The new Air King is perfect now. Slimmer, Sharper, Sportier, Symmetrical, and Lumed 3 6 9. I honestly didn't mind the older one, but never considered purchasing it.
I’m all for the new air king. Upgraded movement, height reduction and the 3 6 9 lumed for the bonus are some highlights I admire. I think it’s a home run.
Your ability to include the perfect music for your videos just shows your talent from your music background. It does make your content stand head and shoulders above so many. Love the way you shoot and collate your content, love live Oisin/ The Timeless Watch Channel 👍
I have to disagree- the "05" is a crucial element to the overall aesthetic of the watch's design. It's paramount to saying that single note was not crucial to the melody of a song. Maybe it isn't but it sure helps make everything complete. ...the lume, and crown guards also help a great deal.
Actually, the single 5 has been used on pilot watches since WW2..... So changing it to 05 makes absolutely no sense. Only Rolex fans had a problem with the "5" where for 70 years no one had problems with it on all other pilot watches with minute markers.
Wonderful video of Lido Italy. Loved the music too. You brought back some fabulous memories of my trip there with my wife. Thank you for taking the time to make it.
Thank you Oisin for this video and all the similar videos over the years. I value your insight on watches, creativity and passion for your hobby. Your music selections are a perfect compliment to the gorgeous footage from Italy.
I tend to agree. I realize this is subjective, but I prefer most of the physical characteristics, of the prior generation. To my knowledge, you are the first to bring the entire case redesign, to light. At least that I've seen. It really is quite comical, that everyone is so fixated on the slight dial change, and addition of crown guards, that they failed to realize, that 2/3 of the rest of the piece, has changed entirely, w/ the case and clasp. SMH. We really are an odd bunch. Great video. Here's wishing you, all the best, Oisin. Cheers....
First time commenting on your channel but have been subscribing for years. You do such great videography with Venice as your backdrop. I've got a 2011 Air King with the black dial and love it (have about a dozen watches including a Panerai). Keep up the great work!
Thanks for introducing me to Nomadic, really liking their Emerald green model, and thanks for that ending, Clair de lune just destress my life, beautiful shots of Venice help too😆
I know that we all came here for the Air King but, Osin your watch reviews are the best on TH-cam period. You just can't beat the scenery that you provide on your videos A1 quality 💯
I am on you with this one, the old Air King wins it for me. Having owned the 116900 for 2yrs I am against the idea of adding "0" to "5" as it also look off balance being much bigger than "10". Looking at the 126900 now, the "10" looks off balance. The 116900 is surprisingly legible at a glance precisely because the 3,6,9 hour markers are applied full WG which differenciates from the other minute markers. The current lumed 3,6,9 to me makes the dial looks more busy and confusing as it blends in with the white numerals minute markers. Pilot watches are traditionally suppose to have big crown with no crown guards and somehow the new Air King ended up with crown guards 🤷♂️. My only grip is the lack of lume on 116900 and maybe Rolex should have just added lume to the white minute numerals or on the "-" of the chapter rings at every 5 minute interval like the vintage air kings with a dot lume at the end of the applied indices on the chapter ring.
And this is why you should never stop making videos for us. Thank you for this fantastic comparison. For me one of your best - you got this "je ne sais quoi" that can't be learned: you have it or you just don't have it. Bravo. I do love my "old" one (big wrist guy) and will not trade it for the 126900 ... they tried to make it a little bit "more perfect". In a way this reminds me of the newer car-designs ... always "better" but they all look the f... same to me.
Great review as always. Bit different from the norm👍 I had the old Airking wen it first came out but sold it to get a 39mm Explorer One… and immediately regretted it. Put my name down to replace the Airking but was disappointed that the original was discontinued and the new version was not to my liking (mainly because of the revised case shape and crown guards). Then, while on holiday in France in June this year got a call from AD to say they had the discontinued model available if I wanted it. Reserved it and collected it on 24th June. It is registered with Rolex dated 24th June so must be one of the last registered originals
That worked out perfectly for you! Sometimes in watches you have to pick up "better" models and try a few different ones to confirm the one you really loved all along. I did roughly the same thing. I went 116900 Air-King to a 39mm Explorer and immediately regreted it. It wears so much smaller and thinner than the Air-King. Sold it, tried a few other watches, then got the 126900 Air-King and liked many of the upgrades, but somehow didn't connect with it and moved it along in just a few months. I just finally reacquired the 116900 and can't wait to have it back in the mix. It's a keeper! It's imperfections are part of the charm for sure.
Oisín , man love your videos. Anytime having a stressful day I will sit and watch a “TWC”. And for 20-30 min all my stress is gone. Keep up the Great work.
Wow. What a great vid. The "atmospherics" of the vid were great. It makes me want to buy a ticket and go over there. Your vids are so much better than someone sittingin a room talking about the watch. Thanks for this vid.
Rolex clearly explained their reasoning in several of their literature. I don't understand why we keep harping on where the dial design came from. I loved the old Air King and love the new one even more. It is the only watch in Rolex catalog that is a tribute to the Pioneers in Aviation.
@@bigmacdaddy1234 most people's problem with this watch is exactly the dial design, because rolex watches are all tributes to some feat of humanity but the air kings design is based on a failed project (landspeed car) but you would only know that if you actually paid attention to what most of the people in these video's say rather than trolling some guy giving his opinion in the comment section. Get out of mommies basement and maybe one day you can afford one of these ;)
This is an interesting perspective. I always felt like the last iteration was a bit of a lazy design....a mashup of a Milgauss case with a dial variation of the Explorer 39mm. So for me, I welcome these changes to the new version of the Air-King, as it becomes something of its own. Anyway, nice video, as always.
These videos gives me so much nostalgia from my time in the Venice and Trieste area. I hope to return one day and possibly have smoke and a watch chat with you. Thanks for all the great content!
What a beautifully produced and presented review! I love the current and previous Air Kings'. I prefer the previous case, no crown guards and clasp. I prefer the larger dial, AR coating, and 05 on the newest. The larger dial makes a big difference.
I agree with your opinion on the shape of the case. I personally owned 2 Milgauss and the old AK for this reason. This case is perfectly balanced on my wrist: a little chunky but very smooth and curvy at the same time.
I can appreciate the new more sporty case design with the hard sharp edges and flat slab sides, but given a choice I much prefer the smoother, softer, and curvey style of the old case. More elegant and refined in my opinion. With the availability these days I’ll take either, but will admit the harder lines of the new case make it seem like I’d be less afraid of actually treating it like a tool.
I've seen 116900s hit 126900 MSRP recently. Market is probably going to drop a lot more in the next few months, I'm glad I got my 126900 at the AD last month. I'm obviously biased but I'm really happy with the new reference, much more modern looking and as I'm not a diver anyways, feel no more need to own a Sub, so closer to getting a GMT and saving some money.
I'm ambivalent on the design of the new Airking, but from an artistic standpoint I particularly appreciate your sophisticated use of color throughout the video imagery. The backdrop of Venice is quite a pallet to work with!
I’m on a waiting list for it, I love the first dial & I love the second one too, I’m also on the list for the most beautiful Rolex which is as anyone with impeccable taste will know the Yachtmaster with the slate dial.
Got the call a couple weeks ago for the new Air King and I absolutely love it. I'm a big fan of the upgrades over the old one personally. The fact that they doubled down on this design alone makes it that much weirder lol. I disagree with you and think that the 05 makes it more symmetrical. Also like the thinned out case and crown guards personally. Both are cool new one wins for me and it didn't take me all that long to get one at retail, which leaves hope that it won't be so impossible anymore
Correction: Parachrom is not made of Silicon, it's a paramagnetic alloy made of niobium and zirconium. The only Silicon hairspring Rolex uses are the Syloxy hairsprings used in smaller sized movements.
I really like the value of the old version. Simple and uncomplicated great size, faraday cage, bigger crown without guards, brushed bracelet and a touch of bling with the bezel. I keep thinking of trading it but struggle to identify another option I like.
Oh good, such an amazing video. The places are just gorgeous. The colours, The music, and the watches. All together and it's just a pure chef-d'œuvre. Thanks as always for this extraordinary work. The passion that doesn't have the watch dealers.
Brilliant 🤩 video, loved it . Perfect match of scenery music and watch. I prefer that on the discontinued airking they had no crown guards . Those prawns 🍤 looked lovely 😊. Oisin back making terrific vids . Thanks 🙏
can't say enough about how we appreciate you showing us your wonderful Venice as part of your excellent watch videos. it's hugely appreciated. you don't actually make 'videos'.. you make beautiful little films. all the best to you from London.
Love the fact, you gave 27 and a half minutes to the Air Kings. Venice and Lido di Jesolo were a great back drop. Thanks Oisin. 🙏 My first Rolex, the 2017 model: rght about the sexy curves of the case. Yes, low hanging fruit as someone said in the comments and still trying to reach those dark red cherry’s, come on AD, give me break!
The explorer I shrank down to 36 mm to make room for this new air king (otherwise the two would’ve been too similar). I have the old one, so I don’t see much point in trying to get the new one. Probably still hard to get, even if the grey dealers keep saying flipping is dead. ADs will be the last people to adapt to “the change” in the market (it’ll take years).
I bought a 1 month old Air King right before Covid hit. I was looking for a 39mm Explorer but they they had suddenly gone way up in price. I found my Air King from a S. American AD that was selling it for retail on Ebay. Ebay was having this crazy 15% off sale for most luxury watches when I found this one. 15% off retail for a professional Rolex. Not only yes, but hell yes! This is a fun watch that makes me smile because I know it's so damn quirky. When Rolex decides to get rid of it (old/new) style) I have my doubts that they will make something like this again. Roll in Sad music like your video.......
Great video as always Oisin, when I heard the intro to Everybody's Talkin' I thought I was watching Only Fools' Jolly Boys Outing for a moment 😅 Superb song haha
My favourite kind of TTWC video! I love it when you're just walking around Venice and talking watches. Maaan, I'm one of those people who thinks the Air King is one of those weird miss-match watches and it just doesn't float my boat! I'm not sure where its place is in the current Rolex catalogue. But hey.... WHAT DO I KNOW?! ;)
@UCNPvTWdlrBfAct7I8FjDoCg ahhh! I’m so sorry! This is a miscommunication! :) by saying: “I don’t think it has a place” I did not mean “I don’t understand the history” I meant…. Well…. It doesn’t really have a place in the modern Rolex catalogue! 🤷🏻♀️ it feels aesthetically a bit redundant… 🤷🏻♀️ but I did try to emphasise that is only my opinion. Xx
The new one is much more proportional. The 3,6 and 9 is an improvement and the 05 improves the symetry. Although I do agree that the dial design as a whole is still messy.
Enjoyed being with you on your bicycle ride and the music was great. I did not like the old Air King, it was a terrible looking mish mosh of obsolete parts and strange design. The new Air King is an improvement but they should have started from scratch with an all new design.
Beautiful as always, Oisin. Your videos are still the perfect way to start the day. Thank you 🙏😑☕️ PS, I’m already talking to my AD about my interest in a refreshed Z-Blue!🤞
ATTN: ROLEX… NO messing with the Milgauss until I purchase mine in its current iteration. It’s just SUCH A BEAUTIFUL tool watch as it is now that there’s NO NEED to change. (And to that end, please supply sufficient stock to James & Williams Jewelers in Berwyn, IL USA to satisfy their “Register of Interest” such that I’m offered an opportunity to make my purchase.) Another fantastic video Oisin! I agree that the old Air-King case is the superior example. Other than that, I like the changes to the new Air-King, particularly the lumed 3, 6, 9 indices and the - wait for it - more balanced 05 minute marking. And who wouldn’t be happy moving up to 70 hours of power reserve? Keep up the GREAT VIDEOS!
@@moralesa9393 I don't think that's it...or at should not be. I watch a gardening channel David The Good. He also does music on David The Good Tunes. It turns out the YT algorithms don't like mixing topics.
I absolutely love your videos Oisin. The format is so relaxed and unique. Your Air-King breakdown was my thoughts exactly. I've owned both versions and like every "upgrade" on the 126900 better, but somehow prefer the 116900! I think because my daily watch is the 226570 Explorer II. You are spot on that the 126900 is essentially a 40mm Explorer II and the two watches were too similiar. I've just re-ordered the 116900 and I can't wait to get it back on the wrist. An aside, the 116900 is my wife's favorite Rolex by far!
Isn't the design a mash up of a type A and B Flieger? As a designer the note about the multiple fonts is kind true but rules are made to be broken. In the case of the Airking it works well. It is the the best use of typography in Rolex's catalogue.
What a brilliant video. Really wasn't expecting all the beautiful B-roll and background scenery. I can say I didn't understand the passion for Rolex models until hearing your perspective. I saw them as fairly homogenous, but the examples you gave of the case shapes and contours that separate the tool watches from the professional lines... I think I get it now. The new Air King certainly got me excited, but I never looked closely at the one it's replaced to be able to appreciate the nuances you've pointed out. I can see how how it's possible to perceive that the character has been lost. Enjoy your journey in good health.
Thanks so much to the divine and haunting tones that are the voice of Katy Jackson.
Great cover of a great song
Wish I could get a copy. Most original voice I have heard in some time. Couldn't find it on iTunes.
One of my favourite songs, and what a beautiful cover this is, perfect for this video, that’s one of your very best.
Thank you Oisin 🙏
Nice voice by Katy Jackson. I only find her play the song on guitar....Could you please link to this song , as in your great video ?
@@tinotaylornielsen130 reach out on instagram. I can send it to ya.
Oisin, you’ll always be the “Timeless Watch Channel” to me. Exudes class
What’s the thing? Gringa is no more Gringa, TWC no more TWC, Bark and Jack no more B&J, etc. Why?
@@alexandruiordache46 Exactly!
Came for the Airkings, stayed for the scenery, music & general ambiance … incredible work as always Oisin, cheers for what you do fella 👍🏻
The new Air King is perfect now. Slimmer, Sharper, Sportier, Symmetrical, and Lumed 3 6 9. I honestly didn't mind the older one, but never considered purchasing it.
I’m all for the new air king. Upgraded movement, height reduction and the 3 6 9 lumed for the bonus are some highlights I admire. I think it’s a home run.
Your ability to include the perfect music for your videos just shows your talent from your music background. It does make your content stand head and shoulders above so many. Love the way you shoot and collate your content, love live Oisin/ The Timeless Watch Channel 👍
I personally prefer the "5" on the 116900 over the "05", but other than that I think the 126900 is an complete and a total improvement.
Thank you Oisin. The Timeless Watch Channel title will be missed.
I like the new air king better than the last air king.
Amazing scenery, appreciate the time spent to capture these to compliment a very comprehensive watch review. Thanks Oisin.
No one comes close to the quality and content of your reviews and videos. Thank you.
I have to disagree- the "05" is a crucial element to the overall aesthetic of the watch's design. It's paramount to saying that single note was not crucial to the melody of a song. Maybe it isn't but it sure helps make everything complete.
...the lume, and crown guards also help a great deal.
Actually, the single 5 has been used on pilot watches since WW2..... So changing it to 05 makes absolutely no sense. Only Rolex fans had a problem with the "5" where for 70 years no one had problems with it on all other pilot watches with minute markers.
Wonderful video of Lido Italy. Loved the music too. You brought back some fabulous memories of my trip there with my wife. Thank you for taking the time to make it.
Thank you Oisin for this video and all the similar videos over the years. I value your insight on watches, creativity and passion for your hobby. Your music selections are a perfect compliment to the gorgeous footage from Italy.
He’s back!!! 👍 More like this 🙏
I tend to agree. I realize this is subjective, but I prefer most of the physical characteristics, of the prior generation. To my knowledge, you are the first to bring the entire case redesign, to light. At least that I've seen. It really is quite comical, that everyone is so fixated on the slight dial change, and addition of crown guards, that they failed to realize, that 2/3 of the rest of the piece, has changed entirely, w/ the case and clasp. SMH. We really are an odd bunch. Great video. Here's wishing you, all the best, Oisin. Cheers....
Absolutely
The Air-King looks much better in person than in photos. Didn’t like it at all until I saw one in a shop window
Honestly, you cannot go wrong with the old or new! Rolex best sports model imo. Phenomenal comparison video Oisin as expected.💚
First time commenting on your channel but have been subscribing for years. You do such great videography with Venice as your backdrop. I've got a 2011 Air King with the black dial and love it (have about a dozen watches including a Panerai). Keep up the great work!
Thanks for introducing me to Nomadic, really liking their Emerald green model, and thanks for that ending, Clair de lune just destress my life, beautiful shots of Venice help too😆
Just got the call from the AD and picked up the new Air King last week, absolutely love it 💖💖
@@RA-lc5ed no. This doesn't happen on mine
I know that we all came here for the Air King but, Osin your watch reviews are the best on TH-cam period. You just can't beat the scenery that you provide on your videos A1 quality 💯
He’s Back! Great video! You and a couple of other channels give me a morale boost! Cheers!
I am on you with this one, the old Air King wins it for me. Having owned the 116900 for 2yrs I am against the idea of adding "0" to "5" as it also look off balance being much bigger than "10". Looking at the 126900 now, the "10" looks off balance. The 116900 is surprisingly legible at a glance precisely because the 3,6,9 hour markers are applied full WG which differenciates from the other minute markers. The current lumed 3,6,9 to me makes the dial looks more busy and confusing as it blends in with the white numerals minute markers. Pilot watches are traditionally suppose to have big crown with no crown guards and somehow the new Air King ended up with crown guards 🤷♂️. My only grip is the lack of lume on 116900 and maybe Rolex should have just added lume to the white minute numerals or on the "-" of the chapter rings at every 5 minute interval like the vintage air kings with a dot lume at the end of the applied indices on the chapter ring.
And this is why you should never stop making videos for us. Thank you for this fantastic comparison. For me one of your best - you got this "je ne sais quoi" that can't be learned: you have it or you just don't have it. Bravo.
I do love my "old" one (big wrist guy) and will not trade it for the 126900 ... they tried to make it a little bit "more perfect". In a way this reminds me of the newer car-designs ... always "better" but they all look the f... same to me.
Thanks for sharing Oshin
Great review as always. Bit different from the norm👍
I had the old Airking wen it first came out but sold it to get a 39mm Explorer One… and immediately regretted it. Put my name down to replace the Airking but was disappointed that the original was discontinued and the new version was not to my liking (mainly because of the revised case shape and crown guards). Then, while on holiday in France in June this year got a call from AD to say they had the discontinued model available if I wanted it. Reserved it and collected it on 24th June. It is registered with Rolex dated 24th June so must be one of the last registered originals
That worked out perfectly for you! Sometimes in watches you have to pick up "better" models and try a few different ones to confirm the one you really loved all along. I did roughly the same thing. I went 116900 Air-King to a 39mm Explorer and immediately regreted it. It wears so much smaller and thinner than the Air-King. Sold it, tried a few other watches, then got the 126900 Air-King and liked many of the upgrades, but somehow didn't connect with it and moved it along in just a few months. I just finally reacquired the 116900 and can't wait to have it back in the mix. It's a keeper! It's imperfections are part of the charm for sure.
Oisín , man love your videos. Anytime having a stressful day I will sit and watch a “TWC”. And for 20-30 min all my stress is gone. Keep up the Great work.
Wow. What a great vid. The "atmospherics" of the vid were great. It makes me want to buy a ticket and go over there. Your vids are so much better than someone sittingin a room talking about the watch. Thanks for this vid.
Rolex clearly explained their reasoning in several of their literature. I don't understand why we keep harping on where the dial design came from. I loved the old Air King and love the new one even more. It is the only watch in Rolex catalog that is a tribute to the Pioneers in Aviation.
The only person harping on the dial design is you and only you.
@@bigmacdaddy1234 most people's problem with this watch is exactly the dial design, because rolex watches are all tributes to some feat of humanity but the air kings design is based on a failed project (landspeed car) but you would only know that if you actually paid attention to what most of the people in these video's say rather than trolling some guy giving his opinion in the comment section. Get out of mommies basement and maybe one day you can afford one of these ;)
Another masterclass in watch reviews & how to enjoy life.
This is an interesting perspective. I always felt like the last iteration was a bit of a lazy design....a mashup of a Milgauss case with a dial variation of the Explorer 39mm. So for me, I welcome these changes to the new version of the Air-King, as it becomes something of its own. Anyway, nice video, as always.
What a lovely relaxing video to watch. Thank you.
These videos gives me so much nostalgia from my time in the Venice and Trieste area. I hope to return one day and possibly have smoke and a watch chat with you. Thanks for all the great content!
Oh man….right around 21:45 it hit me, just how PLEASANT and RELAXING this video is!! Just lovely! Thank you Oisin! 😊
What a beautifully produced and presented review! I love the current and previous Air Kings'.
I prefer the previous case, no crown guards and clasp.
I prefer the larger dial, AR coating, and 05 on the newest. The larger dial makes a big difference.
I agree with your opinion on the shape of the case. I personally owned 2 Milgauss and the old AK for this reason. This case is perfectly balanced on my wrist: a little chunky but very smooth and curvy at the same time.
bro forget rolex- make your own travel show. You are brilliant story teller my man
Nice video mate 🥃
I can appreciate the new more sporty case design with the hard sharp edges and flat slab sides, but given a choice I much prefer the smoother, softer, and curvey style of the old case. More elegant and refined in my opinion. With the availability these days I’ll take either, but will admit the harder lines of the new case make it seem like I’d be less afraid of actually treating it like a tool.
I've seen 116900s hit 126900 MSRP recently. Market is probably going to drop a lot more in the next few months, I'm glad I got my 126900 at the AD last month. I'm obviously biased but I'm really happy with the new reference, much more modern looking and as I'm not a diver anyways, feel no more need to own a Sub, so closer to getting a GMT and saving some money.
No-one quite does what you do. Stunning and fascinating video. Thank you 😊
I'm ambivalent on the design of the new Airking, but from an artistic standpoint I particularly appreciate your sophisticated use of color throughout the video imagery. The backdrop of Venice is quite a pallet to work with!
I’m on a waiting list for it, I love the first dial & I love the second one too, I’m also on the list for the most beautiful Rolex which is as anyone with impeccable taste will know the Yachtmaster with the slate dial.
Any call yet?
A lesson on living the dream that happens to include watches. Beautiful 👏
Great video, I really like this format
I like that the channel name has changed. No more hiding behind a brand identity. All opinions expressed are entirely your own!
Got the call a couple weeks ago for the new Air King and I absolutely love it. I'm a big fan of the upgrades over the old one personally. The fact that they doubled down on this design alone makes it that much weirder lol. I disagree with you and think that the 05 makes it more symmetrical. Also like the thinned out case and crown guards personally. Both are cool new one wins for me and it didn't take me all that long to get one at retail, which leaves hope that it won't be so impossible anymore
lovely video, very well shot! The Air King never made sense to me either....still doesnt! 🤣🤣
Just got in the 116900 think it’s a keeper the dial is just so unusual and made people aware of a model that was dying out .
Correction: Parachrom is not made of Silicon, it's a paramagnetic alloy made of niobium and zirconium. The only Silicon hairspring Rolex uses are the Syloxy hairsprings used in smaller sized movements.
Oh nice, it's Tim Mosso's burner account
I really like the value of the old version. Simple and uncomplicated great size, faraday cage, bigger crown without guards, brushed bracelet and a touch of bling with the bezel. I keep thinking of trading it but struggle to identify another option I like.
Always a great breakdown good scenery and music
Awesome Video Oisin! Thank you for the amazing content…
Oh good, such an amazing video. The places are just gorgeous. The colours, The music, and the watches. All together and it's just a pure chef-d'œuvre. Thanks as always for this extraordinary work. The passion that doesn't have the watch dealers.
I have the "old" one. I love it. But the new one is nice too, something for everyone!
Nice video Oisin, watching this with the seaside views and great soundtrack has lifted my mood
Brilliant 🤩 video, loved it . Perfect match of scenery music and watch. I prefer that on the discontinued airking they had no crown guards . Those prawns 🍤 looked lovely 😊. Oisin back making terrific vids . Thanks 🙏
can't say enough about how we appreciate you showing us your wonderful Venice as part of your excellent watch videos. it's hugely appreciated.
you don't actually make 'videos'.. you make beautiful little films. all the best to you from London.
Watch Radar !!! Love that bit Oisin I hope it's a new regular part of the vlog 😁
Another beautiful video. Love the name change. Freedom ✊
116900 gets my vote it’s an amazing watch
You are spot on - the case is perfect for a proper Explorer II - seems like they really missed a great opportunity here - cheers my man 🍻✌🏽
Love the fact, you gave 27 and a half minutes to the Air Kings. Venice and Lido di Jesolo were a great back drop. Thanks Oisin. 🙏 My first Rolex, the 2017 model: rght about the sexy curves of the case. Yes, low hanging fruit as someone said in the comments and still trying to reach those dark red cherry’s, come on AD, give me break!
Some fantastic footage here, well done.
Once again great video Oisin. Watching it on holiday in Ravenna Italy.
The explorer I shrank down to 36 mm to make room for this new air king (otherwise the two would’ve been too similar). I have the old one, so I don’t see much point in trying to get the new one. Probably still hard to get, even if the grey dealers keep saying flipping is dead. ADs will be the last people to adapt to “the change” in the market (it’ll take years).
I bought a 1 month old Air King right before Covid hit. I was looking for a 39mm Explorer but they they had suddenly gone way up in price. I found my Air King from a S. American AD that was selling it for retail on Ebay. Ebay was having this crazy 15% off sale for most luxury watches when I found this one. 15% off retail for a professional Rolex. Not only yes, but hell yes! This is a fun watch that makes me smile because I know it's so damn quirky. When Rolex decides to get rid of it (old/new) style) I have my doubts that they will make something like this again. Roll in Sad music like your video.......
Super, thanks for the brilliant review. Keep it up man. You have opened my eyes to these.
Love it! Great video. At your best when you’re talking watches with beautiful city scapes as the back drop
Lovely video all around. Well made and good info.
126900 for me. loving mine sooo much.Great footage of Venice. Looks like a lovely pick pocket, mug free holiday destination. Stunning. Thank you.
Great video as always Oisin, when I heard the intro to Everybody's Talkin' I thought I was watching Only Fools' Jolly Boys Outing for a moment 😅 Superb song haha
My favourite kind of TTWC video! I love it when you're just walking around Venice and talking watches. Maaan, I'm one of those people who thinks the Air King is one of those weird miss-match watches and it just doesn't float my boat! I'm not sure where its place is in the current Rolex catalogue. But hey.... WHAT DO I KNOW?! ;)
@UCNPvTWdlrBfAct7I8FjDoCg ahhh! I’m so sorry! This is a miscommunication! :) by saying: “I don’t think it has a place” I did not mean “I don’t understand the history” I meant…. Well…. It doesn’t really have a place in the modern Rolex catalogue! 🤷🏻♀️ it feels aesthetically a bit redundant… 🤷🏻♀️ but I did try to emphasise that is only my opinion. Xx
A watch channel like absolutely no other one! Great stuff Oisin!
Great video. Astute observations. A different area to view. Very relaxing. Still a weird watch. Haha.
The new one is much more proportional. The 3,6 and 9 is an improvement and the 05 improves the symetry. Although I do agree that the dial design as a whole is still messy.
Enjoyed being with you on your bicycle ride and the music was great. I did not like the old Air King, it was a terrible looking mish mosh of obsolete parts and strange design. The new Air King is an improvement but they should have started from scratch with an all new design.
Beautiful as always, Oisin. Your videos are still the perfect way to start the day. Thank you 🙏😑☕️
PS, I’m already talking to my AD about my interest in a refreshed Z-Blue!🤞
Wow ! Came for the air king review and got the bonus tour of Venice ! Superb
Nice one Oisin beautiful footage as per.
ATTN: ROLEX… NO messing with the Milgauss until I purchase mine in its current iteration. It’s just SUCH A BEAUTIFUL tool watch as it is now that there’s NO NEED to change. (And to that end, please supply sufficient stock to James & Williams Jewelers in Berwyn, IL USA to satisfy their “Register of Interest” such that I’m offered an opportunity to make my purchase.)
Another fantastic video Oisin! I agree that the old Air-King case is the superior example. Other than that, I like the changes to the new Air-King, particularly the lumed 3, 6, 9 indices and the - wait for it - more balanced 05 minute marking. And who wouldn’t be happy moving up to 70 hours of power reserve?
Keep up the GREAT VIDEOS!
the new model is a killer. Love the Hotel des Bains, what a petty to see like that
Great show Oisin as always. 🇬🇧
I love that you use good music and don't care about the monetising,
Took be back to del boy and the jolly boys outing then the end tune I love that.
Amazing video once again, by far the best watch content on TH-cam ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Beautifully filmed..👍
Why are the Watch YTS changing their channel names to their given names?!?!? TTWC, Watch Gringa, and Bark and Jack
Just wondered the same when this popped up Oisin instead of TTWC. Saw Bar and Jack's announcement this morning as well.
That’s a good question. Very interesting
It's so they can talk about anything an not be tied to a niche topic.
The only ones that were ahead of the curve were Jenni Elle and AC3 of course
@@moralesa9393 I don't think that's it...or at should not be. I watch a gardening channel David The Good. He also does music on David The Good Tunes. It turns out the YT algorithms don't like mixing topics.
AGREE that the older one has all the quirks and charm. The new one has a lot less of that silliness that made the old one so special.
Thanks - the video cheered me up
Great video Oisin 👊🏽 Production value top shelf as usual
I absolutely love your videos Oisin. The format is so relaxed and unique. Your Air-King breakdown was my thoughts exactly. I've owned both versions and like every "upgrade" on the 126900 better, but somehow prefer the 116900! I think because my daily watch is the 226570 Explorer II. You are spot on that the 126900 is essentially a 40mm Explorer II and the two watches were too similiar. I've just re-ordered the 116900 and I can't wait to get it back on the wrist. An aside, the 116900 is my wife's favorite Rolex by far!
I just picked up my new air king yesterday and it’s definitely a tool watch but I love that
How long of a wait?
@@wayneguy6043 4 months not too bad
Just love the mix of Watches and the beautiful scenery of Venice !
Enjoy your reviews, thanks for the nice little visual vacation you took us on.
4 min mark thought we were on Del & Rodney’s ‘Jolly Boys Outing’
I lost my dolphin 🐬 🤣
Same hahahaha
"I have not got a disease! It's an ear infection!" 🤣
Oisin your getting better and better sir, beautiful video and music
Isn't the design a mash up of a type A and B Flieger? As a designer the note about the multiple fonts is kind true but rules are made to be broken. In the case of the Airking it works well. It is the the best use of typography in Rolex's catalogue.
What a brilliant video. Really wasn't expecting all the beautiful B-roll and background scenery. I can say I didn't understand the passion for Rolex models until hearing your perspective. I saw them as fairly homogenous, but the examples you gave of the case shapes and contours that separate the tool watches from the professional lines... I think I get it now. The new Air King certainly got me excited, but I never looked closely at the one it's replaced to be able to appreciate the nuances you've pointed out. I can see how how it's possible to perceive that the character has been lost. Enjoy your journey in good health.
Well done video. Everything about it. Just had to take a moment to comment. Thank you.
You’re living the dream Oisin. Amazing work 👌🏼.