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WatchNutcase · 12 April 2017, 08:36 PM

Bought my first Air-King in Milan about 6 months ago.

Click Here To Check Out My Review!

indy16zo6 · 13 April 2017, 06:56 AM

Great review. The Air-King is really growing on me. I just got started in collecting watches. As soon as my gmt II shows up, this may be the next on my list.

Chewbacca · 14 April 2017, 12:56 AM

nice.

Psmith · 14 April 2017, 04:37 AM

Nice

q8rolex · 15 April 2017, 06:07 PM

great review, enjoy your watch with good health.

jdpny · 15 April 2017, 06:14 PM

Nice job, thanks.

EDL7 · 16 April 2017, 02:16 AM

100% agreed! I own the Olive Green 34mm..and I have to really think this is the best and last watch I will ever own.

sea-dweller · 25 April 2017, 10:17 AM

Nice review!

WatchNutcase · 30 April 2017, 07:52 PM

Thanks guys! This Air-King has really got med into watch buying mode. I think next on the list will be an Explorer, then maybe an Omega or Panerai after this.

doubles08 · 2 May 2017, 01:17 AM

Would you say 34mm is an ok size, or would you prefer it a little bigger if you could?

WatchNutcase · 2 May 2017, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doubles08

Would you say 34mm is an ok size, or would you prefer it a little bigger if you could?

The 34mm size on this particular Air-King couldn't be anymore perfect for me, but i have small wrists.

I tried the 36mm explorer and the new 36mm oyster perpetual, both did not feel as comfortable or look as proportional on me personally compared to the old Air-King.

BeirutrulesMrBarnes · 2 May 2017, 08:31 AM

Great review. I am looking at getting an air king soon. I too have smaller wrist size and prefer how the 36mm and 34mm wear on the wrist. I also have a 40mm Frederique Constant which I really enjoy but I still prefer the smaller watches.

lilsweetie · 17 July 2017, 04:58 AM

Great review! I really enjoyed the detail and background you included. I have an air king as well (same model) and found everything you said resonated with my experience.

Exploradori · 17 July 2017, 05:09 AM

Fantastic watch, great review and nice blog. Congrats! Keep it up. Always nice to have a site for reviews that is not conflicted with corporate placements.

jstan9 · 27 July 2017, 08:05 PM

Fantastic review, Mat. I also have small wrists and for 17 years have loved my SS / Platinum 35mm yachtmaster. As a new member (and even a new lurker) I've noted a lot of strong opinions on 'small' watches now that oversized is the fashion even for women.

I loved that you stressed the comfort and fit of your beautiful watch. After getting a 40mm GMT blnr I've realized that as stunning as it is it's absolutely the largest watch I can wear and that I 'notice it' on my wrist whereas my yachtmaster disappears.

I love both and because of the current 'big watch phase' in watch fashion have been pondering selling mine and replacing it with the 40mm version. Your review convinced me to try on a 40 mm beauty but also reminds me how important comfort is.

Like you, I've never had anyone comment on the size of my 35mm yachtmaster. It fits dead center and is finely proportioned on my small wrists. I think calling these mid-sized watches 'suitable only for boys' (a comment I've read in other posts about smaller rolexes) misses some of the important points in your excellent review.

Leeq · 28 July 2017, 12:26 AM

Appreciate the review! I'm starting to get into the Air King and this review was thorough enough to see the pros and cons. Thank you and hope you enjoy your watch.

ronaldweeks · 12 September 2017, 11:35 PM

You covered almost everything in the review. Thanks for sharing.

VicLeChic · 20 September 2017, 04:48 PM

isn't ref 114200 the OP34?

https://m.rolex.com/fr/search.html#114200

stevepowell · 21 September 2017, 09:27 AM

Great review, loved reading. Thanks

Steve

loobster · 22 September 2017, 06:05 AM

Nice read, Thanks for sharing

roguy · 23 September 2017, 08:49 PM

Great review. The AirKing is truly a nice model if you dig small cases

Rolex-uae · 24 September 2017, 07:57 AM

Nice

Chime101 · 21 November 2017, 09:09 PM

superb review - thinking about one for the wife (so longs as she does not get my obsession) :-)

reeder1 · 8 February 2018, 09:32 AM

Enjoyed the review! I'm looking at the new Air King(40mm) vs Explorer I(39mm). They're both beautiful, of course. What are the pros and cons for you guys?

rolexsf40 · 31 July 2020, 01:48 PM

great review! i'm also considering the 34mm size for my smaller wrists. i also love the white dial.

Darklight111 · 1 January 2021, 11:38 PM

Very cool review, 34mm watches are so underrated IMHO.

KeithP · 3 March 2021, 10:31 AM

Really enjoyed this, thank you. Great watch.

14 April 2017, 04:37 AM	#4
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Nice __________________

25 April 2017, 10:17 AM	#8
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12 April 2017, 08:36 PM	#1
WatchNutcase Banned Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Matt Location: UK / EU & Canada Watch: Sub 114060 Posts: 1,349	Full Review: Rolex Air-King 34mm 114200 Bought my first Air-King in Milan about 6 months ago. Click Here To Check Out My Review!

13 April 2017, 06:56 AM	#2
indy16zo6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: indiana Posts: 237	Great review. The Air-King is really growing on me. I just got started in collecting watches. As soon as my gmt II shows up, this may be the next on my list.

14 April 2017, 12:56 AM	#3
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,110	nice.

15 April 2017, 06:07 PM	#5
q8rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: kuwait Posts: 270	great review, enjoy your watch with good health.

15 April 2017, 06:14 PM	#6
jdpny Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NY Posts: 501	Nice job, thanks.

16 April 2017, 02:16 AM	#7
EDL7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 842	100% agreed! I own the Olive Green 34mm..and I have to really think this is the best and last watch I will ever own.

30 April 2017, 07:52 PM	#9
WatchNutcase Banned Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Matt Location: UK / EU & Canada Watch: Sub 114060 Posts: 1,349	Thanks guys! This Air-King has really got med into watch buying mode. I think next on the list will be an Explorer, then maybe an Omega or Panerai after this.

2 May 2017, 01:17 AM	#10
doubles08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sydney Posts: 43	Would you say 34mm is an ok size, or would you prefer it a little bigger if you could?

2 May 2017, 08:31 AM	#12
BeirutrulesMrBarnes "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: USA Posts: 31	Great review. I am looking at getting an air king soon. I too have smaller wrist size and prefer how the 36mm and 34mm wear on the wrist. I also have a 40mm Frederique Constant which I really enjoy but I still prefer the smaller watches.

17 July 2017, 04:58 AM	#13
lilsweetie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Seattle, WA Watch: DJ Rose/SS diamond Posts: 125	Great review! I really enjoyed the detail and background you included. I have an air king as well (same model) and found everything you said resonated with my experience.

17 July 2017, 05:09 AM	#14
Exploradori "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Frank Location: Bethesda Watch: 214270, 1803 Posts: 399	Fantastic watch, great review and nice blog. Congrats! Keep it up. Always nice to have a site for reviews that is not conflicted with corporate placements.

27 July 2017, 08:05 PM	#15
jstan9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jon Location: Bay Area Watch: Rolex GMT BLNR Posts: 1,343	Fantastic review, Mat. I also have small wrists and for 17 years have loved my SS / Platinum 35mm yachtmaster. As a new member (and even a new lurker) I've noted a lot of strong opinions on 'small' watches now that oversized is the fashion even for women. I loved that you stressed the comfort and fit of your beautiful watch. After getting a 40mm GMT blnr I've realized that as stunning as it is it's absolutely the largest watch I can wear and that I 'notice it' on my wrist whereas my yachtmaster disappears. I love both and because of the current 'big watch phase' in watch fashion have been pondering selling mine and replacing it with the 40mm version. Your review convinced me to try on a 40 mm beauty but also reminds me how important comfort is. Like you, I've never had anyone comment on the size of my 35mm yachtmaster. It fits dead center and is finely proportioned on my small wrists. I think calling these mid-sized watches 'suitable only for boys' (a comment I've read in other posts about smaller rolexes) misses some of the important points in your excellent review.

28 July 2017, 12:26 AM	#16
Leeq "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: San Francisco Posts: 185	Appreciate the review! I'm starting to get into the Air King and this review was thorough enough to see the pros and cons. Thank you and hope you enjoy your watch.

12 September 2017, 11:35 PM	#17
ronaldweeks "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Gardena Posts: 10	You covered almost everything in the review. Thanks for sharing.

20 September 2017, 04:48 PM	#18
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	isn't ref 114200 the OP34? https://m.rolex.com/fr/search.html#114200

21 September 2017, 09:27 AM	#19
stevepowell "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Steve Powell Location: Winnipeg Manitoba Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 76	Great review, loved reading. Thanks Steve

22 September 2017, 06:05 AM	#20
loobster Banned Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Nebraska Posts: 73	Nice read, Thanks for sharing

23 September 2017, 08:49 PM	#21
roguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: germany Watch: RLX 16233 Posts: 17	Great review. The AirKing is truly a nice model if you dig small cases

24 September 2017, 07:57 AM	#22
Rolex-uae "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: UAE Posts: 13	Nice

21 November 2017, 09:09 PM	#23
Chime101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Uk Posts: 14	superb review - thinking about one for the wife (so longs as she does not get my obsession) :-)

8 February 2018, 09:32 AM	#24
reeder1 Banned Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA Watch: 116600 SD Posts: 59	Enjoyed the review! I'm looking at the new Air King(40mm) vs Explorer I(39mm). They're both beautiful, of course. What are the pros and cons for you guys?

31 July 2020, 01:48 PM	#25
rolexsf40 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: San Francisco Posts: 24	great review! i'm also considering the 34mm size for my smaller wrists. i also love the white dial.

1 January 2021, 11:38 PM	#26
Darklight111 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: France Posts: 28	Very cool review, 34mm watches are so underrated IMHO.

3 March 2021, 10:31 AM	#27
KeithP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Keith Location: NYC Watch: AK 126900/SM 300M Posts: 1,664	Really enjoyed this, thank you. Great watch.

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