Rolex Batgirl GMT Vs Rolex Air King - Comparison

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  • @jameswestconsultant
    @jameswestconsultant ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I’ve owned them all from Omega Speedmasters to Patek & even Richard Mille and I’m telling you the Air-King is an awesome daily wearer. No date so no need to keep on a winder, a splash of color and just enough lineage to not be mistaken for anything other than Rolex. I actually prefer the former ref. 119600 as it’s a bit thicker yet embodies a more graceful case profile, but either Air-King will fit the bill ✈️

    • @jameswestconsultant
      @jameswestconsultant 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Update: was able to flip my 119600 for the new 129600 and must say I’ve changed my mind as the sportier case with crown guards and shear flanks is an improvement. The 70-hr power reserve & more secure clasp is icing on the proverbial cake ✈️

    • @frankmason1472
      @frankmason1472 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Agreed! I prefer the new Air King though. Outstanding daily wear!!!

    • @JeremysRants
      @JeremysRants 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for this analysis

    • @yoshikagekira2132
      @yoshikagekira2132 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And I'm the king of England 😂

    • @jameswestconsultant
      @jameswestconsultant หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ no you’re a cartoon my friend and I’m an avid collector who’s comments belong here ☝🏻😉

  • @montha123
    @montha123 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I love the new Airking , It’s a great daily wearer , I like that it goes unnoticed & is not too stand out bling , plus it doesn’t scream out “Rob me” while wearing it in public like the gmt & submariner models

    • @DoyouknowWhatitiz
      @DoyouknowWhatitiz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂 "Rob me" 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @didi4571
    @didi4571 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great review. Thank you. Wonderful watches, I own one of the new AirKing, and I own a GMT (the Root Beer), I love both, the AK is probably one of my favorite, as it's a bit "weird" and different.

  • @rmr5184
    @rmr5184 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I own the Airking (126900), the GMT Master II Batman (126710BLNR) and the Dj 41 (126300) with mint green dial. The Airking is the watch I wear every day and during business trips as it's a more under the radar rolex which is not immediately recognized. I love the Batman and the DJ but they are more flashy watches so I prefer staying under the radar in business occasions and the Airking is just perfect for that while still being incredible to look at with the yellow crown and the green accents.

  • @stelmara111
    @stelmara111 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    The Air-King is for me the watch to have which is why I bought it and proudly wear it, a great watch indeed.

  • @videowatch399
    @videowatch399 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The new AirKing is absolutely gorgeous. I bought one this past weekend. You are just regurgitating what other people are saying. TH-camrs literally saying word for word about the AirKing, "the odd one out. the ugly duckling. what's it's purpose?" 🙄🙄🙄
    The AirKing, purpose, look gorgeous and tell the time with essence of an era where pilots needed watches. 😆

  • @sharpe340-
    @sharpe340- ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Air King all day everyday.

  • @andersmarkandersen6497
    @andersmarkandersen6497 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great review. Very meticulous and to the point. I am waitlisted for both these pieces and should receive the Airking this year and the Batman on Oyster in 2024. I am somehow more thrilled at the prospect of the Airking than the Batman. But perhaps that's because I already own the Pepsi on jubilee. Anyway the Airking seems extremely intriguing because of its unique design and because it goes unnoticed by the majority.

    • @SaddleSC
      @SaddleSC ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I own the BLNR on Jubilee and will be taking delivery of the new Air King on Monday. I am way more excited about the Air King than I thought I would be...something about the quirky design makes it feel very special to me and I like that it is a watch that won't be seen often "in the wild"

    • @Constantlywatching
      @Constantlywatching ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@SaddleSC
      I've never seen anyone else wearing the AK.... It's the watch that gets to most attention when I have mine on.

  • @frankmason1472
    @frankmason1472 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Aviation is orchestrated by the minute. This is why the Air King is centered around minutes as opposed to hours.

  • @gjonno
    @gjonno ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have the new Air King and looking to add the Batgirl. Two contrasting watches that will be great wearing options.

  • @rscache
    @rscache ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I personally prefer the Batgirl, but the Air King is still such a cool watch.

  • @mikearkous8379
    @mikearkous8379 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Thanks. I’m on the list for AK for my first Rolex. I really like Explorer 2 cause of the orange hand but there was something special
    About Ak

    • @welcomewrist
      @welcomewrist  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The Air-King is such a unique piece that just makes it stand out from the rest.

    • @russcornfield4241
      @russcornfield4241 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hope you have one now great watch 👌

  • @Constantlywatching
    @Constantlywatching ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I own this new AK model.... Its fits perfectly into my collection. Simple 3 hand wind and wear. Much more interesting then the standard explorer 1. I don't like the maxicase style of the new GMT masters. Much prefer the 5 digit versions.

    • @montha123
      @montha123 ปีที่แล้ว

      I bought the new air king recently & love it & wear it every day , had to wait just over a year to get it at retail from the ad

    • @steelsteez6118
      @steelsteez6118 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ahh that's true, even though the submariner got a new case with thinner lugs, the GMT master 2s are still using the maxi case with the thicker lugs, huh? Hmm didn't even think of that 🤔. Good observation!

  • @TKSo
    @TKSo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Air King dial is just a bit busy for my personal taste but love the green Rolex and third hand

  • @danielwalt3677
    @danielwalt3677 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent comparison

  • @tonytrinidad5294
    @tonytrinidad5294 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have the old 116900 Airking and on the waitlist for the new 126900 :) Love it!

    • @welcomewrist
      @welcomewrist  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Air-King is my favourite Rolex

    • @Darkpill-2
      @Darkpill-2 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Did you get the AK yet?

  • @darrenh6311
    @darrenh6311 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great review... Both are beautiful time pieces. I' was lucky enough to get the AK 129600 in August 2023 (was on the waiting list fo 4 months). So comfortable on the wrist and so different from the "usual" Rolex sports / utility range. This is the only watch in my collection without the date (it's my first Rolex)...She will be passed on to my grandaughter who was born in 2023 :-)

  • @tedmartinez9129
    @tedmartinez9129 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Every one has a phone so who needs a GMT just look at your phone for date and time change . Air King is more smooth stylish

  • @timemycollection
    @timemycollection ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great vid 🎉🎉🎉

  • @pearlflubber
    @pearlflubber ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great watches 🤩

  • @georged822
    @georged822 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The giant hours on gmt bezel, aggressive bezel edge, cyclops, polished jubilee… it is sensory overload for me. The air king is very cool. Only omission is not luming minute markers. Green accents are great. Would look great on green rubber

  • @marcosminigt
    @marcosminigt 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Air-King

  • @stum4775
    @stum4775 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great review thanks! The wrist shot comparison highlights the GMT in its current guise looking like a gaudy Christmas tree decoration on the wrist. The Air King looks like a classic flieger timepiece. A tool watch. The Air King all the way for me.

  • @jaredcoffin3907
    @jaredcoffin3907 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great comparison. One is awesome. One sucks. Thanks comparison guy!Nice one!

  • @epd1584
    @epd1584 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    These watches feel a different want/need to me. I own the Air-King but would also love to have the batgirl. Both are great and the Air-king is an amazing watch and I choose it over the other Rolexs that cost around the same price.

  • @bryce380
    @bryce380 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the AK as a weekender- it's less attention-grabbing & theres no use case personally for neither the bezel, GMT nor the date feature... so can't justify the added cost in my head 😅

  • @redtop1705
    @redtop1705 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the 126900 Airking and Love it I did have the 116900 Airking I sold it and then regretted selling it. I had a 41 mm Sub sold it as I found it boring also to many fakes around which put me of the submariner

  • @marcounkel4806
    @marcounkel4806 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like the AK more than the GMT. The 126900 is truly a beautiful watch. Perfect for daily wear. 99.99% of the people wearing a GMT doesn’t even know what the GMT function does.

  • @redtop1705
    @redtop1705 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I don’t like the batgirl, I would definitely have the Airking love the way it looks

  • @Watch-Out-Watches
    @Watch-Out-Watches 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Air-King is so subtle.

  • @russcornfield4241
    @russcornfield4241 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Airking is a great watch.
    Nobody wanted a Daytona once upon a time. Watch this space.

    • @sherwindelapaz5302
      @sherwindelapaz5302 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Man I agree with you. This latest iteration of Air King will be highly collectible soon👀

  • @bh848
    @bh848 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I own the AK 126900 and then I own a black Submariner Date. I love the air king for simple daily wear.

    • @welcomewrist
      @welcomewrist  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me too, it's a great watch

  • @weerobot
    @weerobot 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love Air King...Only Watch with Colors of Rolex..and Just Get Both..lol

  • @scatterbrain9490
    @scatterbrain9490 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍

  • @Alexpress81
    @Alexpress81 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    do u think rolex air king would be a target of thief's/robbers?

    • @welcomewrist
      @welcomewrist  ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it mostly depends on where you live, but given that it's prodominantly brushed and relatively low-key in terms of Rolex, i'd say it's safer than their other offerings.

    • @sherwindelapaz5302
      @sherwindelapaz5302 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Of course

  • @kevinwall795
    @kevinwall795 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ah c'mon... they are watches. They tell the time.
    Your phone can do anything the most complicated watches can do for a fraction of the price.
    I owned ss Daytona from new for 18 years and NEVER used it for anything more than telling the time.

  • @NotJanine777
    @NotJanine777 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’d have the Air King every day.
    The GMT looks like a toy whereas the Air King has class and style.

  • @harahap680
    @harahap680 หลายเดือนก่อน

    AIR KING… all the way

  • @tomscott4438
    @tomscott4438 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why 15 minutes? It - is - because - you - pause - for - effect - on - every - single - word. The GMT is also $5KUSD more than the Air King, so a more accurate and fair comparison would be the Explorer.

  • @TheBigSlick
    @TheBigSlick 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Air King’s purpose is to tell the time. How are you struggling to work that out?

  • @robertrosejr1
    @robertrosejr1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Take the air king no way it’s ugly

  • @Tommy_ZM
    @Tommy_ZM ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The batgirl is obviously better lol