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13 August 2016, 11:01 PM
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Official Rolex Air King ♔ 116900 Owners Club
I don't wanna sound like a watch snob but I checked the forum and came up with nothing in terms of Owners Club of the new model. There's already a club for Air King but this new model has nothing to do with the old one.
OK, let me cut this short and I decided to post a new thread dedicated to this new model. We also have both BLNR and GMT MASTER II Clubs and former one is also a GMT MASTER II too Well,here's some photographs including a lume shot Have a good weekend
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14 August 2016, 12:13 AM
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I'd be happy to post pictures of mine, but the nearest AD's branch manager bought their last one a couple of days before I visited - he was kind enough to let me try it though. That's a 2 hour drive, so I'm not willing to go any further just to save a few weeks.
On the waiting list.....
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14 August 2016, 01:24 AM
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Cool thread, it's been awhile since I have posted my pictures on TRF so I will participate here...
      Still trying to understand the evolution of why Rolex chose to use the 116400 case on the 116900 while using the 3,6,9 from the first gen 214270 on the 116900...  Overall to me the 116900 is a fun watch to own and a piece anyone that is remotely a Rolex fan should own, it's dial is quirky and weird, it has ties to the Bloodhound SSC and totally unlike anything on the market today! 
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14 August 2016, 01:49 AM
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Nice pics guys
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14 August 2016, 01:50 AM
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Oh WOW! Congrats Danny! Wear your in good health!
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"Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung |
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14 August 2016, 01:53 AM
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14 August 2016, 01:54 AM
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14 August 2016, 01:54 AM
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 I am in the same club as you! Ugly and uglier I will enjoy mine! Haha!
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"Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung |
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14 August 2016, 01:55 AM
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Congrats! It's my favourite at the moment!
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14 August 2016, 05:48 AM
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This is my first post and first Rolex. There were several things that came together: 65th year on the planet, 35th year of marriage, successful post-retirement business contract renewal. But most of all this watch shouted to me. It's been on my wrist every day since the Air-King was purchased two weeks ago.
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14 August 2016, 06:09 AM
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Future classic. I didn't hesitate to buy one (although my son wears it).
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14 August 2016, 09:29 AM
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14 August 2016, 09:35 AM
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[IMG]https://*******/photos/ETtApXPJBiLY4SsH8[/IMG]
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14 August 2016, 07:45 PM
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Thanks for your participations
Here's a couple of more pics to the watch
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14 August 2016, 08:01 PM
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 I think the new Air-King is the coolest Rolex in ages, makes a great pair with the Milgauss. It is a mash-up on sorts with the last gen Exp1 dial and Milgauss case. IMO it is destined for a short production run and becoming a future cult watch. |
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14 August 2016, 09:08 PM
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Different and quirky is right. I really love it.
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25 November 2016, 08:14 PM
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I am happy to join this club, great piece!
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25 November 2016, 09:53 PM
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Beautiful pictures!! Makes me want to pop by my AD soon!!
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26 November 2016, 01:31 AM
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 I bought this one from Bucherer at Interlaken during my swiss trip. |
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26 November 2016, 05:31 AM
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Beautiful pics of an incredible watch!
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26 November 2016, 09:11 AM
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I love that second hand it just pops..
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26 November 2016, 09:20 AM
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I guess I can't say I'm surprised that there aren't more owners of the 116900... A pleasant surprise to see this thread pop back up...
 
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26 November 2016, 06:00 PM
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26 November 2016, 06:13 PM
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I like the watch a lot and have tried one at a dealer. However the lack of lumed indicies is a big turn off. Only the triangle at 12 is lumed. Do any other rolexes have such little lume?
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26 November 2016, 07:05 PM
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However I don't really get the lack of lume issue as if you know where 12 is with lume and the hands are lumed, it's still really easy to tell the time....or am I the only one? |
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26 November 2016, 09:08 PM
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One of my old Date just Ref 116334 had no lume at all. In this model, I could also easily see what time it was when Iooked at the dial to know the time. Luminated indices would be a useful though
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20 December 2016, 06:35 AM
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Wellll if any of you want to get yours off your wrist for a fellow member let me know :P Great looking watch for a certain type of collector!
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20 December 2016, 07:15 AM
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20 December 2016, 08:11 AM
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[ATTACH]
Bought this and a Daytona C in June. My son wears the airking and my wife the Daytona C . I wear a deepsea that I've owned around five years. Merry Christmas. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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20 December 2016, 08:54 AM
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New AK owner checking in. OP - it looks like yours has PCL????
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