How much should I pay for a Rolex Air-King?

The Rolex Air-King ref. 116900 from 2016 costs 7,800 USD new and 7,500 USD pre-owned. These prices place this pilot’s watch from the Oyster collection among the most affordable Rolex timepieces. As of early 2020, the current Air-King has an official list price of 6,450 USD.

Is Rolex Air-King worth buying?

Is a Rolex Air-King a good investment? The Rolex Air-King is a great investment piece. Because you can get this watch (retail or second-hand) at such a reasonable price point, it is a great watch to invest in if you do not want to spend too much money but still get a beautiful, timeless, and valuable Rolex.

What is the difference between a Rolex Air-King and Oyster Perpetual?

The main difference between the Rolex Luxury Watch is the profiles of the case. The actual measurements are that the Oyster Perpetual is approximately 11.35 mm in, rather than in thickness. Whereas the Air-King is about two millimeters bigger, around 13.25 or so millimeters in thickness.

Is Rolex Air-King still available?

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King (Ref. 126900) replaces the now discontinued Air-King (Ref. 116900), which was last updated in 2016.

Why is Rolex Air-King so expensive?

In the world of watch collectors, outliers mean rarity, and rarity can prove highly desirable.” Both Boutros and Borgelt believe the extra 9 marker on this Air-King only serves to make the watch that much more valuable. “We believe it would sell for a significant premium above its retail price,” Boutros says.

Is the Rolex Air-King going up in value?

Price And Availability The official retail price of the Rolex Air-King Ref 116900 is USD 6,200. Unlike other steel Rolex models – think the Submariner and the Sea-Dweller – it is not as hard to find. The flip-side to this of course it is not going to increase in value. In fact, it is more likely it will decline.

Will Rolex Air-King go up in value?

What is special about the Rolex Air-King?

Although still a steel model with time-only functionality, the Rolex Air-King 116900 features a larger case and a unique dial style. The case measures 40mm, which is significantly bigger than the 34mm dimensions of classic Air-King references.

Will the Air King go up in value?

Why is it called Air King?

The Air King Takes Off Rolex produced a number of “Air” models during and immediately after World War II, all for the British Royal Air Force and its pilots. The Air-King was released in 1945. Its 34mm case was considered large at the time, hence the “King” name.

What year did Rolex Air-King come out?

1945
Released in the midst of World War II, the Rolex Air-King is the only remaining watch in production from the original “Air Series.” Released in 1945, the Air-King joined the ranks of the Air-Lion, Air-Giant, and Air-Tiger, all created to honor the RAF pilots of the Battle of Britain.