Earlier this year, on the occasion of the BaselWorld watch and jewelry show, Rolex introduced a new Oyster Perpetual Air-King, a watch that continues the rich aeronaval heritage of the original Rolex Oyster.

The new Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King is a prominent reintroduction of an old classic, a watch that pays tribute to Rolex’s aviation roots. The new model evokes Rolex’s important role within the world of aviation, and especially its golden age during the 1930’s. This period of immense progress in aircraft performance and human capacity to conquer the skies, was also the period in which the Rolex Oyster accompanied a number of aviation pioneers on their accomplishments. Updated by the modern standards, but keeping up with the vintage aesthetics, the new Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King pays homage to those brave innovators.
In its latest rendition, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King appears in a larger, 40mm-wide case. The model has been significantly upsized from the previous 34mm wide case version that simply wasn’t large enough for present-day trends. The case, which is now made of polished stainless steel, is paired with a large, black dial with vintage-inspired lettering. The monobloc case, with screw-down case back and crown, is just the same as the Rolex Milgauss, while the dial bears the name Air-King in the same lettering that was designed especially for the model in the 1950s. The numerals at 3, 6, and 9 are fully polished, evoking the style of old Rolex Explorer I watches. This model also has a Chromalight display that radiates blue luminescence in low light condition.
The new Oyster Perpetual Air-King carries the Superlative Chronometer certification redefined by Rolex in 2015. The movement inside is the in-house 3131 caliber, which operates at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, and provides up to 48 hours of power reserve. An escape wheel made of a nickel-phosphorous alloy ensures a high level of anti-magnetism, while the Twinlock water-proof system ensures around 100 meters of water resistance.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King, Ref. 116900, is an entry level Rolex model and it comes with an attractive retail price tag of $6,200 USD (5,900 CHF). The Air-King is fitted on a solid-link Oyster bracelet in steel with a folding Oysterclasp. More information about this watch can be found on rolex.com.
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