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wonkka · 12 November 2019, 04:42 AM

I will post my R serial number blue dial 5500 once I figure out how to.

britabroad · 12 November 2019, 09:56 AM

I like the new AK, but I must be the only one lol

I might buy one still undecided due to the loss on investment

Stonecutter6 · 12 November 2019, 11:47 AM

I still really like the new Air King a lot. I'll definitely keep it in my short list.

kieselguhr · 12 November 2019, 12:07 PM

I like the AK. I do think fixing the 1 o’clock marker to 05 as opposed to just 5 would have made the dial look better. Also maybe it would have benefitted from having a bi directional bezel of some kind.
Unfortunately, I don’t have room for the AK as I plan for a limited collection. The AK would be a very solid addition to anyone’s collection though.

WatchNutcase · 12 November 2019, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by britabroad

I like the new AK, but I must be the only one lol

I might buy one still undecided due to the loss on investment

What do you mean "loss on investment"?

MSchu · 12 November 2019, 01:18 PM

I'll start...

britabroad · 13 November 2019, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WatchNutcase

What do you mean "loss on investment"?

Yeah sorry not clear.

Investment is cost of buying a product.
Loss is the deprecation of the purchase price.

Pretty much everything I buy I expect deprecation, including Rolex, though with some models if it goes up in value great, perhaps after paying insurance and servicing I may break even or make some $

The AK loses money every year so far, but we only have 2016 to compare, so perhaps this model loses more than some other 'loss' models, I dont know?

Does it matter? YMWV

garbanzo · 13 November 2019, 09:04 AM

Was my daily during the recent 3-week trip to the Arctic Circle. What’s not to like.
The 3131 is the best timekeeper that I have, gained 5 secs withn those 21 days.

kieselguhr · 13 November 2019, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by britabroad

Yeah sorry not clear.

Investment is cost of buying a product.
Loss is the deprecation of the purchase price.

Pretty much everything I buy I expect deprecation, including Rolex, though with some models if it goes up in value great, perhaps after paying insurance and servicing I may break even or make some $

The AK loses money every year so far, but we only have 2016 to compare, so perhaps this model loses more than some other 'loss' models, I dont know?

Does it matter? YMWV

The I word is a trigger word on the forums these days and I don’t fault people for it either way. Watches in general are liabilities when you factor in maintenance costs, insurance, storage, etc as you say. Glad you’re more concerned about enjoying the watch

I like it but since I plan on getting some type of pilot watch it may be redundant in my collection as I already have the Milgauss.

Gold Crown · 13 November 2019, 09:36 AM

One of my favorites.

garyk · 13 November 2019, 10:03 AM

Air Kings

are cool including mine from the 50s.

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JoseR · 13 November 2019, 10:29 AM

My first Rolex. Like the colors on the dial. Much more different from the others. The green and yellow are Rolex official colors and the first time ever to use those colors on a dial. ;)

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offrdmania · 13 November 2019, 11:12 AM

I know you are excited about your new watch, but no need to post the same thread in multiple forums.

AJMarcus · 13 November 2019, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garbanzo

Was my daily during the recent 3-week trip to the Arctic Circle. What’s not to like.
The 3131 is the best timekeeper that I have, gained 5 secs withn those 21 days.

Nice pic. Great durable watch as you can personally attest to

Nikrnic · 13 November 2019, 01:21 PM

I'm a fan, I wore mine daily for a year then traded it for a new Expll. As one OP said above, I agree, always thought the 5 marker should say 05.

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Bob the brush · 13 November 2019, 09:19 PM

I really like mine, gets a lot of wrist time. Just got back from a holiday in Portugal, and this is the watch I took to accompany me.

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brandrea · 13 November 2019, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garbanzo

Was my daily during the recent 3-week trip to the Arctic Circle. What’s not to like.
The 3131 is the best timekeeper that I have, gained 5 secs withn those 21 days.

We’d love to see some pictures from your trip

JMtimes5 · 13 November 2019, 10:59 PM

Love this....

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vegasvince · 13 November 2019, 11:08 PM

I'm on vacation here in europe and got so down just seeing only gold datejusts in the stores... So last night at Harrods, the cases only had gold datejusts. The SA asked what I was looking for, and I asked if they had any steel professional models. She said 'which one?' I said Air King and she said they just got a shipment that day! Theres a milgauss and yachtmaster left if anyone wants those. So happy I finally found something!

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MSchu · 13 November 2019, 11:55 PM

I had thought about selling my AK... to get something else, but I just can't do it. I love this watch... I love the weight, I love the comfort on wrist and I love the Milgauss caliber.

garbanzo · 14 November 2019, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

We’d love to see some pictures from your trip

Well, here’s one - no watch content - this was taken at 3 p.m.
In the summer, this place is a popular beach

The light is already very low and the weather was unseasonably cold.
Next time I’ll go there in Feb and it will be really, really cold.

JoseR · 14 November 2019, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by offrdmania

I know you are excited about your new watch, but no need to post the same thread in multiple forums.

Any Air King fans out there....post pics! That was to OP posted so I show my pics. If it bothers you just don't look. That simple...

genta01 · 14 November 2019, 04:11 AM

My Airking!!!

offrdmania · 14 November 2019, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrubero

Any Air King fans out there....post pics! That was to OP posted so I show my pics. If it bothers you just don't look. That simple...

The reply wasn’t towards you, it was towards the OP who posted the same headline in multiple sections.

juktagt · 14 November 2019, 08:06 PM

mikkolopez · 14 November 2019, 10:53 PM

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lpestre · 14 November 2019, 11:45 PM

A classic !

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illini675 · 15 November 2019, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSchu

I'll start...

Like your Airking, LOVE your 221 GMT

JoseR · 15 November 2019, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by offrdmania

The reply wasn’t towards you, it was towards the OP who posted the same headline in multiple sections.

Sorry. Since you didn't indicate OP and you posted after my pics I thought it was meant for me. My apologize.

2fast455 · 15 November 2019, 01:28 PM

I really want to own another air king. Trying to get the seller to be reasonable on the price.
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ght=Bling+king

12 November 2019, 04:42 AM	#1
wonkka "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 18	Any Air King fans out there....post pics! I will post my R serial number blue dial 5500 once I figure out how to.

13 November 2019, 10:03 AM	#11
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,701	Air Kings are cool including mine from the 50s. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________

13 November 2019, 10:29 AM	#12
JoseR "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Philly. Watch: Air King, Omega AT Posts: 2,267	My first Rolex. Like the colors on the dial. Much more different from the others. The green and yellow are Rolex official colors and the first time ever to use those colors on a dial. ;) Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk __________________ Air King 116900 Omega AT41 Gray Dial/Leather Oris Pointer Date Roberto Clemente LE

13 November 2019, 11:12 AM	#13
offrdmania 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,993	I know you are excited about your new watch, but no need to post the same thread in multiple forums. __________________ TRF Member 11738

13 November 2019, 09:19 PM	#16
Bob the brush "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Mercia Watch: 1016 Explorer. Posts: 928	I really like mine, gets a lot of wrist time. Just got back from a holiday in Portugal, and this is the watch I took to accompany me. Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk __________________ Explorer 1016 Explorer 2 16570 Air King 116900 DJ 16030 - Buckley dial DJ 16220 DJ OQ 17013

12 November 2019, 09:56 AM	#2
britabroad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: South Carolina Watch: GS SBGV245 Posts: 60	I like the new AK, but I must be the only one lol I might buy one still undecided due to the loss on investment

12 November 2019, 11:47 AM	#3
Stonecutter6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Tennessee Watch: 2019 Sub Date Posts: 103	I still really like the new Air King a lot. I'll definitely keep it in my short list.

12 November 2019, 12:07 PM	#4
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,616	I like the AK. I do think fixing the 1 o’clock marker to 05 as opposed to just 5 would have made the dial look better. Also maybe it would have benefitted from having a bi directional bezel of some kind. Unfortunately, I don’t have room for the AK as I plan for a limited collection. The AK would be a very solid addition to anyone’s collection though.

12 November 2019, 01:18 PM	#6
MSchu Banned Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: Schumacher Location: Las vegas Posts: 826	I'll start...

13 November 2019, 01:21 PM	#15
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,171	I'm a fan, I wore mine daily for a year then traded it for a new Expll. As one OP said above, I agree, always thought the 5 marker should say 05. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

13 November 2019, 10:59 PM	#18
JMtimes5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: J Location: Midwest Watch: OP AK LV DJ EXII Posts: 2,270	Love this.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 November 2019, 11:08 PM	#19
vegasvince "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Vincent Location: Vegas, baby! Watch: one from ShopNBC! Posts: 436	I'm on vacation here in europe and got so down just seeing only gold datejusts in the stores... So last night at Harrods, the cases only had gold datejusts. The SA asked what I was looking for, and I asked if they had any steel professional models. She said 'which one?' I said Air King and she said they just got a shipment that day! Theres a milgauss and yachtmaster left if anyone wants those. So happy I finally found something! Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk __________________ SeaDweller "Z" Yachtmaster "Z" Oyster Perpetual "M"

13 November 2019, 11:55 PM	#20
MSchu Banned Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: Schumacher Location: Las vegas Posts: 826	I had thought about selling my AK... to get something else, but I just can't do it. I love this watch... I love the weight, I love the comfort on wrist and I love the Milgauss caliber.

14 November 2019, 08:06 PM	#25
juktagt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Texas Watch: Rolex Posts: 297	__________________ 14010\|14060M\|16234\|16570\|16600

14 November 2019, 10:53 PM	#26
mikkolopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,301	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ At my age now ... I have SEEN everything, I have HEARD everything, I have even DONE everything, I just don't REMEMBER everything.

14 November 2019, 11:45 PM	#27
lpestre 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Montreal/Paris Posts: 1,275	A classic ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 November 2019, 01:28 PM	#30
2fast455 Banned Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NY Posts: 19	I really want to own another air king. Trying to get the seller to be reasonable on the price. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ght=Bling+king

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