Rolex Air King 14010 Review

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Rolex air king 14010 review.

As one of the oldest rolex models the rolex air king has a storied history. 100 meters or 330 feet movement. 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 with an engine turned steel bezel.

The rolex air king is a time only watch that rolex has offered since 1945. The history of the rolex air king begins in 1945 during world war ii. Thanks for supporting me on patreon. In 1957 rolex introduced the ref 5500 air king.

The air king is an often forgotten unsung hero of the rolex sports model lineup. 14000 includes a smooth steel bezel there s also the air king ref. Oyster with oysterlock clasp dial. 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.

While the air king ref. At the end of the war rolex created the air king as a tribute to the pilots who fought in the battle of britain. 14010 in which he and a trained watchmaker each examine the watch from their own pov. That model remained in production for the next 37 years.

Smooth fixed bracelet type. 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. Numerous colors including black and white numeric or bar markers with luminous elements rolex air king 116900 vs. 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.

Hour minutes and second hand self winding bezel type. The large for the time 34mm case and simple dial layout were a hit. 34mm oyster steel water resistance. Taking a look at a modern rolex which has retai.