Rolex
Air-King
Ref. 126900-0001 / 40mm / 2022
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About the Air-King
The Rolex Air-King traces its lineage to 1945, when Hans Wilsdorf created a series of watches honoring Royal Air Force pilots who defended Britain during World War II. While sister models like the Air-Lion and Air-Tiger faded into obscurity, the Air-King survived as a lasting tribute to RAF aviators. For decades it served as Rolex's entry-level offering, a modest 34mm time-only watch on the Oyster…
Buying Highlights
- • First Rolex sport watch purchase at the most accessible price point ($7,450 MSRP for 126900)
- • Buyers who want a distinctive Rolex that doesn't look like every other watch at the office
- • Crown guard presence (126900 vs 116900): Crown guards indicate the current 126900; their absence confirms the earlier 11…
Investment Grade
B-tier for 126900 (current production, modest premiums, good value but limited appreciation potential while in production). B+ tier for 116900 (discontinued, antimagnetic movement, growing collector r…