The Rolex Air King was issued in 2016 and discontinued in 2022, to be replaced by the Air King 126 900, basically adding a protection to the crown, a Zero before the " 5 " minute marker, luminous in the 3 / 6 / 9 applied hour markers ( called Chromalight
We will probably never see a 40mm sea-dweller ever again. This represents the best 6 digit Rolex ever in my opinion. 2.5 year production. No cyclops with a fat crystal. Trim lugs. Trim crown guards. Matte dial. Fully graduated bezel. HEV. I get why Rolex
The Rolex Athlete watch was p roduced in early 1940s and there are two versions : one with small seconds (using cal 700?) and one with centre/sweep seconds (cal 710). Both of these models are in stainless steel version. The Rolex Athlete 4127 looks simila
This is a Rolex Hooded Bubbleback ref 3599 from 1941. It has a huge flat bezel instead of the usual slanted one. Moreover, it has a bicolour hoods, similar to the vintage Prince Zebra or tiger straps
In this case it was a friend asking. He handed the watch to me and went on his way. At least he didn't ask how much it was worth. Now I'm no Bill or Jocke so I can't glance at one of these babies and instantly decipher it. The reference number is 16610 an
This is a mid size Rolex Semi Bubbleback with engine turn bezel and black waffle dial with 29mm bracelet Comparison between a Rolex Bubbleback 5050 vs Semi Bubbleback ref 6085. 32mm vs 34mm
In fact I believe it is the lowest cost among all the watches posted so far. A proof that fun can be had below a big brand crocodile strap. I am actually enjoying this watch as much as the 3970EP as I don’t have to be careful with my wrist movement. And t
Given the no crown guard case shape and thickness, i think it would be interesting to explore bringing back their old cali dial (a la bubble back) using this case.. I guess it can also work with a Datejust case although I prefer the chunkiness of this AK/