ROLEX AIR-KING History
The Rolex Air-King was introduced in 1945, alongside the Datejust in order to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Rolex with 4635. This new model paid tribute to the British Royal Air Force that loved Rolex watches , and as it was introduced during World War II it was named Air King. In its early days it was not popular up until the introduction of 5500 in 1957 that can perceived actually as the starting point of Rolex Air King history.
ROLEX AIR-KING ref 4635
Made in the 1940s. The first Rolex Air-King, Circa: 1940s Ref: 4635, Dial: Bâton Indexes with Arabic Numerals , Caliber: Cal.10 1/2 , Case: Rhodium-Plated, Dimensions: 33 MM
ROLEX AIR-KING ref 4925
Is the first Rolex Air King that feature the Air-King Moniker on the dial. Reference: 4925, Circa: 1956, Dimensions: 33MM
ROLEX AIR-KING ref 5502
Reference: 5502, Circa: 1959, Dimensions: 34MM Caliber: Cal. 1530 Automatic Movement, Acrylic Crystal
ROLEX AIR-KING ref 5700
Reference: 5700 Circa: c. 195Os Movement: Cal. 1530 25-jewel automatic, Size: 36mm Dial: Blue, linen, or silver dial.
ROLEX AIR-KING ref 5501
Reference: 5501, Produced: 1958, Dimensions: 34MM Caliber: 1520
ROLEX AIR-KING ref 5504
Reference: 5504, Produced: 1958, Dimensions: 36MM Caliber: 1530
ROLEX AIR-KING ref 5506
Reference: 5506, Produced: 1961 , Dimensions: 34MM Caliber: 1530 Automatic movement Case: Yellow gold plated, Acrylic Crystal
ROLEX AIR-KING ref 5500
Reference: 5500, Circa: 1969 Material:Steel/ Gold, Dimensions: 34MM Caliber: Cal. 1530 Automatic Movement, Acrylic Crystal
ROLEX AIR-KING ref 5520
Reference: 5520, Circa: 1970 Material:Steel/ Gold, Dimensions: 34MM Caliber: Cal. 1520 Automatic Movement, Acrylic Crystal
ROLEX AIR-KING ref 6500
Reference: 6500, Circa: 1975 Material:Steel/ Gold, Dimensions: 34MM Caliber: Cal. 1520 Automatic Movement, Acrylic Crystal
ROLEX AIR-KING ref 14000
In 1989 Rolex introduced the 14000 that was discontinued 10 year laters in 1999. The original idea was to replace the 5500 with a new model that would offer a sapphire crystal, a smooth bezel and the 3000 movement to its fans.
Reference: 14000, Produced: 1989 – 1999, Dimensions: 34MM Caliber: 3000
ROLEX AIR-KING ref 14000M
Reference: 14000M, Produced: 2000, Dimensions: 34MM Caliber: 3130, Automatic movement, Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
ROLEX AIR-KING ref 14010M
Reference: 14010M, Produced: 2006, Dimensions: 34MM Caliber: 3130 Automatic movement
ROLEX AIR-KING ref 114234
Reference: 114234, Produced: 2006, Dimensions: 34MM Caliber: 3130 Automatic movement. Is considered the last model of the first generation of Air King 34MM it discontinued in 2014 after 7 years only. In 2016, Rolex re -introduced Rolex Air- King with the 40mm Ref 116900.
ROLEX AIR-KING ref 114210
Reference: 114210, Produced: 2006-2010, Dimensions: 34MM Caliber: 3130 Automatic movement.
ROLEX AIR-KING ref 114200
Reference: 114200, Produced: , Dimensions: 34MM Caliber: 3130 Automatic movement.
ROLEX AIR-KING ref 6552
Reference: 6552, Produced: 1953, Dimensions: 34MM Caliber: 1030 Automatic movement.
ROLEX AIR-KING ref 1002
The 1002 is often quoted as an Air-King model, but it never was – it was only an Oyster perpetual.
ROLEX AIR-KING ref 1401
Stainless Steel. Water Resistant to 100 meters.
ROLEX AIR-KING ref 5701
A less-common model than most Air-King references.
ROLEX AIR-KING ref 116900
The newest and current Air-King model. Released in 2016. 39mm case.
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