Rolex vs Rolex Air King New vs Old Shootout and Review: Reference 126900 vs 116900

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Today Tim compares the new for 2022 Rolex Air-King Ref. 126900 to its predecessor, the 2016 Rolex Air-King Ref. 116900.
First introduced in 1945, the "Air-King" name celebrated the British Royal Air Force pilots who flew with Rolex Oyster Perpetuals strapped to their wrists through WWII.Since then, the Air-King has remained a staple in the Rolex collection. For most of its nearly 80-year history, the Rolex Air-King was the true entry-level option in the Rolex catalog. One of the hallmarks of the Air-King was a classically sized 34mm case, available with a wide variety of dials pulling from all corners of the Rolex collection. This formula lasted until 2016 when the Air-King transformed into a 40mm sports watch with a radical new dial design inspired by the instrument dials in the Bloodhound SSC rocket car.
Ref. 116900 was in production until 2022, when Rolex unveiled Ref. 126900 at Watches and Wonders in Geneva. This new Air-King harkens to the line's roots as a celebration of aviation. Featuring several minor tweaks to the existing design, the 2022 Air-King may be a subtle upgrade to its predecessor but represents a solid addition to the current Rolex lineup.
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[@vvvhhhhhbb]

So glad everyone prefers the new one. I prefer the old one.

[@Nefville]

MUCH prefer the new one, but honestly don't really prefer either.

[@randolphcirilo4800]

So prefer the old

[@JustAboutTime]

Prefer the old version, much more me.

[@mrtswift]

Old one has a better looking case

[@manutebol6806]

Old one is better by far. Gimme a little heft and presence rather than the longer flatter Omega speed feel… blehhh

[@DerrickChainey]

New one is superior in every way, IMO.

[@michaelrytel2389]

I actually prefer older one. Case looks much more masculine and I like the fact it doesn’t have crown guards.

[@jswede1]

gone is the sexier curvier case, and in its place a machine made slab reminiscent of the sub and Tudor. Sad.

[@douglaskrueger357]

The new one is way too perfect … I love the quirky nature of the old, and that is what gives it charm.

[@yonatanlempel7024]

I bought the old model of the Rolex air king 2016 from New York and I’m very pleased

[@nukiepoo]

Old one for me

[@pilotpat86]

Fantastic work. Best review of old vs new I’ve seen yet. I owned the previous model, which I loved, and it had a certain charm…. But I also now own the new model and I absolutely love the upgraded features.

[@richardrosen8474]

Best Rolex NEw Air King comparison & review I've seen. Thanks!

[@Bergerac82]

New movement is nice. Old watch has more presence and uniqueness.

[@The_God_of_Sexual_Intercourse]

The comparison we’ve all been waiting for

[@sparkyvespa]

Fantastic watch reviews, by far the most in depth reviews and beautiful pristine images. Perfect thank you!

[@softmetals3702]

Funny how so many said the airking is such a piece of shit,yet it almost doubled in resale price and rolex made them.again with just the crown guards, the other specs don't even make a difference.

[@1000lightyrs]

The clockwise setting of the hands/crown was a beautiful thing about the older Rolex movements. I noticed the switch immediately when seeing the new 70hr movements.

[@Techaktien]

Excellent Video. Thanks