Rolex Air-King
Pilot-inspired Rolex honouring RAF pilots.
Introduced
1945
Typical UK second-hand price
£3,500–£8,000
Key references
| Reference | Notes |
|---|---|
| 5500 | Vintage. |
| 126900 | Current. |
About the Rolex Air-King
The Air-King honours RAF pilots from the Battle of Britain. Its modern version has an aviation-inspired dial with 3-6-9 numerals and a 60-minute scale.
Every reference by generation
| Reference | Years | Size | Calibre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5500 | 1957–1989 | 34 mm | 1520 / 1530 | Long-running vintage. |
| 14000 / 14010 | 1989–2007 | 34 mm | 3000 / 3130 | Neo-vintage. |
| 116900 | 2016–2022 | 40 mm | 3131 | Bold new dial. |
| 126900 | 2022–present | 40 mm | 3230 | Crown guards, 05 numeral. |
Collectible versions
Long-running 5500 variants.
What to check before buying
- Correct dial print.
Serial number on Rolex: Older watches carry the serial between the lugs at 6 o'clock. From around 2005–2008 it moved to the rehaut (inner bezel ring), engraved and visible through the crystal.
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