Rolex Air King 14010 Review

At the end of the war rolex created the air king as a tribute to the pilots who fought in the battle of britain.

Rolex air king 14010 review. It incorporates all the classic lines advanced technology and high quality craftsmanship that are synonymous with the rolex name. Oyster with oysterlock clasp dial. 3000 or 3130 no date. 14000 includes a smooth steel bezel there s also the air king ref.

Regular watchtime reader and watch aficionado rich tyson our special guest blogger contributes this very different review of one of his own favorite timepieces the rolex air king ref. The rolex air king is a time only watch that rolex has offered since 1945. Its roots begin all the way back to june of 1940 before the united states entered world war ii when britain stood alone against the nazi juggernaut. Rolex air king review though often considered an entry level choice in the rolex line up because of it modest price tag the air king nevertheless does not skimp on quality.

14010 with an engine turned steel bezel. 14010 in which he and a trained watchmaker each examine the watch from their own pov. 34mm oyster steel water resistance. Taking a look at a modern rolex which has retai.

That model remained in production for the next 37 years. The large for the time 34mm case and simple dial layout were a hit. And the rolex air king soon became popular with pilots. Smooth fixed bracelet type.

Numerous colors including black and white numeric or bar markers with luminous elements rolex air king 116900 vs. 100 meters or 330 feet movement. The engine turned bezel is not my favorite style but for some the mix of fluted texture and smooth surfaces on the bezel adds a little more design interest to an otherwise very simple rolex watch. During the war many pilots began replacing their army issued watch with a rolex watch appreciating the simplicity of its dial and its precise timekeeping.

The air king is an often forgotten unsung hero of the rolex sports model lineup. While the air king ref. In 1957 rolex introduced the ref 5500 air king. As one of the oldest rolex models the rolex air king has a storied history.