Air-King

Rolex Air-King

The Rolex Air-King – Ref. 126900, updated in 2022, pays tribute to aviation heritage with a modernized execution in a 40 mm Oystersteel case. With its smooth bezel and highly legible black dial, this reference preserves the pilot-inspired identity of the Air-King while integrating Rolex’s latest-generation movement technology.

The robust Oyster case features a screw-down Twinlock crown, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, and solid caseback, ensuring 100 meters of water resistance. The dial stands out with oversized 3-6-9 Arabic numerals, a bold minute scale including the distinctive “05” marker, and long-lasting Chromalight blue luminescence for enhanced visibility in low-light conditions.

Inside beats the in-house Rolex Calibre 3230, a self-winding mechanical movement equipped with the Chronergy escapement, blue Parachrom hairspring, and Paraflex shock absorbers. Operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz), it offers central hours, minutes, and seconds with stop-seconds functionality and an extended 70-hour power reserve. Certified as a Superlative Chronometer (-2/+2 seconds per day after casing), it guarantees outstanding precision and reliability.

Fitted on the solid-link Oystersteel Oyster bracelet with an Oysterlock safety clasp and Easylink 5 mm comfort extension, the Air-King 126900 delivers practical durability with refined wrist presence.

Key Specifications

• Reference: 126900

• Collection: Air-King

• Case Material: Oystersteel

• Bezel: Smooth

• Diameter: 40 mm

• Thickness: approx. 11.6 mm

• Dial: Black with oversized 3-6-9 numerals and Chromalight display

• Calibre: Rolex 3230, automatic

• Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)

• Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds (stop-seconds)

• Power Reserve: 70 hours

• Precision: -2/+2 sec/day (Superlative Chronometer)

• Water Resistance: 100 meters (10 ATM)

• Bracelet: Oystersteel Oyster bracelet with Oysterlock clasp and Easylink extension