D-blue- Rolex Hulk Rolex TT Sub- Rolex SD4000 Omega Ploprof 1200 m Panerai 510 Panerai 785 set-NIB Rolex Airking

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