amanico
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I will try to remove the bracelet ( not that easy ) to put the khaki nato strap... This one:
Rolex Air King 116900.
A photo which made me think about the Bloodhound connection... Best, Nicolas ...
Nice shot Nico !
I am tempted to wear my AirKing again haha. Last time I wore it was few days ago and .... I was doing gardening ! Nothing consistent with the watch lol Cheers Robin ...
Nice shot!
I presume the connection isn't to be found in the top speed of the vehicle...... 😉
The more I see of this watch the more I think about it.
It’s quirky for sure, with all that’s happening on the dial. My AD had one maybe 18 months ago but I wasn’t sure. If it came up again at the AD I’m not sure what I would do. I think it would be interesting to have either the Air-King or Milguass, both mos...
Very nice!
I always wear gloves when I drive. Nice gloves too! I may not have an Alpine car, but I can get some Alpine gloves!
Interestingly
(Based on an August update) I understand the bloodhound ssc project is alive again and looking for new sponsorship….
It’s now Bloodhound LSR
Apparently the new team bought the old assets and are now fundraising to continue the project. Makes me wonder what’s happened to the Rolex dials though 🤔 and if they have kept them in the car.. maybe the Air King will reach 1,000mph
From
a quick check on Dr Google the Rolex dials were returned to Rolex in 2018 when the Rolex partnership ended in connection with the sale to the new owners. There are some videos of Andy Green introducing the new cockpit, but looks like only digital dials. I...
