Rolex Air-King Ref. 14010 Advertisement

Rolex Air-King Ref. 14010 Advertisement

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Rolex Air-King Ref. 14010 Advertisement

Rolex Air-King Ref. 14010 Advertisement

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Regular price $45
Regular price Sale price $45
Framing Options: No Frame

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Approx. 9" x 11 3/4" (22cm x 29cm)

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Ordinary. That’s the word people might use to describe a steel sports watch and how a lot of people would describe the Air King (or possibly worse). But the Air King deserves a little better... It's one of Rolex’s oldest models, dating back to 1945 as part of the "Air" Series created and built with brave Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots in mind. If you think about it, the Air King predates the GMT Master as a watch for pilots... Nevertheless, the 34mm Air King never achieved the same level of success as its 36mm and up siblings. Perhaps that's one of the reasons very few advertisements exist featuring an Air King... And of the small sample I've handled, this circa 2000 ad is the best. It's the best not because of the watch shown, a Ref. 14010 with its signature engine-turned bezel, but rather because of the sheer design and aesthetic of the ad. This turning point campaign is instantly recognizable by an isolated watch amidst a sheet-of-white-background. The other noteworthy aspect is the headline, which in my opinion, places this campaign in the same class as better-known vintage Rolex ads, such as the "If you were... you'd wear a Rolex" print ads. Those headlines, featured just as prominently as the watch, always hit the perfect note, describing the technology and/or functionality of a particular Rolex model in a way that's easy to understand. Even though this ad is for an entry-level Rolex, the headline “At Rolex, steel is a precious metal.” elevates the Air King and reassures would-be consumers that even for $2,250 you're getting a quality timepiece. Rolex loves their stainless steel so much they even include a picture of it in its raw, un-machined form. Finally, this ad should be of interest because it foreshadows a world we live in today... Just ask anyone who has walked into a Rolex boutique inquiring about a stainless watch... stainless steel is truly the most precious metal Rolex offers. 

Pre-owned original magazine advertisement. Image shown is exactly the ad that you'll be receiving.

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All advertisements and images are original – directly from magazines and other types of publications. These are vintage, pre-owned, original pages, so the paper quality and condition varies... I try to show accurate photos of the exact ad/image you'll be receiving.

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  • Thaddeus R.
    Verified Reviewer
    Reviewing
    1972 Rolex Submariner Ref. 1680 "He'll let in water..." Advertisement
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 days ago
    Awesome piece of history

    Had a good time meeting Nick at the WindUp Watch Fair in Chicago and sifting through all these time capsules

  • Philip S.
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    1976 Rolex GMT Master Ref. 1675 "If you hunted big game..." Advertisement
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Top-Notch Experience

    This is the third time I’ve acquired collectible ads from Nick over the past five years, and once again the experience was flawless. The service, support, and the ads themselves are all 10/10.

    Nick is a genuinely enthusiastic person who clearly loves what he does. His unique selection, outstanding quality, and deep expertise make him truly one of a kind.

    I’ll definitely continue growing my collection with Nick’s help!

    *attached a picture of a prior purchase - the new ones will be framed next weekend

  • Alex a. E. G. (. a. E.
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    1968 Rolex Datejust Ref. 1603 "If you were racing" Advertisement
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 weeks ago
    Great Gift

    Nick helped source this ad for a friend. It was a great experience and a well received gift.

  • Kaleb D.
    Verified Reviewer
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    1967 Rolex Daytona "isn't for timing 3-minute eggs." Advertisement
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 weeks ago
    Could not be happier with my piece

    I’ve followed Nick’s Instagram for years and have exchanged a few casual messages with him along the way. I’ve always admired his work, and finally decided it was time to make a purchase. The whole process was incredibly fun, collaborative, and easy. We went back and forth on ideas, he created detailed renderings, and ultimately helped bring my vision to life. I couldn’t be happier with the final result and will definitely be ordering more in the future—especially as gifts for friends and family. To top it off, we even grabbed a beer when he was in New York the following week, which was awesome.

  • TP
    Verified Buyer
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    1994 Rolex Datejust and Day Date "Champagne and Oysters" Advertisement
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 weeks ago
    Tremendous as always

    You cannot be in better hands than with Nick at Ad Petina! He’s lovely to deal with and shipping is extremely fast.

    The ads themselves were in such great condition and packaged to perfection.

    Do not hesitate! Buy as soon as you can!