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10 December 2013, 10:09 PM
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"TRF" Member
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Real Name: Alex
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Supersize me!!
If only it was bigger!!
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10 December 2013, 10:13 PM
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Bigger?
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10 December 2013, 10:16 PM
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I need it at 40mm, minimum. Could even go a 42, if forced.
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10 December 2013, 10:20 PM
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Have a look at the DJ2 41 mm. Just a suggestion.
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10 December 2013, 10:21 PM
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I find the Air-King perfect as it is right now but if you want a bigger watch and don't mind a date the DJ-II is your watch!
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10 December 2013, 10:21 PM
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Nope, no date. Arabics with blue lumed markers. White gold bezel. Just too small at 34mm.
Selling a DJ2 at the moment, just didn't do it for me. |
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10 December 2013, 10:23 PM
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They make a 39mm AirKing. It's called the Explorer. The 41mm version is called the DateJust2.
A larger AK doesn't fit into the Rolex line. 34mm no date-AirKing 34mm date- OP Date 36mm no date- Oyster Perpetual 36mm date- DateJust 40mm AirKing 2? The AK is so closely tied to Hans Wilsdorf that I don't see much changing with it.
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10 December 2013, 10:26 PM
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No white dial on the E1.
I know I'm being fussy, but why not? What do y'all think? Would it be a good upgrade/model? Or a dud? |
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10 December 2013, 10:43 PM
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Like an Air-King II?
40mm...
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10 December 2013, 10:47 PM
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I used to feel the same way, but now I like that it's kind of a vintage-size holdout in an era of bling and bloated cases. Just bought one for the wife, but may end up with another for myself.
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10 December 2013, 10:49 PM
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I hear you, but 40mm with the thinner lugs is a long way from bloated. Would hate to see the AK consigned to history from lack of demand.
And a pity to see it relegated to our other halves! Well, those that don't wear Daytona's ! |
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10 December 2013, 10:51 PM
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I wouldn't want the AK to go down the same road as the Explorer....36 to 39. That doesn't work for me at all. Kind of what I meant by bloated really.
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10 December 2013, 10:55 PM
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Yes, but have you bought one? For yourself? I reckon that's the point. What good is it for a manufacturer to stick tightly to their history if few are interested?
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10 December 2013, 10:56 PM
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10 December 2013, 11:12 PM
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Look forward to seeing the incoming!
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10 December 2013, 11:15 PM
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Thanks. The wife's incoming is here https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=326988.
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10 December 2013, 11:32 PM
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11 December 2013, 12:01 AM
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It's all down to personal preference. For me, they just look small and I don't think they suit.
Just opinion, everyone will have a different one. No issues with that from me. |
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11 December 2013, 12:12 AM
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How about an Oyster Perpetual - no date, 36mm, choice of dials, albeit limited.
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11 December 2013, 01:15 AM
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I bet the dial would fit in the 39mm Explorer.
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11 December 2013, 02:13 AM
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I don't know why everyone thinks the AK is such a slow seller. I've asked several ADs and they always say it's a popular model. The price point helps with that. Now by TRF standards, you'd think everyone owned a Submariner; but the public's interest and the enthusiast's interest are two different things.
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11 December 2013, 02:50 AM
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If you are willing to go with an Omega, you can get AT8500 with white dial and 41.5MM
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11 December 2013, 03:55 AM
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Love the Air-King, size and all!
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