subject: How To Choose An Entry-level Watch?(2) [print this page] How to choose an entry-level watch?(2) How to choose an entry-level watch?(2)
As we all known, the Rolex watch is a contemporary classic and timeless timepiece. It also has entry level product. I think the most ideal one is the Rolex Air King.
The Rolex rolex Air King, with a suggested retail price starting at US$4,200, is Rolex's lowest priced watch in Rolex's line-up. It is essentially a Rolex rolex DateJust without the date display and in a 2mm smaller case (Case Diameter in 34mm, more on that latter).
The entire Air-King line was revamped in 2007 and is available with a choice of three different bezels, steel domed and white gold fluted bezel similar to that found in the Datejust, and a steel engine turned bezel, which I find particularly attractive. This engine turned bezel is available only in the rolex Air King and rolex Day Date watches (the Date is an Air-King with a date display) It comes with a choice of three colors of Dials (black, white and blue) with either roman numerals, arabic numerals or a combination of arabic numerals and stick markers. Being an entry level watch, it is offered only with a all stainless steel Oyster bracelet, and cannot be ordered with a Jubillee or Presidents bracelet, or a gold Oyster bracelet.
Despite being an entry level watch, the Air-King is a true Rolex. Beating inside the 34mm case is a COSC certified Rolex 3130 movement, which produces 28,800 vibrations per hour. This means that even the humble Air-King has the words "Superlative Chronometer" on its dial. Nothing entry level about the movement.
