Official Rolex Air King ♔ 116900 Owners Club

[rmlovett1]

Never looked for, or posted on this thread when I bought my AK a while ago.
I think it’s a great watch that’s different from the Rolex norm. Most don’t think it’s aesthetically pleasing...I get that, I just happen to like the look, and love the dimensions of the case. I’m a diehard Rolex guy, and I do absolutely love the “normal” Rolex models....for whatever reason, I find this one interestingly attractive


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[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by Richris1

Never looked for, or posted on this thread when I bought my AK a while ago.
I think it’s a great watch that’s different from the Rolex norm. Most don’t think it’s aesthetically pleasing...I get that, I just happen to like the look, and love the dimensions of the case. I’m a diehard Rolex guy, and I do absolutely love the “normal” Rolex models....for whatever reason, I find this one interestingly attractive


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Nice Rich!


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[Lou_minous1]

the AK doesn't get enough love! I hope to be able to post one of my own in the near future!

[ERnurse508]

Beautiful watch

[New Rolex Fan]

My 2016 Air King

[New Rolex Fan]

I love the Mercedes Benz logo on the hour hand on the Air king - I have an AMG Mercedes C43S!

[Rocket launcher]

My 2018 won't be long before this owners club has 10 members...thread only running for 2 years

I love this watch from first seeing and trying it on
It is the most misunderstood Rolex making it a classic. I love everything from:-
The matt black dial in the sun
The brilliant white of the 5 10
The shine of the 3.6.9
The green of the second hand..which can be bright or dark

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The Airking watch cannot be fully understood unless it is worn and only then do you see the dial as it was designed
..look at the 3 6 9 and it's an hour watch ..look at the 5 10 20 and it's a minute watch..look at it at a different light and the dial becomes 3D it's superb and not understood by people who don't own one.

[onlyonerolly]

My favourite modern Rolex. It has so much going on and that isn't a bad thing. There's just nothing else like it.

[Jerodp716]

[cuffs]

controversial and loving it.

surprised how good the watch looked on a croco.

[Carondelet]

I'm extremely happy to be part of the club! I absolutely love this watch.

[Nikrnic]

I guess it's not appropriate to ad a pic of mine being it's gone, but not forgotten. I loved everything about it. I took an opportunity to trade it for a new Polar. I may be joining the AK again as it was a great daily wearer for me.

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[Carondelet]

Originally Posted by Nikrnic

I guess it's not appropriate to ad a pic of mine being it's gone, but not forgotten. I loved everything about it. I took an opportunity to trade it for a new Polar. I may be joining the AK again as it was a great daily wearer for me.

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It's ok! The Explorer II Polar is a great choice, I struggled with getting one instead of the AK for the 2nd time zone. A 2nd time zone would be great when I travel, but I couldn't resist the allure of the Air King. And I guess it gives me an excuse to save up for a Polar now, or a GMT.

You'll find your way back home eventually!

p.s. where else are you gonna find a watch that's just as much at home amongst apples?

[Nikrnic]

Copy that, hehe

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[ak5659]

I picked up mine at the beginning of this year and have worn it daily since.


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[Carondelet]

Originally Posted by ak5659

I picked up mine at the beginning of this year and have worn it daily since.


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It's a thing of beauty isn't it? Pics!!

[JMtimes5]

It’s my pleasure to join the club.




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[Hands90]

These Airkings hard to come by?

[cuffs]

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Originally Posted by cuffs

controversial and loving it.

surprised how good the watch looked on a croco.

switched back to the oyster bracelet. The lug holes were too close the case and was chafing the leather

fair warning to those wanting to try. i think maybe only the ABP straps works.

[Carondelet]

Originally Posted by JMtimes5

It’s my pleasure to join the club.



Welcome to the club! Man that thing looks good!!


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Originally Posted by Hands90

These Airkings hard to come by?

I'm not sure about the current market as a whole. What I do know is that I visited 4 AD's when I bought mine. Only two of them had Air Kings and neither were in the display case. The AD that I bought the watch from was very nice, and it was a pleasant experience, but it became clear to me that he would not have brought the watch out of the safe if I just wanted to 'try it on.' I saw Explorer II's, Milgausses, a SS, SD's, and Yachtmasters in the display cases but no Explorer I's or Air Kings.

[JMtimes5]

I was in a Rolex boutique in the Galleria mall downtown Houston. They have an Air King and two Milgauss (one Z blue and a black)
Snap it up while you can.

[Hands90]

Never liked the Milgauss.

[Carondelet]

Originally Posted by Hands90

Never liked the Milgauss.

I think the ZBlue Millgauss is a snappy watch!

I like the AK though for it's more conservative yet edgy look, and pairability (my new word) with multiple facets of life.