Some will remember that, for a period of exactly one year, which is 52 weeks, we published a rather popular column named 52Mondayz. Inherent to its name, after one year, this column came to an end. And although it has been a while since it stopped, we still get positive reactions concerning this feature.Revival of 52MondayzSo we think its a good time to revive 52Mondayz, although, with?a slightly different approach. Was it mainly me writing every Monday which watch I would wear that week, now all of the Fratello authors will take part in the fun. So, I will kick off this week, but next week youll learn about a watch worn by one of our other editors. This way, it will give an even larger spread of different watches and watch types, which will make it interesting for an even more diverse group of readers. Like you.
Rolex Air-King 116900Thus, here it is, the first edition of our new 52Mondayz series, and the Rolex Air-King 116900?is my watch of choice for this week (read our review on this watch here). It might be a bit of a controversial watch, I understand that. Within the Rolex Sports range, the current Air-King is a somewhat abnormal breed. Probably not the watch technically as such, but certainly its looks.the Air-King has been a watch with moderate expression
In the past, the Air-King present in Rolexs collection since 1958 has always been a watch with a very moderate expression. Like a mix between a Datejust and an Explorer.?What is so deviating about the current Rolex Air-King then? Well find that mainly in the design of the dial, which has been the subject of discussion ever since the introduction of the 116900 in 2016.The odditiesLets start with the Rolex logo. In no other Rolex model we see a logo with the Rolex crown printed in yellow, and the word ROLEX below it in green. Its the first and only Rolex to feature this. Quite odd and very frivolous for Rolex altogether.
Besides this colorful logo, Rolex used two different types of numerals in the dial. On one hand, the applied 3, 6, 9, hour-numerals, well known from the Explorer, are used. However, together with these, double-digit (except for the 5) printed numerals are used for the minutes. That seems a strange combination, and to be honest, thats how it looks. In fact, there are three different styles of indexes in the dial. The white-gold high-gloss polished applied hour-numerals, the printed white double-digit minute numerals, and the applied white luminous triangle at twelve.instruments for a supersonic car
