The history of the rolex air king begins in 1945 during world war ii.
Rolex air king 14000m review.
That model remained in production for the next 37 years.
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This special edition of the air king is much sought after by collectors.
The automatic caliber 3000 movement operates at a frequency of 28 000bph and offers wearers a 42 hour power reserve.
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 us american airline pan am gave rolex air king timepieces to retiring pilots.
As one of the oldest rolex models the rolex air king has a storied history.
Numerous colors including black and white numeric or bar markers with luminous elements rolex air king 116900 vs.
The story of the rolex air king began over half a century ago.
Rolex air king 14000 vs.
14000m but what s the difference.
Oyster with oysterlock clasp dial.
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14000 and the air king ref.
You may have come across both the air king ref.
The preceding air king reference the evergreen ref.
As previously mentioned the air king 14000 runs on the caliber 3000.
100 meters or 330 feet movement.
34mm oyster steel water resistance.
The large for the time 34mm case and simple dial layout were a hit.
Hour minutes and second hand self winding bezel type.
Smooth fixed bracelet type.
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14000m full set steel wristwatch sold in 2002 a stainless steel automatic centre seconds wristwatch with.
At the end of the war rolex created the air king as a tribute to the pilots who fought in the battle of britain.
14000 was launched it had upgraded to the next generation cal.
And the rolex air king soon became popular with pilots.
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The air king is an often forgotten unsung hero of the rolex sports model lineup.
5500 had been powered by two movements during its run the cal.
The aesthetics of the watch along with its fascinating history contribute to the everlasting value of the rolex air king.