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Old 5 March 2014, 01:37 AM   #31
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Congratulations! Nice looking watch, suitable for dress or casual wear.
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Old 5 March 2014, 01:42 AM   #32
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This is probably my favorite AK dial. Simple and classy.
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Old 5 March 2014, 01:45 AM   #33
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I like the watch snob's take on the AK (2nd question down)

http://uk.askmen.com/fashion/fashion...h-snob-qa.html
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Old 5 March 2014, 01:48 AM   #34
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Beautiful watch! Such classic lines and look! True simplicity and class! Well done, sir!
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Old 5 March 2014, 01:52 AM   #35
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Thank you, everyone, for your kind and encouraging words
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Old 5 March 2014, 01:55 AM   #36
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Gorgeous watch, very clean and no nonsense. Congrats!
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Old 5 March 2014, 02:12 AM   #37
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Right on, man. I love that 3-6-9 dial, and a big fan of the AK. Here's one of mine...

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Old 5 March 2014, 02:40 AM   #38
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Wear it in good health
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Old 5 March 2014, 02:48 AM   #39
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Doesn't look that small at all, congrats!
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Old 5 March 2014, 03:55 AM   #40
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Old 5 March 2014, 03:57 AM   #41
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Great pick up Patrick! That looks great on you
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Old 5 March 2014, 04:06 AM   #42
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Very nice...congrats!
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Old 5 March 2014, 05:04 AM   #43
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The blue dial looks like an excellent choice. You've got yourself a beautiful versatile watch there my friend! Cheers.
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Old 5 March 2014, 05:38 AM   #44
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Looks terrific...congratulations!


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Old 5 March 2014, 05:51 AM   #45
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Congrats!!! My old Air-King from 1985 says "hello"!!!
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It is a known issue that all of the SubC and GMTIIC's movement have reliability issues. Something to do with a spring that was introduced. I expect this to further increase the value of older Submariners and GMTIIs.
Heck why can't I start my own internet rumor and raise the prices of MY WATCHES!!!!
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Old 5 March 2014, 08:29 AM   #46
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Congratulations! It really looks great on your arm.
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Old 5 March 2014, 08:37 AM   #47
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Absolutely fantastic! Congrats.
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Old 5 March 2014, 08:48 AM   #48
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The aesthetics are just spot on with that watch..love it!
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Old 5 March 2014, 09:36 AM   #49
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Looks good
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Old 5 March 2014, 09:45 AM   #50
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Love the AK!
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Old 5 March 2014, 09:48 AM   #51
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Looks great Patrick! Enjoy the AK in good health. It fits perfectly!
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Old 5 March 2014, 09:54 AM   #52
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Looks awesome man. Congrats
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Old 5 March 2014, 10:05 AM   #53
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I think it's nice. Why do so many people on this forum hate the AirKing?
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Old 5 March 2014, 11:03 AM   #54
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The domed bezel really makes it stand out... great choice!
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Old 5 March 2014, 12:39 PM   #55
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Old 5 March 2014, 05:25 PM   #56
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Old 5 March 2014, 06:02 PM   #57
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I really like this watch. It's just CLASSIC
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Old 5 March 2014, 06:08 PM   #58
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Love it! An Air King is on my (long) list of watches to acquire one day.
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Old 5 March 2014, 06:33 PM   #59
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Such a classic. Congratulations.
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Old 5 March 2014, 06:42 PM   #60
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Why do so many people on this forum hate the AirKing?
I wasn't aware that "so many people hate" it. There are reasons it's not at the top of more wish-lists:

* In a world where 40mm is the new normal, the 34mm case may be thought of as "too small".

* There might be a small amount of looking down the nose at the "entry-level" model.
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