Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King 116900

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King 116900. 40mm steel case, water resistant to 100 meters. Automatic self-winding Rolex calibre 3131 movement. A power reserve of 48 hours. Black dial with applied Arabic Numeral hour markers. Luminous hours and minutes hands. Green central seconds hand. Polished steel bezel. Sapphire crystal glass. Steel oyster bracelet with a folding clasp. Complete with its box and papers dated November 2019.

The Rolex Air-King has a rich history that dates back to the 1950s. Originally launched in the aftermath of World War II, the Air-King was designed to honor the Royal Air Force pilots who served during the conflict. The series has undergone several updates and modifications over the years, each iteration maintaining the watch’s commitment to precision timekeeping and aviation heritage. In the 1950s and 1960s, the Air-King models featured a distinctive logo of a stylized airplane on the dial. The collection has seen changes in case sizes, movements, and design elements throughout its evolution. In 2016, Rolex introduced a new Air-King model (Ref. 116900) with a larger 40mm case, a bold black dial, and distinctive green accents. The Rolex Air-King continues to be a testament to the brand’s dedication to aviation history and timeless design.