Some watches look better on pic than in reality. That's the opposite with the Air King. I think it looks almost weird or way too much on pictures. In the flesh it is so much better and balanced! You captured that with your exterior shots. Thank you for doing justice to this great watch. The last Rolex bargain for sure.
@JP-uy9kq
4 жыл бұрын
exactly, I feel the same.
@lildvl10
4 жыл бұрын
I’m glad i am not the only one who thinks this is beautiful. This is my first rolex and I did not regret buying this.
@ApTheRider768
2 жыл бұрын
@@lildvl10 it’s my second one and it was a gift so it sticks to me it was a starting point to me so I have a place special for it
@theone0070
2 жыл бұрын
Agree in real you have that, wanna have feeling
@TheLumeRoom
5 жыл бұрын
Perfect size with big personality. Best Rolex out there!
@chrisw.chanbl7199
4 жыл бұрын
It's absolutely amazing! My first Rolex and probably going to be the only one for a very long time!
@mikkihoo7556
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video man!!! Have the AK, and i love it. It's just so refreshing to see and hear somebody to actually understand the class of this beast!!!!
@stevendwilson1297
5 жыл бұрын
I completely agree with you dude. I bought mine a year ago and I’m so pleased with it. Best watch in my collection. Love it!
@ripperx444
5 жыл бұрын
Remember when you can just go to Rolex and buy one! Those were the days :) It’s a milgause for 2k less!!!
@rumporridge1
5 жыл бұрын
Definitely want one.
@fullmoonconcepts
5 жыл бұрын
But it’s not a Milgauss.
@koalaakabear
5 жыл бұрын
@@fullmoonconcepts its the same as a Milgauss inside. Its only the dial and hands that's diffrent. That's it.
@sonudilli2450
4 жыл бұрын
@Acura Quebec any particular airports you'd recommend
@abajaj1510
3 жыл бұрын
@@koalaakabear and the bracelet
@abajaj1510
5 жыл бұрын
Just bought mine from AD last month. Losing one second every 2 days. Love the dial. The hour and minute/second marker juxtaposition actually works really well. The gold crown and Rolex green is welcome, compared to the monochrome subs. The faraday cage actually works well since lots of magnetism around us....and this is impervious. Under the radar. The kind of watch you appreciate more every day you wear it. From a heritage standpoint, gmt built for 1950 passenger airline pilots, airking built for wwii spitfire fighter pilots. Which heritage is cooler?
@jacc88888
5 жыл бұрын
A Bajaj Well said. Also 0.5s/d accuracy is pretty awesome. Rolex movements seem to be phenomenal for precision.
@paulienkhamvaiphei134
5 жыл бұрын
Just got my air king today.Over the moon right now.Thanks for your video.Already watched this particular video,if I recall correctly 5 times over☺️
@fire_watch7735
5 жыл бұрын
Congrats Buddy, wear it in good health. I tried this model in an AD in New Orleans and was pleasantly surprised; it's a keeper!
@emiltennismethod8544
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great review on the Air King 👑 Bruce ! I can’t wait for mine to arrive !
@coronetmag
5 жыл бұрын
👍👍 Wow that video is beautiful! Thank you, Bruce! Made me fall back in love with my AK!
@darwinfitness-personaltrai5600
5 жыл бұрын
Danny your video with Austin made me buy it!
@coronetmag
5 жыл бұрын
@@darwinfitness-personaltrai5600 Super! Haha! Francophone? (Je suis Alsacien)
@darwinfitness-personaltrai5600
5 жыл бұрын
@@coronetmag oui parisien vivant en Floride
@jasonkasparities6197
5 жыл бұрын
I love my air king! I didn't care for it when it first came out and i seen it online. I went to my local AD to purchase a different rolex. The second i seen the air king in person i fell in love with it. I like that it is outside of the norm for rolex. It came home with me that day and i have been enjoying it for a couple years now.
@jimmysplit7729
5 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it! Funnily enough the reasons you like it are the same reasons I disliked mine and flipped it for a 16710, case is too thick, lack of lume makes it useless at night and as for future value I don’t see it happening but anything is possible I guess.
@wth18458
4 жыл бұрын
At first glance I thought, "this is one butt ugly watch"! I began researching it and kept looking at it and then became obsessed with the watch. I bought one a month ago. A very nice watch and when I put it on it makes me smile. I own two other Rolex and several Omega watches and this is my favorite.
@willyk8296
5 жыл бұрын
I too also thought it was ugly. Until I tried one on at an AD. Super nice watch!
@bitritch4649
5 жыл бұрын
I was so lucky to own one by the Rolex store. And i tried a lot of more expensive watches. But this one i liked the most for a daily watch.
@marcdee4427
4 жыл бұрын
Love the Rolex air king , it’s perfection. As always rejected at first but mark my words this will be one of the most converted Rolexes in the future, and if they discontinue it , it will be even more desirable, mark my words 👍🏻😉
@ClayMurphy007
5 жыл бұрын
Bruce, I agree also. It looks to be a fantastic watch. I currently only own Breitling Watches, but this may be my first purchase in the Rolex family. Wish I had an AD closer to me.
@joshuanakagawa9804
5 жыл бұрын
I agree. Very much my favourite and glad I have one. Take a look around on second hand market. Already going up in value, though I dare not sell mine.
@rafaelmontanez2616
5 жыл бұрын
As always great vid Bruce, I actually got a call today from my local Rolex AD letting me know they received an Air King today & if I wanted it. Needless to say I swooped in asap & picked it up as this is the only Air King this AD has received all year. I love it, and wear yours in good health. 👍🏽
@BruceWilliams
5 жыл бұрын
Congrats brotha!
@CleanClaspCollector
4 жыл бұрын
Stone cold stunner in person. Great video, Bruce
@drwindsurf
5 жыл бұрын
I am happy for you that have found a watch you really love Bruce. Thank you for sharing your love for the Air King with us :)
@GCOUNDOU
5 жыл бұрын
I am really enjoying my rugged and beautiful/dressy Airking! What a Rolex should be!!
@MarcoCaifan87
5 жыл бұрын
I went to 3 different authorized dealers in Las Vegas recently looking to buy the Air King . Sold out everywhere :/
@UptickWatchReviews
5 жыл бұрын
I can’t take mine off my wrist. Such presence and great if you have reasonably large wrists. Looks a lot different on the wrist than in a shop window.
@BruceWilliams
5 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@heljestrand
5 жыл бұрын
I prefer your Blingmaster Rolex Sir.
@charlton5787
3 жыл бұрын
Great video, love one too. First Rolex I bought and so pleased I followed my heart and not the hype train.
@jonathanland2218
5 жыл бұрын
Love the Air King. I have one and it’s magnificent
@BruceWilliams
5 жыл бұрын
Congrats my friend
@jamesackner8312
4 жыл бұрын
Hi just ordered one, my first Rolex. I love the green Rolex and yellow on the dial. Thanks
@Marseille-yv2fh
5 жыл бұрын
The AD had both the AK and Explorer. I went with the AK. The con is that I would prefer if the numbers have lume, and they used the more secure clasp as the explorer.
@roberta.6579
5 жыл бұрын
I like that there are six 5s, no 7 and no 8 on the hour markers
@jimbrown2044
5 жыл бұрын
I despised these when they first came out being a long time fan of the old air king precision watches of the 70s and 80s however these current models have grown on me a bit recently and I actually quite like them now.
@justin.bergmann
5 жыл бұрын
Wow, I actually never even considered this model until now. It looks great in the video. Hmmm...
@hogandori
5 жыл бұрын
Hey Bruce, you are not the only one. I am strangely crazy about this piece. Might get one as well. Enjoy~
@GuideauxPelagos
5 жыл бұрын
It has become the legendary Bruce Williams mate, good to see you showing one again.
@BruceWilliams
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you bro, been wanting the 2 liner pelly like you
@GuideauxPelagos
5 жыл бұрын
@@BruceWilliams How Nice!
@flyingspeedtriple
5 жыл бұрын
Loving my AK also!
@Scout-nj7xj
5 жыл бұрын
Don’t follow the crowd with submariner esque watches with bezel’s that very few use. The AK is class as are other watches of similar aesthetic.
@megamastah
5 жыл бұрын
I use diver's bezel multiple times a day.
@bighands69
4 жыл бұрын
Not sure everybody wears a submariner. I think Oyster Perpetuals are more common because they are cheaper and smaller in size. If you are into snorkeling or diving the Submariner is perfect.
@TheThailand101
5 жыл бұрын
I am next on the waiting list here in Sydney Australia🇦🇺
@tezzanewton
5 жыл бұрын
ridebyben Hunter Valley 🇦🇺👍💪
@TheThailand101
5 жыл бұрын
Terry Newton haha nice👍
@anotherwatch
2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree that this watch looks way better in the flesh. I am lucky to own one. Good video and thanks for upload.
@thematthewlong
5 жыл бұрын
I own several ss rolex sports and the 116900 gets the most compliments.. and I love it too
@jsnyder0512
4 жыл бұрын
Winner! Nuff said, I love this watch!
@JB-xt3ly
5 жыл бұрын
Had a hard time between that and the Explorer, Explorer won but still love the green and yellow on that.
@BruceWilliams
5 жыл бұрын
Explorer is an amazing watch, cant beat the way it wears
@ak2112
5 жыл бұрын
It is a truly heinous design but it's cool that you like it so much.
@BruceWilliams
5 жыл бұрын
lol
@roscoesupinger4558
4 жыл бұрын
I bought my Air King in 2018 and love it
@jameswestconsultant
Жыл бұрын
💯 agree, I’ve owned it before and just got one back in my collection. It’s the perfect daily wearer ☑️
@UtahWillsAttorney
5 жыл бұрын
I love the green and yellow!
@sunjeevesingh
4 жыл бұрын
Just traded up for this. It is very cool!
@giangvu7902
5 жыл бұрын
I think it's the best looking Rolex yet. Runner up is the Oyster Perpetual 39mm. Good choice Bruce!
@hafssol82
5 жыл бұрын
Don´t hate it, but not in love with it either...
@andrewallen2038
3 жыл бұрын
Great review. I live in Ireland and have been fortunate to have owned all Rolex sports watches which I sold😭 what a massive mistake however last month I was lucky to buy a new Air King from my AD. It is simply outstanding and I love it far more than the sub, gmt, explorers which I owned and now worth a bloody fortune. Anyway if you love a unique Rolex get one now but not at a rip off price. Bless you all
@InChristJesus87
5 жыл бұрын
I think its awesome and it has tons of character. I think I just found my next goal! too bad i just picked up the Tudor Black Bay BB Steel.
@operamatthew
3 жыл бұрын
snagged one this week from the AD & immediately put a green rubber B band on it
@bnick25352535
5 жыл бұрын
Bruce stop talking good about the Air King until i purchase mine this year. I want to keep the prices down.
@BruceWilliams
5 жыл бұрын
lol don't worry you should be safe till at least march next year imo
@jacc88888
5 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same. Maybe Bruce could hide this video for subscribers only for a few months....
@bighands69
4 жыл бұрын
@@jacc88888 It is not going to drive the price up that quickly. What is going to make them popular is the fact they are reasonably priced for a Rolex and every dealer probably will have one that people see. And the moment somebody sees it and comes back to find it gone it will create a Rolex fever.
@mrsnipestyle
3 жыл бұрын
Bought It yet?;)
@firstaid4film
5 жыл бұрын
Just purchased this watch Love Love Love it.
@wick-trimmer1980
5 жыл бұрын
That’s a beauty great video love the close ups👍
@BruceWilliams
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks brotha!
@emiltennismethod8544
5 жыл бұрын
Bruce, have you heard of Everest bands ? Are they any good ? Heard they make rubber bands specifically for Rolex watches. Thanks 🙏
@danparaschivoiu8620
5 жыл бұрын
Green one is perfect for AK,black is not
@leiflagercrantz8853
5 жыл бұрын
Very Nice watch
@iankaczer1781
4 жыл бұрын
As a first luxury watch going with Rolex, would this be your pick?
@bobbysmith3433
5 жыл бұрын
Bought mine new love it.....
@philipsdefreville6138
5 жыл бұрын
Is the dial matte? That makes it different from the others sports Rolex watches.
@nelsonoliveira1007
5 жыл бұрын
Very classic Rolex look. Nice and clean watch you can wear daily.
@bobby381
Жыл бұрын
It was announced at Basil World 2016 not 19
@wpherigo1
5 жыл бұрын
Great watch!
@Draklor92
5 жыл бұрын
I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder. You're very lucky that your favourite Rolex happens to be one of the most attainable sports models! Wear it in good health ;)
@BruceWilliams
5 жыл бұрын
So true! I also love some of the silly expensive ones too...
@19NJS71
2 жыл бұрын
love the dimensions and fully brushed case and bracelet
@MisterKnightly
5 жыл бұрын
I'm currently trying to decide if that's going to be my first Rolex, or the Oyster Perpetual.
@proc007
5 жыл бұрын
I am in the exact same position... Definitely leaning more towards the Air King lately though.
@keithkarenward
5 жыл бұрын
The air king will appreciate the oyster will lose you money.
@1000lightyrs
5 жыл бұрын
I have the z-blue. Wouldn't swap it, but would still happily own this AK instead.
@softmetals3702
5 жыл бұрын
nice piece its gonna look great in my winder but more so on a nice sunny day sitting on the wrist,just got one love the colors
@user-qh7mv8np2s
5 ай бұрын
I will finally get mine in a week after a long wait.
@ryan-ih7kd
5 жыл бұрын
It would look so good on a green rubber strap !
@emiltennismethod8544
5 жыл бұрын
Joshua yes I agree. There is a company called Everest Bands I think and I believe they have high need rubber bands made specifically for Rolex watches. When I get mine I will see what they have :)
@Tutorial_Channel727
5 жыл бұрын
Very nice Air!!!
@jackserious3282
5 жыл бұрын
Both of your Rolex’s have the company green on them. Nice pair
@BruceWilliams
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Would love to add a hulk one day
@jacc88888
5 жыл бұрын
I see what you mean - the design has personality and individuality somehow. I’m planning on saving up for a premium watch. Can’t decide between the air king, the Rolex OP 39 or else a GS. GS and Rolex seem to be two very different types of watches. Obviously I don’t have to make the decision quite yet but guess the Rolex waiting list could be a determining factor. Great video as always. 😀
@aamannadal7419
3 жыл бұрын
It's under the radar, the price is unbeatable , and it's practically a Milgauss.
@alangreenwood870
5 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for you to post a video since you picked this up, wanted to hear your thoughts. I’ve had my eye on this for a little while now, just waiting on delivery of my Tudor BB GMT and I’m really considering placing an order from my AD when I pick it up. Yes, the dial is busy compared to other Rolex watches but I think it’s a great looking watch. I tried a DJ41 on last week and it wasn’t for me..... bit too dressy.
@BruceWilliams
5 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the gmt, that one is killer!
@lsprime
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome review! Enjoy it in good health
@fdauhajre
4 жыл бұрын
Love my Airking!!
@TriforceRich
5 жыл бұрын
Looks a lot better in-person than in videos and pics. Still, not a huge fan but it's definitely not a watch you see out in the wild too much. We have a similar Rolex duo. I sold my Sub and replaced it with a Z-Blue Milgauss and there is no watch like it. I also have a 16710 which is just classic perfection. I kinda feel like you took Seiko out to the back barn and shot it. I associate you with the MM300 more than any other watch and you sold it. I have nothing against Rolex, it's my favorite brand but you were always the Seiko guy. Guess the crown is king? ;)
@das997
5 жыл бұрын
Bruce, I recommend counseling.
@BruceWilliams
5 жыл бұрын
Good idea
@GabrielGGabGattringer
5 жыл бұрын
I´m so broke, I can´t even affort this watches bracelet! :D Better stay with Seiko ...
@shino8854
5 жыл бұрын
With the way Seiko are heading, you might have to go Timex
@deltaromeosiera
2 жыл бұрын
Bro is it still your favorite in 2022? 😊
@davestradamu
5 жыл бұрын
I am glad you love it. Although I can understand why others don't. You might get lucky since it is not widely popular. Maybe it will become collectable.
@LFGM24
4 жыл бұрын
I don’t see anything wrong with it, and I’m with you where if this doesn’t last for long, it’s obviously gonna be a sought after watch many years to come. That’s part of the appeal, is knowing that there’s potential in the future. Also it makes for a great gift from Dad to Son as a first Rolex watch. I personally like it.
@jerrya8621
5 жыл бұрын
I like the dials on Air-King, but the case is bit thicker than I like to be.
@robc.2937
5 жыл бұрын
You said “announced at Basel 2019” lol I know you just misspoke buddy, just thought I’d give you a hard time about it😉
@BruceWilliams
5 жыл бұрын
Oh man I make a mistake on every vid it seems!
@robc.2937
5 жыл бұрын
It happens man, other great vid though as always!
@GCOUNDOU
5 жыл бұрын
Was it 2016?
@berserkkw
5 жыл бұрын
Bruce Williams with what happened to you and this watch.. you'd think you'd remember when this watch was announced.. never thought you'd ever touch this watch again..
@nephroghost1912
5 жыл бұрын
Nice review! Subbed for more. My local AD had one in recently.
@rousseau327
5 жыл бұрын
Aw, why did you have to say rebel-factor. Now the inner 12 year old tells me I must buy this watch
@davidlaw2814
3 жыл бұрын
Love this watch.
@jonnieinbangkok
4 жыл бұрын
I like the watch...just wish it had an updated movement with a longer power reserve.
@stevenuk
5 жыл бұрын
Cool Bruce, I quite like the AK too..
@faisalingalong
5 жыл бұрын
What’s that navy book/catalogue on the left there Bruce?
@BruceWilliams
5 жыл бұрын
It is my AD's Christmas catalog from last year, I saved it because I think it looks great
@faisalingalong
5 жыл бұрын
Bruce Williams It does indeed! But now you’ve said the C word 🙈
@BruceWilliams
5 жыл бұрын
lol
@robertorizzo3159
5 жыл бұрын
Wasn’t announced in 2017? Great vid
@flyingspeedtriple
5 жыл бұрын
2016
@keithkarenward
5 жыл бұрын
No 2016
@jiajianhou426
4 жыл бұрын
I think the green makes it look great.
@Carefreeblues
4 жыл бұрын
My opinion hasn't changed and I have seen it a few times in my local AD, it's far too brash for me. Nice video though! I'm looking to get an older Air King the 114000 or the 114200
@JFK-1984
2 жыл бұрын
Just bought the new Air-King 126900 and i’m in love
@stephentaylor6320
5 жыл бұрын
Well said sir.
@mrezahuriyadi
5 жыл бұрын
Rolex my dream watch😔
@markgiles8527
Жыл бұрын
Now with the 126900 could this watch be your favourite?
@GeordsYouTube
5 жыл бұрын
I loved the previous air king, 23 years ago it was the first Rolex I wanted, but the new design isn’t to my taste. I agree the green looks great, i however don’t like the numbered markers. Different tastes make the world a more interesting place, I can appreciate the watch even if it’s not something I would choose.
@SgtHooch
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I don't know. Too many 5s and too many 0s. Plus, no lume on the 3-6-9 numerals. Why didn't use they numerals from Explorer that had lume? A different looking piece for sure. For the price I'd definitely choose something else.
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