Rolex Air-King vs Explorer vs Datejust Comparison

In this Youtube video by Bob’s Watches, we’re going to compare three iconic timepieces from Rolex. The Air-King (ref. 116900) – Rolex’s ultimate aviator watch, the Rolex Explorer (ref. 214270) - a watch for extreme conditions, and the Rolex Datejust 41 (ref. 126300) – a classic dress watch. Perpetuating Rolex’s role with the aviation industry and their inextricable links with creating quality watches for professional pilots, the Rolex Air-King collection began in the 1940’s and embodied all the qualities needed for taking to extreme heights with. A rugged Oystersteel case, a robust Oyster bracelet and a practical Oysterclasp. The Rolex Air-King 116900 launched in 2016 and boasts 1950’s aesthetics and an instantly recognisable design. The first Rolex Explorer watch was developed in 1953 as a celebration of the summit of Mt. Everest. The 214270 was released in 2019 and redesigned in 2016, bearing an easily readable dial, an Oystersteel case, Oyster bracelet and Oysterclasp. The Rolex Datejust collection was born in 1941. It stood for elegant functionality. The first Datejust 41 watch was released in 2016, the Rolex Datejust 126300 model following in 2017. Made from materials used in aerospace development and with a distinctive black dial for telling time quickly, the Rolex Air-King 116900 and the Rolex Explorer 214270 are both crafted from Rolex’s corrosion resistant 904L stainless steel. The Air-King’s case however, is equipped with an internal anti-magnetic shield for p