$4,795
Pre-Owned Rolex 34mm Air-King Ref. 14000
The Rolex Air-King watch has a rich history that dates back to its introduction in the 1940s. Originally designed as a tribute to British Royal Air Force pilots who fought in World War II, the Air-King quickly gained popularity for its precision and reliability. Over the years, the Air-King has undergone several design updates and technological advancements while maintaining its classic and timeless aesthetic. Today, it continues to be celebrated as an iconic timepiece, embodying Rolex’s commitment to aviation heritage and exceptional craftsmanship. The Air-King reference 14000 was produced from 1989 to 1999. Its predecessor, the reference 5500, was produced for 31 years, making it one of longest production runs of any Rolex model.
Encased in durable stainless steel, the 34mm Air-King boasts a sleek, smooth bezel that adds to its understated elegance. The striking blue dial is adorned with refined stick hour markers, accompanied by tritium lume plots that enhance its vintage charm. Embodying precision and reliability, this timepiece is driven by Rolex’s esteemed self-winding 3000 caliber movement, which was shared with other Rolex icons of that area, such as the no-date Submariner and the Explorer. The watch comes on a stainless steel Oyster bracelet, secured with a convenient folding clasp.
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| Band Material | Stainless Steel |
|---|---|
| Band Type | Oyster Bracelet |
| Bezel | Smooth |
| Box and Papers | No Box | No Papers |
| Brand | Rolex |
| Caliber | 3000 |
| Case Material | Stainless Steel |
| Case Size | 34mm |
| Caseback | Solid |
| Crown | Screw Down |
| Crystal Material | Sapphire |
| Dial Color | Blue |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Size | 31mm – 34mm |
| Warranty | 2-Year Watchworks Guarantee |
| Item ID | 0006203 |
|---|---|
| Model # | 14000 |
| Model Name | Air-King |
| Year Produced | ca. 1993 |
| Serial Number | N4XXXXX |
Rolex is recognized throughout the world not only as a brand associated with luxury, but as a watch that is both luxurious and precise. For Rolex, this hard-won and well-deserved recognition was never in doubt. The founder, Hans Wilsdorf named the company Rolex to be pronounceable in any language, as he anticipated the acclaim his company would receive due to relentless pursuit of precision and accuracy in a wristwatch. Soon after its founding, Rolex produced the first wristwatch to receive the Swiss Certificate of Chronometric Precision, which was followed rapidly by receipt of a certificate of precision from the Kew Observatory in Great Britain. From those roots Rolex built a legacy of innovation. The Oyster watch was the first waterproof and dustproof wristwatch in 1926, followed by the first self-winding Perpetual rotor. Building once again on innovation, the Datejust became the first self-winding wrist chronometer to include a date in a window on the dial. Adventurous women and men who strive to make history have chosen Rolex for their expedition, which both perpetuates the brand’s claim to precision and dependability as well as attests to its veracity. Hans Wilsdorf may have anticipated the acclaim Rolex would someday achieve, but even he might have been impressed with its success.
