The Rolex Air King that arrived today is a very popular vintage model in our store.
When it comes to vintage Rolex, the Air King is the one to go for, chosen by both men and women alike.
This particular one is actually a bit rare.
The color of the Air King dial at that time was,
There are many colors available, including the standard silver, black, blue, gray, and gold.
There are subtle differences in color and specifications depending on the place of production of the dial.
The grey ranges from light silver to charcoal,
The blues range from shiny to purple and steel-like.
Even if we say the same color, it can look different.
That's what's interesting about vintage watches, including the Air-King.
Speaking of the dial this time, silver is silver,
However, the finish is rough, like pear skin, and is called "nashiji."
The sandblasted finish may be easier to understand,
It's not glossy, but you can't really call it matte either - it has an indescribable look.
In fact, this is the first time I've seen this dial in person.
I have handled many Air Kings up until now and I have owned one myself.
This texture seems to be one of the variations seen on the Air King.
I don't think you see that much in other series.
The color is silver-based, but depending on the light it can look ivory.
A vintage-like color that looks whitish.
The index is thought to be made of onyx.
The hands also have black luminous parts.
However, there is no sigma mark, so this is just a guess.
The Air King with a rainbow-colored blue dial that I've seen in the past was also interesting,
The finish of this particular model has an indescribable atmosphere.
It may be a charm that only those who know can understand,
There are things you don't know and new discoveries,
Maybe that's the fun of vintage watches!
