Tim_M
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Splendid Review of a Singular Rolex
Well done! I felt as you did when I saw this watch at Basel 2016; "wow, Rolex shows daring with this one!" Being willing to offend some, Rolex proved that it's able to show a smile. The color, the character, the soulful historic nods, the provocative scatter of details... all of it works.
As when watching a master magician, we agree to be persuaded, believe, and enjoy the implausible. For every few dozen standard steel Subs, Daytonas, and GMTs, Rolex gives us a Z-blue or this wacky Air-King. And that's a good thing
Best,
Tim
A review on the 2016 Rolex Air King Ref 116 900.
The Rolex Air King 116 900 is not a strange watch, it is a strange Rolex. When it was unveiled, at the 2016 Basel Fair, it generated some strong comments: " The dial is too messy " was one of the comments we could most often read. It is not every day you ...
Very nice and different Rolex
Hi Nicolas It's a shame as you say there isn't much lume. By the way, don't loose this one, the screw next to the bracelet looks like it's not screwed in properly. Enjoy it Tim
Splendid Review of a Singular Rolex
Well done! I felt as you did when I saw this watch at Basel 2016; "wow, Rolex shows daring with this one!" Being willing to offend some, Rolex proved that it's able to show a smile. The color, the character, the soulful historic nods, the provocative scat...
Thanks for this history. I have never known much about Rolex...
But can always learn on our Forum!
Thank you Nico
It is a very interesting review. I like your point of view and the details. It shifted my interest I honestly think once reading your review people would go for Air King vs Milgauss.
Thank you for this great, in-depth review, Nico!
Definitely learned some new things, too
A watch with character but not a big fan to be honest..
But that wristshot is quite compelling, I must say. And it sits really well on your wrist. I don’t think it will kill the Milgauss. That lightning bolt is a small detail that differentiates in a big way. Now, if they can shave a mm or two from the case th...
The Air King has finally reached it consitent look
From you historical line up we can see that this version is the true Air King, a pilots watch. Is it a killer for the Milgauss? Price wise surely but apart from that the Air King is quite similar to the Milgauss, but purists might be put off by the polish...
Luminous material in 3,6 and 9 would be nothing too surprising ...
... as an update of this Air King in a future Basel World, considering that the Explorer has got the same luminous 3,6 and 9 already. One more thing: Rolex has cleverly priced the Oyster Perpetual, on the picture below, lower than the Air King. The model ...
I disliked this watch when I first saw it
but I’m slowly changing my mind. The look on your wrist is very good; the size being perfect for you. I still don’t like the big, shiny 3, 6 and 9 numerals and I would have liked more lume on the dial. The green and yellow accents are attractive and I’m g...
Excellent review of the sort that …
makes our forum the place of excellence, that gives so much enjoyment. Thank you.
Nice write up
The colors and different textures, along with the wrist feel, make this one a real winner in my book. A very ‘exclusive’ Rolex in spite of the price point.
Great review of a great watch.
And I have to say it looks really good on your wrist. I think you have a good point about the lume though. Or they could have used the lume filled numbers like they do on the Explorer 1. I have to doubt if it will knock the Milgauss out though. Particular...
I can feel your fondess of the Air King in your pictures and words
A nice review of a modern Air King signalling its design from the past. You're right more lume at the 5 minute indicators would have been a good idea, but its a very well proportioned watch with a unique Rolex dial. Best,
Excellent review! Allow me to add a minor detail...
which is, as far as I know, also a novelty: the Rolex Coronet on the clasp of the Air King. It is imprinted (see picture), or is that also done on other models...? ...
Great review dear Nicolas! Thank you! I came to like this new version of the AK. I only regret it has no luminous markers, at least ...
... the 3-6-9 numerals. That would enhance its pilot´s watch spirit indeed. I personally don´t think it will kill the Milgauss. By the way: does this new AK share the same 40 mm case of the Milgauss? I view these watches as different things and both attra...
Super history and review
Thank you for posting this - I learnt a lot from your review and the history behind the watch! Definitely an interesting one from Rolex, and I'm still not sure if I will like it more than the Milgauss, but I'm still waiting to be able to see this in the m...
Great review!
Thank you for the insightful review! The Air King is indeed a very interesting and unjustly underappreciated Rolex. Moreover I agree with your forecast: it's a serious candidate to future-classic status!