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Cru Jones · 15 September 2016, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

Very interesting assessment of the 116900. Are you aware of what the concept was for the dial? I agree with you on version 2 of the 214270, to me it is the modern Rolex all fans of the brand should own. In terms of the new YM1 configuration it's cool, however, I prefer my 16623 over the new one. As they say, different strokes for different folks...

Adding a picture... Test driving a watch at an AD is entirely different than owning and wearing the watch or any watch for that matter out doors in the open. It's a very cool piece and a welcome deviation from the run of the mill pieces we see daily with Subs, GMT's, etc...

Nice, classy and insightful reply to a pretty klassless near-trolling start to this thread. Nice one, Sam, thanks.

Etschell · 15 September 2016, 04:35 AM

id rather have a milguass.

michael067 · 15 September 2016, 05:01 AM

I like the new AK.

porschedude · 15 September 2016, 05:25 AM

I will say that it looks much better in person and in personal pictures than the advertisement photos made it look. But for me this is the case with most models.

datejust24 · 15 September 2016, 05:41 AM

it is definitely outside the norm from what I'd expect from Rolex' designs but that isn't necessarily a bad thing I don't think...the proportions of the text are a bit strange to my eyes for some reason....having Air King below instead of above maybe? I would like to see it in person...is it 39mm?

Brucie D · 15 September 2016, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

Very interesting assessment of the 116900. Are you aware of what the concept was for the dial? I agree with you on version 2 of the 214270, to me it is the modern Rolex all fans of the brand should own. In terms of the new YM1 configuration it's cool, however, I prefer my 16623 over the new one. As they say, different strokes for different folks...

Adding a picture... Test driving a watch at an AD is entirely different than owning and wearing the watch or any watch for that matter out doors in the open. It's a very cool piece and a welcome deviation from the run of the mill pieces we see daily with Subs, GMT's, etc...

I agree. Definitely need some time on the wrist to make a true decision. I like the new AK more and more every time I see it. Great photos by the way. Cheers.

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Brucie D · 15 September 2016, 06:24 AM

Also... With the heft and magnetic shielding in the case it would make a good alternative to the Milgauss... For less money?

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teb1013 · 15 September 2016, 07:37 AM

A little while ago there was a thread blasting the appearance of the new Air King, and at first I wasn't that fond of it either. But it grows on one. Now I want one!

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watchwatcher · 15 September 2016, 07:59 AM

I've got to disagree. I don't find it awkward, absurd, or even remotely childish.

And if I did I would try to find words to better express my opinions and not offend my brothers on TRF who might own, or be interested in owning, one.

Snow-Dweller · 15 September 2016, 08:07 AM

I love the big crown, I can't help but feel that the 5 should be an 05, and I think the green should be a touch darker (but then I think that most of Rolex's attempts at colour slightly miss the mark).

RGAmos · 15 September 2016, 08:10 AM

I bought a new Air King two months ago and am very pleased with it. I do not think the dial looks "childish" or particularly cluttered. I have grown very fond of this watch to the extent that I wear it most of the time while my other Rolex's remain at home. It's a Rolex that doesn't scream Rolex. My example has thus far proven to be the most accurate Rolex I own with a variation of less than 1 sec/day.

It's all in the eyes of the beholder. To me the YM1 looks like an over-dressed Submariner.

DeeTee · 15 September 2016, 09:06 AM

Now after looking at fremstars pic, I know what this watch is missing.......Crown guards!

Eric5964 · 15 September 2016, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Muzz

Completely disagree and considering this is a site where several members own the reference the choice of wording is pretty disrespectful.

Agree with this!

EricE

HL65 · 15 September 2016, 11:40 AM

Interesting I like both the new AK and YM quite a bit so to each his own.

Vaxe · 15 September 2016, 11:42 AM

it's unique in its own way, design is solid albeit very particular to appeal to the masses

Ragna · 15 September 2016, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Clivek

I can't help but feel that the 5 should be an 05

Never thought of it. You are absolutely right.

RGAmos · 15 September 2016, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Vaxe

it's unique in its own way, design is solid albeit very particular to appeal to the masses

Did you forget the qualifier: "unwashed"?

masyv6 · 16 September 2016, 02:57 AM

I disagree with many of the design decisions Rolex made with the new AirKing, but that's why I didn't buy one and won't ever buy one. Doesn't mean it's forced or childish

dabbotjordan · 16 September 2016, 03:10 AM

It's my favorite at the moment! If I had spare cash I would have one in a heart beat. I love it!

Woody · 16 September 2016, 06:01 AM

I had the opportunity to try one of these on today and really liked it. The dial works better on the wrist and the overall package is well balanced. If you can buy one at RRP then they are reasonably good value (in the context of the madness that is Rolex pricing

).

chrisb57 · 16 September 2016, 06:08 AM

Seen in the flesh last weekend,it does look better in the flesh honest .

7shaun7 · 16 September 2016, 06:10 AM

I have one like it v much looks a lot better in the flesh. My son wears it at the mo and says it gets a lot of good comments.

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porschedude · 16 September 2016, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

id rather have a milguass.

I agree

111forza · 16 September 2016, 06:55 AM

When I first saw it at baselworld I was unsure

As soon as I tried it at the AD I was 100% sure. I understand it's not the norm for Rolex but for me thats the attraction it's just so not Rolex

Try it and see

15 September 2016, 04:35 AM	#32
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	id rather have a milguass. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

15 September 2016, 08:07 AM	#40
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	I love the big crown, I can't help but feel that the 5 should be an 05, and I think the green should be a touch darker (but then I think that most of Rolex's attempts at colour slightly miss the mark). __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

15 September 2016, 11:40 AM	#44
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,984	Interesting I like both the new AK and YM quite a bit so to each his own. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

15 September 2016, 05:01 AM	#33
michael067 Banned Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Mike Location: Las Vegas Watch: TT DJ 16233 Posts: 1,002	I like the new AK.

15 September 2016, 05:25 AM	#34
porschedude "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: 116610LV Posts: 1,207	I will say that it looks much better in person and in personal pictures than the advertisement photos made it look. But for me this is the case with most models.

15 September 2016, 05:41 AM	#35
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	it is definitely outside the norm from what I'd expect from Rolex' designs but that isn't necessarily a bad thing I don't think...the proportions of the text are a bit strange to my eyes for some reason....having Air King below instead of above maybe? I would like to see it in person...is it 39mm?

15 September 2016, 06:24 AM	#37
Brucie D "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Bruce Location: Saskatoon SK CAN Watch: DJ / BLNR / SUBCLV Posts: 1,381	Also... With the heft and magnetic shielding in the case it would make a good alternative to the Milgauss... For less money? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 September 2016, 07:37 AM	#38
teb1013 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Easton PA Posts: 581	A little while ago there was a thread blasting the appearance of the new Air King, and at first I wasn't that fond of it either. But it grows on one. Now I want one! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

15 September 2016, 07:59 AM	#39
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,996	I've got to disagree. I don't find it awkward, absurd, or even remotely childish. And if I did I would try to find words to better express my opinions and not offend my brothers on TRF who might own, or be interested in owning, one.

15 September 2016, 08:10 AM	#41
RGAmos "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 194	I bought a new Air King two months ago and am very pleased with it. I do not think the dial looks "childish" or particularly cluttered. I have grown very fond of this watch to the extent that I wear it most of the time while my other Rolex's remain at home. It's a Rolex that doesn't scream Rolex. My example has thus far proven to be the most accurate Rolex I own with a variation of less than 1 sec/day. It's all in the eyes of the beholder. To me the YM1 looks like an over-dressed Submariner.

15 September 2016, 09:06 AM	#42
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,978	Now after looking at fremstars pic, I know what this watch is missing.......Crown guards!

15 September 2016, 11:42 AM	#45
Vaxe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,122	it's unique in its own way, design is solid albeit very particular to appeal to the masses

16 September 2016, 02:57 AM	#48
masyv6 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,771	I disagree with many of the design decisions Rolex made with the new AirKing, but that's why I didn't buy one and won't ever buy one. Doesn't mean it's forced or childish

16 September 2016, 03:10 AM	#49
dabbotjordan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: Nice Watch: Rolex Posts: 752	It's my favorite at the moment! If I had spare cash I would have one in a heart beat. I love it!

16 September 2016, 06:01 AM	#50
Woody "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Africa Posts: 1,127	I had the opportunity to try one of these on today and really liked it. The dial works better on the wrist and the overall package is well balanced. If you can buy one at RRP then they are reasonably good value (in the context of the madness that is Rolex pricing ).

16 September 2016, 06:08 AM	#51
chrisb57 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Chris Location: UK Watch: 114060 / 114300 Posts: 325	Seen in the flesh last weekend,it does look better in the flesh honest .

16 September 2016, 06:10 AM	#52
7shaun7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: GB Watch: dssd daytonaC AK2 Posts: 178	I have one like it v much looks a lot better in the flesh. My son wears it at the mo and says it gets a lot of good comments. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 September 2016, 06:55 AM	#54
111forza "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: uk Posts: 2,662	When I first saw it at baselworld I was unsure As soon as I tried it at the AD I was 100% sure. I understand it's not the norm for Rolex but for me thats the attraction it's just so not Rolex Try it and see

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