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seastu · 17 March 2019, 05:34 AM

I have call AD's across the county can't find an explorer I or Air King.
Seems like every SS Sport model is gone as soon as it arrives.

Is this an accurate ovbservation?

Vamp · 17 March 2019, 05:50 AM

was just in my ad last week. they had an air king in the case. exp, and air king not to hard to find

JayHantz · 17 March 2019, 06:01 AM

It is the sad state of affairs. It is weird when there is a waiting list for models that use to adorn display cases not even a year or two ago. I think it really depends on the AD; there are some that go quickly but others that have them. Have you tried ADs in rural areas?

stevepowell · 17 March 2019, 06:03 AM

I have been in several ADs and saw the AirKing in the case. not so much for the Explorer I

SoTaxLaw · 17 March 2019, 06:28 AM

OP this may be a reflection of trying to buy in a large market. I bought my DJ41 in the beginning of Feb. My AD had just received what they described as 9 watches and there was an Explorer I in there—did I want it? I already had the OP39 so no. I bought the DJ. I went back a few weeks later and there was an Explorer I in the case (also an Air King). They said this was a different Explorer. I don’t know if they were confused but there was definitely an Explorer I in the case waiting for a home. I see others posting here about finding an Exp I/II so I don’t think it’s that rare really. Maybe try some smaller ADs. My AD says they get out of state calls every day.

ashullscachull · 17 March 2019, 06:43 AM

Sidney Thomas in Delaware had an AK this week

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Clique · 17 March 2019, 07:39 AM

I have seen them occassionally. I suspect you could get one with a small wait.

The Libertine · 17 March 2019, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seastu

I have call AD's across the county can't find an explorer I or Air King.
Seems like every SS Sport model is gone as soon as it arrives.

Is this an accurate ovbservation?

Generally. Did you try calling Lux, Bond, & Green on Boylston Street?

chloebear · 17 March 2019, 08:46 AM

At home in Fort Smith, Arkansas and on vacation in Santa Monica I've had no problem finding Explorer, Air-King, both color Explorer II's and both Milgausses. In fact in Koreatown (L.A.)they still had a white Milgauss too!

blada4life · 17 March 2019, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seastu

I have call AD's across the county can't find an explorer I or Air King.
Seems like every SS Sport model is gone as soon as it arrives.

Is this an accurate ovbservation?

My local AD has an explorer 1. Just saw it 45 min ago. Topanga mall at Ben Bridge Woodland Hills. Call and ask for the Rolex queen and please tell her Mr Portman sent you. Im on a list lol

Fat_ninja · 17 March 2019, 09:44 AM

There is one at Lux bond and green in boston ma. Today. One of each AK and x1

DLRIDES · 17 March 2019, 10:03 AM

I’ve heard there are a few available at the link below.

https://www.rolexforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=9

Dunno ..............................

torrente · 17 March 2019, 09:37 PM

I saw one Explorer In Mayors at The Florida Mall in Orlando 3 days ago

Nishanmath · 3 April 2019, 12:31 AM

In North Carolina finding an authorized dealer with the latest model Explorer in stock is very hard. Took a month form a local jewelry store dealer to get one in. Needless to say, I bought it.

captainron62 · 3 April 2019, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by torrente

I saw one Explorer In Mayors at The Florida Mall in Orlando 3 days ago

It was gone on Sunday evening!

Finslayer83 · 3 April 2019, 12:38 AM

I tried 3 AD's in LA, one in TX, and the one here at home in Nashville.

No dice on a 214270. All said they had em on order.

Saved some coin and got one from Patrick @ OCWG

Chiefs · 3 April 2019, 01:10 AM

I saw 2 (Air King) in different UK AD's in London last week, so they can't be too hard to get ;-)

SoCal_Batman · 3 April 2019, 04:06 AM

Saw an Air-King and EXP1 in the display case at a local Reno AD last week.

Ricky Rolex · 5 June 2019, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seastu

I have call AD's across the county can't find an explorer I or Air King.
Seems like every SS Sport model is gone as soon as it arrives.

Is this an accurate ovbservation?

6-8 month wait at London AD's for the Explorer.

Called 6 the other day enquiring for a friend.

iheartrolexx · 5 June 2019, 01:51 AM

i saw both at my ad

Shoffma1999 · 5 June 2019, 03:31 AM

It took me about 4-5 months to get my Air-King from my AD. I also called around to about a dozen different ADs in three states (Michigan, Ohio, and Nevada/LV) and none had one in stock. In my calls I found one AD with an Explorer I and one AD with a polar Explorer II. In each case the AD offered what they had as an alternative. I was tempted because I like both the Explorer I and Explorer II polar dial, but I really wanted the Air-King because I like its uniqueness. Apart from those it was pretty dry at all of them.

17 March 2019, 05:34 AM	#1
seastu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: boston Posts: 49	Air King/Explorer I I have call AD's across the county can't find an explorer I or Air King. Seems like every SS Sport model is gone as soon as it arrives. Is this an accurate ovbservation?

17 March 2019, 05:50 AM	#2
Vamp "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: States Watch: and learn! Posts: 733	was just in my ad last week. they had an air king in the case. exp, and air king not to hard to find __________________ Instagram: vampin_ 126720BLRO 116710LN 126600 215670

17 March 2019, 06:03 AM	#4
stevepowell "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Steve Powell Location: Winnipeg Manitoba Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 76	I have been in several ADs and saw the AirKing in the case. not so much for the Explorer I __________________ Rolex Sea-Dweller 126600 Rolex Submariner 126610LN Rolex Explorer I 214270 Rolex Explorer II 226570

17 March 2019, 10:03 AM	#12
DLRIDES 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,663	I’ve heard there are a few available at the link below. https://www.rolexforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=9 Dunno .............................. __________________ *Purchasing your first non HOA home on a 3 acre lot DOES NOT equate to owning a “farm”.*

3 April 2019, 04:06 AM	#18
SoCal_Batman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: C.R. Location: Los Angeles Watch: ♛ BLNR \| AK Posts: 1,029	Saw an Air-King and EXP1 in the display case at a local Reno AD last week. __________________ "The more I see, the less I know for sure." - John Lennon

17 March 2019, 06:01 AM	#3
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	It is the sad state of affairs. It is weird when there is a waiting list for models that use to adorn display cases not even a year or two ago. I think it really depends on the AD; there are some that go quickly but others that have them. Have you tried ADs in rural areas?

17 March 2019, 06:28 AM	#5
SoTaxLaw "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Scott Location: USA Watch: 114060 Posts: 337	OP this may be a reflection of trying to buy in a large market. I bought my DJ41 in the beginning of Feb. My AD had just received what they described as 9 watches and there was an Explorer I in there—did I want it? I already had the OP39 so no. I bought the DJ. I went back a few weeks later and there was an Explorer I in the case (also an Air King). They said this was a different Explorer. I don’t know if they were confused but there was definitely an Explorer I in the case waiting for a home. I see others posting here about finding an Exp I/II so I don’t think it’s that rare really. Maybe try some smaller ADs. My AD says they get out of state calls every day.

17 March 2019, 06:43 AM	#6
ashullscachull "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Wilmington, Del. Posts: 59	Sidney Thomas in Delaware had an AK this week Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 March 2019, 07:39 AM	#7
Clique "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Posts: 21	I have seen them occassionally. I suspect you could get one with a small wait.

17 March 2019, 08:46 AM	#9
chloebear Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 2,902	At home in Fort Smith, Arkansas and on vacation in Santa Monica I've had no problem finding Explorer, Air-King, both color Explorer II's and both Milgausses. In fact in Koreatown (L.A.)they still had a white Milgauss too!

17 March 2019, 09:44 AM	#11
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	There is one at Lux bond and green in boston ma. Today. One of each AK and x1

17 March 2019, 09:37 PM	#13
torrente "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 551	I saw one Explorer In Mayors at The Florida Mall in Orlando 3 days ago

3 April 2019, 12:31 AM	#14
Nishanmath "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Mark Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex Explorer Posts: 74	In North Carolina finding an authorized dealer with the latest model Explorer in stock is very hard. Took a month form a local jewelry store dealer to get one in. Needless to say, I bought it.

3 April 2019, 12:38 AM	#16
Finslayer83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Tennessee Watch: DW-5600 Posts: 1,584	I tried 3 AD's in LA, one in TX, and the one here at home in Nashville. No dice on a 214270. All said they had em on order. Saved some coin and got one from Patrick @ OCWG

3 April 2019, 01:10 AM	#17
Chiefs "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: UK Watch: 16570 Posts: 120	I saw 2 (Air King) in different UK AD's in London last week, so they can't be too hard to get ;-)

5 June 2019, 01:51 AM	#20
iheartrolexx Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: 215 Posts: 470	i saw both at my ad

5 June 2019, 03:31 AM	#21
Shoffma1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 18	It took me about 4-5 months to get my Air-King from my AD. I also called around to about a dozen different ADs in three states (Michigan, Ohio, and Nevada/LV) and none had one in stock. In my calls I found one AD with an Explorer I and one AD with a polar Explorer II. In each case the AD offered what they had as an alternative. I was tempted because I like both the Explorer I and Explorer II polar dial, but I really wanted the Air-King because I like its uniqueness. Apart from those it was pretty dry at all of them.

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