Rolex Air King Silver 1972

Rolex Air King Silver 1972The Air King is one of the last under the radar models by Rolex and has all the classic styling one could ask for from the Oyster Perpetual family. This reference made simplicity its asset in this case, the clean silver dial is accented with applied indexes for clear legibility and the broad batten handset adds an overall elegant look. This particular piece from 1972 is notable for its impeccable condition and stunning silver sunburst dial, with the

original never touched salmon in flawless condition

showing minor traces of use (unpolished)

original never touched gloss black gilt dial in flawless condition

35 mm (without crown) / 40 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs)

The case style is very rare and elegant with its clean lugs and it's perfectly designed to peek out just enough under the jacket cuff

The dial has aged beautifully and it features Arabic numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial

original never touched white/cream dial in flawless condition

Under the hood beats an automatic caliber 8531 from

original never touched rose gold colored dial in great condition

+2sec/d / 290°

white dial with steel dauphine hands and steel hour markers and it looks even cleaner without a date

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