Rolex Air-King Owner Review : Atypical, professional and efficient

ROLEX AIR KING controversial history and Identity mix!!!! A professional entry-level model but not only!!! An atypical black background, Arabic numerals punctuate, five by five, the display of the minutes. The case with a diameter of 40 millimeters that of the GMT and its smooth bezel are irremediably reminiscent of the Milgauss. The design is directly inspired by the British project 'Bloodhound SSC'. The racing car was more like a rocket propelled by no less than 135,000 horsepower! Five essential improvements will reassure fans of the brand. The crown protection or more precisely, as the press kit poetically describes it, "the shoulder of the crown protection". With it ends any possible comparison with the Milgauss line. This key element propels the new Air-King directly into the world of Rolex ‘Oyster Perpetual Professionnelle’ watches. The three-link Oyster bracelet is now equipped with the Oysterlock safety clasp with folding buckle, which, according to the brand, is “designed by Rolex and patented, preventing any involuntary opening. It has the Easylink comfort quick extension, developed by the brand, which allows its length to be easily adjusted by approximately 5 mm”. All the Arabic numerals are adorned with Chromalight, a substance developed by Rolex to improve reading “in all circumstances”. The oversized ’3-6-9’ numerals are retained while the ‘5’ minute marker perfects its integration with the addition of a ‘0’, creating an effect of symmetry with that of the ‘55’ minutes. This ultimate Air-King is equipped with the caliber 3230, bringing together all of the brand's innovations and presented two years earlier. Its 'Chronergy' escapement combines, in the brand's own words, "high energy efficiency with high operational safety". The caliber 3230 thus defends a solid power reserve of 70 hours, facilitated by the new architecture of its barrel. The thickness of the new case has been reduced from 13 to 11.7 mm. The PRO ROLEX will say that this watch has no history and interest!!! we are talking about aviation ✈️ also an automobile project 🏎️!!!!! But today it is a must-have in a collection for enthusiasts like me.