Air-King 34mm

The Appealing Simplicity of the Rolex Air-King 14000

Rolex introduced the Air-King ref. 14000 in 1989 to replace the long-running Air-King ref. 5500. Not only did the Air-King 14000 introduce a sapphire crystal to the collection, but also the then-new Caliber 3000 movement. In terms of design, the Air-King 14000 is one of the most understated Rolex watches you can get your hands on. It sports a 34mm stainless steel case, a time-only dial, and a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

Compared to the modern Oyster Perpetual with its 39mm case, or the 36mm diameter of the traditional Datejust, a 34mm case may seem somewhat small. But put the Air-King 14000 on your wrist and you may just be surprised at how well it fits. It looks great on my 6(ish)-inch wrist and yes, this is most definitely a unisex Rolex.

Also known as: Rolex 14000, Rolex Air-King 14000