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’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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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....
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.
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 💯
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.
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!
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.
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.
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 ;)
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’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
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 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.
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.
@@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.
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!
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.
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.
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'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!
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.
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.
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.
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 🙏
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.
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.
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
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!
Lovely travelogue and good comparison between the old and new versions. But the 3230 doesn’t have a silicon hairspring. Rolex for now have their eggs in the Parachrom basket, which is 85% niobium, with zirconium making up most of the rest.
I was served up this vid after watching Part 3 of the Certified Pre-Owned Rolex stream of consciousness. I had seen it before but gave it a tap to take a second look. I had forgotten the Milgauss comparison. Seeing that tripped a synaptic link. So I checked the comments and there was my plea to Rolex not to change Milgauss until I got mine from the AD. No way of pinpointing the comment date but shortly thereafter (mid-Aug2022)… "I got the call" from the AD… my chunky-sided Milgauss had arrived. Given the conversation with Danielle at J&W, I must have been the only person to have "Registered an Interest" in a Milgauss. She mentioned recalling my gushing about it as she opened the delivery (the before I collected it) from wherever US-based ADs get their new stock. She could have been blowing smoke but why bother. Anyway, I'm now happy for Rolex to discontinue the Milgauss as I've now got mine at retail price from the AD only about five or six months after I "Registered an Interest" in this beautiful chunky beast. I wear it daily (and nightly too for that matter) only taking it off for showers. Its consigned my 2020 stainless & white gold with fluted bezel 36mm DateJust with a bright blue dial and jubilee bracelet to my jewellery box. It's the size of the Milgauss that compels me to wear this everyday. It's damn near perfect and fits my 7.5" wrist just right (and so much better than the 36mm DateJust).
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!
Well .. I took your advice, acted now .. bought my first Rolex .. and it’s the Air King 116900. Someone was selling one fairly cheap on chrono24. So, I finally got on the Rolex train.
Got the call for the new airking last week after a little over a year on the waiting list here in Ireland , looking forward to getting this watch very soon
Circeled back to watch this again since you decided to part with the newer one. I’d forgotten how good this video was. BTW, TH-cam has added quite a few commercials to it. I certainly hope you get a taste. Even if you’re not in it for the money, it doesn’t hurt so I waded thru them all. Cheers.
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.......
I met your Uncle Sean in Greystones last week! He was wearing an Armani rectangle. I told him of your success and to hit you up for one from your collection! Looking forward to sailing together next week!
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.
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!
I know you're brilliant at the high production videos but these are without a doubt my favorite of yours. Seeing and learning about Venice and watches. So well done my friend!
I think you answered your own question about the Milgaus. With silicon hair springs etc the Faraday cage is no longer needed, therefore is there a need for the Milgaus when watches like the Omega Aqua Terra are rated to 15000 gaus? The logical chop from the line is actually the Milgaus. As for the Blood Hound instrument, it was an aviation instrument that needed some modifications and Rolex built it as part of their sponsorship of the vehicle. I’ve spent my working life as a pilot, there’s been a lot of “aviator” watches over the years, but none with the simplicity we all needed which the Airking brings. My grandfather was a wartime pilot, peacetime test pilot until retirement and his daily workwear watch was a Rolex. That Rolex travels daily in my briefcase so that part of him carries on flying. I used use a no date sub for work that he gave me, it’s now incredibly tired and a 41mm Aqua Terra does that job, but the new Airking really appeals.
Greetings, another enchanting video. The story, the people, the culture, the landscape, and the cuisine are just astonishing. These style of videos makes me feel present.
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.
I agree the older model has more character bigger that suits pilot watch more than the new model that looks like any other Rolex tool watch. Big fan of the case shape of the older model. I’m a pilot I like the old vs the new one as you note on this most excellent review video
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 👍🏻
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’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.
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.
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.
No one comes close to the quality and content of your reviews and videos. Thank you.
Amazing scenery, appreciate the time spent to capture these to compliment a very comprehensive watch review. Thanks Oisin.
I like the new air king better than the last air king.
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.
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.
Why is everyone changing their channel names all of a sudden?
My mother loved to move furniture in our tiny apartment - it made place to look different with the same content….
Maybe so they can start talking about non-watch related stuff.
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
Thank you Oisin. The Timeless Watch Channel title will be missed.
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.
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
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 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
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.
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 💯
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.
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!
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.
Prices on old air king have been dropping through the floor. Glad they finally addressed its many flaws
He’s back!!! 👍 More like this 🙏
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.
Honestly, you cannot go wrong with the old or new! Rolex best sports model imo. Phenomenal comparison video Oisin as expected.💚
He’s Back! Great video! You and a couple of other channels give me a morale boost! Cheers!
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 ;)
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.
116900 gets my vote it’s an amazing watch
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?
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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!
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 .
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
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.
Much prefer the discontinued AK. It wasn't made for symmetrical balanced dial but for a purpose.
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.
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).
Oh man….right around 21:45 it hit me, just how PLEASANT and RELAXING this video is!! Just lovely! Thank you Oisin! 😊
bro forget rolex- make your own travel show. You are brilliant story teller my man
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!
126900 for me. loving mine sooo much.Great footage of Venice. Looks like a lovely pick pocket, mug free holiday destination. Stunning. Thank you.
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
A lesson on living the dream that happens to include watches. Beautiful 👏
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.
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.
I have the "old" one. I love it. But the new one is nice too, something for everyone!
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 🙏
Watch Radar !!! Love that bit Oisin I hope it's a new regular part of the vlog 😁
No-one quite does what you do. Stunning and fascinating video. Thank you 😊
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.
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.
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
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!
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!" 🤣
What a lovely relaxing video to watch. Thank you.
Lovely travelogue and good comparison between the old and new versions. But the 3230 doesn’t have a silicon hairspring. Rolex for now have their eggs in the Parachrom basket, which is 85% niobium, with zirconium making up most of the rest.
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 🍻✌🏽
I was served up this vid after watching Part 3 of the Certified Pre-Owned Rolex stream of consciousness. I had seen it before but gave it a tap to take a second look. I had forgotten the Milgauss comparison. Seeing that tripped a synaptic link.
So I checked the comments and there was my plea to Rolex not to change Milgauss until I got mine from the AD. No way of pinpointing the comment date but shortly thereafter (mid-Aug2022)… "I got the call" from the AD… my chunky-sided Milgauss had arrived. Given the conversation with Danielle at J&W, I must have been the only person to have "Registered an Interest" in a Milgauss. She mentioned recalling my gushing about it as she opened the delivery (the before I collected it) from wherever US-based ADs get their new stock. She could have been blowing smoke but why bother. Anyway, I'm now happy for Rolex to discontinue the Milgauss as I've now got mine at retail price from the AD only about five or six months after I "Registered an Interest" in this beautiful chunky beast. I wear it daily (and nightly too for that matter) only taking it off for showers. Its consigned my 2020 stainless & white gold with fluted bezel 36mm DateJust with a bright blue dial and jubilee bracelet to my jewellery box. It's the size of the Milgauss that compels me to wear this everyday. It's damn near perfect and fits my 7.5" wrist just right (and so much better than the 36mm DateJust).
I liked the previous one but love the new one and bought it right away. It's amazing, like it even better then my sub and gmt 👌🏻
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!
Well .. I took your advice, acted now .. bought my first Rolex .. and it’s the Air King 116900. Someone was selling one fairly cheap on chrono24. So, I finally got on the Rolex train.
Got the call for the new airking last week after a little over a year on the waiting list here in Ireland , looking forward to getting this watch very soon
Congrats!!
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.
Circeled back to watch this again since you decided to part with the newer one. I’d forgotten how good this video was. BTW, TH-cam has added quite a few commercials to it. I certainly hope you get a taste. Even if you’re not in it for the money, it doesn’t hurt so I waded thru them all. Cheers.
I like that the channel name has changed. No more hiding behind a brand identity. All opinions expressed are entirely your own!
Nice video Oisin, watching this with the seaside views and great soundtrack has lifted my mood
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.......
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.
Thanks for sharing Oshin
I met your Uncle Sean in Greystones last week! He was wearing an Armani rectangle. I told him of your success and to hit you up for one from your collection! Looking forward to sailing together next week!
Enjoy your reviews, thanks for the nice little visual vacation you took us on.
Very odd I think to put 05, I mean you wouldn't say zero 5 when counting
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.
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!
Beautiful production, as always. And you were correct about the Milgauss! No shock there….
Always a great breakdown good scenery and music
lovely video, very well shot! The Air King never made sense to me either....still doesnt! 🤣🤣
I know you're brilliant at the high production videos but these are without a doubt my favorite of yours. Seeing and learning about Venice and watches. So well done my friend!
I think you answered your own question about the Milgaus. With silicon hair springs etc the Faraday cage is no longer needed, therefore is there a need for the Milgaus when watches like the Omega Aqua Terra are rated to 15000 gaus? The logical chop from the line is actually the Milgaus. As for the Blood Hound instrument, it was an aviation instrument that needed some modifications and Rolex built it as part of their sponsorship of the vehicle. I’ve spent my working life as a pilot, there’s been a lot of “aviator” watches over the years, but none with the simplicity we all needed which the Airking brings. My grandfather was a wartime pilot, peacetime test pilot until retirement and his daily workwear watch was a Rolex. That Rolex travels daily in my briefcase so that part of him carries on flying. I used use a no date sub for work that he gave me, it’s now incredibly tired and a 41mm Aqua Terra does that job, but the new Airking really appeals.
Maybe this case will be used for a larger Explorer in addition to the 36mm? Great video as always.
This video is priceless on so many levels. Amazing, can't wait to retire to .... Italy. Mille grazie Signore O Malley.
Love it! Great video. At your best when you’re talking watches with beautiful city scapes as the back drop
Greetings, another enchanting video. The story, the people, the culture, the landscape, and the cuisine are just astonishing. These style of videos makes me feel present.
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.
the new model is a killer. Love the Hotel des Bains, what a petty to see like that
Great video. Astute observations. A different area to view. Very relaxing. Still a weird watch. Haha.
I agree the older model has more character bigger that suits pilot watch more than the new model that looks like any other Rolex tool watch. Big fan of the case shape of the older model. I’m a pilot I like the old vs the new one as you note on this most excellent review video
They are going to make the same case change to the Milgauss for sure. I prefer my curvy thick one. I bet you have made Air King Ben happy!
I'm for the old one, no crown guards plus thinner lugs!
Super, thanks for the brilliant review. Keep it up man. You have opened my eyes to these.