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Socal Runner · 30 August 2019, 04:18 AM

Thinking about adding it to my collection. I know some ppl think the dial is busy, but I love the clean look.

Any insight from current owners?

Gerardus · 30 August 2019, 04:53 AM

Absolutly love the AK! Beautiful watch, wears extremly comfy.

Sold mine recently just for one reason ->Missing the “date” function.
If it had had a date it would be the ultimate SS Rolex for me.
Last wrist shot before selling.

Fire bloke · 30 August 2019, 05:15 AM

Superb watch love mine .
Great Matt black dial ..look at it and think wow

kieselguhr · 30 August 2019, 06:27 AM

I think it’s a good looking piece. It is also the same weight and dimensions as a Milgauss which is downright comfortable.

AOW

bazin · 30 August 2019, 06:41 AM

*****
Translation by Google from my post on a Dutch watch forum.....

The Air King 116900 is a beauty beeing the only one in the Rolex program with a dial with 1/2 digit Arabic figures (5-55); crown in yellow and Rolex logo in green, sec. pointer green, white gold 3,6 and 9 and the anti-magnetic properties of the Milgauss included for free ...
Furthermore, a great size of 40 mm, pleasantly "flat"; wears it as a personal made watch... and "brushed midlinks" ... really a barely discovered Rolex model... all elements of "the past" in a unique modern layout!
And then that unique "low" entry price ... (still) ...
These are co-conditions for becoming a future Classic ...
By the way ... that very original "technical" dial with those subtle Rolex colors green / yellow should be allowed to work in on you. ... it is very different from all other Rolex models ... something new / refreshing and yet with the familiar Rolex elements of " in the past ”… a good chance that this Air King suddenly“ catches on you and that you get to know what a unique opportunity is (still) offered with this model ...

----- Rolex instruments mounted in the cockpit of the The Bloodhound Super Sonic Car -----

AJMarcus · 30 August 2019, 06:59 AM

It’s a great watch. Great historical references as well. I believe it’s the only Rolex still in production that was created for a military purpose. In this case it was issued to RAF pilots soon after WWII. It’s a very under the radar Rolex and very comfortable. Just happen to be wearing mine as I type this.

Luther89 · 30 August 2019, 07:10 AM

If you love it - buy it!

joeychitwood · 30 August 2019, 07:16 AM

I'm a big fan of the Air-King.

Nikrnic · 30 August 2019, 07:35 AM

Loved my AK. It was my daily for a year until I traded it for a Polar.

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mattladd@ymail.com · 30 August 2019, 07:44 AM

Love mine. Daily piece, understated and very comfortable. More practical then my datejust 2 with fluted bezel.

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Monty22 · 30 August 2019, 08:52 AM

Love mine as well...very comfortable and unique. Not to disparage other points of view, but a key feature of this watch is that it does NOT look like a traditional Rolex. There are other references that appropriately achieve that. Add it!!

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2ltdjorn · 30 August 2019, 08:54 AM

I am thinking more and more. Did y’all get break on this piece?

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2ltdjorn · 30 August 2019, 08:59 AM

Was lack of lume a concern?

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justjay82 · 30 August 2019, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2ltdjorn

I am thinking more and more. Did y’all get break on this piece?

I don’t have an AK, so can’t speak from experience. But it’s a steel sports model and, in Canada anyways, the demand is there for this reference. I don’t think any discount is in the cards.

JoseR · 30 August 2019, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 2ltdjorn

I am thinking more and more. Did y’all get break on this piece?

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I paid MSRP from a grey..

JoseR · 30 August 2019, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 2ltdjorn

Was lack of lume a concern?

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Would have liked more lume but not so important. I just like the yellow and green colors on the dial and it's more different than the other models. It's different in a nice way.

ak5659 · 30 August 2019, 11:00 AM

I’ve worn one daily for about a year and a half, and never get tired of looking at it. I used to really want a lot of lume, but over time I have not found in practice that it is important to me. The AirKing has plenty for my needs.

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Monty22 · 30 August 2019, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 2ltdjorn

Was lack of lume a concern?

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Lume is nice, but like the other poster mentioned, not high on my priority list. It has limited lume and functionally, I can tell the time. It is good enough for me

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Monty22 · 30 August 2019, 11:09 AM

Also, I paid MSRP from an AD

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reddog4063 · 30 August 2019, 02:02 PM

Heres my review of the 116900:

When you try it on the first time it will feel pretty heavy due to the faraday cage but you get used to it after a few days. It is kinda topheavy though and it shifts on your wrist a little bit. Mine ends up sitting on my wrist bone sometimes so if you like your watches especially loose fitting it will probably fly all around.

Its tough enough for daily wear. I am a righty and i wear watches on my right wrist for some reason so i lead with that arm and bash my watch around more than most people. Its held up great, mostly because its all brushed surfaces and no polish at all.

I love the dial, it is super playful and theres a lot going on there so you look at it a bunch. I think this add to the enjoyment to be honest. Its not as bold and over the top in person as it is in pictures that show a blown up shot of the dial only, the bracelet mutes it more than you think. I dont get much unwanted attention towards it although im hoping someday a watch nerd will see it and get excited that its the only one in the wild hes ever seen. thats another thing - if you live in a big city, im in NYC, you will not see this watch out anywhere, which is awesome.

Personally i think its an exceptional value and can still be had at msrp without any real waiting period.

Gerardus · 30 August 2019, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattladd@ymail.com

Love mine. Daily piece, understated and very comfortable. More practical then my datejust 2 with fluted bezel.

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Why more practical?

Scapegoat · 30 August 2019, 05:50 PM

Yeah @ mattladd, why do you find the airking more practical?

Oreo0817 · 30 August 2019, 06:35 PM

Im trying to get my hands on one, Im on a few wait lists and unfortunately the one AD that I can't access anymore had to be the first to get back to me. Gotta keep waiting!

30 August 2019, 04:18 AM	#1
Socal Runner 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Day-Date Posts: 253	Air King Thinking about adding it to my collection. I know some ppl think the dial is busy, but I love the clean look. Any insight from current owners?

30 August 2019, 04:53 AM	#2
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,129	Air King Absolutly love the AK! Beautiful watch, wears extremly comfy. Sold mine recently just for one reason ->Missing the “date” function. If it had had a date it would be the ultimate SS Rolex for me. Last wrist shot before selling. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

30 August 2019, 08:54 AM	#12
2ltdjorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,124	I am thinking more and more. Did y’all get break on this piece? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116710 BLNR, M79030N BB58, 126600 SD43. First GTG El Paso Nov 2016, WISCON 2019. Would rather be on the river, somewhere.

30 August 2019, 08:59 AM	#13
2ltdjorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,124	Was lack of lume a concern? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116710 BLNR, M79030N BB58, 126600 SD43. First GTG El Paso Nov 2016, WISCON 2019. Would rather be on the river, somewhere.

30 August 2019, 02:02 PM	#20
reddog4063 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 216	Heres my review of the 116900: When you try it on the first time it will feel pretty heavy due to the faraday cage but you get used to it after a few days. It is kinda topheavy though and it shifts on your wrist a little bit. Mine ends up sitting on my wrist bone sometimes so if you like your watches especially loose fitting it will probably fly all around. Its tough enough for daily wear. I am a righty and i wear watches on my right wrist for some reason so i lead with that arm and bash my watch around more than most people. Its held up great, mostly because its all brushed surfaces and no polish at all. I love the dial, it is super playful and theres a lot going on there so you look at it a bunch. I think this add to the enjoyment to be honest. Its not as bold and over the top in person as it is in pictures that show a blown up shot of the dial only, the bracelet mutes it more than you think. I dont get much unwanted attention towards it although im hoping someday a watch nerd will see it and get excited that its the only one in the wild hes ever seen. thats another thing - if you live in a big city, im in NYC, you will not see this watch out anywhere, which is awesome. Personally i think its an exceptional value and can still be had at msrp without any real waiting period. __________________ King of the Air Please note, all of my posts are meant to spark discussion to make the board fun. I do not need advice and consent, I am having fun here

30 August 2019, 05:15 AM	#3
Fire bloke Banned Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 329	Superb watch love mine . Great Matt black dial ..look at it and think wow

30 August 2019, 06:27 AM	#4
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,615	I think it’s a good looking piece. It is also the same weight and dimensions as a Milgauss which is downright comfortable. AOW

30 August 2019, 06:41 AM	#5
bazin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: N/A Posts: 271	***** Translation by Google from my post on a Dutch watch forum..... The Air King 116900 is a beauty beeing the only one in the Rolex program with a dial with 1/2 digit Arabic figures (5-55); crown in yellow and Rolex logo in green, sec. pointer green, white gold 3,6 and 9 and the anti-magnetic properties of the Milgauss included for free ... Furthermore, a great size of 40 mm, pleasantly "flat"; wears it as a personal made watch... and "brushed midlinks" ... really a barely discovered Rolex model... all elements of "the past" in a unique modern layout! And then that unique "low" entry price ... (still) ... These are co-conditions for becoming a future Classic ... By the way ... that very original "technical" dial with those subtle Rolex colors green / yellow should be allowed to work in on you. ... it is very different from all other Rolex models ... something new / refreshing and yet with the familiar Rolex elements of " in the past ”… a good chance that this Air King suddenly“ catches on you and that you get to know what a unique opportunity is (still) offered with this model ... ----- Rolex instruments mounted in the cockpit of the The Bloodhound Super Sonic Car -----

30 August 2019, 06:59 AM	#6
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,236	It’s a great watch. Great historical references as well. I believe it’s the only Rolex still in production that was created for a military purpose. In this case it was issued to RAF pilots soon after WWII. It’s a very under the radar Rolex and very comfortable. Just happen to be wearing mine as I type this.

30 August 2019, 07:10 AM	#7
Luther89 Banned Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Italy Posts: 255	If you love it - buy it!

30 August 2019, 07:16 AM	#8
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	I'm a big fan of the Air-King.

30 August 2019, 07:35 AM	#9
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,171	Loved my AK. It was my daily for a year until I traded it for a Polar. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

30 August 2019, 07:44 AM	#10
mattladd@ymail.com "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Nashville Posts: 29	Love mine. Daily piece, understated and very comfortable. More practical then my datejust 2 with fluted bezel. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 August 2019, 08:52 AM	#11
Monty22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: Rob Location: Ballgames, O’Hare Watch: 126715CHNR, 116400 Posts: 734	Love mine as well...very comfortable and unique. Not to disparage other points of view, but a key feature of this watch is that it does NOT look like a traditional Rolex. There are other references that appropriately achieve that. Add it!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 August 2019, 11:00 AM	#17
ak5659 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: KY Posts: 35	I’ve worn one daily for about a year and a half, and never get tired of looking at it. I used to really want a lot of lume, but over time I have not found in practice that it is important to me. The AirKing has plenty for my needs. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

30 August 2019, 11:09 AM	#19
Monty22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: Rob Location: Ballgames, O’Hare Watch: 126715CHNR, 116400 Posts: 734	Also, I paid MSRP from an AD Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 August 2019, 05:50 PM	#22
Scapegoat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Lee Location: South East Asia Watch: Tudor Pro Posts: 1,798	Yeah @ mattladd, why do you find the airking more practical?

30 August 2019, 06:35 PM	#23
Oreo0817 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Real Name: Aria K Location: N/A Watch: Air King 116900 Posts: 33	Im trying to get my hands on one, Im on a few wait lists and unfortunately the one AD that I can't access anymore had to be the first to get back to me. Gotta keep waiting!

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