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dualcarb · 17 August 2015, 04:02 PM

Ladies and gents, I am rather torn here. I am a proud owner of a white dial 34mm air king 114200. It has recently not been getting enough wrist time and I am seriously contemplating trading it in plus cash for a 114060. Would you do it? I love the classic lines and look of the air king. But I also love the bracelet of the sub. The ceramic bezel and heck...what's not to love. I have in my stable a milgauss GV, a GS SBGR 083 and a nomos Orion.

Has anyone of you ever traded in an air king for a sub? Would you do it? Any advice is appreciated. Thank you all

Brgds/Patrick

jw0n · 17 August 2015, 04:09 PM

Are you emotionally connected to the Air King? Does it have significant meaning? If not, I would totally trade it in for a Sub. I have two old triple date speedys I would never sell -- they were my first "luxury" watches, and I know I would regret selling them. I gave one to my dad, and keep the other (even though it gets almost zero wear these days).

Bangel · 17 August 2015, 04:11 PM

Never had an Air King, and though I think they're fabulous watches, my favourite is still the Submariner.

If I was in your position, unless I had a sentimental attachment to the Air King or finances prohibited owning both, then I'd do the swap!

Gharddog03 · 17 August 2015, 04:13 PM

Trade it.

MonBK · 17 August 2015, 04:37 PM

Yes ^

Ruud Van Driver · 17 August 2015, 06:40 PM

I'm extremely biased as a total SS sports watch aficionado but, as others have said, unless you have an emotional attachment to the Air King, then do it

AK797 · 17 August 2015, 09:34 PM

Yes, esp if you are not wearing the AK.

1William · 17 August 2015, 09:57 PM

I would trade.

OmegaJJH · 17 August 2015, 10:32 PM

If there is an emotional tie then no.

If not, hell yeah !!!!

beshannon · 17 August 2015, 10:37 PM

I would trade/sell that which I was not wearing.

GB-man · 17 August 2015, 10:55 PM

Trade away

Danny83 · 17 August 2015, 11:03 PM

I would trade

Kneecough · 17 August 2015, 11:04 PM

I would... 114060 is my favorite.

dualcarb · 19 August 2015, 02:08 AM

Thanks for the advice guys. I'll do my research and will post an incoming when the trade is complete.

Cheers
Patrick

Magn3t · 19 August 2015, 03:52 PM

I'm lucky enough to have both, I have large hands & wrists so the AK doesn't seem to look right on me. But, I love it & don't want to part with it, the history, the shape, everything, so when I was in your position I decided just to save a bit longer till I could afford the Sub.

dualcarb · 19 August 2015, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magn3t

I'm lucky enough to have both, I have large hands & wrists so the AK doesn't seem to look right on me. But, I love it & don't want to part with it, the history, the shape, everything, so when I was in your position I decided just to save a bit longer till I could afford the Sub.

This isn't making it easier. :)

But then again this is sound advice. I do love the history the classic looks, the dial and everything there is about the air king. Which is why making this decision is so difficult.

Time, however is something that I don't have right now as I have another child on the way. And getting the 114060 is something I want to do as this will be a birth year watch. I bought a Milgauss GV on the year that my firstborn joined us. Which is why I am making this drastic move.

Rogdogg · 19 August 2015, 05:05 PM

Unless the Air King had any major sentimental value I would definitely make that trade and even if the watch had sentimental value I would seriously consider it anyway.

Magn3t · 19 August 2015, 07:08 PM

Sorry to make your decision harder, I just love my AK, the simplicity, proportions etc 😊. Make the trade with my blessing, I'll dedicate the next wearing of my AK to you, which I'm sure will pacify the Rolex Gods!

mtrunner · 19 August 2015, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dualcarb

This isn't making it easier. :)

But then again this is sound advice. I do love the history the classic looks, the dial and everything there is about the air king. Which is why making this decision is so difficult.

Time, however is something that I don't have right now as I have another child on the way. And getting the 114060 is something I want to do as this will be a birth year watch. I bought a Milgauss GV on the year that my firstborn joined us. Which is why I am making this drastic move.

It seems to me this is the perfect reason to get the Sub. I would definitely make the trade.

eonflux · 20 August 2015, 05:21 PM

Does the AK 34mm fit well? If so, then perhaps would be a reason to keep it.
But if your larger watches work better for you, and there's no other reason to keep the AK, make the move!

Time Exposure · 21 August 2015, 05:51 AM

Make the trade, and quickly! Soon your priority will not be "which watch" but "where's the wipes?" Congratulations on the human incoming, and when time allows, show us pictures of your new Sub!

Etschell · 21 August 2015, 06:44 AM

yes,

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zama · 21 August 2015, 07:07 AM

If you can get worthwhile money for the AK do it, but if you love it, and you don't get a good trade, save that bit more and get both.

17 August 2015, 04:02 PM	#1
dualcarb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: HK/Malaysia Watch: Lover Posts: 1,223	Would you trade Ladies and gents, I am rather torn here. I am a proud owner of a white dial 34mm air king 114200. It has recently not been getting enough wrist time and I am seriously contemplating trading it in plus cash for a 114060. Would you do it? I love the classic lines and look of the air king. But I also love the bracelet of the sub. The ceramic bezel and heck...what's not to love. I have in my stable a milgauss GV, a GS SBGR 083 and a nomos Orion. Has anyone of you ever traded in an air king for a sub? Would you do it? Any advice is appreciated. Thank you all Brgds/Patrick

17 August 2015, 04:09 PM	#2
jw0n "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Won Location: Asia Posts: 1,442	Are you emotionally connected to the Air King? Does it have significant meaning? If not, I would totally trade it in for a Sub. I have two old triple date speedys I would never sell -- they were my first "luxury" watches, and I know I would regret selling them. I gave one to my dad, and keep the other (even though it gets almost zero wear these days). __________________ Instagram: @itsjw0n

17 August 2015, 06:40 PM	#6
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	I'm extremely biased as a total SS sports watch aficionado but, as others have said, unless you have an emotional attachment to the Air King, then do it __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

17 August 2015, 10:37 PM	#10
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I would trade/sell that which I was not wearing. __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

19 August 2015, 05:05 PM	#17
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	Unless the Air King had any major sentimental value I would definitely make that trade and even if the watch had sentimental value I would seriously consider it anyway. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

17 August 2015, 04:11 PM	#3
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	Never had an Air King, and though I think they're fabulous watches, my favourite is still the Submariner. If I was in your position, unless I had a sentimental attachment to the Air King or finances prohibited owning both, then I'd do the swap!

17 August 2015, 04:13 PM	#4
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Trade it.

17 August 2015, 04:37 PM	#5
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,277	Yes ^

17 August 2015, 09:34 PM	#7
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Yes, esp if you are not wearing the AK.

17 August 2015, 09:57 PM	#8
1William 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 48,672	I would trade.

17 August 2015, 10:32 PM	#9
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	If there is an emotional tie then no. If not, hell yeah !!!!

17 August 2015, 10:55 PM	#11
GB-man 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,635	Trade away

17 August 2015, 11:03 PM	#12
Danny83 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,325	I would trade

17 August 2015, 11:04 PM	#13
Kneecough "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 1,792	I would... 114060 is my favorite.

19 August 2015, 02:08 AM	#14
dualcarb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: HK/Malaysia Watch: Lover Posts: 1,223	Thanks for the advice guys. I'll do my research and will post an incoming when the trade is complete. Cheers Patrick

19 August 2015, 03:52 PM	#15
Magn3t "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: UK Posts: 23	I'm lucky enough to have both, I have large hands & wrists so the AK doesn't seem to look right on me. But, I love it & don't want to part with it, the history, the shape, everything, so when I was in your position I decided just to save a bit longer till I could afford the Sub.

19 August 2015, 07:08 PM	#18
Magn3t "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: UK Posts: 23	Sorry to make your decision harder, I just love my AK, the simplicity, proportions etc 😊. Make the trade with my blessing, I'll dedicate the next wearing of my AK to you, which I'm sure will pacify the Rolex Gods!

20 August 2015, 05:21 PM	#20
eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,647	Does the AK 34mm fit well? If so, then perhaps would be a reason to keep it. But if your larger watches work better for you, and there's no other reason to keep the AK, make the move!

21 August 2015, 05:51 AM	#21
Time Exposure "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Bryan Location: Sac Valley, CA US Watch: Patek 5980/1A Posts: 2,860	Make the trade, and quickly! Soon your priority will not be "which watch" but "where's the wipes?" Congratulations on the human incoming, and when time allows, show us pictures of your new Sub!

21 August 2015, 06:44 AM	#22
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	yes, image upload without registration

21 August 2015, 07:07 AM	#23
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,809	If you can get worthwhile money for the AK do it, but if you love it, and you don't get a good trade, save that bit more and get both. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

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