BobM Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 I would have been interested in getting two midsize (34mm dia case) watches, but I cannot find any (except at scam sites offering bogus options). There are so many nice watches in midsize, great for young men or for ladies ... or for those of us who - on certain occasions - want to wear a smaller, more discreet instrument on our wrists. I would have thought surely somebody would have produced rep components for mid size watches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerstone Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 I think (I may be wrong, not a Rollie expert) that the Rolex Air King rep is considered one of the best bang for your buck reps going, and it's mid-size (35mm). Check out the links in this thread: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=24548&hl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrgod Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Air-Kings from Silix: Blue, Explorer Style dial ETA... Silver, Stick marker dial Asian movement. Very nice watches, the blue one is on regular rotation. Sometimes I prefer just a simple, small watch. The Explorer I is also considered to be a very good replica, similar in size to the Air-King but more sporty. It is just not very popular due to the size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurion Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 chrgod, that picture of the blue dialed Air King, I think I recall it was from May 17th, is just pure class. So nice and refined. Makes me wanna purchase one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted September 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 Yes. I guess anything between 28-37mm would be counted as "mid size" or intermediate size. The Air King at 35mm is a beauty! While I am not a big Rolex fan (I do have a Rlx rep, though) that watch might cause me to re-consider on that one and perhaps plan to put it on my "to-buy" list. However, I was really hoping to discover there are reps of the IWC Classic Pilot midsize (34mm) and the IWC Portofino midsize (also 34mm). I had both of those on my list, but have recently realized no such reps exist. I will have to consider going up to the IWC Classic Pilot Mark XV and the larger size of the Portofino. Having browsed today thru every collector/seller's web site I can find, I am obliged to conclude there just isn't a rep of those 34mm watches. Miss Vicky is right now exploring what watch to select from among the IWCs. I have the Portofino on m list because she encouraged me to consider that, in an earlier thread. I had hoped to return the favor, with the 34mm. No such luck. My browsing today may cause me to decide to replace the Pilot mark XV with the IWC fleiger ... or just add it to my list (Damn! That list is getting out of control!) Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 Miss Vicky is right now exploring what watch to select from among the IWCs. I have the Portofino on m list because she encouraged me to consider that, in an earlier thread. I had hoped to return the favor, with the 34mm. No such luck. In compensation, BobM, your reply to the thread has coughed up my next purchase from Silix -- that blue-dialed Air-King! Wow, I think I'll take two in fact. 28 Euro, can't beat that with a rubber mallet. @Centurion: Great memory! When I joined in June, I scrolled back to all the Wristies since February. Of all the ones I recall, this one and a Photoshopped IWC (b&w background/IWC in colour relief) were the ones I most remember. Beautiful Chrgod! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 if mid sized is 34mm, what is small sized? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 Air-Kings from Silix: Blue, Explorer Style dial ETA... Psst. Chrgod, just wanted to thank you for re-posting this photo. Just this moment paid Jay of Silix for the Air-King, and it'll be on its way to me soon! I can't wait. Really, your photo was the only reason I bought this for dad. It looks so elegant. Thanks a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 Seadweller4000 wrote an amazing review of the Explorer I. See it HERE. Happy hunting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 I would have been interested in getting two midsize (34mm dia case) watches You say mid-sized, I say tiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted September 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 if mid sized is 34mm, what is small sized? Small size, I guess, would be the sizes for ladies watches, in the range of 24-28mm. For example, the Rolex Lady Datejust is 24mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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