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juktagt · 30 March 2022, 04:50 PM

Crown guards, new case still at 40mm. 0 before 5 on the dial. Thoughts?

LVx2 · 30 March 2022, 04:51 PM

That dial! Why!

JohnGingerwood · 30 March 2022, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by LVx2

That dial! Why!

The question we all wonder. Could be such a cool pilot model.

djona · 30 March 2022, 04:51 PM

A side-by-side comparison with the outgoing model would be helpful.

rambo99 · 30 March 2022, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by djona

A side-by-side comparison with the outgoing model would be helpful.

not much changed anyway, just added a crown guard, boring.

ink3027 · 30 March 2022, 04:51 PM

So lazy from the Rolex design department.

Still an awful watch.

Willows · 30 March 2022, 04:54 PM

I love it! More symmetrical dial, better lume, crown guards, flip lock clasp... it's all the minor things from the 116900 that have been updated. It even looks thinner? - no more faraday cage, I assume?

usmc_k9_vet · 30 March 2022, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Willows

I love it! More symmetrical dial, better lume, crown guards, flip lock clasp... it's all the minor things from the 116900 that have been updated. It even looks thinner? - no more faraday cage, I assume?

Honest question - how is the lume better on this new version?

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amphr1 · 30 March 2022, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by usmc_k9_vet

Honest question - how is the lume better on this new version?

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I thought the old AirKing has no lume on 3 6 9

JoseR · 30 March 2022, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by amphora001

I thought the old AirKing has no lume on 3 6 9

It doesn't. 3,6,9 are in white gold.

Old Expat Beast · 30 March 2022, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by usmc_k9_vet

Honest question - how is the lume better on this new version?

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They've added lume on the 3/6/9 presumably after using up all the old WG Explorer MKI numbers.

usmc_k9_vet · 31 March 2022, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

They've added lume on the 3/6/9 presumably after using up all the old WG Explorer MKI numbers.

Good to know. Thank you.

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2nastie · 31 March 2022, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

They've added lume on the 3/6/9 presumably after using up all the old WG Explorer MKI numbers.

Now they are using up the Explorer MK2 numbers (from the 39mm). Guess they had extras of those too considering MK2 was shorter production than MK1s now.

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With this case... dare I say, we might see a 40mm Explorer 1 with crown guards in the future??? (I said it first haha!)

OrangeSport · 30 March 2022, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Willows

I love it! More symmetrical dial, better lume, crown guards, flip lock clasp... it's all the minor things from the 116900 that have been updated. It even looks thinner? - no more faraday cage, I assume?

Agreed!

Gotgolf52 · 30 March 2022, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Willows

I love it! More symmetrical dial, better lume, crown guards, flip lock clasp... it's all the minor things from the 116900 that have been updated. It even looks thinner? - no more faraday cage, I assume?

I never like Air King, I have pretty much every single sport stainless steel model but Air King and Explorer until now. I might add 2022 Air King to the stable.

Horationelson · 30 March 2022, 04:55 PM

It looks like the watch is slimmer than its previous version which used the Milgauss case with faraday cage. Which is a big plus.

SpiritSoul · 30 March 2022, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Horationelson

It looks like the watch is slimmer than its previous version which used the Milgauss case with faraday cage. Which is a big plus.

Hopefully this means any new or updated Milgauss in the future will have it's own outright design!

To me, making the 3 6 and 9 with lumes, adding a flip lock and crown guard, thinner case etc just feels like Rolex have made a 40mm Explorer, but with silly minute markers.

Overall, lazy by Rolex!

Old Expat Beast · 30 March 2022, 04:57 PM

Much needed dial upgrade.

njc313 · 30 March 2022, 05:03 PM

Lazy

Srct · 30 March 2022, 05:05 PM

I may be in the minority but like the current one I have - crown guards don’t look right to me - surprised they didn’t go back to the more classic dial if they were going to redesign it - the link with the SSC bloodhound is well gone.

amphr1 · 30 March 2022, 05:11 PM

40mm is a good size. Now you have the airing at 40 and explorer at 36. For those who want a larger explorer I think the new AirKing might be it.

Danny83 · 30 March 2022, 05:12 PM

The clasp is way better !!

Jimmy66 · 30 March 2022, 05:13 PM

God knows why they keep this watch in production.

gomperzz · 30 March 2022, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmy66

God knows why they keep this watch in production.

Have been wondering this since 2016. Anyone who owns an Air King can you please explain why someone would purchase this at retail? Or explain why a non-bot/amateur flipper would pay 2x retail for this? Or why it's considered a professional model?

Wismo · 31 March 2022, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by gomperzz

Have been wondering this since 2016. Anyone who owns an Air King can you please explain why someone would purchase this at retail? Or explain why a non-bot/amateur flipper would pay 2x retail for this? Or why it's considered a professional model?

My collection includes a Meteorite GMT, Two-Tone GMT, Batgirl, Hulk, Day-Date and several other models....They are ALL awesome at one particular time or another, but my daily wearer, and my favorite, is the current Air King. It is awesome.

OrangeSport · 30 March 2022, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmy66

God knows why they keep this watch in production.

Because it has a rich history and is a perfect example of Rolex DNA in a "one watch for everything" model.

MrMikee · 30 March 2022, 05:15 PM

Love it. Big fan of the original air king anyway. Good updates!

Guppydriver · 30 March 2022, 05:25 PM

New Movement
Crown Guards
A Zero before the 5

This watch looks pretty cool on a green rubber strap, but this "update" is very surprising. A lot of people who bought gray in the last few months thinking it would be axed are not going to like this update.

TimeAZ · 30 March 2022, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Guppydriver

This watch looks pretty cool on a green rubber strap, but this "update" is very surprising. A lot of people who bought gray in the last few months thinking it would be axed are not going to like this update.

I agree. The new model is better in every objective sense.

Any word on the thickness of the new model??

Old Expat Beast · 30 March 2022, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Guppydriver

New Movement
Crown Guards
A Zero before the 5

This watch looks pretty cool on a green rubber strap, but this "update" is very surprising. A lot of people who bought gray in the last few months thinking it would be axed are not going to like this update.

Expect a lot of talk about the "MKI" being a "future classic"

30 March 2022, 04:50 PM	#1
juktagt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Texas Watch: Rolex Posts: 297	The new Air-King Crown guards, new case still at 40mm. 0 before 5 on the dial. Thoughts? __________________ 14010\|14060M\|16234\|16570\|16600

30 March 2022, 04:57 PM	#18
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: CASIO ROYALE Posts: 28,899	Much needed dial upgrade. __________________ _______________________

30 March 2022, 04:51 PM	#2
LVx2 Banned Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: ADs tray Posts: 460	That dial! Why!

30 March 2022, 04:51 PM	#4
djona "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Watch: N/A Posts: 497	A side-by-side comparison with the outgoing model would be helpful.

30 March 2022, 04:51 PM	#6
ink3027 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 717	So lazy from the Rolex design department. Still an awful watch.

30 March 2022, 04:54 PM	#7
Willows "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: N. Ireland Watch: SD4K, Sub, Airking Posts: 150	I love it! More symmetrical dial, better lume, crown guards, flip lock clasp... it's all the minor things from the 116900 that have been updated. It even looks thinner? - no more faraday cage, I assume?

30 March 2022, 04:55 PM	#16
Horationelson "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: London Posts: 260	It looks like the watch is slimmer than its previous version which used the Milgauss case with faraday cage. Which is a big plus.

30 March 2022, 05:03 PM	#19
njc313 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: MA Posts: 56	Lazy

30 March 2022, 05:05 PM	#20
Srct "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: UK Watch: 116610LV Posts: 236	I may be in the minority but like the current one I have - crown guards don’t look right to me - surprised they didn’t go back to the more classic dial if they were going to redesign it - the link with the SSC bloodhound is well gone.

30 March 2022, 05:11 PM	#21
amphr1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: El Cerrito, CA Posts: 2,255	40mm is a good size. Now you have the airing at 40 and explorer at 36. For those who want a larger explorer I think the new AirKing might be it.

30 March 2022, 05:12 PM	#22
Danny83 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,325	The clasp is way better !!

30 March 2022, 05:13 PM	#23
Jimmy66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: UK Posts: 148	God knows why they keep this watch in production.

30 March 2022, 05:15 PM	#27
MrMikee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: UK Posts: 220	Love it. Big fan of the original air king anyway. Good updates!

30 March 2022, 05:25 PM	#28
Guppydriver 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: A-Aron Location: Utah Watch: 126710BLNR 226570 Posts: 2,329	New Movement Crown Guards A Zero before the 5 This watch looks pretty cool on a green rubber strap, but this "update" is very surprising. A lot of people who bought gray in the last few months thinking it would be axed are not going to like this update.

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