What is the value of a Rolex Air-King?
The Rolex Air-King ref. 116900 from 2016 costs 7,800 USD new and 7,500 USD pre-owned. These prices place this pilot’s watch from the Oyster collection among the most affordable Rolex timepieces. As of early 2020, the current Air-King has an official list price of 6,450 USD.
Does Rolex Air-King hold value?
The Rolex Air-King is a great investment piece. Because you can get this watch (retail or second-hand) at such a reasonable price point, it is a great watch to invest in if you do not want to spend too much money but still get a beautiful, timeless, and valuable Rolex.
Will the Rolex Air-King increase in value?
Price And Availability The official retail price of the Rolex Air-King Ref 116900 is USD 6,200. Unlike other steel Rolex models – think the Submariner and the Sea-Dweller – it is not as hard to find. The flip-side to this of course it is not going to increase in value. In fact, it is more likely it will decline.
What is special about the Rolex Air-King?
The Air-King 116900 runs on Caliber 3131, which is the same antimagnetic automatic movement found in the Rolex Milgauss collection. Caliber 3131 offers a power reserve rating of around 48 hours and is, like all modern Rolex movements, chronometer-certified with a precision rating of -2/+2 seconds per day.
What Rolex will be discontinued in 2021?
Rolex Explorer II White Dial 2021 Polar Discontinued Model.
Will Rolex discontinue the Air-King?
Rolex Air-King No Longer to Be Produced in 2020.
Will Rolex discontinue the Air King?
Is Rolex Air-King discontinued?
Is Rolex Air-King a pilot watch?
The All-Arounder: Rolex Air-King The Air-King is Rolex’s pilot’s watch and one of the Swiss manufacturer’s most affordable models. Made of stainless steel, its design is sporty, elegant, and functional. As a result, it’s the perfect wristwatch for nearly every occasion.
What’s the history of the Rolex Air King?
As one of Rolex’s longest running models, the Air-King is a watch worthy of your attention. So let’s take a quick tour of the Air-King’s history while also attempting to keep the aviatic puns to a minimum. Rolex produced a number of “Air” models during and immediately after World War II, all for the British Royal Air Force and its pilots.
What kind of Watch is Rolex Air King 5500?
Rolex Mens Rolex Oyster Precision Ref.5500 Air-King 34mm… Rolex Airking 34mm 5500 Edelstahl Automatik Medium Stahl Damen… Rolex 5500 Oyster Perpetual Explorer 18K YG/SS with Champagne… Rolex Air-King 5500 34mm Stainless Steel Grape Diamond 1968… Rolex Air-King 34 Precision “New Old Stock” Edelstahl Automati…
Is the Rolex Air King water resistant to 100 meters?
The Air-King is a time-only watch with a 48-hour power reserve. The Rolex Air-King’s silver-colored Oystersteel case is water resistant to 100 meters and features a screw-down caseback, Twinlock screw-down crown and a sapphire crystal. The Oyster bracelet includes the Easylink extension, allowing wearers to adjust the length by 5mm without tools.
How big is a 34mm Air King watch?
Vintage Air-King models were produced mainly in an easy-to-wear 34mm size that is well suited for wrists with circumferences less than 17cm. With its Oystercase shape and the bracelet’s solid end-links, the 34mm Air-King is often described as reading more like a 36 or 37mm round case watch.