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The first generation is unique, and was unpopular to the masses, but still one of my favorite
Rolex after the vintage GMTs, (loved my 16700 for the past 30 years). The new one does not do it for me. It lost itself into becoming a weird submariner as you mentioned. The new generation has a finer case and I am not sure that it is as anti-magnetic as the first generation.
Best.
Rolex Air King 116 900 6th Anniversary.
The Rolex Air King was issued in 2016 and discontinued in 2022, to be replaced by the Air King 126 900, basically adding a protection to the crown, a Zero before the " 5 " minute marker, luminous in the 3 / 6 / 9 applied hour markers ( called Chromalight ...
Strong love vibes going on *playing LOVE BOAT theme in background* 😁
Seriously, it's a great reference! From all the ROLEX steel models, it would (still) be my pick as well! Keep lovin', Alex
Isnt it also the only rolex with a yellow crown?
And also the only rolex with three different font colors on the dial?
Great post
Nico, that’s for writing and sharing, looking forward to more AK adventures in the future too. Mine says Hi ...
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Stunning pictures and a great watch. One of my grandsons is wearing my AK presently. Be well and best to you my friend.
The splashes of color and lack of lume on 3,6 and 9 are part of the quirkiness that attracted me to it. Maybe the addition of the 0 to the 5 adds balance? The only thing I like for sure about
the new one is the longer PR. I just remember thinking why is that fun reasonably priced steel sport Rolex still in the case at this high traffic boutique? And then, if it's still there tomorrow I'm buying it! Thanks for reminding me to get mine out to we...
No, I was just describing how things went when I bought the original version that I own. Not even sure why I took that pic of the new one in that boutique window the other day.
I didn't even notice that they made changes! Oblivious to details!
Strong love for this watch.
It was my present for his 18th birthday. He later said to me: "Dad, this is the best present I have ever received." 🙏 He wears the watch day and night. ...
A world traveler. A unique style from then traditions of Rolex.
Lovely to see the little princess who must be all grown up now. Precious.
Great bday post
And watch, I share your sentiment to the 11 version of this "odd" Rolex.
one of the Unrolex Rolex...
Although there were very good functional improvements on the 2nd version, I love the first version just for the case - we don't have anymore the rounded case of Rolex (if I'm right not even in DJ36). Best, mahesh.,
The first generation is unique, and was unpopular to the masses, but still one of my favorite
Rolex after the vintage GMTs, (loved my 16700 for the past 30 years). The new one does not do it for me. It lost itself into becoming a weird submariner as you mentioned. The new generation has a finer case and I am not sure that it is as anti-magnetic as...
