When it comes to "budget" Rolex, there are few watches more attractive than an Air King.

The proportions are perfect, the movement robust and the styling timeless. It’s not hard to make the argument that the Air King is one of the most versatile time-only watches on the market, as all it takes is a strap change to transform this watch from go-to tuxedo accoutrement to a field watch or BBQ grill timer. When you factor in that the Air King is available in a broad variety of dial color configurations, the appeal grows even more.

This example, a Reference 14000, dates to circa 1997 and features a 34mm stainless steel Oyster case with a sapphire crystal, a signed crown, an excellent sunburst salmon 'explorer' dial with applied Tritium indices and a matching handset, and a stainless steel Oyster bracelet with a blade clasp.

Amidst increasing popularity for the Oyster Perpetual and Air King lines, this is a great value for a timeless versatile package with a not commonly seen dial - appropriate for virtually any occasion!