ROLEX June 24, 2024

ROLEX AIR-KING Reference Numbers

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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ROLEX June 24, 2024

ROLEX BEZEL TYPE

ROLEX BEZEL TYPE

But first lets identify for those who started loving the watches just now what is the bezel?

A watch bezel describes the outer ring that holds the crystal/ plexi/ plastic glass that protects the dial of the watch. You can find it in yellow, white gold, platinum, steel and ceramic.

The Types of ROLEX BEZEL

The 5th digit in the Rolex reference number tells us what type of bezel the watch has.

ROLEX BEZEL TYPE: SMOOTH

Smooth Rolex Bezel, where the bezel material is smooth without any signs or any decoration is considered as the simplest version of bezel. Its clean cut can be found in steel, gold and platinum.Engine Turned Bezel

ROLEX BEZEL TYPE: DOOMED

Can be found as smooth and Doomed Bezel and frankly it can be considered quite the same for many BUT the difference is that doomed is a little bit more curved and when we are discussing high end watches this little details can make all the difference.

ROLEX BEZEL TYPE: FLUTED

The idea behind the creation of the Rolex fluted bezel was to create a bezel that would screw it down onto the glass and that would protect the mechanism and ensure that the watch would be waterproof.

It was introduced to the market almost a century ago, in 1926 when Rolex presented Rolex Oyster a watch that sealed and protected its mechanism like an oyster, and secure the watch mechanism from dust and water.

ROLEX BEZEL TYPE: ENGINE TURNED

The Rolex Bezel Engine Turned is created with engine turning that said it means rotating and it has an engraved or cutting pattern that distinguish them from the other bezels. Rolex Engine Turned Bezel is currently discontinued.

ROLEX BEZEL TYPE: BARK

The Rolex Bark Bezel has this distinguish and characteristic finish on its bezel easy to spot and identify.

ROLEX BEZEL TYPE: PYRAMIDE

Rolex Pyramide Bezel has this distinguish triangular signs at the bezel that looks like Pyramides.

ROLEX BEZEL TYPE: ROTATING

Spotted in GMT Master, the bezel that rotates and in GMT can give you the indication for the divers of the underwater meters.

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ROLEX June 24, 2024

ROLEX MODELS AND REFERENCE NUMBERS in 5 Seconds

Where can you find your Rolex Model Reference Number?

Rolex has hide its code number not in the back of the case as many companies have done but in a hidden place between the lungs! So in able to spot your Rolex reference number you need to unleash the bracelet and the code will be revealed.