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Rolex Air King Black 116900 Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual 44MM Box & Papers

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Rolex Air-King The Rolex Air-King was introduced to the market in 1958, but like so many other current Rolex models, its lineage can be traced back many years prior. The 1930s mark a period in history of air exploration and aviation achievement. The Houston Expedition took place in 1933 wherein Sir Douglas Douglas-Hamilton and David McIntyre piloted an open-cab plane over Mt. Everest for the first time. A second expedition over Mt. Everest took place one year later, and both times a Rolex watch was used for timekeeping onboard. The release of the Air-King pays homage to these two and the many other expeditions of this time. The earlier models of the Air-King bear a resemblance to the Rolex Explorer with a similar 3, 6, 9 numeral layout. This dial layout helped to make the Explorer especially legible, and the thought-process was the same for the Air-King. Rolex distinguished the Air-King models from the Explorers by adding “Air-King” on the dial under the Rolex logo. This layout is still a characteristic that the Air-King and Explorer share to this day. Characteristics of the Air-King Over time, the Air-King has maintained a simple, clean look until 2007 when more colors and iterations of the Air-King were introduced. This timepiece withstands high altitudes and is anti-magnetic, a unique quality to the watch. It uses Rolex’s 3131 movement, which is the same movement used in the Milgauss. Because the Air-King is a pilot’s watch, it must be able to withstand magnetic flight instruments. Box: Yes Papers: Yes Year: 2017 Manufactured In: Switzerland Style: Casual, Dress Gender: Mens CASE & DIAL Case Size: 40mm Case Material: Stainless Steel Dial Color: Black Hours Markers: Arabic Numerals Caseback: Solid Case Shape: Round Water Resistance: 100m FUNCTION Movement: Automatic Complications: Hours And Minutes, Seconds STRAP/BRACELET Strap/Bracelet Material: Stainless Steel Band Color: Silver Buckle Type: Folding Buckle Originally Purchased December 2017 Dimensions: 7” x 0.75” x 1.75” (Width x Depth x Height)

Creator:
Rolex (Manufacturer)
Design:
Air King Watch
Dimensions:
Height: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)Width: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
Style:
Modern (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Stainless Steel
Period:
Late 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Late 20th Century
Condition:
Very Good - Some light scrapes to band.
Seller Location:
Dayton, OH
Reference Number:
Seller: 392091stDibs: LU5343236306052
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While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.

Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.

But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.

But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.

Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.

The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.

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