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It's been a long time ( since the Milgauss ) that a Rolex deeply surprised me. I strongly believe it is a winner, indeed. Thanks for your input, my friend. [nt]
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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. Particularly the Z-dial which is like Rolex on MDMA. (I am considering one...)
I love when you make this type of post which you are a master of.
Best
Christian
Yes, but maybe we'll have a luminous Air King, one day. The Milgauss is a very good choice, no doubt about that. Thanks for your input, Christian. [nt]
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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 pilotĀ“s watch spirit indeed.
I personally donĀ“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 attractive for Rolex fans.
I have it in my wish list so donĀ“t be surprised if I shown one of my own in a near future! 
Abrazos amigo mio! Abel
Yes, same case. I will post a side by side picture of both. And will come back to them. Un abrazo, Abel. [nt]
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Thank you Nicolas!! ThatĀ“s an interesting detail to know. Yes, it will be interesting to view a side by side picture! Thank you in advance for that! Cheers! Abel [nt]
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Thanks for the great review! Forgive my ignorance, but does the Airkingās case have the squared maxi case lugs?
Thanks,
Brian
Brian
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 metal which I'm sure will help me decide.
Yes, it has to be seen in the real. On pictures, I liked it a lot, as soon as I saw it in the metal, I knew I would have to get it! [nt]
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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!
I do think so, indeed. A future classic, which deserves a lot more consideration. [nt]
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