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HogwldFLTR · 19 March 2016, 06:12 PM

Which would you prefer in your collection, new or old style?

Alexwwjd · 19 March 2016, 06:21 PM

New Version... Now I can actually consider it.

HogwldFLTR · 19 March 2016, 07:09 PM

I apologize for not making both an option, fwiw.

Old Expat Beast · 19 March 2016, 07:54 PM

I would like to find an Air-King-Date but otherwise happy with my 5501 and 14000m for now.

KenNethcole · 19 March 2016, 08:34 PM

I would like a mash up of the two. New style case size and old style dial.

ltmgeller · 19 March 2016, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Alexwwjd

New Version... Now I can actually consider it.

X2

Rocco21 · 19 March 2016, 10:34 PM

I have always loved the airking,but with 8" wrists its hard to pull off the 34mm so i will be getting the 40mm when it its available.i do like the 34mm and if i was smaller i would own one.

returntorolex · 19 March 2016, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Which would you prefer in your collection, new or old style?

I just added a new 114200 yesterday. Has to be one of the most comfortable watches I've owned.

HogwldFLTR · 20 March 2016, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Rocco21

I have always loved the airking,but with 8" wrists its hard to pull off the 34mm so i will be getting the 40mm when it its available.i do like the 34mm and if i was smaller i would own one.

Even with a 6.5 in. wrist the 34 mm seems small. The 34 mm could be worn as an oddity; the 40 mm as a modern watch. One might question if the new 40 is truly an AK.

Dr. Robert · 20 March 2016, 06:22 AM

Too bad the AK wasn't done in a 36-39mm size with a less busy dial!

HogwldFLTR · 20 March 2016, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Too bad the AK wasn't done in a 36-39mm size with a less busy dial!

Those seem to be assigned to the OP set. Now the AK is again unique, differentiated, and elevated.

Base-Z · 20 March 2016, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by KenNethcole

I would like a mash up of the two. New style case size and old style dial.

That's the one I would like to see.
I voted for 34mm in the poll, because I think that the Air King dials
from the 1950/early 60s are some of the most interesting and best looking
dials that Rolex ever produced.

soundserious · 20 March 2016, 08:09 AM

New one if I had to choose, interesting color for the seconds hand and logo

Lordofrolex · 20 March 2016, 08:15 AM

I would say neither but if you forced me i would say new one. Still have no interest in the air king. Not sure why there still making them i guess its tradition.

CaputMortuum · 20 March 2016, 08:32 AM

The 47! it's a classic.

KeithP · 20 March 2016, 08:35 AM

A little early to say as I've not seen a new one.

I just saw 5500 (I think) on someone's wrist today. It was so gorgeous. So simple. Didn't look small either, just great.

So having not seen a new one yet, I'll say 114200.

crowncollection · 20 March 2016, 08:46 AM

None it does not do it for me

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tecknik10 · 20 March 2016, 09:16 AM

The AirKing was done in a 36 mm called the 5504, I believe it was actually referred to has the AirKing/Explorer. Im sure someone will correct me if Im wrong but i did have the AirKing 5504 for quite a few years before regretfully letting it go. A true classic.

Gregc57 · 20 March 2016, 11:17 AM

Since I have the 39mm OP, the AK is off the table. Similar in many ways, not as nice, to my eye in others.

TheRolexKingofLV · 20 March 2016, 12:30 PM

I like the new AK...

drifter01 · 20 March 2016, 12:40 PM

I have three 34mm AK 5500s and am rebuilding a fourth. I also have one 1500 Date, also 34mm. I absolutely love 34mm Rolexes.

pinkelle21 · 20 March 2016, 04:58 PM

The new one lools great! had the last model, very comfortable but just a bit too small😎

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View Poll Results: Which AK, 34mm or 40mm?
34mm	31	28.97%
40mm	29	27.10%
neither; still no interested in an Air King.	47	43.93%
Voters: 107. You may not vote on this poll

19 March 2016, 06:12 PM	#1
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19 March 2016, 07:09 PM	#3
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,671	I apologize for not making both an option, fwiw. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

20 March 2016, 06:22 AM	#10
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,079	Too bad the AK wasn't done in a 36-39mm size with a less busy dial! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

20 March 2016, 08:09 AM	#13
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	New one if I had to choose, interesting color for the seconds hand and logo __________________ Instagram: soundsoserious

19 March 2016, 06:21 PM	#2
Alexwwjd "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Texas Watch: Out!!! Posts: 2,352	New Version... Now I can actually consider it.

19 March 2016, 07:54 PM	#4
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,798	I would like to find an Air-King-Date but otherwise happy with my 5501 and 14000m for now.

19 March 2016, 08:34 PM	#5
KenNethcole "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Socal Posts: 861	I would like a mash up of the two. New style case size and old style dial.

19 March 2016, 10:34 PM	#7
Rocco21 Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Rob Location: Cape Cod Watch: 126660,126600 Posts: 1,324	I have always loved the airking,but with 8" wrists its hard to pull off the 34mm so i will be getting the 40mm when it its available.i do like the 34mm and if i was smaller i would own one.

20 March 2016, 08:15 AM	#14
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	I would say neither but if you forced me i would say new one. Still have no interest in the air king. Not sure why there still making them i guess its tradition. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

20 March 2016, 08:32 AM	#15
CaputMortuum "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Finland Posts: 110	The 47! it's a classic.

20 March 2016, 08:35 AM	#16
KeithP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Keith Location: NYC Watch: AK 126900/SM 300M Posts: 1,664	A little early to say as I've not seen a new one. I just saw 5500 (I think) on someone's wrist today. It was so gorgeous. So simple. Didn't look small either, just great. So having not seen a new one yet, I'll say 114200.

20 March 2016, 08:46 AM	#17
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,215	None it does not do it for me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

20 March 2016, 09:16 AM	#18
tecknik10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: HCM, Viet Nam Watch: 16600N, 1625 Posts: 61	The AirKing was done in a 36 mm called the 5504, I believe it was actually referred to has the AirKing/Explorer. Im sure someone will correct me if Im wrong but i did have the AirKing 5504 for quite a few years before regretfully letting it go. A true classic.

20 March 2016, 11:17 AM	#19
Gregc57 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Gregory Location: NY, USA Watch: OP 39mm Posts: 71	Since I have the 39mm OP, the AK is off the table. Similar in many ways, not as nice, to my eye in others. __________________ *Greg C.*

20 March 2016, 12:30 PM	#20
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	I like the new AK... __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

20 March 2016, 12:40 PM	#21
drifter01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NC Watch: 5500 Air-King Posts: 633	I have three 34mm AK 5500s and am rebuilding a fourth. I also have one 1500 Date, also 34mm. I absolutely love 34mm Rolexes. __________________ Dave Ace of Clubs "Never mind the track. The track is for punks. We are Road People. We are Cafe Racers." - Hunter S. Thompson

20 March 2016, 04:58 PM	#22
pinkelle21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: california coast Watch: rolex 116300 Posts: 741	The new one lools great! had the last model, very comfortable but just a bit too small😎 Sent using Pied piper compression app

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