As a part of the Watches and Wonders 2022 novelties, Rolex released an updated Air-King, reference 126900. Updated, both in a typical Rolex way that includes small yet meaningful changes as well as in a broader sense, this reference gives Air-King a refreshing personality more suited to appease modern patrons.

Right off the bat, the stainless steel case here feels more angular and sharp. It is sized at a familiar 40mm but with a wider lug-to-lug distance. The increased width comes to the service of comfort offered by the bracelet, which now settles more easily on the wrist. More conspicuous changes are on the dial. Although everything looks the same at a glance, subtle modifications really benefit the cause of legibility and aesthetics. First and foremost, the dial space has increased due to a slimmer bezel; this enables the rest of the configuration to be cleaner and more legible. Perhaps in an effort to maintain coherence, Rolex replaced the one o’clock marker from “5” with “05”; additionally, the hands are more elongated and sharp. Unlike the previous model, this new reference comes with Chromalight luminous material on the three, six, and nine o’clock markers.

At Second Movement, the pre-owned division of Ethos Watches, we adhere to a rigorous verification process where expert watchmakers carefully inspect every watch to certify its authenticity, ensuring it is not counterfeit. We also go to the maximum extent possible to ensure that the timepiece is not a stolen property and that all duties are paid. However, in the absence of any central database, a 100% verification is unlikely for any pre-owned entity in India. Nevertheless, we can still provide a provenance guarantee for watches purchased from Ethos.