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2000 Rolex Air-King
Reference
14000
5600
(or
5600
via wire transfer)
Diameter
34 mm
Condition
Excellent
Box/Papers
Papers
An Air-King with a blue sunray "Explorer" dial, an oyster bracelet, and the Rolex 3000 automatic movement.
Overview
One of Rolex's oldest models still in production today, the Air-King was first introduced in 1945 by Hans Wilsdorf to honor the Royal Air Force pilots who fought during World War II. While launched as part of a larger series of “Air” models that included the Air-Lion, Air-Giant, and Air-Tiger, the Air-King was the only variant to survive, becoming a permanent fixture within the Rolex catalogue in 1957 under the reference 5500. For three decades, the ref. 5500 Air-King served as the quintessential entry point into Rolex, characterized by a 34mm Oyster case, a time-only dial, and non-chronometer "Precision" movements.
In 1989, Rolex finally modernized the Air-King line with the release of the 140XX family, which kept the beloved vintage proportions intact while introducing contemporary upgrades, including a sapphire crystal and the high-beat Caliber 3000 movement. Among the references produced were the smooth-bezel 14000 and the engine-turned bezel 14010, both of which later received an “M” (“modified”) suffix once Rolex transitioned to the updated Caliber 3130. Across these core references, Rolex explored an array of dial designs, ranging from classic silver and black with baton markers to white dials with Roman numerals and sporty 3-6-9 Explorer-styles in salmon and blue.
The example offered here features a stunning blue dial with raised Arabic numerals that’s widely considered to be one of the most desirable iterations in the 14000 family. Reminiscent of the reference 14270 Explorer, the vibrant sunray finish creates a playful backdrop for the sporty lume plots, matching hands, and outer seconds track, capturing a more casual aesthetic that can still be dressed up when needed. Despite its vintage-leaning 34mm diameter, the watch has plenty of wrist presence thanks to its robust case and long lugs. Paired with a smooth bezel and stainless steel Oyster bracelet, this distinctive Air-King design makes for a great daily driver and remains one of the most accessible neo-vintage Rolex watches.
Specifications
Brand:
Rolex
Model:
Air-King
Reference:
14000
Year:
2000
Case Number:
A813475
Case Material:
Stainless steel
Diameter:
34 mm
Lug Width:
19 mm
Thickness:
11.2 mm
Lug-to-Lug:
42.5 mm
Dial:
Blue
Lume:
Super-LumiNova
Crystal:
Sapphire
Movement:
Automatic
Caliber:
Rolex 3000
Bracelet/Strap:
Rolex 78350 stainless steel bracelet with 557 B end links and AB3 clasp code
Max Wrist Size:
7.375 in (13 links)
Hand model has a wrist size of 6.1 in
Condition
Excellent
:
Case has a few light scratches or nicks. Lugs are thick, full, and well-defined. Dial and hands may have imperfections visible upon close inspection. Lume is fully intact and may show slight discoloration.
Case: The stainless steel case shows light wear in the form of a couple hairlines and micro nicks present. The overall impression is very clean. The lugs show some slight thinning but remain well-defined at the edges. The caseback condition is consistent with the rest of the case. The model and serial engravings between the lugs are sharp and legible.
Dial, Hands, & Crystal: The blue sunburst dial and polished hands shows some micro specs and patina visible under a loupe, mostly between the 6 and 7 o’clock hour markers. The LumiNova across the dial and hands is fully functioning. The sapphire crystal is squeaky clean and scratch-free. There is a tiny hair on the underside of the crystal above the center of the hands and a tiny spec above the 8 o'clock marker.
Bracelet/Strap: The Rolex stainless steel bracelet is in excellent condition with little-to-no stretch. There are only a couple micro nicks and tiny scratches present, and the overall impression is very clean. The clasp itself opens and closes securely. The raised Rolex logo shows some slight softening but remains well-defined.
Performance
Functions: All functions including the crown winding and time setting are working as expected.
Service History: None.
What’s Included
What’s Included
watch
Watch
Rolex Air-King on a stainless steel bracelet.
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Box/Papers
Guarantee dated April 2000.
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2000 Rolex Air-King
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5600
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