A look at the Rolex Air-King and 34mm Rolex's (Is 34mm too small?) | Wristwatch Check
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- Опубліковано 4 сер 2024
- The most popular question when it comes to vintage watches, watch size. Let's take a look at the Rolex Air-King reference 5520 and talk about Rolex's 34mm Oyster case. Let's also find out if you're a real watch enthusiast.
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Under a 1000 views and far better at delievering excitement than the likes of Adrian Barker, Teddy Balda, that asian fella etc. seems like a shame and not fair. I adore vintage watches myself. This video was nice and you're absolutely right about 34mm or even smaller. Rock what you want, don't care what others think.
Thank you so much for the kind words! Happy to know you enjoyed the content and the topic!
pretty sure the Asian guy is American...IJS
That Asian fella. What a moronic thing to say. Idiot.
Agree in many ways. In photographs a 34 mm watch looks classy as a dress watch and it’s fantastic. If I was wearing a summer T shirt I’d wear something playful like a 40 mm watch
My great grandfather was a strongman from the basque region, he was a stone lifter. My grandfather had wide shoulders, and worked in a sheetmetal shop. My Father was a boxer and amateur body builder who could bench over 300lbs. I have a 47 inch chest, a 400lb bench press and very wide shoulders and 8 inch wrists. What do we all have in common? They all wore 34mm watches. I wear my grandfather’s 1953 Oyster Perpetual in 34mm almost daily. Not a single person has ever thought it doesn’t fit my wrist. The dial size is about as big as a sub. And a small watch on a big wrist is a classy look, it can be pulled off well, unlike the alternative.
Same here! I wear a 1954, same model, and my engine turned champagne dial, makes it perfect with my daily outfit! I am so glad I have a useful piece of history on my wrist everyday.
I love a 34 mm size. I won't wear anything bigger than a 38mm. Todays watches are too large and heavy! They are gaudy, corny and overdone
AMEN. 34mm all day everyday day. 38 is my absolute max as well but I stick with 34, 35, 36.
100% true, many of these modern watches have no class!
@@tear728 Exactly. Modern sizes are utterly inelegant.
Picked up my first new OP silver 3,6,9 dial in 34mm, it fits my 6.5 wrist incredibly and looks amazing! The history of the oyster case and the size is what makes it a killer watch for a collector like myself. Awesome video, aside from the views keep them up and you’ll get the deserved recognition!
Thank you! And i hope you’re getting wonderful enjoyment from your OP!
Well said - I have an AirKing 14000 from 1993, and I love it. I have a 6.25" wrist and it works well for me.
I've had a 34mm Oyster for over 40 years. I've just inherited my father's 34mm Datejust. I wear both regularly. Both are priceless.
That’s awesome, love to hear stories like this.
I have a 7" wrist and I never thought that a 34mm will work for me! Thanks for the video, really high quality production there
Thank you!!
I agree completely. I wear a 16233 and 39.5 Planet Ocean most often. I’ve tried a couple AirKings through the years. The engine turned bezel gives a bit more presence. Hope you sell a bunch!
Two great watches in your collection! Also, I do agree about the engine turned bezel, they’re also less commonly talked about so it’s cool that you brought it up.
Great video and I have to say that 34-36mm is the size that I like and I have a 7 inch wrist but I just like the smaller size. I do have to say that I prefer a 18mm lug width for a 34-35mm case and a 19-20mm lug for a 36mm case. I really enjoyed the segment you did on the Omega Enthusiast channel and especially to collect and wear what you really like.
I do agree with you on lug width, it does help watches wear bigger, integrated bracelets also help a watch wear way larger. Also, thanks for checking out the Channel, happy you loved our video!
I have nearly a 7.5in wrist. 36 is as big as I’ll go
Can’t believe anyone will complain of a 34mm rolex for a man. 34 & 36 seem to be the perfect sweet spot to me
Great content thanks for making the case for vintage class!
Glad you liked it!
my first expensive watch was a vintage OP 18k in 34mm. I have a 7.75 wrist and I got compliments upon compliments when I wear it.
I owned and loved my OP34 gold. It was a 14238 in perfect mint condition, except it was head only and I wanted a bracelet. Despite efforts to source one I ended up selling it and got a DJ36 two tone Champagne dial with the concealed clasp bracelet, 116233. It's got that "President on a budget" vibe and pairs with my white gold wedding band much better than full gold. It's a thing of beauty and I'm never letting it go until it's on the wrist of my son.
@@markdegaute2125 nice I just use leather watch, it was the head only as well. perfect dress watch.
what this episode missed to mention is the lug to lug size in how a watch looks and not just the case size/diameter..... rolex 34mm typically have a lug to lug size of 42mm which makes they wear and looks more like a normal 36 or 37mm ROUND shape watch
Very very true, the lug to lug size makes a big difference
Great to see a video to check case size vs wrist size. I’ve seen some gorgeous vintage automatics but I skip past as soon as I see 34mm, I figure it just won’t look right on a 19cm wrist. Let’s see…
Thank you!
I like the vintage size watches even with a 7.5 wrist. Much better than wearing a pocket watch on my wrist
Love it! I 100% agree, so much more classy and clean.
yup same here i wear 34mm vintage OP and 36mm vintage datejust on my 7.75 wrist, looks great.
Great video, thanks. Can I ask what size your wrist is? That Air-King looks perfect on you. I have a 7.25 inch wrist and love the look of the 1500. Thanks for the video :)
I have had 34mm rolexes on my 7 inches wrist and it looks just great, in general i have seen that a white dial looks bigger in 34mm. I love the Rolex Date
I 100% agree, depending on your skin tone, different dial colors could wear larger on your wrist
My white dial 34/35 mm looks awesome as a 36 look definitely 💯 gets away
I wear my 34 mm Rolex Dress Explorer 5500 all the time and my 36mm Explorer and my 36 mid size Seamaster 300m. These are all great sizes to wear as much as any of my 40-42mm watches.
Exactly and the 5500 is a great watch, very undervalued
Great video and genuinely interesting.
Much appreciated!
I just received a 27mm Cartier Santos Dumont Ultra Flat, and it wears great on my 7 inch wrist.
Lovely watch
Very informative thank you
No problem!
I tried a 1505 there other day and didn't even notice the size difference between it and the daydate i usually wear. Until i did a little research i found out it was a 34 mm. I'm going to go buy it tomorrow.
What would be the lug to lug of a 34mm - 36mm vintage Rolex air King? I think that's quite important when it comes to ones wrist size.
We actually go a bit more in-depth about lug to lug size here! ua-cam.com/video/6uLOKsQXGFE/v-deo.html
I have a 34mm and I love it! I also have 40mm and I wear what I like!
My wrist is 6 1/4 inch or 16cm and I've a 34mm rolex 5700 air king, and at first I thought a little small but when I look in mirror it looks right. But I'm tempted to get another rolex 36mm too
If you want a 36mm we can make it happen, a great addition next to an air king!
SUCH A GREAT VIDEO JUST WEAR WHAT YOU LOVE
Nice video…….probably needs more shots of the watches but cool video anyway 👍🏻
I worn an airking 34mm since 2011,looks great and have a perfect acuracy,the size is not a problem,yes she is discret,but i can use it daily,in bus,subway,nobody look my wrist because its a very discret watch.i like the faft tbat she dont have date,realy good and perhaps underated model because people want the new big size like 40mm...
the true classic/vintage boys or unisex Rolex is 31mm OP date i think.... 34mm Rolex OP date has always been the smaller size for MEN while 36mm Rolex OP datejust is the larger Men's size (for NON professional / dive function Rolexes). only later on from 1990s onwards watches size became exceedingly large beyond comprehension due to popularity of watches like Panerai ...now the trend is again downsizing to more wearable and comfortable sizes for men e.g. 34 to 39mm for dress/everyday watch and maybe 40 to 43mm for Divers/Submariner homages
Yes, it’s really nice to see watch brands downsizes their cases again.
I love a 34mm. I wear a KUOE Royal Smith 90-008 every other day and I have a 7.5 inch wrist. Currently looking at a couple of Cartier Tanks now.
Well if you’re looking for a Tank we’re here to help!
@@huntingtoncompany I actually JUST got one yesterday.
I love it in 34mm. It almost makes an entire gold “colored “ watch, less ostentatious. 👏🏾
I have a Rolex Air-King Ref. 14000 on a jubilee bracelet. Wear it everyday!
i HAVE AN 8 WRIST BUT WEARS A 34MM OYSTER AND A 49MM SUUNTO, I DON'T FIND ANY ISSUE WITH MY 34MM AS SMALLER. SIZE DOESNT MATTER IN THE END ITS JUST A TOOL.
Love my Tudor Prince
34mm is an amazing size for up to 7” wrists
Agreed!
I wear an OP34 every day and I’m as duuuudely as they come. It’s a perfect goldilocks size.
Spot on. I always wonder about the type of blokes who base their masculinity on wearing an overly large watch.
I really like small watches because they are more confortable, i dont even fell my 35 mm watch in my wrist . So i can use It when working hard 😎🗿
Air king is beautiful
Correction..."wear what you like" lol
I rock my 15200 blue sunburst
Amazing watch!
34mm it's perfect
I wear a 34mm date with a stunning champagne dial and smooth bezel from the late 1970 and by comparison I also have a 1989 40mm sub 5 digits and they both work fine on a 7.25 wrist. 34mm size can represent tremendous value too. Looks classic with a suit or any long sleeve. I will add that a. 36mm explorer next to a 34mm is not a great difference at all. Be a man and have confidence in yourself not what is on your wrist.
Bought an 35mm Vacheron Constantin Phidias 48020 that looked like new with box papers for 4700$ 😂. This watch size and quality is pure class way above Rolex.
If u think 34mm watch receive that much resistance from the watch community, wait until u deal w the general public 🤣 even people who used to wear em back in the day. I have elders telling me my 36mm Explorer is way too small for my 6.75in wrist. In my opinion.. u should show the watch more please on these kind of videos
We actually have other videos under our wristwatch check playlist that focuses more on showing 34mm Rolex’s in my wrist. This video was more so a conversation on the topic!
40 mm seems to be the new 36mm...
I own many larger case timepieces. I like all of them. I have a large wrist and larger watches look great and not too big, sometimes. I purchased a near mint Rolex Air King 14000 with a silver face/dial. It is small but in the hot weather a big watch is a bit cumbersome 9n the wrist. I wear a 34mm Rolex Air King/Winn Dixie 10 Year Safe Driver aka "big 10" presentation/award watch. Regardless of what others may say or think I like the watch. It IS STILL A ROLEX. It has a Rolex movement. Why not pick up what most overlook and get 3 or 4 Air King's while some will spend their money on what most are wearing for countless thousands. Buy what you can afford and enjoy the quality of a great timepiece. As stated, "where what you like". Who gives a shit what anyone else thinks? It's what you like is what's important, isn't it?
In my opinion the smaller the better, I always love the 36 and 34mm watches.
Agreed!
34mm are great!! The smaller the better
1st rule: You do not talk about smaller watches 🤫
2nd rule: You do not talk about smaller watches 🤫
34mm is not a boy's or woman's watch, people started to believe over the last 25 years when so many are wearing huge ugly watches imho, I love my 34mm Air King but I have 6.5-inch wrist so I wear 34-42, it's the most comfortable watch, wear what suit your wrist.
Please bear in mind, humans are a bit bigger now than they were 80 years ago, taller, fatter, impatient, … Average human everything has gone up, even our egos 😂 that’s why little watches might irritate people with egos that are out of the ball park.
Love this thought haha, totally agree!
More watch/wrists shots and less face shots please :)
For a better look at Rolex’s 34mm Oyster cases please check out:
m.ua-cam.com/video/6uLOKsQXGFE/v-deo.html
I'm sorry guys. 34mm is too small for the average man. Watches should be proportional to wrist size. It's like clothing. Sure you can wear clothes tight or baggy but neither will look best.
Yup, The goal for my conversation was to say, if you haven’t tried a 34mm yet, go for it because it might surprise you. I do agree that for some people the 34mm cases are just too small for their large wrists
Not true and the important thing is not the 34mm it's actually the lug to lug measurement. Try a Rolex 34mm or anything in the likes and see for yourself.
analogy of the day: you wear soxes with different styles and sizes. You have a range number that fits. Watches have more freedom of use because it is art.