Watch Almanac
Rolex

Air-King

Ref. 126900

Case diameter
40 mm
Manufacturer spec
Lug-to-lug
48 mm
Measured in a published review
Thickness
11.6 mm
Measured in a published review
Lug width
21 mm
Measured in a published review

Retail price $8,150 (US, Oct 2026)

Ideal fit
Wrist flat: 55.1 mmLug-to-lug: 48 mm

How the Air-King wears

Its lugs add 8 mm to the 40 mm case, close to the 7.1 mm typical across the almanac, so its diameter is a fair guide to how it wears.

On our fit model it sits best on wrists from 6.75" to 8" (17.1–20.3 cm); below 6.75" the lugs start to reach the edge of the wrist.

At 11.6 mm thick it is slimmer than 86% of the 14 other pilot watches we've measured, so it slides under a cuff more easily than most.

Its 21 mm lug width is one of the most common strap sizes; 28 other watches here share it, so aftermarket straps are easy to find.

Will the Air-King fit your wrist?

With a 48 mm lug-to-lug, here is how it wears across common wrist sizes. We estimate the flat top of each wrist from its circumference; measure yours for a closer answer in the fit finder.

WristFlat width (est.)Fit
6"47.2 mmLugs overhang
6.5"51.2 mmSnug, lugs near the edge
7"55.1 mmIdeal fit
7.5"59.1 mmIdeal fit
8"63 mmIdeal fit

Specifications

Reference
126900
Collection
Air-King
Status
In production
Introduced
2022
Case material
Oystersteel
Crystal
sapphire
Water resistance
100 m
Bezel
smooth
Dial
black
Strap / bracelet
Oyster bracelet, three-piece solid links, Oysterlock clasp with Easylink
Style
Pilot, Sport

Movement

Caliber
Rolex 3230
Type
automatic
Power reserve
70 hours
Frequency
28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Jewels
31
Accuracy
-2/+2 s/day (Superlative Chronometer)

5 other watches use the Rolex 3230

Takes 21 mm straps. See other 21 mm watches and straps.

Watches that wear the same size

Other watches within 1.5 mm of its lug-to-lug.

Same 21 mm lug width

All 21 mm watches

These take the same straps as the Air-King.

Sources