ROLEX AIR-KING WATCH - Lot 269

ROLEX AIR-KING WATCH Rolex wristwatch, Air-King model. Steel Oyster case, silver dial with applied baton hour markers, baton hands, central seconds hand. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Precision automatic movement. Steel Oyster bracelet with folding clasp. Era: circa 1988. Note: Created in the late 1940s as a tribute to Royal Air Force pilots, the Rolex Air-King is one of the most iconic models in the Oyster Perpetual collection. Renowned for its understated design, ruggedness, and precision, it embodies the spirit of Rolex’s tool watches. This late-1980s version, with its clean dial and classic proportions, remains highly sought after by collectors of vintage watches from the Geneva-based manufacturer.