Rolex Air King: Complete Reference Guide and History (1945-2024)
Born as a wartime tribute, neglected for decades, and revived in controversy—the humblest and most paradoxical of the Crown's creations
The Rolex Air King is one of the most historically significant yet often overlooked models in the Rolex catalog. From its origins as a tribute to RAF pilots in 1945 through the legendary reference 5500, corporate gifting era, and controversial 40mm relaunch, the Air King represents nearly 80 years of Rolex history. This complete reference guide covers t…