Rolex Air King 14010 Review

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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. 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. 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. 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. 3000 or 3130 no date. 14000 includes a smooth steel bezel there s also the air king ref. 14010 in which he and a trained watchmaker each examine the watch from their own pov.

Smooth fixed bracelet type. Thanks for supporting me on patreon. And the rolex air king soon became popular with pilots. 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.

The history of the rolex air king begins in 1945 during world war ii. The air king is an often forgotten unsung hero of the rolex sports model lineup. While the air king ref. 14010 with an engine turned steel bezel.

Numerous colors including black and white numeric or bar markers with luminous elements rolex air king 116900 vs. It incorporates all the classic lines advanced technology and high quality craftsmanship that are synonymous with the rolex name. Oyster with oysterlock clasp dial. As one of the oldest rolex models the rolex air king has a storied history.

The large for the time 34mm case and simple dial layout were a hit. In 1957 rolex introduced the ref 5500 air king. That model remained in production for the next 37 years. Hour minutes and second hand self winding bezel type.