Introduction
First released in 1945 in honor of the British RAF following their efforts in WWII, the Air-King has become one of the longest-serving members of Rolex’s catalog, with its official debut as a standalone collection, as we know it today, tracing its origins a little bit more recently to 1958. Since then, the collection has become one of Rolex’s most unique collections, with its design and construction often used as a means to push aesthetic boundaries and experiment with design in a way that few other collections within the Rolex family could. As such, the Air-King collection has been found to sport a vast expanse of dial colors and set-ups, with different bezel configurations and a large variety of sizes. Offered here, we have the ref. 114234 with a silver 3-6-9 dial sporting pink stick hour markers between its Arabic numerals and a white gold fluted bezel sitting atop a 34mm stainless steel case on an Oyster bracelet. Produced between 2007 and 2014, this variant marks one of the last Air-King variants to be offered prior to the collection’s evolution into what we know it as today.
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Grade
M 8.5
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Box and Papers
Est. value range
$4,000 – $6,000
The Details
Brand
Rolex
Dimensions
34mm
Model
Air-King
Movement
Automatic cal. 3130
Reference
114234
Bracelet
Stainless Steel Oyster bracelet
Year
2007
Condition
Very Good
Material
Stainless Steel
Included
Watch, Box and Papers
Dial Color
Silver
THE DIAL
With its stunning sunburst pattern, 3-6-9 layout, and soft pink hour markers, this example's silver dial is visually distinct and easily enjoyed in combination with its gorgeous white gold fluted bezel.
THE DESIGN
Blending neo-vintage design motifs such as its slightly more compact 34mm case and previous generation of dial inscription, this is a wonderfully nostalgic celebration of Rolex's design without compromising on build quality or any modern creature comforts.
TIMING MACHINE READOUT
This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
Condition
Watch is in very good condition. Bracelet and case have scratches throughout. Bracelet has 9 links installed. One additional link included.
Our Perspective
The only Air-King model to ever feature a white gold fluted bezel, the ref. 114234 straddles the border between Rolex's flashier models like the Datejust while remaining true to the Air-King's fun design brief with its Explorer-like dial and pink hour markers.
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