Considering my first Rolex
Discussion
Hi All
I am considering the purchase of my first Rolex as a treat to myself and for my 25th Birthday. I am no watch expert and currently wear a Tag Formula 1 watch, I really like the look of the new Air King launched at Baselworld 2016.
As a newbie to the watch scene, what are your opinions of this as a first Rolex?
I am by no means expecting this to go up in value, but what could I expect residuals to be in the medium term?
This watch retails at £4,150, however I would likely be able to get a significant discount as a close family member works for an AD, just not in the watch department!
There seems to be a lot of models to choose from so open to any other suggestions!
Cheers,
Sam
I am considering the purchase of my first Rolex as a treat to myself and for my 25th Birthday. I am no watch expert and currently wear a Tag Formula 1 watch, I really like the look of the new Air King launched at Baselworld 2016.
As a newbie to the watch scene, what are your opinions of this as a first Rolex?
I am by no means expecting this to go up in value, but what could I expect residuals to be in the medium term?
This watch retails at £4,150, however I would likely be able to get a significant discount as a close family member works for an AD, just not in the watch department!
There seems to be a lot of models to choose from so open to any other suggestions!
Cheers,
Sam
There isn't such a thing as an ideal first Rolex IMO - if you like it then go for it, if you don't then don't! Having said that, if you're new to the brand and would rather have something discreet then the new Air King makes a good case for itself. Steel sports models tend to hold their value better than others as a general rule and if you can get a discount then that would certainly offset any depreciation, it's a bit early to tell how that exact will fare though.
Have you seen the revised Explorer? That'd be another model worth considering.
Have you seen the revised Explorer? That'd be another model worth considering.
OP,
If you want it, get it. It's for you to wear and enjoy and nothing more or less. There's loads of utter tripe spouted in forums re. Watches, but they're just nice jewellery. No choice you make I what to wear is better / worse than any other.
Congrats on having the means at 25. Hard work pays off
If you want it, get it. It's for you to wear and enjoy and nothing more or less. There's loads of utter tripe spouted in forums re. Watches, but they're just nice jewellery. No choice you make I what to wear is better / worse than any other.
Congrats on having the means at 25. Hard work pays off
I also prefer the Explorer (more classic) and was surprised to see that the Explorer is actually smaller than the Air King which has grown to 40mm diameter size. Crazy!
That Air King dial is nice but, for me, the novelty and complexity of the dial would wear off and I'd rather have something simpler.
For a descrete Rolex have a look at some of the Oyster Perpetual models. Still love my Oyster Date for a descrete watch even though the crazy fashion of today says 34mm is for sissies!
That Air King dial is nice but, for me, the novelty and complexity of the dial would wear off and I'd rather have something simpler.
For a descrete Rolex have a look at some of the Oyster Perpetual models. Still love my Oyster Date for a descrete watch even though the crazy fashion of today says 34mm is for sissies!
CardShark said:
Have you seen the revised Explorer? That'd be another model worth considering.
As someone around your age, I'd say the Air King is a bit ... err ... old man? I'd be looking at Subs and Explorers, but as others have said, it's only you that will be wearing the watch! Try a few on, take photos and have a good think about what you like/dislike about each model you've narrowed it down to!
I personally think a Sub/Explorer will look good on your wrist now, as well as in 20 years time, and in 40 years time ...
As for the new Air King in your post, I like the colourings applied to the crown logo and 'Rolex' font. I'm not so keen on the change in numerals ('9' to '50'), and the differing fonts used. It's a bit messy, imho.
I personally think a Sub/Explorer will look good on your wrist now, as well as in 20 years time, and in 40 years time ...
As for the new Air King in your post, I like the colourings applied to the crown logo and 'Rolex' font. I'm not so keen on the change in numerals ('9' to '50'), and the differing fonts used. It's a bit messy, imho.
Vanguard21 said:
The revised ExplorerII has grown to 42mm.
The Explorer I 39mm has been revised this year, gone are the solid gold 3, 6, 9 arabics and have been replaced by lume filled ones.The hands set, or at least the minutes hand has grown in width and length so it meets the minute track
Explorer 2 grew to 42mm years ago and I havn't heard of an update for this year or rumours about a future update!
Explorer 1 has grown THIS year at Basle but I'm assuming not in the shops until September?
Is this new Air King really going to be in the shops sooner than September, I bet it's going to be very popular!
Explorer 1 has grown THIS year at Basle but I'm assuming not in the shops until September?
Is this new Air King really going to be in the shops sooner than September, I bet it's going to be very popular!
Edited by don logan on Friday 1st April 10:39
As a classic 2001 air king owner and president owner I can only say I do not like that dial. Whilst the green rolex logo and pure black dial are lovely the air king lettering is too large and the numbers on the dial are confusing and a mess. Ie nothing like a pilots watch should be coupled with the metal bracelet. The classic air kings on leather could pass as a piston engine pilots watch of old imho. This is similar to mine a 14010m http://s213.photobucket.com/user/RolexEnthusiast/m...
Have a look at the gmt master as well. Saying all that splurging all that money on a watch should be a happy occasion and you should buy whatever you want most.
Have a look at the gmt master as well. Saying all that splurging all that money on a watch should be a happy occasion and you should buy whatever you want most.
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