Rolex Air King 14010 Review

As one of the oldest rolex models the rolex air king has a storied history.

Rolex air king 14010 review.

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. At the end of the war rolex created the air king as a tribute to the pilots who fought in the battle of britain. It incorporates all the classic lines advanced technology and high quality craftsmanship that are synonymous with the rolex name.

34mm oyster steel water resistance. The large for the time 34mm case and simple dial layout were a hit. 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. Hour minutes and second hand self winding bezel type.

Taking a look at a modern rolex which has retai. The air king is an often forgotten unsung hero of the rolex sports model lineup. Oyster with oysterlock clasp dial. In 1957 rolex introduced the ref 5500 air king.

14000 includes a smooth steel bezel there s also the 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. The history of the rolex air king begins in 1945 during world war ii. 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.

That model remained in production for the next 37 years. And the rolex air king soon became popular with pilots. 14010 in which he and a trained watchmaker each examine the watch from their own pov. 100 meters or 330 feet movement.

The rolex air king is a time only watch that rolex has offered since 1945. 3000 or 3130 no date. 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. Thanks for supporting me on patreon.