Is Rolex Air-King worth buying?

Is Rolex Air-King worth buying?

Is a Rolex Air-King a good investment? The Rolex Air-King is a great investment piece. Because you can get this watch (retail or second-hand) at such a reasonable price point, it is a great watch to invest in if you do not want to spend too much money but still get a beautiful, timeless, and valuable Rolex.

Is Rolex Air-King still available?

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King (Ref. 126900) replaces the now discontinued Air-King (Ref. 116900), which was last updated in 2016.

What is special about the Air King?

Inside the Air-King is the calibre 3131. A self-winding mechanical movement developed and manufactured by Rolex. It’s the same movement found inside the more expensive Rolex Milgauss. Certified as a superlative chronometer, it guarantees both accuracy and reliability.

What is the difference between a Rolex Air-King and Oyster Perpetual?

The main difference between the Rolex Luxury Watch is the profiles of the case. The actual measurements are that the Oyster Perpetual is approximately 11.35 mm in, rather than in thickness. Whereas the Air-King is about two millimeters bigger, around 13.25 or so millimeters in thickness.

Why is it called a Rolex Air-King?

The Air King Takes Off Rolex produced a number of “Air” models during and immediately after World War II, all for the British Royal Air Force and its pilots. The Air-King was released in 1945. Its 34mm case was considered large at the time, hence the “King” name.

Is Air-King a pilot watch?

The Air-King is an important tool watch for a pilot: The Air-King has a minute dial, which is a very rare find on a watch. It is the first Rolex with such a dial. Those dials were usually found in ships, particularly in the radio rooms for wireless operators and in the cabins of early military aircraft.

What is Rolex Air-King?

The Rolex Air-King pays tribute to the pioneers of flight and the Oyster’s roles in the epic story of aviation. With its 40mm case in Oystersteel, solid-link Oyster bracelet, and distinctive black dial, the Air-King perpetuates the aeronautical heritage of the original Rolex Oyster.

Is the Air-King a pilots watch?

What are customers really buying Rolex?

Aficionados buy Rolex for its extremely high quality. They may be less interested in extremely fine, complicated craftsmanship in favor of having the best all-around watch for daily wear. Other Rolex customers don’t know much about watches, only that Rolex is the best.