Advice: OP 6694 vs Air King 114200

[DaiKel]

Hi all! I have a bit of a dilemma I'd hope to get advices from the experts here.

I have a 80s 6694 I've acquired recently. Not sure when was it last serviced but it seems to be in good shape. I also have bought a 114200 silver dial blue indices air king which I like too.

I'm trying to pick one as a daily watch and I can't decide which one. I like the date function of 6694 but not sure if it's durable as a daily beater (I know that should be its purpose but for an 80s watch? I dunno...) as I wonder if humidity in HK would do it any good versus locking it up in a winder. I heard that old watches are better to be worn often than put aside though. On the other hand the air king is sturdy as a tank but obviously without a date function.

Any tips? Cheers and happy Friday!

[monkeypunch]

I'd go with the Air-King, it has an automatic movement. That seals the deal for me anyway...

[Mendota Explorer]

Since this will be a daily wear piece, that hand wind in the 6694 might get a little tiresome. Maybe not, though. I really like the 6694, personally. Been looking at them myself.

An argument for the Air King is it is auto and not having a date you never have to worry about setting the date. Just wear and go.

Good choices, either way. Post pics of whichever you decide on!

[alligoat]

I'm with Mendota here, the 6694 's only drawback is the daily winding- it could be wear and tear on the crown and tube as opposed to the AK which you maybe adjust timewise once, twice, three times a month.

I like the 1500 Date model from the same time period as the 6694- automatic and w/ date and typically not much more than the 6694 costwise.

[Mendota Explorer]

^ Good point about the 1500. I've been looking at those, too. That could be a very good compromise because then you get a date, as well as the convenience of the auto.