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Timber Loftis · 19 June 2008, 04:48 PM

I have a 1999 Expy 2 that I picked up and wear as a daily beater. I love it, I adore it.

Is it wrong for me to want an Air King, too? I just really like the simplicity of the Air King and I think it's a wonderful watch. Plus, I kinda like the digression from the Mercedes hour hand.

Am I just stupid? Or should I pick up an Air King?

taylor · 19 June 2008, 04:48 PM

if you like it, i say get it

lorsban · 19 June 2008, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Is it wrong for me to want an Air King, too? I just really like the simplicity of the Air King and I think it's a wonderful watch. Plus, I kinda like the digression from the Mercedes hour hand.

Am I just stupid? Or should I pick up an Air King?

Why should it feel wrong or stupid for liking the Air-King? It's a great watch that would serve you well for a very long time. It keeps good time without attracting too much attention. It's classically styled, built to last and it's very comfortable to wear. What more could you ask for?

Thani · 19 June 2008, 05:48 PM

if you like the simplicity of the dial why not go for the 36mm oyster perpetuals??

lorsban · 19 June 2008, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Thani

if you like the simplicity of the dial why not go for the 36mm oyster perpetuals??

I haven't seen any current model Oyster Perpetuals in 36mm, only 34mm or under. Are you talking about next year's models?

pwrslider · 19 June 2008, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Timber

Is it wrong for me to want an Air King, too?
Am I just stupid? Or should I pick up an Air King?

Is it wrong....ahhh, NO! Look at the majority of the members here...most have at least 2 Rolex's....some have 20!

Are ya stupid? Only if ya stop at ONLY 2 watches....

Get what you like and can afford! They're all great!!

swatty · 19 June 2008, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by pwrslider

Is it wrong....ahhh, NO! Look at the majority of the members here...most have at least 2 Rolex's....some have 20!

Are ya stupid? Only if ya stop at ONLY 2 watches....

Get what you like and can afford! They're all great!!

X2

kelly56 · 19 June 2008, 09:43 PM

Not at all. Get the AK.

Baptistman · 19 June 2008, 11:01 PM

Can't go wrong with an airking.

zak98 · 19 June 2008, 11:14 PM

not at all wrong.. i love my AK..

i know a lot have seen this pic before, but i try to take every chance to promote the airking model. i really love it.

SPACE-DWELLER · 19 June 2008, 11:22 PM

Nothing wrong about your intention to get an Air-King.

The AK is a great classic Rolex!

Personally, I would get one of the "old" AK's, though, one like this one:

(Source unknown; pic from my Photobucket).

colemanitis · 19 June 2008, 11:24 PM

You can't go wrong with an AK. Go for it!

kcmo · 20 June 2008, 12:24 AM

I say go for it!

DSJ · 20 June 2008, 12:34 AM

The AK would be a nice dressy compliment to your "everyday" Explorer.

Although there is nothing "everyday" about ANY Rolex, IMO!

delldeaton · 20 June 2008, 01:07 AM

Agree w/ what others have Posted.

Personally, I like to have "options" between daily wear and something a bit more for special occasions. But how you do that and what you consider bling versus understated is a matter of lifestyle. Just keep it Rolex!

In my current rotation (which may change), the Submariner Date is my daily, everything wear watch. My special times piece is the Explorer I. Since these are not terribly different from what you have in the Explorer II, you might also want to at least look at that Explorer I before making a final decision.

Trurolexer · 20 June 2008, 01:23 AM

AK is Nice Rolex. Try the new model AK with pink or blue colour luminova. Very nice!!!

RW16610 · 20 June 2008, 01:30 AM

You are not stupid at all, buy the watch and have both if you can!

etp095 · 20 June 2008, 01:34 AM

if you like it and could afford it then by all means buy it.did you see the new oyster date that looks like a expy 1 without the mercedes hands,that is a cool watch.just don't pay full price for it,i know of a few ad's in our neighborhood that discount and offer an extra 3 years warranty at no extra charge.send me a pm if your interested.

Tools · 20 June 2008, 01:39 AM

The Air-King is a great watch with a great history.. and the movement is the same as the Sub and the Explorer..

Dial size is about the same too, so all the difference is, is a bit of extra bezel metal ..

acce1999 · 20 June 2008, 05:12 AM

Food for thought: The new style AK is really nice, especially the new rounder case, and the solid oyster bracelet.

Best,

A

shoppy · 20 June 2008, 06:24 AM

It is a bug and is never wrong.

Rawhyde · 20 June 2008, 11:39 AM

The AK is a great watch. I've had mine for 18 years and I still like it as much as I did on the first day!

Newbietoo · 20 June 2008, 01:49 PM

I wear mine with pride... Just think about this: IT IS A ROLEX.

mickeydainish · 20 June 2008, 01:55 PM

yeah.... if funds and life allows.... why not man!!!!! Life is good.... life with Rolex is just that much better!!!! :-)

mickeydainish · 20 June 2008, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Newbietoo

I wear mine with pride... Just think about this: IT IS A ROLEX.

awsome patina on that AK newbie...... I bet that watch has a few stories to tell.... :-) :-)

19 June 2008, 04:48 PM	#1
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	Have Expy, going for... Air King? I have a 1999 Expy 2 that I picked up and wear as a daily beater. I love it, I adore it. Is it wrong for me to want an Air King, too? I just really like the simplicity of the Air King and I think it's a wonderful watch. Plus, I kinda like the digression from the Mercedes hour hand. Am I just stupid? Or should I pick up an Air King?

19 June 2008, 09:43 PM	#8
kelly56 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Kentucky Watch: 16610 1675 Speedy Posts: 1,057	Not at all. Get the AK. __________________

19 June 2008, 11:01 PM	#9
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	Can't go wrong with an airking. __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

19 June 2008, 11:14 PM	#10
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	not at all wrong.. i love my AK.. i know a lot have seen this pic before, but i try to take every chance to promote the airking model. i really love it. __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

19 June 2008, 11:22 PM	#11
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Nothing wrong about your intention to get an Air-King. The AK is a great classic Rolex! Personally, I would get one of the "old" AK's, though, one like this one: (Source unknown; pic from my Photobucket). __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

19 June 2008, 04:48 PM	#2
taylor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: StL Posts: 447	if you like it, i say get it

19 June 2008, 05:48 PM	#4
Thani Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Thani Location: Dubai UAE Watch: Milgauss 116400 GV Posts: 2,082	if you like the simplicity of the dial why not go for the 36mm oyster perpetuals??

19 June 2008, 11:24 PM	#12
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	You can't go wrong with an AK. Go for it! __________________ Member #471

20 June 2008, 12:24 AM	#13
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I say go for it!

20 June 2008, 12:34 AM	#14
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	The AK would be a nice dressy compliment to your "everyday" Explorer. Although there is nothing "everyday" about ANY Rolex, IMO! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

20 June 2008, 01:07 AM	#15
delldeaton "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Dell Deaton Location: NAWCC Museum! Watch: Never kiss & tell! Posts: 883	You might also consider a "family affair" Agree w/ what others have Posted. Personally, I like to have "options" between daily wear and something a bit more for special occasions. But how you do that and what you consider bling versus understated is a matter of lifestyle. Just keep it Rolex! In my current rotation (which may change), the Submariner Date is my daily, everything wear watch. My special times piece is the Explorer I. Since these are not terribly different from what you have in the Explorer II, you might also want to at least look at that Explorer I before making a final decision. __________________ . Watches, James Bond Watches .

20 June 2008, 01:23 AM	#16
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	AK is Nice Rolex. Try the new model AK with pink or blue colour luminova. Very nice!!!

20 June 2008, 01:30 AM	#17
RW16610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,189	You are not stupid at all, buy the watch and have both if you can!

20 June 2008, 01:34 AM	#18
etp095 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: rudolph Location: chicago burbs Posts: 2,026	if you like it and could afford it then by all means buy it.did you see the new oyster date that looks like a expy 1 without the mercedes hands,that is a cool watch.just don't pay full price for it,i know of a few ad's in our neighborhood that discount and offer an extra 3 years warranty at no extra charge.send me a pm if your interested. __________________ tt date circa 69' 5513 circa 81' ss sub w/date (z) pepsi gmt for dad(D) polar expy II(z) 1675 gmt circa 68' ladies datejust on jubilee for mom (z) sea dweller16600(M) SS Sub-C(g) Omega Planet Ocean,45.5 on mesh(2500D)

20 June 2008, 01:39 AM	#19
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	The Air-King is a great watch with a great history.. and the movement is the same as the Sub and the Explorer.. Dial size is about the same too, so all the difference is, is a bit of extra bezel metal .. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

20 June 2008, 05:12 AM	#20
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	Food for thought: The new style AK is really nice, especially the new rounder case, and the solid oyster bracelet. Best, A

20 June 2008, 06:24 AM	#21
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	It is a bug and is never wrong.

20 June 2008, 11:39 AM	#22
Rawhyde Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Craig Location: NW Georgia Watch: Blue Sub+Tud Chron Posts: 834	The AK is a great watch. I've had mine for 18 years and I still like it as much as I did on the first day!

20 June 2008, 01:55 PM	#24
mickeydainish Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: LaLa Land Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 1,757	yeah.... if funds and life allows.... why not man!!!!! Life is good.... life with Rolex is just that much better!!!! :-)

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