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Etschell · 14 October 2017, 10:17 PM

what do you guys think?

seems like its quite plausible in the near future.

MonBK · 14 October 2017, 10:20 PM

Yes, oct 23 2029

Snow-Dweller · 14 October 2017, 10:26 PM

They only just brought it in....so no.

Jacobson · 14 October 2017, 10:29 PM

I doubt it for now.

The current version has proved to be quite popular

padi56 · 14 October 2017, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

what do you guys think?

seems like its quite plausible in the near future.

Why kill one of Rolex longest production watches it's been in production since the early 1940s.

HogwldFLTR · 14 October 2017, 10:41 PM

Why kill an updated model? The smaller version was rolled into the OP line a while ago if that was what was meant by the OP's post.

Etschell · 14 October 2017, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Why kill an updated model? The smaller version was rolled into the OP line a while ago if that was what was meant by the OP's post.

i meant the new one. i dont think its a fast seller.

similar to what happened to the sd4k. not kill the line off just the model for a redesign.

Etschell · 14 October 2017, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Why kill one of Rolex longest production watches it's been in production since the early 1940s.

just the particular model for something different.

watchwatcher · 14 October 2017, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

just the particular model for something different.

Possibly...I could see this latest version lasting about as long as the revamped Milguass (black and white versions).

GolfPunk · 14 October 2017, 10:54 PM

They just need to get rid of the 3 6 9 and add 15 30 45. Job done

affalterbach · 15 October 2017, 02:06 AM

I agree with MonBK. It will be discontinued on 10-23-2029. I know this for a fact because my college roommates, cousins brother has a friend who knows a guy that works at Rolex... ;)

MonBK · 15 October 2017, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by affalterbach

I agree with MonBK. It will be discontinued on 10-23-2029. I know this for a fact because my college roommates, cousins brother has a friend who knows a guy that works at Rolex... ;)

He was the one that told me.

L.J. · 15 October 2017, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by GolfPunk

They just need to get rid of the 3 6 9 and add 15 30 45. Job done

^^^^^^ This.

rmlovett1 · 15 October 2017, 02:21 AM

Well awhile back, I followed the most given advice on TRF when people ask “what’s your advice” or “what’s your opinion” (although I didn’t ask before I bought it) buy what YOU LIKE ....so I did, and I happen to really like it!

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jrs146 · 15 October 2017, 02:25 AM

I doubt it. There's a lot of history in that name. They had a chance to kill it instead they created an entirely new model with it. Doubt it's going anywhere but on many buyers wrists.

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donq · 15 October 2017, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

i meant the new one. i dont think its a fast seller.

similar to what happened to the sd4k. not kill the line off just the model for a redesign.

What is this based on? Do you have any numbers?

Majin Buu · 15 October 2017, 02:56 AM

Only if it is a slow seller, but then it may be updated, again...
But discontinued, doubtful!

J.

FTX I · 15 October 2017, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Richris1

Well awhile back, I followed the most given advice on TRF when people ask “what’s your advice” or “what’s your opinion” (although I didn’t ask before I bought it) buy what YOU LIKE ....so I did, and I happen to really like it!

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Rags · 15 October 2017, 03:12 AM

Unfortunately not a fan of the Air King. Could care less if it was discontinued.

GMT Aviator · 15 October 2017, 03:43 AM

I’ve posted about this before and it’s gone unanswered on the forum....

I’ve heard it from two separate and plausible sources that the Air King will be discontinued when the Bloodhound makes its 1,000 mph record.

For those that don’t know what I’m talking about, the Bloodhound is the car built to break the 1,000 mph barrier, being built and run by the same British team that broke the sound barrier with the Thrust SSC a few years back. Now they’re going for the 1,000 mph target.

Rolex make the instruments in the cockpit which are made in the same vein as how the Air King looks.

Don’t believe me...google it.

The thinking is Rolex will make the Air King a classic by stopping its production as soon as it’s imortalised in the history books by the Bloodhound.

AK797 · 15 October 2017, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richris1

Well awhile back, I followed the most given advice on TRF when people ask “what’s your advice” or “what’s your opinion” (although I didn’t ask before I bought it) buy what YOU LIKE ....so I did, and I happen to really like it!

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Great pics and I do really like this watch, but I guess in today's line up it can get a little lost, so it's future is not guaranteed. I'd like it remodelled to resemble more of cockpit's layout and with a seconds at six subdial. I think the PP 5522 Pilot could have done with this too to fill up the empty space on the dial.

rmlovett1 · 15 October 2017, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Great pics and I do really like this watch, but I guess in today's line up it can get a little lost, so it's future is not guaranteed. I'd like it remodelled to resemble more of cockpit's layout and with a seconds at six subdial. I think the PP 5522 Pilot could have done with this too to fill up the empty space on the dial.

Thank you. Yes, I agree, it can get lost in today’s line up. I actually had the Exp and decided I like this one better. For me...just more interesting to look at, I like the style, and I really like the case dimensions.

Thuilln · 15 October 2017, 06:30 AM

I hope so.
Or as a matter of fact I hope they bring back the Original and Best, 34mm, classic version.

AK797 · 15 October 2017, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMT Aviator

I’ve posted about this before and it’s gone unanswered on the forum....

I’ve heard it from two separate and plausible sources that the Air King will be discontinued when the Bloodhound makes its 1,000 mph record.

For those that don’t know what I’m talking about, the Bloodhound is the car built to break the 1,000 mph barrier, being built and run by the same British team that broke the sound barrier with the Thrust SSC a few years back. Now they’re going for the 1,000 mph target.

Rolex make the instruments in the cockpit which are made in the same vein as how the Air King looks.

Don’t believe me...google it.

The thinking is Rolex will make the Air King a classic by stopping its production as soon as it’s imortalised in the history books by the Bloodhound.

That is interesting. I'd rather they release that subdial version on breaking the record rather than then discoing the damn thing, which seems a bit pointless as this needs so much more publicity for this immortal idea to be achieved.

Bruins7 · 15 October 2017, 10:35 AM

Every model is different for everyone. Some hate the daytona, some hate the sub, some hate the gmt and some hate the milgauss. Different strokes for different folks. They updated it for a reason and a lot of people actually like the look of the new airking. No reason rolex would discontinue it. It personally doesnt do much for me. I much prefer the milgauss over the air king :).

Ruud Van Driver · 15 October 2017, 11:22 AM

It’s too new to be discontinued any time soon. I like it but there are too many other pieces higher up my list for me to consider one any time soon.

zaydans · 15 October 2017, 11:28 AM

Soon as they discontinue it everyone will want one. Personally I love it and wear it with pride.

hambone1983 · 15 October 2017, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by GolfPunk

They just need to get rid of the 3 6 9 and add 15 30 45. Job done

Love it the way it is.I can't let this happen, so

Duke of Dulwich · 15 October 2017, 04:31 PM

Why in the world would they discontinue it? They may remodel it as has been suggested based on the Bloodhound beating the land-speed record, or release a Speed King, to commemorate that achievement (if achieved), however I don’t think this reference is going anywhere any time soon.

It is a beautiful reference that shows Rolex are prepared to be daring once in a while. Long may it reign as the King!

Tools · 16 October 2017, 01:59 AM

The current Air King is the "remodeled" version. It was out of the lineup for a year or two while they were building this super-Air King with the anti-magnetic movement and larger case.

The only thing I would expect with the Air King in the near future may be a different selection of dials.

14 October 2017, 10:17 PM	#1
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	will rolex kill the air king and when? what do you guys think? seems like its quite plausible in the near future. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

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HogwldFLTR 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: Isle de Plum Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,900	Why kill an updated model? The smaller version was rolled into the OP line a while ago if that was what was meant by the OP's post. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

14 October 2017, 10:54 PM	#10
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jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,832	I doubt it. There's a lot of history in that name. They had a chance to kill it instead they created an entirely new model with it. Doubt it's going anywhere but on many buyers wrists. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

14 October 2017, 10:20 PM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,277	Yes, oct 23 2029

14 October 2017, 10:29 PM	#4
Jacobson "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA, UK, UAE Posts: 671	I doubt it for now. The current version has proved to be quite popular

15 October 2017, 02:06 AM	#11
affalterbach "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: USA Watch: Seiko SUN065P1 Posts: 359	I agree with MonBK. It will be discontinued on 10-23-2029. I know this for a fact because my college roommates, cousins brother has a friend who knows a guy that works at Rolex... ;)

15 October 2017, 02:21 AM	#14
rmlovett1 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,830	Well awhile back, I followed the most given advice on TRF when people ask “what’s your advice” or “what’s your opinion” (although I didn’t ask before I bought it) buy what YOU LIKE ....so I did, and I happen to really like it! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

15 October 2017, 02:56 AM	#17
Majin Buu "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Joe Location: Planet Earth Watch: Datejust now Posts: 931	Only if it is a slow seller, but then it may be updated, again... But discontinued, doubtful! J.

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Rags 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,200	Unfortunately not a fan of the Air King. Could care less if it was discontinued. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

15 October 2017, 03:43 AM	#20
GMT Aviator 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,323	I’ve posted about this before and it’s gone unanswered on the forum.... I’ve heard it from two separate and plausible sources that the Air King will be discontinued when the Bloodhound makes its 1,000 mph record. For those that don’t know what I’m talking about, the Bloodhound is the car built to break the 1,000 mph barrier, being built and run by the same British team that broke the sound barrier with the Thrust SSC a few years back. Now they’re going for the 1,000 mph target. Rolex make the instruments in the cockpit which are made in the same vein as how the Air King looks. Don’t believe me...google it. The thinking is Rolex will make the Air King a classic by stopping its production as soon as it’s imortalised in the history books by the Bloodhound. Attached Images

15 October 2017, 06:30 AM	#23
Thuilln "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: YUL Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,936	I hope so. Or as a matter of fact I hope they bring back the Original and Best, 34mm, classic version. __________________ Nick _________________________________________ 14060M - 114200 - 114270 - 214270 - 16710BLRO - 16570 - 3570.50 - Cartier Tank Solo - Cartier Tank Française ‘Yearling’ - CWC Navy Diver

15 October 2017, 10:35 AM	#25
Bruins7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: LA Watch: Rolex(4),15400 Posts: 1,105	Every model is different for everyone. Some hate the daytona, some hate the sub, some hate the gmt and some hate the milgauss. Different strokes for different folks. They updated it for a reason and a lot of people actually like the look of the new airking. No reason rolex would discontinue it. It personally doesnt do much for me. I much prefer the milgauss over the air king :).

15 October 2017, 11:22 AM	#26
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	It’s too new to be discontinued any time soon. I like it but there are too many other pieces higher up my list for me to consider one any time soon. __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

15 October 2017, 11:28 AM	#27
zaydans "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Joe Location: CONUS Watch: Rolex 116710 Posts: 994	Soon as they discontinue it everyone will want one. Personally I love it and wear it with pride.

15 October 2017, 04:31 PM	#29
Duke of Dulwich "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: UK Watch: GMT Master 116713 Posts: 335	Why in the world would they discontinue it? They may remodel it as has been suggested based on the Bloodhound beating the land-speed record, or release a Speed King, to commemorate that achievement (if achieved), however I don’t think this reference is going anywhere any time soon. It is a beautiful reference that shows Rolex are prepared to be daring once in a while. Long may it reign as the King!

16 October 2017, 01:59 AM	#30
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,711	The current Air King is the "remodeled" version. It was out of the lineup for a year or two while they were building this super-Air King with the anti-magnetic movement and larger case. The only thing I would expect with the Air King in the near future may be a different selection of dials. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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