Rolex Oyster Precision Air-King “Crème Brûlée” Tropical Dial ref 4499 1995 - Bulang and Sons leather

- Bulang and Sons leather strap

- Dates to May 1960

On offer today is a stunning example od a late series 7928 with full glossy dial with silver print and a gilt minute track and ‘T SWISS T’ text

- Serial 9368xxx dating to 1986

Rolex Oyster Precision Air-King “Crème Brûlée” Tropical Dial ref 4499 1995 - Bulang and Sons leatherThe Rolex Air King was first introduced in 1945 and was Hans Wilsdorfs tribute to the pilots of the Battle of Britain. The Air King name was not the only Air name used. During this time, many different Air names were used and printed on the dial, including Air Lion, Air Tiger and Air Giant. This is the earliest Air King, ref 4499 with what we would like to call a crem brle patina, after the delicious French Dessert. We suspect that the radium lume on