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OrangeSport · 30 March 2022, 05:56 PM

Quote:

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.

Old Expat Beast · 30 March 2022, 05:56 PM

Crown guards look lonely with no rotating/numbered bezel.

mike morris · 30 March 2022, 06:03 PM

Love it!

foo4rolex · 30 March 2022, 06:06 PM

3230 is the new movement?
Which is used in Sub no date?
So the new AK is no longer the combination of Explorer (3,6,9 dial) and the Milgauss (movement)?!

TimeOnHand · 30 March 2022, 06:09 PM

I just love it!

JSolution · 30 March 2022, 06:10 PM

Absolutely pointless update in my opinion I don’t like the crown guards and adding a “5” I just wouldn’t of bothered

Manamana · 30 March 2022, 06:38 PM

Old AK has faraday cage, full gold 3,6,9 and quirky 5, This new one has crown guards which don't look good. Old Air King over the new Air King anytime.

Bob the brush · 30 March 2022, 06:50 PM

I feel those upgrades do the watch justice, if I didn't have an AK 116900, I would get myself put on a list for this incarnation.

bazin · 30 March 2022, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manamana

Old AK has faraday cage, full gold 3,6,9 and quirky 5, This new one has crown guards which don't look good. Old Air King over the new Air King anytime.

*****
All elements to continue it's already started way to a future classic.........!

Manamana · 30 March 2022, 06:54 PM

Case

clearlight · 30 March 2022, 06:54 PM

Great upgrades! Here’s hoping Andy Green gets to see the Mach meter of similar design
on the fun side of supersonic again.

norcalctr · 30 March 2022, 06:58 PM

I would like to see a side by side comparison of the old vs the new

telesquire · 30 March 2022, 07:01 PM

The dial is a let down I guess. The case an improvement and I actually like the crown guards.
I guess we all expect too much from the mighty R. They don't really think like collectors and enthusiasts.

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nick800 · 30 March 2022, 07:37 PM

Nope

Watchcollector123 · 30 March 2022, 07:41 PM

I think it is perfect now. Love it.

fskywalker · 30 March 2022, 08:02 PM

Not for me!

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Old Expat Beast · 30 March 2022, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by bazin

*****
All elements to continue it's already started way to a future classic.........!

That was faster than I expected.

mountainjogger · 30 March 2022, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I like it!

Me too Grady. IMOP, still a fun watch with upgrades.

Without the faraday cage, this should sit easier on the wrist.
Nice to see they upgraded the movement.
I also like the added lume on the dial and the 05, instead of 5 seconds. Looks more balanced.
And to be honest, I was disappointed that my old AK did not have a safety clasp.

So, for me, this is an improvement of what I already considered a great watch. And at $7,400 US, it is fairly reasonable, if you can find one.

harvey · 30 March 2022, 08:13 PM

…this used to be a dog…and still is.

mountainjogger · 30 March 2022, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foo4rolex

3230 is the new movement?
Which is used in Sub no date?
So the new AK is no longer the combination of Explorer (3,6,9 dial) and the Milgauss (movement)?!

Same movement as sub no date.

APPRF · 30 March 2022, 08:19 PM

.

Gotgolf52 · 30 March 2022, 08:21 PM

Quote:

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.

MikeMWatchFan · 30 March 2022, 08:30 PM

Glad I sold my 116900 for a profit. This new AK seems much better. I’d love to get my hands on one as a keeper! Crown guards look nice, more symmetrical dial, easier to read 3/6/9 with lume. Apparently improved lume overall. Better clasp and refined bracelet proportions. A steal at $7,400 retail price if it can be obtained.

Old Expat Beast · 30 March 2022, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driver8

I think it’s better than the old one, but I would’ve preferred the dial to lose the 3,6 and 9 in favour of a 15,30 and 45.

Come back in 5 years

Gary Busey · 30 March 2022, 08:50 PM

Johnny your art project is due tomorrow m, have you even started?

Ermmm, ughhh, y’a mom. It’s almost done.

Ok Im done

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Ceb · 30 March 2022, 08:58 PM

The new Air-King looks great, on first impressions not much different from the now older model, however, delve into the detail and there are raft of small but positive changes. Which overall make this a much better proposition.

Tim Plains · 30 March 2022, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guppydriver

A lot of people who bought gray in the last few months thinking it would be axed are not going to like this update.

Am I the only who who thinks good, F-them?

SpiritSoul · 30 March 2022, 09:02 PM

Quote:

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!

SpiritSoul · 30 March 2022, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Henrimontgomery

Sparemaster: A Rolex model made with spare parts from the factory.

IR201 · 30 March 2022, 09:18 PM

Same weight and thickness?

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30 March 2022, 05:56 PM	#32
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30 March 2022, 06:09 PM	#35
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30 March 2022, 06:50 PM	#38
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30 March 2022, 08:02 PM	#46
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30 March 2022, 08:50 PM	#55
Gary Busey "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pothole Watch: Tudor Black Bay Posts: 890	Johnny your art project is due tomorrow m, have you even started? Ermmm, ughhh, y’a mom. It’s almost done. Ok Im done Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Tudor Black Bay Red Rose ETA Rolex 214270 Explorer 1 Tudor BB 41 Blue Dial Doxa Sub 200, SKX009 Aquastar Deepstar

30 March 2022, 06:03 PM	#33
mike morris "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Mike Location: New York-Miami Watch: SUB40-DJ36-YM40 Posts: 1,082	Love it!

30 March 2022, 06:06 PM	#34
foo4rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: N/A Posts: 215	3230 is the new movement? Which is used in Sub no date? So the new AK is no longer the combination of Explorer (3,6,9 dial) and the Milgauss (movement)?!

30 March 2022, 06:10 PM	#36
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,398	Absolutely pointless update in my opinion I don’t like the crown guards and adding a “5” I just wouldn’t of bothered

30 March 2022, 06:38 PM	#37
Manamana "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Here and There Posts: 802	Old AK has faraday cage, full gold 3,6,9 and quirky 5, This new one has crown guards which don't look good. Old Air King over the new Air King anytime.

30 March 2022, 06:54 PM	#40
Manamana "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Here and There Posts: 802	Case

30 March 2022, 06:54 PM	#41
clearlight "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Australia Posts: 10	Great upgrades! Here’s hoping Andy Green gets to see the Mach meter of similar design on the fun side of supersonic again.

30 March 2022, 06:58 PM	#42
norcalctr "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 335	I would like to see a side by side comparison of the old vs the new

30 March 2022, 07:01 PM	#43
telesquire Banned Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: UK Posts: 379	The dial is a let down I guess. The case an improvement and I actually like the crown guards. I guess we all expect too much from the mighty R. They don't really think like collectors and enthusiasts. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

30 March 2022, 07:37 PM	#44
nick800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 1,585	Nope

30 March 2022, 07:41 PM	#45
Watchcollector123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 79	I think it is perfect now. Love it.

30 March 2022, 08:13 PM	#49
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,465	…this used to be a dog…and still is.

30 March 2022, 08:19 PM	#51
APPRF "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Here Posts: 1,490	.

30 March 2022, 08:30 PM	#53
MikeMWatchFan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: USA Posts: 375	Glad I sold my 116900 for a profit. This new AK seems much better. I’d love to get my hands on one as a keeper! Crown guards look nice, more symmetrical dial, easier to read 3/6/9 with lume. Apparently improved lume overall. Better clasp and refined bracelet proportions. A steal at $7,400 retail price if it can be obtained.

30 March 2022, 08:58 PM	#56
Ceb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK Watch: SD, Sub's & GMT's Posts: 159	The new Air-King looks great, on first impressions not much different from the now older model, however, delve into the detail and there are raft of small but positive changes. Which overall make this a much better proposition.

30 March 2022, 09:18 PM	#60
IR201 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: New York Posts: 2,100	Same weight and thickness? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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