Shown: reference 126900-0001
Rolex

Air-King 126900 Reference 126900-0001

Air-King

Overview

A 40 mm Oystersteel case with a black dial defines the Rolex Air-King 126900. The movement is the self-winding Rolex calibre 3230, with a 70 hour power reserve. Water resistance is 100 metres. One reference is listed, 126900-0001.

The Air-King was introduced in 1945 as a tribute to the pilots of the Royal Air Force, and it is the only survivor of a series of Rolex Air models that also… About the Rolex Air-King

Case diameter
40 mm
Movement
Calibre 3230
Water resistance
100 m
Power reserve
70 h

Specifications

Specifications from the1916company.com. Last checked . Sources

Case

Diameter
40 mm
Material
Oystersteel
Crystal
Sapphire
Water resistance
100 m
Bezel
Smooth

Dial

Colour
Black

Movement

Calibre
Rolex 3230
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
70 h

Bracelet or strap

Bracelet or strap
Oyster, three-piece solid links
Clasp
Folding Oysterlock safety clasp with Easylink 5 mm comfort extension link

Not yet recorded: thickness, lug width, lug-to-lug, case back, shape, indexes, hands, functions, years.

Sources

  • the1916company.com: case, water resistance, dial, movement, bracelet. View sources

Missing values are shown as not yet recorded, never estimated. How we source our data

MovementRolex calibre 3230Specifications and every watch that uses it

Air-King 126900 questions

What size is the Rolex Air-King 126900?

The Rolex Air-King 126900 has a 40 mm case.

What movement does the Rolex Air-King 126900 use?

It uses the Rolex calibre 3230.

What is the Rolex Air-King 126900 case made of?

The case is oystersteel.

Is the Rolex Air-King 126900 water resistant?

It is rated to 100 m.

About the Rolex Air-King

The Air-King was introduced in 1945 as a tribute to the pilots of the Royal Air Force, and it is the only survivor of a series of Rolex Air models that also included the Air-Lion, Air-Tiger and Air-Giant. For most of its history it was a simple, time-only Oyster with a 34mm case, positioned as an entry point to the Rolex range. After a break from 2014, Rolex brought it back in 2016 as the 40mm reference 116900, with a dial modelled on the instruments Rolex designed for the Bloodhound land speed record car. Reference 126900 replaced it in 2022 with a fully redesigned 40mm case water resistant to 100 metres.

Sources: Monochrome: History of the Rolex Air-King (Jan 2025), Monochrome: All you need to know about the Air-King 126900, aBlogtoWatch: Hands-on Rolex Air-King 126900, Wikipedia: Rolex Air-King