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Rolex · Air-King

Rolex Air-King

Ref. 126900 · Pilot

$8,150
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Case

Diameter
40mm
Material
Oystersteel
Water resistance
100m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Shape
Flat
Dial colour
Black
Indices
Arabic numerals
Lume
Chromalight

Movement

Caliber
3230
Type
Automatic
Beat rate
28,800 vph
Power reserve
70h
Jewels
31
Hacking
Yes
Hand-winding
Yes
Complications
Time only

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
baton

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02The community take

Owners talk.

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Rolex Air-King owners are divided on its busy dial, with some finding it initially confusing but ultimately familiar and appreciating its unique green and yellow accents, while others criticize it for being too busy with too many numbers and colors. The watch is praised for its comfortable wear, good proportions, and versatility, bridging formal and sporty occasions, with some owners preferring it over other Rolex models. It is noted as accurate, running within +/- 2 seconds per day, and has a 70-hour power reserve, with a 12mm thickness that allows it to slide easily under a cuff. Some owners consider the Air-King an underrated daily wear and a fun conversation piece, though it is also seen as pricier than some alternatives and potentially a "spare parts" watch or a model people settle for. Overall, owners rate the Rolex Air-King highly for its distinctive and playful design, despite the polarizing dial.

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