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Old 07-11-2016, 09:38 PM
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While there is no bad choice Michael I do like the Air King.
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Old 07-11-2016, 09:55 PM
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+1 for the blue face Datejust
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Old 07-11-2016, 10:24 PM
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I have never ever had such difficulty choosing a watch before.

I am looking at 3 diff Rolex's

1.......2016 Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 mm ......to me this IS the Quintessential look/idea of what a watch is .......beautiful 2 tone with 18K gold links and 904L steel.......what a classic watch.

2.......2016 Air King.........When I seen this watch in person I was truly stunned! It looks nothing like my Air King I bought in 2006.......it is a very fresh/bright design.......its also much heavier and thicker as well.

3.........2016 Datejust II 41 mm, steel and white gold. the blue face is striking and the fluted bezel compliments it perfectly.Love the Roman Num's as well.


These are the 3 that have me stumped ......I would love to hear any opinions and your advice.
Michael, I just purchased the new Datejust 41 after a fair amount of research and comparison. It is a very beautiful watch with Rolex's newest premier 3235 calibre, more desirable case size and profile (compared to Datejust II), and much improved jubulee bracelet. Recommend you read reviews on Hodinkee and Monochrome.

https://www.rolex.com/watches/dateju.../magazine.html
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More on the 3235...

http://bezelandbarrel.com/2016/04/04...fore-art-thou/
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Old 07-14-2016, 08:59 PM
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Thanks so much for the advice and opinions all

Today I was able to try all 3 on my wrist and as cheesy as it sounds the one that "spoke to me the most" was the new 2016 Air King

I love the new fresh updated look!


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Nice choice! Congratulatuons
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Michael.......Are we now to assume this fine timepiece is on your wrist as we speak?


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She's a beauty! AA Approved!
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That is a great looking watch. The Air King is a classy and not very common choice. Well done!
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Old 07-14-2016, 10:35 PM
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Looks great! Congrats and wear it in good health!
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