Rolex released their annual batch of new watches this week in Geneva at Watches & Wonders, so we sent an enthusiast and a skeptic in together to go hands-on. Join them as they recount what they saw, and hop in the discussion below with your thoughts on the new GMT, a gem set Yacht-Master, and a new Air King.

The Air King 126900

Blake: The Air King is one of those watches I?ve gone back and forth on over the years. It?s the oddball of the bunch and I can never seem to make heads or tails of it. On the wrist, the last generation reference 116900 was just too? much. The heft of the case didn?t quite square the simple concept of the watch, and the dial had just a few too many numerals, but taken together, its quirky charm was undeniable. The newest reference was a surprise in a few ways, mostly that they are sticking with the Air King at all, and second, that they?ve managed to add just enough refinement to make this a real contender.  The new case is a win in my book, and most importantly, shaves enough thickness out of the way to make this a genuinely comfortable watch on the wrist. The crown guards bring some presence to the show, so the dial isn?t left alone to leave an impression. Speaking of, the addition of the ?0? to the 5 minute mark is small, but makes a big impact at a glance. Overall I?m excited about the Air King once again, and I can imagine it?s only a matter of time before we see this case on the likes of the Milgauss (remember that watch")....