Rolex Air King 14010 Review

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 14010 review.

100 meters or 330 feet movement. Thanks for supporting me on patreon. Numerous colors including black and white numeric or bar markers with luminous elements rolex air king 116900 vs. As one of the oldest rolex models the rolex air king has a storied history.

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. 3000 or 3130 no date. The rolex air king is a time only watch that rolex has offered since 1945. Hour minutes and second hand self winding bezel type.

14000 includes a smooth steel bezel there s also the air king ref. In 1957 rolex introduced the ref 5500 air king. That model remained in production for the next 37 years. At the end of the war rolex created the air king as a tribute to the pilots who fought in the battle of britain.

The air king is an often forgotten unsung hero of the rolex sports model lineup. Oyster with oysterlock clasp dial. And the rolex air king soon became popular with pilots. 34mm oyster steel water resistance.

The large for the time 34mm case and simple dial layout were a hit. 14010 with an engine turned steel bezel. 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. 14010 in which he and a trained watchmaker each examine the watch from their own pov.

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. While the air king ref. The history of the rolex air king begins in 1945 during world war ii. Smooth fixed bracelet type.