Rolex
Airking 34 Engine turned bezel black tritium dial - Sapphire Unisex

Rolex Air-King — Ref. 14010 — 34 mm — Steel — Black dial — Engine-turned steel bezel — Automatic — Pre-owned 1998

Discreet by nature, defined by its engine-turned bezel: a modern touch of luxury for those who love the exceptional.

You put it on in the morning without overthinking it, and everything falls into place. The 34 mm case slips under a cuff, disappears against a white T-shirt, and sits just as naturally on a woman’s wrist as on a man’s. Then there’s the detail that changes everything: the engine-turned bezel—rare on the pre-owned market—catching the light in fine touches like a workshop-engraved jewel. The black dial sets the pace, the seconds hand runs straight, and the whole watch gives off that contemporary ease that moves from office to city to weekend without forcing the look. A Rolex Air-King 14010 that’s both essential and distinctive, chosen for a taste for style and difference.

The 14000/14010 family appeared in the late 1980s in 34 mm with a sapphire crystal and Caliber 3000; the 14010 stands apart with its engine-turned steel bezel. In 2000, the line evolved into the 14010M with Caliber 3130; Air-Kings from this period remained, for the most part, non-chronometer no-date models. The example shown dates to 1998. 34 mm Oyster steel case with screw-down crown, sapphire crystal, and an engine-turned bezel that catches the light without ostentation. Black dial with applied indexes and luminous hands, legible in any condition. Rolex Caliber 3000 automatic (approx. 42 h), renowned for robustness; 100 m water-resistance for secure everyday wear. Steel Oyster bracelet with folding clasp; 19 mm lug width for balanced comfort on all wrists. (The 14010 differs from the 14000 by its engine-turned bezel; the 14010M introduces Cal. 3130 from 2000 onward.)

At the office or on the weekend, the 34 mm keeps a discreet, clean unisex presence. The engine-turned bezel adds graphic relief; the black dial plays well with charcoal suits, brown leather, or dark denim. An “essential” Rolex that spans seasons and dress codes. 1998 pre-owned, checked by our watchmaking atelier: timing on the timegrapher, power-reserve verification, water-resistance test, case/bracelet cleaning, and de-magnetisation if needed. Ready for daily wear, in the Mostra boutique or online. Selected for the coherence of its configuration and condition, this Air-King is delivered with a certificate of authenticity and Mostra 3-year warranty.

Buying your Rolex from Mostra secures every step: rigorous selection of configurations, full workshop inspection (amplitude, precision, power reserve, water-resistance test, de-magnetisation), careful regulation and sympathetic polishing that respects original lines and geometry. Each watch comes with a certificate of authenticity and Mostra’s 3-year warranty—a rare commitment in pre-owned that extends the pleasure of real-world wear, not just window appeal. Servicing your Rolex at Mostra means benefiting from an in-house atelier that knows the references, tolerances, and right techniques: gasket replacement, crown and tube checks, ultrasonic cleaning, bracelet sizing with original links whenever possible, and usage advice to preserve water-resistance and longevity. We prioritise brand-conforming parts, document our interventions, and support you thereafter (scheduled overhauls, trade-in/exchange if your tastes evolve, insured shipping in France and Europe). With Mostra, you choose a pre-owned Rolex at the right price, tracked, traceable, and ready to live—with, for discerning enthusiasts, the chance to find uncommon variants like this engine-turned bezel that signals a character all its own.