Rolex was founded in 1905 and quickly popularized wristwatches for men. Among soldiers in both World War I and World War II, they were the brand to go to for wristwatches. This was particularly true for fighter pilots. When the Battle of Britain broke out, Rolex co-founder Hans Wilsdorf honored those pilots with a line of watches, one of which is still produced today: the Rolex Air-King. These watches were originally manual wind Oysters, though today they have been fitted with automatic movement. In their own time, their 32 or 33 mm diameter was thought to be quite large, though by today’s standards they would be small compared to Rolex’s sports watches. Today’s Air-Kings have a diameter of 34 mm and are available in either steel or steel and white gold, with domed and fluted bezels respectively. Air-Kings have never been the flagship of the Rolex name by any means. They are mostly popular with people who like their military aviation connection or appreciate their historical relevance. However, they do have an understated elegance and appeal that customers looking for something less well-known are sure to appreciate. Unlike many Rolex watches that were dedicated to specific professionals, these watches do not have specific, unusual functions. This may in part account for the relative low pricing of Rolex Air-Kings compared to other timepieces of the brand. They still cost thousands of dollars however, putting them well out of reach of many people. A Rolex Air-King replica, on the other hand, will cost one or two hundred dollars, which makes them much more accessible. And this price does not require a sacrifice in quality. On the contrary, a top notch Rolex Air-King replica has everything you’re probably looking for in a watch: a design identical to a genuine Rolex, precision, durability and longevity.