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JoseR · 30 March 2022, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amphora001

I thought the old AirKing has no lume on 3 6 9

It doesn't. 3,6,9 are in white gold.

epi · 31 March 2022, 12:04 AM

Lumed 3/6/9 numerals look much better, they should have did the easy thing and lumed all the numbers. If it has no more cage, then it should be slimmer, should be a great stand in for the gone 39mm explorer

Lukebennett21 · 31 March 2022, 12:06 AM

I don’t love the air king in general and wish they would have changed the dial but this is objectively an improvement and the new case style is exciting. Can’t wait to see that case with a better dial ie milgauss!

Raku · 31 March 2022, 12:06 AM

The previous AK model was probably the least popular SS model in the Rolex lineup.

I can't see any major improvements in this 'new' model to change that.

telesquire · 31 March 2022, 12:10 AM

The first but not the last hopeful.....

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Litflynt912 · 31 March 2022, 12:19 AM

Considering the previous iteration was basically a Milguass case with left over explorer indices, it’s great rolex brought the air king into its own “body”
The air king was my first rolex all those many years ago and given an opportunity at msrp I would gladly snag one.

This is a great way to wear your rolex with a little “pop” but still have an under the radar GADA

rambo99 · 31 March 2022, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by telesquire

The first but not the last hopeful.....

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lol, how much is the 2022 air king then?

cdnwatchguy · 31 March 2022, 12:22 AM

I like it. Not enough to consider buying one though.

rmwill · 31 March 2022, 12:26 AM

Love it.

rambo99 · 31 March 2022, 12:26 AM

side by side comparison with the old one. it also has a more distinct, sharper side profile.

DLRIDES · 31 March 2022, 12:29 AM

The dial changes and crown guards helped, but not worth the effort. I’m surprised it’s still in the catalog.

Jackie Daytona · 31 March 2022, 12:34 AM

I kind of like it. I think it’s a better new release than the GMT.

I like that it has more of its own design over the Milgauss now and the update to the AK line. Rolex only ever really does incremental changes, I think it’s a good one.

brucethemanlee · 31 March 2022, 12:46 AM

still an ugly incoherent dial watch IMHO

usmc_k9_vet · 31 March 2022, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

They've added lume on the 3/6/9 presumably after using up all the old WG Explorer MKI numbers.

Good to know. Thank you.

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KBM · 31 March 2022, 12:57 AM

I like the dial upgrades!

Zuger · 31 March 2022, 01:02 AM

I hope no one likes it so I can buy it.

Nikrnic · 31 March 2022, 01:44 AM

One thing I said from day one on the Air King it needed to be 05.. I could never unsee the 5 only on mine.
Crown guard is a surprise.

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101031-28 · 31 March 2022, 01:48 AM

Still don't care for it one bit. That dial is impossible to look at.

AK797 · 31 March 2022, 01:52 AM

Crown guards are OK, the extra 0 just makes the dial even busier to me.

MasonDixon · 31 March 2022, 01:52 AM

A 40mm Explorer using this case would have been amazing.

dnpina · 31 March 2022, 01:52 AM

I would still rather guess the time than wear that Air-King

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Nikrnic · 31 March 2022, 01:53 AM

Always said it needed to be 05 from the start.
New case with crown guards mean thinner without cage as well?

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Chewbacca · 31 March 2022, 01:54 AM

Seems more legible now. Unsure why they didn’t just add an old school inspired AK ref 14000 dial inspiration which was more understated and classy. Plus it would put the OP back in its place.

Gary Busey · 31 March 2022, 01:55 AM

Brilliant design and so adventurous!!!!!
Morons

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mike morris · 31 March 2022, 01:56 AM

love it , best tool watch.

MikeMWatchFan · 31 March 2022, 01:59 AM

Any more side by sides? Is there lume on all digits now or just 3/6/9?

1978 · 31 March 2022, 02:03 AM

I love it. 40mm is too big for me but it’s handsome and the refinements indicate commitment by Rolex. Milgaus next!

Giovannibravo · 31 March 2022, 02:05 AM

I like this new model. I thought the clasp on the old model was a disappointment. Now with the lume on the 3,6 and 9, I think it looks much better. Crown guards give it a little more of a sporty vibe. Probably my favourite model of this release.

2nastie · 31 March 2022, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

They've added lume on the 3/6/9 presumably after using up all the old WG Explorer MKI numbers.

Now they are using up the Explorer MK2 numbers (from the 39mm). Guess they had extras of those too considering MK2 was shorter production than MK1s now.

...

With this case... dare I say, we might see a 40mm Explorer 1 with crown guards in the future??? (I said it first haha!)

JRell · 31 March 2022, 02:06 AM

Growing on me…

31 March 2022, 12:22 AM	#98
cdnwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 921	I like it. Not enough to consider buying one though. __________________ Keith

31 March 2022, 12:26 AM	#99
rmwill 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Somewhere Cold Posts: 907	Love it. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 Rolex Explorer 224270 Rolex Explorer II 226570 Polar Omega Moonwatch Sapphire Sandwich Panerai PAM00111 2 Factor Authentication

31 March 2022, 12:26 AM	#100
rambo99 Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Tokyo Watch: SD43,PAM1616,Hulk Posts: 3,567	side by side comparison with the old one. it also has a more distinct, sharper side profile. Attached Images

31 March 2022, 12:29 AM	#101
DLRIDES 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,691	The dial changes and crown guards helped, but not worth the effort. I’m surprised it’s still in the catalog. __________________ *Purchasing your first non HOA home on a 3 acre lot DOES NOT equate to owning a “farm”.*

31 March 2022, 12:34 AM	#102
Jackie Daytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,785	I kind of like it. I think it’s a better new release than the GMT. I like that it has more of its own design over the Milgauss now and the update to the AK line. Rolex only ever really does incremental changes, I think it’s a good one. __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

31 March 2022, 12:04 AM	#92
epi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Canada Posts: 8	Lumed 3/6/9 numerals look much better, they should have did the easy thing and lumed all the numbers. If it has no more cage, then it should be slimmer, should be a great stand in for the gone 39mm explorer

31 March 2022, 12:06 AM	#93
Lukebennett21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: US Posts: 421	I don’t love the air king in general and wish they would have changed the dial but this is objectively an improvement and the new case style is exciting. Can’t wait to see that case with a better dial ie milgauss!

31 March 2022, 12:06 AM	#94
Raku "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: London, UK Watch: Rolex Explorer Posts: 361	The previous AK model was probably the least popular SS model in the Rolex lineup. I can't see any major improvements in this 'new' model to change that.

31 March 2022, 12:10 AM	#95
telesquire Banned Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: UK Posts: 379	The first but not the last hopeful..... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

31 March 2022, 12:19 AM	#96
Litflynt912 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,157	Considering the previous iteration was basically a Milguass case with left over explorer indices, it’s great rolex brought the air king into its own “body” The air king was my first rolex all those many years ago and given an opportunity at msrp I would gladly snag one. This is a great way to wear your rolex with a little “pop” but still have an under the radar GADA

31 March 2022, 12:46 AM	#103
brucethemanlee 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,582	still an ugly incoherent dial watch IMHO

31 March 2022, 12:57 AM	#105
KBM 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,479	I like the dial upgrades!

31 March 2022, 01:02 AM	#106
Zuger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: me set the time Posts: 2,520	I hope no one likes it so I can buy it.

31 March 2022, 01:44 AM	#107
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,175	One thing I said from day one on the Air King it needed to be 05.. I could never unsee the 5 only on mine. Crown guard is a surprise. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

31 March 2022, 01:48 AM	#108
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,768	Still don't care for it one bit. That dial is impossible to look at. __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

31 March 2022, 01:52 AM	#109
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Crown guards are OK, the extra 0 just makes the dial even busier to me.

31 March 2022, 01:52 AM	#110
MasonDixon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: USA Posts: 278	A 40mm Explorer using this case would have been amazing.

31 March 2022, 01:52 AM	#111
dnpina Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: texas Watch: 126610 LV Posts: 1,529	I would still rather guess the time than wear that Air-King Sent from my Pixel 6 using Tapatalk

31 March 2022, 01:53 AM	#112
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,175	Always said it needed to be 05 from the start. New case with crown guards mean thinner without cage as well? Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

31 March 2022, 01:54 AM	#113
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,110	Seems more legible now. Unsure why they didn’t just add an old school inspired AK ref 14000 dial inspiration which was more understated and classy. Plus it would put the OP back in its place.

31 March 2022, 01:55 AM	#114
Gary Busey "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pothole Watch: Tudor Black Bay Posts: 890	Brilliant design and so adventurous!!!!! Morons Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Tudor Black Bay Red Rose ETA Rolex 214270 Explorer 1 Tudor BB 41 Blue Dial Doxa Sub 200, SKX009 Aquastar Deepstar

31 March 2022, 01:56 AM	#115
mike morris "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Mike Location: New York-Miami Watch: SUB40-DJ36-YM40 Posts: 1,082	love it , best tool watch.

31 March 2022, 01:59 AM	#116
MikeMWatchFan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: USA Posts: 375	Any more side by sides? Is there lume on all digits now or just 3/6/9?

31 March 2022, 02:03 AM	#117
1978 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New York Posts: 317	I love it. 40mm is too big for me but it’s handsome and the refinements indicate commitment by Rolex. Milgaus next!

31 March 2022, 02:05 AM	#118
Giovannibravo 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Canada Watch: Sub\| DJ41\| 79540 Posts: 1,469	I like this new model. I thought the clasp on the old model was a disappointment. Now with the lume on the 3,6 and 9, I think it looks much better. Crown guards give it a little more of a sporty vibe. Probably my favourite model of this release.

31 March 2022, 02:06 AM	#120
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126710BLNR Jubilee Posts: 7,246	Growing on me… __________________ 126710 BLNR Jubilee

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