Timeless Simplicity — Rolex Air-King Ref. 14000 Black Dial

Understated elegance from the Oyster Perpetual family, perfectly executed.

The Rolex Air-King 14000 is a study in minimalism — a model that for decades has flown just under the radar, yet delivers all the hallmarks of classic Rolex DNA. This reference from 1999 offers a no-nonsense black dial, flawlessly preserved, with applied indexes and a clean baton handset for maximum legibility.

Its 34 mm stainless steel case, smooth bezel, and Rolex Oyster bracelet come together in a versatile package — sporty, refined, and highly wearable. Inside beats the robust Rolex Caliber 3000, pressure-tested and recently serviced, ensuring years of reliable performance.

A vintage Rolex that balances heritage, proportion, and practicality, making it an ideal first collector piece or a stealthy everyday companion.

- wrist size in our picture is 18 cm circumference -

DIAL:

• original never touched black dial in flawless condition
• original hands & crown
• original and evenly aged lume on hands and hour markers

BRACELET & CLASP:

• original Rolex Oyster Bracelet from 1999 (X5) with all links has some very minor stretch, some signs of wear and is fitting up to 21 cm wrist size (links can be removed) / 3 mm thick
• original Rolex steel clasp

CASE:

• great overall condition, showing minor traces of use (unpolished)
• 3- body stainless steel case with screw-down case back
• original Rolex sticker on case back
• 34 mm (without crown) / 42 mm (lug-to-lug) / 19 mm (between lugs) / 11 mm thick
• year: 1999
• reference: 14000
• total weight: 95 g

MOVEMENT:

• Rolex Automatic Caliber 3000
• 27 jewels, 28800 A/h, 42hours power reserve
• professionally serviced 07/2025
• +2 sec/d / 290°
• No movement pictures, because it was pressure tested.

BOX & PAPERS:

• GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
• GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1118