Rolex Air-King 116900 Aviation Watch | Black Instrument Dial

The Modern Cockpit, Reimagined

Born from the language of flight instrumentation, the Air-King translates the clarity of a supersonic cockpit to the wrist. Its dial prioritizes minutes for rapid, at-a-glance readings—exactly what navigators rely on when precision and timing define the journey.

The Anatomy of an Airborne Instrument

• Reference Number: 116900
• Instrumental Dial with Prominent Minute Scale: Bold Arabic numerals at five-minute intervals, a luminous triangle at 12, and 3–6–9 hour markers deliver uncompromising legibility.
• Green and Yellow Rolex Logo: The green “ROLEX” signature and yellow coronet echo the brand’s historic racing-and-aviation livery.
• Chromalight Display: Long-lasting blue luminescence on hands and the 12 o’clock marker ensures visibility in low light.
• Anti-Magnetic Inner Shield: Milgauss-derived protection safeguards the movement against magnetic fields.
• 40mm Oystersteel Case: Corrosion-resistant 904L steel with a smooth bezel; 100 m water resistance for daily robustness.
• Movement: Rolex Calibre 3131 automatic; Superlative Chronometer certified to −2/+2 seconds per day with approximately 48-hour power reserve.
• Bracelet: Oyster bracelet in Oystersteel with folding Oysterclasp and Easylink 5 mm comfort extension.
• Includes: Box & Papers; Condition: Excellent.

Where Readability is King

The Air-King is a purpose-built instrument—uncompromising in clarity, resolute in precision, and engineered for real-world utility. From cockpit cues to everyday endurance, it brings professional-grade focus to the wrist of the modern navigator.