{"id":53091,"date":"2022-07-13T10:55:13","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T17:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/?p=53091"},"modified":"2023-12-05T16:23:32","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T00:23:32","slug":"rolex-air-king-126900","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/rolex-news\/rolex-air-king-126900.html","title":{"rendered":"Rolex Air-King 126900 Model"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As it does every year, Rolex introduced a fleet of new models for 2022. And one of those new releases was the Air-King 126900. While the <a title=\"Rolex Air-King\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-air-king-1.html\">Rolex Air-King<\/a> name is certainly not new to the brand\u2019s catalog &#8211; it has been around since the end of World War II &#8211; the reference 126900 is the newest addition to the collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you only got a glance at the Air-King 126900, you wouldn\u2019t be blamed for thinking it was essentially identical to the previous Air-King 116900 that it supplanted. However, a closer review does reveal a few notable updates that alter the way the Air-King wears and performs. In true Rolex fashion, it\u2019s not about revolutionary changes but rather, thoughtful design tweaks that illustrate that there\u2019s always room for improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you\u2019re keen to know what\u2019s new and what isn\u2019t with the new reference 126900, keep reading for a comprehensive overview of the latest Rolex Air-King that was released in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rolex Air-King 126900<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Zaharypena-Air-King-1.jpeg\" alt=\"2022 Rolex Air-King 126900 vs 116900\" class=\"wp-image-53093\" title=\"Rolex Air-King ref. 126900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Zaharypena-Air-King-1.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Zaharypena-Air-King-1-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Zaharypena-Air-King-1-819x1024.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Zaharypena-Air-King-1-768x960.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Air-King Reference 126900 Key Features:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Year of Introduction:<\/strong> 2022<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Reference Number:<\/strong>&nbsp;126900<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Case Size:&nbsp;<\/strong>40mm<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Materials:<\/strong> Oystersteel (904L Stainless Steel)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Bezel:<\/strong>&nbsp;Fixed, Stainless Steel, Smooth Style<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Dial:&nbsp;<\/strong>Black, 3\/6\/9 Hour Markers, Minute Markers<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Functions:&nbsp;<\/strong>Center Hour, Minute, and Seconds Hands<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Lume:&nbsp;<\/strong>Chromalight<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Crystal:<\/strong>&nbsp;Sapphire (Flat)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Bracelet\/Clasp:<\/strong>&nbsp;Oyster Bracelet, Folding Oysterlock Safety Clasp, Easylink 5mm Extension<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Caliber:&nbsp;<\/strong>3230 Self-Winding Movement, 70-Hour Power Reserve<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Water Resistance:<\/strong>&nbsp;100 Meters (330 Feet)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a title=\"Ultimate Buying Guide on the Rolex Air-King\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/buying-guides\/rolex-air-king-ultimate-buying-guide.html\">Click here for our Ultimate Buying Guide on the Rolex Air-King.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<style>\n\t\t.bw-btn-container .bw-custom-button.color-dark{\n\t\t\tbackground-color: #000;\n\t\t\tpadding: 14px 100px;\n\t\t\tfont-size: 16px;\n\t\t\tcolor: #fff;\n\t\t\tfont-weight: 600;\n\t\t\tletter-spacing: 1px;\n\t\t\tmargin: 20px auto;\n\t}\n\t.bw-btn-container .bw-custom-button.color-dark:hover,\n\t.bw-btn-container .bw-custom-button.color-dark:focus,\n\t.bw-btn-container .bw-custom-button.color-dark:active{\n\t\ttext-decoration:none!important;\n\t\toutline:none!important;\n\t}\n\t.bw-btn-container{\n\t\t\tdisplay: flex;\n\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\talign-items: center;\n\t\t\tjustify-content: center;\n\t}<\/style><div class=\"bw-btn-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-air-king-1.html\" title=\"Shop Rolex Air-King Watches\" class=\"bw-custom-button color-dark\"><span>Shop Rolex Air-King Watches<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Rolex_Airking_116900_20JM0332-2-Edit-1.jpg\" alt=\"2022 Rolex Air-King 126900 vs 116900\" class=\"wp-image-53094\" title=\"Rolex Air-King ref. 116900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Rolex_Airking_116900_20JM0332-2-Edit-1.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Rolex_Airking_116900_20JM0332-2-Edit-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Rolex_Airking_116900_20JM0332-2-Edit-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Rolex_Airking_116900_20JM0332-2-Edit-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Rolex_Airking_116900_20JM0332-2-Edit-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s New with the Rolex Air-King 126900?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ref. 126900 replaces the ref. 116900, which debuted in 2016. For context, it\u2019s important to note that the 116900 brought about a whole new design for the Rolex Air-King, including a new and larger 40mm size, as well as a redesigned black dial (inspired by the Bloodhound dashboard) that includes both minute and hour markers. It\u2019s also interesting to point out that, unlike other Rolex collections, the current Air-King is a one-reference line &#8211; which is to say, there are no options for materials, dial colors, or bracelet styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The latest Air-King retains the same 40mm case diameter, dial color, Oyster bracelet, and steel construction of its predecessor. So what\u2019s new with the Air-King 126900?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Slightly slimmer case with new crown guards<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">A \u201c0\u201d was added to the 5-minute marker<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">The 3-6-9 hour markers are now luminous<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">The small crown logo between SWISS and MADE under 6 o\u2019clock<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">New Caliber 3230 movement<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Oyster bracelet with wider center links<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Folding Oysterlock Safety Clasp with Easylink extension<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, if we look at the case, we see that Rolex has equipped the 126900 with crown guards. The Oyster case is also slightly flatter and slimmer. Second, if we zoom in on the dial, we notice that Rolex has added a \u201c0\u201d before the 5-minute marker for better balance with the rest of the two-digit minute markers. Additionally, the hour markers at 3, 6, and 9 are now coated with Chromalight luminescent material so they can also glow in the dark. Staying on the dial for another moment, Rolex has also added its crown logo between SWISS and MADE, just below the 6 o\u2019clock marker<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The presence of that small crown logo signals a new movement inside the Air-King 126900, which is the Caliber 3230. Part of Rolex\u2019s newest generation of movements, the Caliber 3230 is the time-only (no date) variant of the popular Cal. 3235 that can be found in models such as the Datejust and Submariner. The Cal. 3230 is COSC certified, accurate to +\/-2 seconds per day, and supplies the Air-King 126900 with 70 hours of power reserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, another new update that the Air-King 126900 benefits from is a revamped Oyster bracelet with slightly wider center links. The biggest change to the bracelet, however, is the addition of the sturdy folding Oysterlock safety clasp, complete with the Easylink 5mm extension system.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Rolex_AirKing_116900-5D3_9172-Edit-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"2022 Rolex Air-King 126900 versus 116900\" class=\"wp-image-53095\" title=\"Rolex Air-King ref. 116900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Rolex_AirKing_116900-5D3_9172-Edit-1-1.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Rolex_AirKing_116900-5D3_9172-Edit-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Rolex_AirKing_116900-5D3_9172-Edit-1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Rolex_AirKing_116900-5D3_9172-Edit-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Rolex_AirKing_116900-5D3_9172-Edit-1-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rolex Air-King 126900 vs. 116900<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the release of the latest Air-King, it\u2019s only normal to wonder how the reference 126900 vs. 116900 stack up against each other. As mentioned, Rolex added a handful of updates and improvements to the Air-King ref. 129600, but really, how different is the new version from the discontinued one?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Air-King 116900: 2016 \u2013 2022<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Air-King 126900:&nbsp;2022 \u2013 Present<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Similarities: Air-King 126900 vs. 1169000<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both the Air-King 126900 and the Air-King 116900 sport 40mm Oyster cases with Twinlock screw-down crowns and are water-resistant to 100 meters or 330 feet. The cases include smooth bezels, sapphire crystals, and screw-down case-backs. Furthermore, both versions come with black dials, which include a yellow and green Rolex logo, a green seconds hand, a Mercedes handset, and a combination of both hour and minute markers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like the reference 116900 that came before it, the new ref. 126900 Air-King is also fitted with a sporty three-link Oyster bracelet. Finally, both generations of the 40mm Rolex Air-Kings are automatic time-only watches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Differences: Air-King 126900 vs. 1169000<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to design, the major differences between the ref. 116900 vs. 126900 are found on the case, dial, and bracelet. Compared to the previous model, the newer version includes crown guards on the case, lume-coated hour markers on the dial, the addition of \u201c0\u201d at five minutes, wider links on the bracelet, and an improved clasp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These design changes not only make the Air-King 126900 sportier than the original 116900 but the newer model also looks slightly larger on the wrist.&nbsp;The other major difference lies inside the case. While the discontinued Air-King 116900 runs on the Caliber 3131 with a 48-hour power reserve, the new Air-King 126900 is powered by the Caliber 3230 with a 70-hour power reserve.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20JM9758-2-Edit-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"2022 Rolex Air-King 126900 vs 116900\" class=\"wp-image-53096\" title=\"Rolex Air-King ref. 116900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20JM9758-2-Edit-1-1.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20JM9758-2-Edit-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20JM9758-2-Edit-1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20JM9758-2-Edit-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20JM9758-2-Edit-1-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Air-King 126900 Price and Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2022, the retail price of the Air-King 126900 is $7,400. So how does this price compare to other time-only Rolex watches in the current lineup?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At retail, the Rolex Air-King is more expensive than the 36mm Explorer 124270 (which is priced at $7,200) and the 41mm Oyster Perpetual 124300 (which is priced at $6,150). However, the Air-King 126900 is less expensive than the 40mm Milgauss 116400GV (which retails for $9,150) and the 41mm no-date Submariner 124060 (which retails for $8,950).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Oyster Perpetual 124300 Retail Price: $6,150<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Explorer 124270 Retail Price: $7,200<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Air-King 126900 Retail Price: $7,400<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Submariner 124060 Retail Price: $8,950<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Milgauss 116400GV Retail Price: $9,150<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The secondary market shows a different picture, however. As with all current production Rolex sports models, the Air-King sells for a premium in the collector\u2019s market. According to the secondary market, the current market value of a pre-owned Air-King 126900 ranges from $11,500 to $13,500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, this is more expensive than pre-owned Explorer 124270 watches (prices start at around $9,500) and pre-owned Oyster Perpetual 124300 with black dials (prices start at around $10,000). Comparatively, a pre-owned Air-King 126900 is cheaper than pre-owned Submariner 124060 watches (prices start at around $13,000) but slightly more expensive than pre-owned Milgauss 116400GV watches (prices start at around $10,500).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Pre-Owned Explorer 124270 Price: Starting at $9,500<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Pre-Owned Oyster Perpetual 124300 Price: Starting at $10,000<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Pre-Owned Milgauss 116400GV Price: Starting at $10,500<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Pre-Owned Air-King 126900 Price: Starting at $11,500<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Pre-Owned Submariner 124060 Price: Starting at $13,500<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, while the Air-King 126900 is certainly not the cheapest three-hander Rolex in the brand\u2019s current lineup, it is one of the more affordable models on offer.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Rolex_Airking_116900_20JM0336-2-Edit-1.jpg\" alt=\"Rolex Air-King 2022 reference 126900 vs 116900\" class=\"wp-image-53097\" title=\"Rolex Air-King ref. 116900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Rolex_Airking_116900_20JM0336-2-Edit-1.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Rolex_Airking_116900_20JM0336-2-Edit-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Rolex_Airking_116900_20JM0336-2-Edit-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Rolex_Airking_116900_20JM0336-2-Edit-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Rolex_Airking_116900_20JM0336-2-Edit-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Appeal of the Modern Rolex Air-King<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the adjectives that you\u2019ll often hear to describe modern Rolex Air-King watches are \u201cquirky,\u201d \u201cunique,\u201d \u201cpolarizing,\u201d and \u201coff-beat.\u201d That\u2019s because the Air-King is unlike any other Rolex in the catalog. It\u2019s the only one that has a mix of hour and minute indexes. It\u2019s the only one that has a yellow and green Rolex logo. And it\u2019s one of the very few Rolex models that looks vastly different today than it did when it first started &#8211; just look at a vintage 34mm Air-King and compare it to the current 40mm Air-King 126900 and you\u2019ll immediately see what we mean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, with the introduction of the new and improved Air-King 126900, Rolex is doubling down on the model\u2019s individuality, as it\u2019s now the only Rolex to have crown guards paired with a smooth unmarked bezel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, for some Rolex watch buyers, it\u2019s the nonconformity of the Air-King to the rest of the brand\u2019s lineup that makes it all the more appealing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As it does every year, Rolex introduced a fleet of new models for 2022. 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