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Rolex Air-King Ref. 116900: A Three-Year Ownership Review

amanico · 2021-03-16T11:21:45Z

Explore the Rolex Air-King ref. 116900 with collector amanico's 3-year review. Discover community insights on its unique dial and features.

By amanico · Mar 16, 2021 · 26 replies

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Nicolas (amanico) shares his three-year ownership experience with the Rolex Air-King ref. 116900, a reference often considered an 'un-Rolex Rolex' due to its distinctive dial. His long-term wear report offers valuable insights into the daily wearability and enduring appeal of this unique model, prompting fellow collectors to weigh in on its design and features.

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In April, it will be 3 years that this watch is with me.

3 years with a lot of wrist time, I must say.

A fresh and clean shot of this charming " Un-Rolex Rolex ":

Best,

Nicolas

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The absence of a Glidelock clasp is a notable point of contention for some collectors, who would prioritize this feature over lumed indices for enhanced adjustability.
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Echi

Mar 17, 2021

Wish this came with a glidelock. I’d choose that over lumed indices

Jurry

Mar 17, 2021

I remember it like the day of yesterday

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