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Rexadam77 · 30 March 2021, 09:25 AM

Good evening! I’m currently considering trading my 16622 YM for a 116900 AK. I’m torn on the matter. Both watches fly under the radar I suppose.
The YM has the more premium materials. But the AK has the green and yellow text and a quirkier design as well as the easy link. I’ve also heard that the Air King wears a bit bulky. So what do you guys think? Which do prefer? Thanks for your input.

Masteryacht · 30 March 2021, 10:42 AM

No

Jackie Daytona · 30 March 2021, 11:01 AM

Although I do like the originality and funkiness of the Air King quite a bit personally, I think out of the two I would keep the Yacht Master. I haven’t owned either but from the outside looking in the YM seems like a better all rounder.

kyo86sg · 30 March 2021, 12:58 PM

No, a date watch with a timing bezel for a no date watch and a busy dial.

No go.

greg19 · 30 March 2021, 01:01 PM

Me personally, I wouldn’t do it. I can’t stand arabic numbers on a dial, but to each their own.

JSolution · 30 March 2021, 03:56 PM

im a big fan of the air king its very unique the green text and yellow crown really pop out of the dial.

its obviously caught your attention as a watch you like anyway so why not. 5/6 digit model is a huge difference in feel aswell especially the bracelet is so much better made.

1William · 30 March 2021, 09:29 PM

Welcome and I would keep the YM.

travisb · 30 March 2021, 09:35 PM

Welcome!
Not a chance for me as I love the original YM.

doramas · 30 March 2021, 09:36 PM

Have you really thought about doing it?

faimag · 30 March 2021, 09:54 PM

I would keep the 16622.
I actually like the original PT sparkling dial quite a lot. It's a keeper for me.

BlueNote · 30 March 2021, 11:15 PM

Love the YM and it’s really coming into its own lately. Sorry but the AK dial is busy and incoherent, to me anyway. Keep your YM.

askdanny · 31 March 2021, 12:30 AM

I’ve owned the Air-King (see avatar). The Air-King is unnecessarily heavy.

alphadweller · 31 March 2021, 12:40 AM

The YM 16622 is the epitome of restrained elegance in a sports watch with an interesting little twist: a shimmering dial under the sunlight. To me it encapsulates the notion of sport-chic like very few other watches do. I own its successor ref 116622 pt dial and I love it. Once in a while I admit I need something a bit more exuberant, but sooner or later I fall back on the YM, which has been by far the most worn watch of my humble collection. The YM has its pros and cons, its fans and detractors, but your “Rolesium” is the first Rolex watch to offer a mix of similar looking metals, steel and platinum, which makes it super cool IMHO. It was an evolution from the very first yellow gold YM and a great take at an understated yet more luxurious alternative to the Submariner, such an interesting mix of attributes. I’m a big fan as you might have guessed.

The Air-King 116900 on the other hand is the opposite in many ways. You go from a minimalist dial to a crowded one covered with numerals. You also lose a rotating bezel and date function in the process. This AK is an acquired taste. If you like it though, go for it!

Gerardus · 31 March 2021, 01:07 AM

Huge AK fan here, but NO!

Viking · 31 March 2021, 02:03 AM

I would not make that trade. I like the looks and functionality of the YM over the AK.

jaisonline · 31 March 2021, 12:14 PM

Never. 16622 all the way over an AK.

breitlings · 31 March 2021, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSolution

im a big fan of the air king its very unique the green text and yellow crown really pop out of the dial.

its obviously caught your attention as a watch you like anyway so why not. 5/6 digit model is a huge difference in feel aswell especially the bracelet is so much better made.

Nope. YM has a fully solid bracelet and the AR under the date crystal. It is much more of a 6 digit watch than a 5 digit one.

MRPWRPATX21 · 31 March 2021, 01:52 PM

No, the 16622 is still a hugely underrated/undervalued/under-the-radar watch. I'll never get rid of mine- even if I get the 126622.

30 March 2021, 09:25 AM	#1
Rexadam77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: USA Posts: 4	Trade a 16622 for a 116900 Good evening! I’m currently considering trading my 16622 YM for a 116900 AK. I’m torn on the matter. Both watches fly under the radar I suppose. The YM has the more premium materials. But the AK has the green and yellow text and a quirkier design as well as the easy link. I’ve also heard that the Air King wears a bit bulky. So what do you guys think? Which do prefer? Thanks for your input. Last edited by Rexadam77; 30 March 2021 at 09:39 AM.. Reason: Added a question

30 March 2021, 11:01 AM	#3
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,606	Although I do like the originality and funkiness of the Air King quite a bit personally, I think out of the two I would keep the Yacht Master. I haven’t owned either but from the outside looking in the YM seems like a better all rounder. __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

31 March 2021, 12:30 AM	#12
askdanny "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: HND/SEA/CDG/AMS Watch: Clock on my A330 Posts: 773	I’ve owned the Air-King (see avatar). The Air-King is unnecessarily heavy. __________________ Rolex stories you won't find anywhere else: https://coron.et

31 March 2021, 01:07 AM	#14
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,129	Huge AK fan here, but NO! __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

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30 March 2021, 10:42 AM	#2
Masteryacht "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Watch: 16622,BLNR,116500 Posts: 1,008	No

30 March 2021, 12:58 PM	#4
kyo86sg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 58	No, a date watch with a timing bezel for a no date watch and a busy dial. No go.

30 March 2021, 01:01 PM	#5
greg19 Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Florida Watch: 126711CHNR GMT Posts: 74	Me personally, I wouldn’t do it. I can’t stand arabic numbers on a dial, but to each their own.

30 March 2021, 03:56 PM	#6
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,398	im a big fan of the air king its very unique the green text and yellow crown really pop out of the dial. its obviously caught your attention as a watch you like anyway so why not. 5/6 digit model is a huge difference in feel aswell especially the bracelet is so much better made.

30 March 2021, 09:29 PM	#7
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,639	Welcome and I would keep the YM.

30 March 2021, 09:35 PM	#8
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,430	Welcome! Not a chance for me as I love the original YM.

30 March 2021, 09:36 PM	#9
doramas Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gran Canaria Posts: 3,469	Have you really thought about doing it?

30 March 2021, 09:54 PM	#10
faimag "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: US, SG, DK, GR Watch: Reverso Posts: 3,089	I would keep the 16622. I actually like the original PT sparkling dial quite a lot. It's a keeper for me.

30 March 2021, 11:15 PM	#11
BlueNote "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Connecticut Posts: 153	Love the YM and it’s really coming into its own lately. Sorry but the AK dial is busy and incoherent, to me anyway. Keep your YM.

31 March 2021, 12:40 AM	#13
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 6,187	The YM 16622 is the epitome of restrained elegance in a sports watch with an interesting little twist: a shimmering dial under the sunlight. To me it encapsulates the notion of sport-chic like very few other watches do. I own its successor ref 116622 pt dial and I love it. Once in a while I admit I need something a bit more exuberant, but sooner or later I fall back on the YM, which has been by far the most worn watch of my humble collection. The YM has its pros and cons, its fans and detractors, but your “Rolesium” is the first Rolex watch to offer a mix of similar looking metals, steel and platinum, which makes it super cool IMHO. It was an evolution from the very first yellow gold YM and a great take at an understated yet more luxurious alternative to the Submariner, such an interesting mix of attributes. I’m a big fan as you might have guessed. The Air-King 116900 on the other hand is the opposite in many ways. You go from a minimalist dial to a crowded one covered with numerals. You also lose a rotating bezel and date function in the process. This AK is an acquired taste. If you like it though, go for it!

31 March 2021, 02:03 AM	#15
Viking "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Greg Location: Michigan Posts: 136	I would not make that trade. I like the looks and functionality of the YM over the AK.

31 March 2021, 12:14 PM	#16
jaisonline 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5 digit models Posts: 1,516	Never. 16622 all the way over an AK.

31 March 2021, 01:52 PM	#18
MRPWRPATX21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 343	No, the 16622 is still a hugely underrated/undervalued/under-the-radar watch. I'll never get rid of mine- even if I get the 126622.

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