I love Hodinkee, but for some reason they are also 100% positive in their reviews. Thats something I don’t necessarily like
@MeestroDavid
Жыл бұрын
The reason is fairly simple-they exist as a PR outlet, not as journalists.
@wiscobuckeye
Жыл бұрын
Hodinkee will NEVER criticize any Rolex…
@cecaju9516
Жыл бұрын
He criticized how the watch wears flat like a dinner plate and he criticized the Celebration dial OP.
@Sebastian85
Жыл бұрын
watch journalism is dead.
@MeestroDavid
Жыл бұрын
Hodinkee will never criticize any watch, apart from qualifying something as a nitpick before ultimately endorsing it, no matter how ridiculous the price.
@JDYTC
Жыл бұрын
Duh 🤦♂️ I don’t understand anyone who still likes Hodinkee…it’s just an e-commerce website that sells watches and ad space 💁♂️
@HeonApple
Жыл бұрын
why criticise Rolex..?
@schnerrydog
Жыл бұрын
My favorite Rolex! Forgive an unpopular opinion, but I prefer numerals on a dial. I never understood how silver columns as hour markers make anything dressy! But to each his own.
@montha123
Жыл бұрын
It’s a great watch , perfect for a daily wearer
@barryvercueil2346
Жыл бұрын
Love this watch. The odd Rolex that still feels like Rolex Tool watches of the past. No mainstream appeal means I want it even more. Awesome video Brandon!!!!!! Cheers.
@I-Libertine
Жыл бұрын
Bingo. (Shhhhhh...)
@Armoer
Жыл бұрын
Feels like rolex tool watches of the past? How so? It doesn’t look or feel like any model I can remember
@tonytrinidad5294
10 ай бұрын
Who really cares about mainstream appeal? That’s what drew me to the Airking. It’s unique, different and falls under the radar. It’s just a robust tool watch and great EDC
@finns23653
Жыл бұрын
Just from looks the new air king is my favorite Rolex by quite a wide margin
@alanyoung2683
Жыл бұрын
Home boy is walking down the street with a mug here 😂
@jinroh516
9 ай бұрын
i bring my mug at the nearest 7-11
@bh848
8 ай бұрын
I absolutely love my airking 12900. It's subtle. Perfect sized. Reliable. Simple. Beautiful. And still a Rolex. I wear it constantly and people never recognize it until they see the Rolex logo and then they want one. I wear that and my omega seamaster 007 edition equally 6/7 days a week. The last day I tend to rotate other watches lol. I'll never get rid of the air king. Even after wearing my brothers oyster perpetual.
@STROND
Жыл бұрын
The AirKing is clean and smart looking, looking like a pilots watch. I know you are going to not agree, but this watch with a nice vintage leather strap would look MINT !
@drewshannon
Жыл бұрын
IMO it’s like a slightly more interesting Explorer (which I say as an Explorer lover and owner)
@Bisley1
11 ай бұрын
Love the Explorer too. One of the cooler things I once saw on instagram was a guy who added the green AK seconds hand to his 39mm Explorer😍
@justingalore123
Жыл бұрын
Like the look of it - the colours and the eccentricity. The only thing that puts me off is the mix of minute/second increments (05,10,..) and hour increments (3,6,9) would make it hard for my feeble brain to tell the time!😊
@JM-gf7ti
Жыл бұрын
literally no one is walking around their neighborhood with an indoor coffee mug
@justingalore123
Жыл бұрын
I do. Sometimes you just gotta have a coffee and just gotta get to the store.
@ghost123g3
Жыл бұрын
Just picked this up!
@siddheshpoojari9666
3 ай бұрын
For how much bro
@gmcenroe
5 ай бұрын
This is my favorite Rolex. I don't like the flashy models
@mb-watches
Жыл бұрын
I like it, friend of mine has the predecessor is the 2022 model, the refresh was well done and it is the not so common Rolex which makes it, from my point of view, more interesting. Great vid as usual, cheers guys.
@EverydayWatchGuy
Жыл бұрын
You're videography keeps getting better bro. Thanks for the relaxed overview of the Air King 👍
@okiali6381
Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite go to in the watch box.
@teammacnamara5320
Жыл бұрын
I actually do like the Air King. If you asked me why, I wouldn’t be able to answer you. It’s just different and I like that. However for a time only watch it’s way overpriced in my opinion. This will be discontinued or drastically design changed in the coming years I believe.
@clint_davis
Жыл бұрын
Favorite reviewer, of my least favorite rolex ,that i'd totally wear if given to me.
@timelesssneakersandwatches
Жыл бұрын
Another great video by my boy Brandon... And low key, liking how the air king looks 😉
@didi4571
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review, good video. I like the 126900, it's a nice day to day watch!
@fernandoyanez7328
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful watch!!!! I ve had other older versión with the milgauss case, truly remarcable, one of My top 3 Rolex picks
@demarko500
9 ай бұрын
There’s absolutely nothing odd about this watch. It’s only odd to blind and rigid so-called hard-core watch people. Aside from the Skydweller, the NEW Air-King is the only watch from Rolex I found interesting. Love it, bought it, and will not purchase another Rolex of any kind. Thanks Rolex for making a watch for people like me…Finally. Well, there is that black explorer, just not for me…
@JFK-1984
Жыл бұрын
I bought mine in 2022 for the birth of my son. He will get it when he graduate. Love this watch❤
@klauskillski3881
Жыл бұрын
@3:00 you always go for a walk with a mug in your hand?
@pedromiguel480
Жыл бұрын
One of my favourite watches
@ianfisher9477
Жыл бұрын
The green and yellow accents always make me think of Tennis. Anyone else?
@Techaktien
10 ай бұрын
I like it
@Constantlywatching
Жыл бұрын
Great watch to add to a collection wgen you are looking for something a little different. I little less boring then the Explorer. Nothing against the explorer at all, but pair the new AK with something like the 41mm sub and your winning 🎉
@watchchat
Жыл бұрын
Brandon. Miss your KZitem channel
@The_Uni85
Жыл бұрын
Great video! What brand are your sunglasses? They are great
@watchchat
Жыл бұрын
Lol! More digits since Omeega ref #…I have 2 Omegas and no clue of the ref # because of that
@steve8510
6 ай бұрын
It's an Explorer with crown guards, funky numerals and a splash of color, no need to overthink it.
@keesketsers5866
2 ай бұрын
More like a bezel-less submariner. The explorer has an oyster case. The last air-king had an oyster case (milgauss) but no one liked it. So now it has the sport case. The only explorer part is the 3 6 9 on the dial.
@korswe
Жыл бұрын
This is my watch.
@AZU560
Жыл бұрын
Brandon you're magic. (No fast food in this video 😢)
@RedwoodAggie
Жыл бұрын
Brandon's videos are so great and exactly what Hodinkee needs. As for the Air King, I was surprised they refreshed it vs. the rumored killing of the line. That being said, I think they did a good job on the refresh and added a bit more personality with the crown guards. This is not your normal Rolex, much like the Explorer II on my wrist at the moment. I dare say it's got more personality than an Explorer I, but if one agrees with the looks is another story. The Explorer I certainly is a bit more low key and that may suit some personalities. I do kind of wish they had gone with the new Air King case for the Explorer 40 in order to differentiate it a bit more from the 36. It would have added a bit more personality and tool-like nature to the design.
@Bisley1
11 ай бұрын
I’m so glad they didn’t add crown guards to the Explorer 1 and ruin its clean lines or mess with a design that’s been pretty consistent for decades and almost unchanched apart from its size for 3 decades. While it would make sense to have crown guards on a tool watch, it’s really more of a dressy time only tool watch with no extra functions and many Explorer 1 fans appreciate it for just that. It’spretty much on par with the dressiness of a n OP or a smooth bezel oyster bracelet DJ. The folks who’d prefer it with crown guards would probably still find it too uninteresting to buy even if it had them. Just my thoughts. Anyway, I love and own both Explorers and don’t ever get tired of either😍 As for killing the Air King line, yeah, I’m rather surprised they didn’t either.
@igorcicala7
Жыл бұрын
is it realistic to buy this watch at an AD ?
@vincent67239
Жыл бұрын
yes
@Techaktien
10 ай бұрын
AD?
@mdo5121
Жыл бұрын
I NEVER wanted a Rolex because I never thought the designs were anything special ...then in Malaysia I tried the 40 mm AIR KING and it changed my mind on at least this Rolex. It was a perfect fit and finish of a watch with a uniqueness of design featuring numbers which I love plus that touch of green.that had me staring at my wrist. Dropped 9 k and that's all she wrote.
@jiebenz9548
Жыл бұрын
the better and affordable Explorer, for the SEAL (sea-air-land)… 🕺🎉
@AldoFelt
Жыл бұрын
Buddy makes amazing videos
@ludovicoc7046
Жыл бұрын
And he's hot asf.
@richardsmegma5081
Жыл бұрын
@@ludovicoc7046 You must be easily pleased, pal 😆
@Gearsandco
5 ай бұрын
would you guys think they will ever make a 36mm version just like the Explorer, I think it's the same exact case as the Explorer 39. all they need to do is take a 36mm explorer and change the dial, bam you got yourself an Air king 36. btw Rolex uses the same cases or case design, bracelet and movement for most of their collection, it really doesn't cost them much to make the same exact case for the GMT Master II, SUB and Explorer II and just change the bezel and dial lol.
@PapriceP
Жыл бұрын
My first 3 Rolexes will little Air Kings.
@whyog2823
Ай бұрын
Best rolex and watch in my opinion
@nikr1d3r32
Жыл бұрын
I think Rolex still hopes at some point someone will say the wrong that they broke the record and people will start repeating it and this is how will change the history 😂 just needs little bit more time to pass, Rolex always plays the long game.
@johnt2694
Жыл бұрын
Even though the diameter is slightly smaller than the Sub 41, does the AirKing wear bigger because if the bigger dial? I do enjoy your videos, thanks!!
@John-qh3kj
8 ай бұрын
Wears bigger imo
@evandrocosta1393
Жыл бұрын
Nice video. ❤
@LIONTAMER3D
11 ай бұрын
So...where can i buy the super-sonic car with the custom rolex dials in the dash?
@Gundal66
21 күн бұрын
This watch is better in "person"
@Techaktien
10 ай бұрын
Very nice. Thanks
@structurescience
Жыл бұрын
Watching from Jacobsberg, vacation day 30/37.
@chrisr9154
Жыл бұрын
Good review, it is an oddball that works
@EudesRJ
Жыл бұрын
My favorite Rolex, sadly I can only afford the Pagani Design homage, but at least I’m not afraid of using it anywhere and it’s being my daily for the last 9 months without any complaint.
@pgcs98
Жыл бұрын
Can’t get over how busy the dial looks has too much on it imo
@edotedy
Жыл бұрын
Better than the last one, still too weird for me
@muzalyahya7146
Жыл бұрын
I’d might as well go for an Explorer…
@iainsutherland1113
7 ай бұрын
Not for me I’m afraid but each to their own. It’s just an Explorer with far too much crammed on the dial, it’s very messy looking.
@j.m.4444
5 ай бұрын
Hodinkee equals QVC in watches.
@precollegeenglish
8 ай бұрын
This is week on the wrist, but it's all specs and not personal take on how the wrist experienced it over 7 days.
@Ben-yw8be
6 ай бұрын
They should have named it Land King. Start a new line. 😂 I bought an Air King homage trying to get a feel for it. Nope. After two weeks on the wrist, I sold the Air King homage which will tell me not to buy the Air King. I just couldn’t stand the dial. A bit too quirky for me.
@SoCalWatchReviews
Жыл бұрын
@brandonmenancio killing it once again!
@cdm765
Жыл бұрын
The Air-King font looks like it belongs on a BBQ.
@samwebmaster6466
Жыл бұрын
Nice one
@pickles632
Жыл бұрын
Overhyped and ugly... I'd MUCH rather then bring back the Milgauss series!
@Redondo_dom
Жыл бұрын
Still don't like or get this watch. But Brandon still makes class videos.
@michaelfletcher1224
11 ай бұрын
We’ll… it is a jet-car. 🤣
@americanbystandard
Жыл бұрын
I can always trust a Slam Dunk fan.
@wozza1
Жыл бұрын
So Hodinkee get stuck with 30 of these on their website. Likely paid over the odds during the hype. Now the AK is their fav in the line?? Really? I bet their trade in on a new one is well below retail. Cynical I know. It’s the ugly duckling no real history, a mismatch of several ideas. Sorry if I was to suggest one similar Rolex it would be an Explorer. It has a back history.
@calesticall128
11 ай бұрын
Moonblanc that mean be completely this craft wrafmant market pilot.
@deltropico7
Жыл бұрын
The narration style feels at times more in line with children's literature than a luxury/adventure watch.
@satl3161
Жыл бұрын
Because anyone who likes Rolex is a child
@wowza5758
Жыл бұрын
no adventuring happening with any of these watches
@nathanf1934
Жыл бұрын
My Explorer is beaten hard. It’s been all around the world on many adventures. I rock climbed and explored caves in Vietnam only last week. When you actually start using your watch for sport/outdoor activities you’ll realise that a smaller watch is much more appropriate. Love my 36mm Explorer!
@wowza5758
Жыл бұрын
@@nathanf1934 that’s great that you do, I’m speaking on the vast majority of rolex owners
@223Nebraska
Жыл бұрын
That's his point. It's an easy dateless time only bottom of the line watch. That does what it does very well Nothing less Nothing more 🤡
@beerkegaard
Жыл бұрын
The contrasting numbers look ugly to me.
@RoyalDudeness
Жыл бұрын
If the watch makes you wear a stupid hat and run around with a mug, I am out!
@saucykat44
9 ай бұрын
UGG! I'll pass. Give me the salmon dial Air King any day.
@rustydrog
Жыл бұрын
Nice advert
@qwertyman9560
4 ай бұрын
weird watch with confusing numerals
@michaelriera6277
Жыл бұрын
Looks like it was put together from Rolex bits bin. Odd ball ugly watch.
@navegandolejanooriente6268
Жыл бұрын
This case should been used for the Explorer II anniversary. If Rolex done that than that model would of been higher in demand because the 42mm case with 22 mm lug width is just too much for most rest when it comes to basic GMT watch
@Bisley1
11 ай бұрын
Completely agree. I’m disappointed that they didn’t go back to the 40mm case and just use the same new 70h GMT movement. I believe that watch would fly off the shelves and it was a missed opportunity, the current Explorer 2 not being extremely popular and all
@jameswestconsultant
Жыл бұрын
The previous version looked much better in my opinion; a more flattering case & lugs vs. the somewhat harsh current appearance. The lack of a crown guard also complimented the overall aesthetic as well ☝🏻🥴
@paulosullivan3991
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic , that’s why I bought one , for them reasons ! Top class
@danielskirkpatrick
Жыл бұрын
The Timex of Rolex. Not their best dial.
@luiscastro2020
Жыл бұрын
Hummmmm
@cl302
Жыл бұрын
Good video, but this is gotta been one of the worst looking and pointless watches in their lineup. Can’t believe the hype it’s received over the last few years.
@watchPaige
Жыл бұрын
Saw it on AD in Buenos Aires , ready for grabs . Meh i turn it down pass
@a004
Жыл бұрын
This guy is a great content creator, but give him casios and seikos and other entry level pieces. His style does not suit luxury pieces like Rolex
@vincent67239
Жыл бұрын
Hard disagree. In fact, I’d say he should (also) be sporting two tone and solid gold
@oarancards4443
10 ай бұрын
Yoi will never find one
@koneill1771
Жыл бұрын
Third least appealing Rolex ever.
@jhatgotagat300
Жыл бұрын
And guess what? You’ll probably still have to wait a week or 2
@I-Libertine
Жыл бұрын
Wrong! 😊
@johnprosser5035
Жыл бұрын
What are the other 2
@jasonkey2006
Жыл бұрын
That dial is a hot mess.
@benbamboozle
Жыл бұрын
First!
@philandrew1625
Жыл бұрын
this guy rocks
@AjejeB
3 ай бұрын
Clearly the worst Rolex, except maybe the yatch master II
@Novilicious
Жыл бұрын
This is the least attractive of all Rolex watches. The vintage ones are stunning however! This…not so much
@Robert-vw3od
Жыл бұрын
It’s a great shame, Rolex got rid of the air king. Of course, it was always the cheapest Rolex
@kolyacali4989
Жыл бұрын
They didn´t. The Milgauss was discontinued.
@mracekproductions
Жыл бұрын
Wrong
@DavidLopez-rk6em
Жыл бұрын
Milgauss and cellini were discontinued. Those were my 2 favorite rolexs. Theres nothing else in the brands line up that i care about, except for the air king. Knowing that the air king isnt trendy, they'll probably get rid of that too
@Bisley1
11 ай бұрын
@@DavidLopez-rk6emthey probably figured: “ah, what the hell. We’ve already made all of these new 369 numerals for the new Explorer, might as well bang out a new Air King!”😄
@nathanf1934
Жыл бұрын
That dial is an abomination. I love Rolex, but this is a weak model for them.
@BudFox575
Жыл бұрын
Nice video, but very hard to follow this guy's reasoning and what point he was trying to make
@larzoneth
Жыл бұрын
A Week On The Wrist 🫶🏼
@slevinkelevra8696
10 ай бұрын
it's gorgeous but I hate this green brand and seconds hand, it's horrible, as is the gold crown logo!!
@user-or9cj3vk6t
Ай бұрын
charity shop watch. rolex is a charity paying no tax
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