Wrist check 2023
Discussion
hungry_hog said:
How do people feel on the 05 vs 5 marking for these new Air Kings?
HiI prefer the 05 but much more than that, I much prefer the reshaped and slimmer case depth!
And the bezel is slightly slimmer, opening the dial just slightly
I also like the lumed 3 6 9 because they look more like the other numbers
Edited by don logan on Wednesday 15th March 13:30
Tabs said:
Quick question Mr Flashman please.
I have a Submariner 114060, and would like an AirKing as yours.
Is the basic case the same size as the Sub (obviously the bezel is different), and does it wear the same?
Asking as I haven't managed to try one yet.
It seems to wear more similar to the GMT. My Sub has the maxi case and feels ticker, with thicker lugs - but I know the new ones are different.I have a Submariner 114060, and would like an AirKing as yours.
Is the basic case the same size as the Sub (obviously the bezel is different), and does it wear the same?
Asking as I haven't managed to try one yet.
It wears very nicely on my small wrist. Big, but not ridiculous.
COVID quarantine watch rotation continues.
If anyone ever gets a chance to wind one of these, do. The feel is mental. Nothing else feels the same - micro millimetric ratcheting.
Apart from a Breguet, best finished watch I own.
Edited for better photo!
If anyone ever gets a chance to wind one of these, do. The feel is mental. Nothing else feels the same - micro millimetric ratcheting.
Apart from a Breguet, best finished watch I own.
Edited for better photo!
Edited by Harry Flashman on Wednesday 15th March 16:17
Harry Flashman said:
By the way, I am lucky enough to own a few Rolexes.
And the Air King is, I think, my favourite. Over Sub, Daytona, YM and GMT II.
I know these things are personal, but...well, it surprised me.
Feel like you will get an Explorer soon and it will transplant the Air King because of the simpler dial.And the Air King is, I think, my favourite. Over Sub, Daytona, YM and GMT II.
I know these things are personal, but...well, it surprised me.
I much prefer the new Air King to the old one, the lume 3, 6, 9 alone does it for me.
gregs656 said:
Feel like you will get an Explorer soon and it will transplant the Air King because of the simpler dial.
I much prefer the new Air King to the old one, the lume 3, 6, 9 alone does it for me.
I'm not a fan of the Explorer as it's too plain for me. Hence the AK striking the right balance of simple watch with odd face.I much prefer the new Air King to the old one, the lume 3, 6, 9 alone does it for me.
Simple. Odd face. Hang on...ah.
I see why I like it, now.
Harry Flashman said:
gregs656 said:
Feel like you will get an Explorer soon and it will transplant the Air King because of the simpler dial.
I much prefer the new Air King to the old one, the lume 3, 6, 9 alone does it for me.
I'm not a fan of the Explorer as it's too plain for me. Hence the AK striking the right balance of simple watch with odd face.I much prefer the new Air King to the old one, the lume 3, 6, 9 alone does it for me.
Simple. Odd face. Hang on...ah.
I see why I like it, now.
This problem started when I saw a display model A K a few weeks ago and was quite shocked by it!
The sharper and slimmer case got me
Harry Flashman said:
COVID quarantine watch rotation continues.
If anyone ever gets a chance to wind one of these, do. The feel is mental. Nothing else feels the same - micro millimetric ratcheting.
Apart from a Breguet, best finished watch I own.
Edited for better photo!
They are stunning. The dial on that is remarkable. If anyone ever gets a chance to wind one of these, do. The feel is mental. Nothing else feels the same - micro millimetric ratcheting.
Apart from a Breguet, best finished watch I own.
Edited for better photo!
Edited by Harry Flashman on Wednesday 15th March 16:17
Harry Flashman said:
COVID quarantine watch rotation continues.
If anyone ever gets a chance to wind one of these, do. The feel is mental. Nothing else feels the same - micro millimetric ratcheting.
Apart from a Breguet, best finished watch I own.
Edited for better photo!
That is stunning. Could I ask the model number?If anyone ever gets a chance to wind one of these, do. The feel is mental. Nothing else feels the same - micro millimetric ratcheting.
Apart from a Breguet, best finished watch I own.
Edited for better photo!
Edited by Harry Flashman on Wednesday 15th March 16:17
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