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dhknola · 9 April 2020, 06:42 AM

Do not care for new one. Had a really great vintage one from 1959 and traded it. Happy about the trade, even though my old one had great appeal, it was too small.

APPRF · 9 April 2020, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by cj3209

So, very roughly:

Likes: 18
Dislike: 25
Ambivalent: 2

So roughly the same as what you would’ve got with a Daytona before ceramic, or a Hulk 2 years ago. Definitely a collectable if discontinued, especially with the small production numbers.

Stud Screw · 9 April 2020, 06:44 AM

It is an acquired taste. Strangely, I might prefer it if it had a white dial.

kbutler1 · 9 April 2020, 07:03 AM

I don't own what but I like some of the unique dials that they do. The concentric circle ones are pretty cool.

Boothroyd · 9 April 2020, 08:04 AM

I don't have a problem with the watch per se, but there are others I would acquire first.

It was designed with an eye to commemorating the Bloodhound's record-breaking speed achievement and that didn't take place. Nor is Rolex still involved in the project. That is my bigger reason for passing on it. Something of a curious piece, not in keeping with Air-King designs that preceded it. I really liked many of those legacy Air-Kings, and what they represented.

WCHROLX · 9 April 2020, 08:06 AM

Love it.

Malum · 9 April 2020, 08:07 AM

I like it , wish it had a date function .

piratfisk · 9 April 2020, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Dougiebaby

There would be at least 20 other watches I would buy (for that budget) BEFORE i would buy the Air King. Seriously, I would only buy it if I could not buy (almost) any other Rolex if I was dead set on only buying a Rolex.

Yeh, I agree. There are so many other watches I'd rather have in that price range than an AK. Nothing is "wrong" with an AK, per se, but they don't really "do it" for me. They're not as iconic to me as a Submariner, a DJ or an Exp1. I'd rather save for one of the aforementioned Rolexes than feel like I "settled" on an AK.

EDDOC · 9 April 2020, 09:45 AM

Tried it on... Not a fan

*LexLover · 9 April 2020, 11:00 AM

My opinion - bezel too thick and the yellow and green make it look cheap.

Jason0626 · 9 April 2020, 11:24 AM

Love it!!

fania123 · 9 April 2020, 11:43 AM

The only airking I’d wear, LOL!

Mick006 · 9 April 2020, 12:28 PM

Not my style, but a nice enough watch.

mmmmp · 9 April 2020, 12:29 PM

Owned a TT Airking Date from the 70's and loved it. After 13 years, I used it to help finance a 'proper' TT Datejust.
Wish I'd kept it.
The newest version is cool, very modern and slick. Although the speedometer/racing them is a little 'heavy handed', it's a good looking and very respectable Rolex on all fronts.

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russ86 · 9 April 2020, 12:31 PM

I absolutely love it, its different from what Rolex does

sunnygps · 9 April 2020, 12:36 PM

I like the dial and everything about this watch. My second 6 digit Rolex was the z-blue Milgauss and finally earlier this year picked up the Air King. I like dials which are different than your typical GMT/Sub with bezel.

PhilLynott · 9 April 2020, 12:53 PM

I don’t hate it just a lot of other options I’d prefer for similar money.

nikesupremedunk · 9 April 2020, 01:28 PM

This may sound harsh but I can't think of any other Rolex model I would rate under the Air King. Not even the Milguass.

I see that Rolex was advertising the AK recently on their website and IG, I wonder what they have up their sleeves. But even if they got discontinued I wouldn't lose any sleep over it.

Cwillis0001 · 9 April 2020, 02:08 PM

I love it, although admittedly I have a soft spot for B style dials. If it were fully lumed if have one. I'd also prefer if they ditched the 3 6 9 and just went with from 5-55.

maylebox · 9 April 2020, 02:21 PM

I liked it better in person than in pics but still didn't like it enough to own one.

Therolexboyz · 9 April 2020, 02:29 PM

My least favorite model

Lesnerelli23 · 9 April 2020, 02:29 PM

I love it. I think it has a field watch vibe which is all able quick easy read. I'd own one in a second if I was in a position to have a multi Rolex collection.

VegasMilgauss · 9 April 2020, 04:06 PM

The dial is too busy for my tastes but I don’t hate it.

goliat · 9 April 2020, 04:56 PM

It has a small but loyal following. I'm not a big fan, sadly.

Andad · 9 April 2020, 05:04 PM

I like it but would like it a lot more if they lost the 3 - 6 - 9.

Boaters · 9 April 2020, 05:12 PM

Not my cup of tea.

foo4rolex · 10 April 2020, 01:06 AM

Does Rolex produce a lot of Air King throughout a year?

Cryten · 10 April 2020, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by foo4rolex

Does Rolex produce a lot of Air King throughout a year?

No one knows, and Rolex won't tell.

They're not instantly recognisable as a Rolex and we can safey say they don't sell as well as Datejusts and Subs, which would suggest a significantly lower production volume.

Beyond that its purely speculation.

Jster · 10 April 2020, 03:18 AM

Not for me. I don’t like the 3 6 9. If those markers were replaced with 15 30 45, then it’s a whole different story.

bin31z · 10 April 2020, 03:22 AM

Hate the new one but love me some 5700 series air king date.

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nikesupremedunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: NYC Posts: 1,227	This may sound harsh but I can't think of any other Rolex model I would rate under the Air King. Not even the Milguass. I see that Rolex was advertising the AK recently on their website and IG, I wonder what they have up their sleeves. But even if they got discontinued I wouldn't lose any sleep over it. __________________ \| 116234 DJ36 \| 116610LN SubC \| 116520 Daytona \| BlackBay 58 Blue \|

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9 April 2020, 05:04 PM	#85
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,475	I like it but would like it a lot more if they lost the 3 - 6 - 9. __________________ E

9 April 2020, 06:42 AM	#61
dhknola "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,174	Do not care for new one. Had a really great vintage one from 1959 and traded it. Happy about the trade, even though my old one had great appeal, it was too small.

9 April 2020, 06:44 AM	#63
Stud Screw "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Detroit Watch: 16233 Posts: 790	It is an acquired taste. Strangely, I might prefer it if it had a white dial.

9 April 2020, 07:03 AM	#64
kbutler1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Colorado Watch: This one Posts: 633	I don't own what but I like some of the unique dials that they do. The concentric circle ones are pretty cool.

9 April 2020, 08:06 AM	#66
WCHROLX Banned Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: usa Posts: 105	Love it.

9 April 2020, 08:07 AM	#67
Malum "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Kurt Location: Coachella Valley Watch: SD43 D-Blue Posts: 4,147	I like it , wish it had a date function .

9 April 2020, 09:45 AM	#69
EDDOC "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 43	Tried it on... Not a fan

9 April 2020, 11:00 AM	#70
*LexLover "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: World Posts: 66	My opinion - bezel too thick and the yellow and green make it look cheap.

9 April 2020, 11:24 AM	#71
Jason0626 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: New York, NY Posts: 39	Love it!!

9 April 2020, 12:28 PM	#73
Mick006 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: PA, US Posts: 564	Not my style, but a nice enough watch.

9 April 2020, 12:29 PM	#74
mmmmp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mark P Location: Toronto Watch: SS Wimbledon DJ41 Posts: 2,046	Owned a TT Airking Date from the 70's and loved it. After 13 years, I used it to help finance a 'proper' TT Datejust. Wish I'd kept it. The newest version is cool, very modern and slick. Although the speedometer/racing them is a little 'heavy handed', it's a good looking and very respectable Rolex on all fronts. Sent from my SM-A520W using Tapatalk

9 April 2020, 12:31 PM	#75
russ86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Ross C. Location: Miami, FL. Posts: 960	I absolutely love it, its different from what Rolex does

9 April 2020, 12:53 PM	#77
PhilLynott "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Illinois Watch: Breguet marine Posts: 781	I don’t hate it just a lot of other options I’d prefer for similar money.

9 April 2020, 02:08 PM	#79
Cwillis0001 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: DC Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 786	I love it, although admittedly I have a soft spot for B style dials. If it were fully lumed if have one. I'd also prefer if they ditched the 3 6 9 and just went with from 5-55.

9 April 2020, 02:21 PM	#80
maylebox "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 881	I liked it better in person than in pics but still didn't like it enough to own one.

9 April 2020, 02:29 PM	#81
Therolexboyz Banned Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Below Mason Dixon Posts: 93	My least favorite model

9 April 2020, 02:29 PM	#82
Lesnerelli23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 861	I love it. I think it has a field watch vibe which is all able quick easy read. I'd own one in a second if I was in a position to have a multi Rolex collection.

9 April 2020, 04:06 PM	#83
VegasMilgauss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: UK Posts: 1,030	The dial is too busy for my tastes but I don’t hate it.

9 April 2020, 05:12 PM	#86
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Not my cup of tea.

10 April 2020, 01:06 AM	#87
foo4rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: N/A Posts: 215	Does Rolex produce a lot of Air King throughout a year?

10 April 2020, 03:18 AM	#89
Jster 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: California Posts: 1,250	Not for me. I don’t like the 3 6 9. If those markers were replaced with 15 30 45, then it’s a whole different story.

10 April 2020, 03:22 AM	#90
bin31z "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: CA Posts: 97	Hate the new one but love me some 5700 series air king date.

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