Dials in black, metal bracelets, highly readable markings, and sport-inspired cases are common throughout many current product ranges, while social media can promote a small collection of watches until it seems to reflect the whole collector market. Within this context, selecting an item which stands out but isn’t specifically unconventional has become an option to consider.
The rolex air king fits into this category since it belongs to the Rolex Professional series without looking like the other well-known sports watches of the same brand. The combination of an aviation history, an unconventional dial design, and current specifications makes the rolex air king appealing to the collector.
The Dial Refuses to Become Generic
The Air King’s strongest point of difference becomes apparent before its history or movement is considered. Its black dial combines large 3, 6 and 9 hour markers with a prominent minute scale designed to provide clear navigational time readings. Rolex also retains the distinctive italic Air King lettering that has remained associated with the collection since its early history.
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