Air-King (First Generation)
Air-King is a Rolex model with a clearly documented place in the collection's history. Joined the Rolex watch family as a tribute to the world of aviation. Its distinctive italic "Air-King" lettering has remained unchanged ever since. This 1958 entry identifies Air-King (First Generation) as a distinct product generation. On the pre-owned market, reference 5500 provides the clearest search key. Its traceable debut year makes it a meaningful birth-year gift.
History timeline
1958
Introduced
Air-King
Explore the Lineage
- 1958 — Rolex Air-King (First Generation)Currently viewing
- 2016 — Rolex Air-King (2016 Redesigned Generation)
- 2022 — Rolex Air-King (2022 Generation)Current model
No longer available for purchase directly.
Source: Rolex Official Website