Rolex Air-King Owner Review : Discreet, elegant and historical

This Air-King reference 14000 from 1999 with a silver dial, slightly sunrayed, turning from lacquered white to ivory depending on the light is simply majestic. It is an encounter between a man and a watch. Immediately, the way it is worn on the wrist transcends me, emotion fills me. The alchemy takes place. I no longer even notice the tired state of the crown. I am carried away and dazzled. I have the feeling of having found THE watch, the must-have from Rolex in my opinion. The purchase follows. For nothing in the world would I give up this watch. I love it with its imperfections. I love this simplicity, this three hands, sober, without a date, without a cyclops, this authenticity in a neo-vintage watch from the end of the last century. This acquisition delights me. I was not looking for a Rolex, I did not expect one day to move towards the brand with the crown. That's what's beautiful about this purchase. I wanted a simple, dateless, discreet watch. I didn't know this reference. Some will tell me that I could have found one in better condition. I tell them that it had to be this one and not another. It was part of the acquisition process and that's what makes it even more beautiful in my eyes, that's what makes its imperfections beautiful in my eyes, that's what makes every time I wear it on my wrist, I'm filled with a feeling of satisfaction that surpasses the rest. I keep it jealously. In short, I like its historical aspect (homage to the Royal Air Force pilots who fought the Axis), I like its resemblance to its big sister, the reference 5500. It fulfills all the elements I wanted (simple, basic, no date, discreet). I like the mention "precision" at 6 o'clock which makes it even more sober than with the classic "superlative chronometer official certified". Nice detail, it is a tritinova (transition between tritium and luminova). It is a dial stamped tritium with luminova luminescence. Normally, luminova is found on "Swiss Only" dials. I also like its 34mm diameter which makes it perfect for my wrist. In addition, it can be worn on its Oyster bracelet as well as on Nato. I can't wait to buy a leather one to see what it looks like. The comfort on the wrist of the steel bracelet is incredible. Even after a day, you can forget about it.