Two minimalist Rolex three-handers, no date or rotating bezel, but with very different dials: the Air-King prioritizes minute-level legibility with a prominent minute track, the Explorer sticks to the purest reading possible. The size difference (40mm vs. 36mm) is what you'll notice most on the wrist. Neither has verified market price data in Cazador yet.
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| Air-King | Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Case diameter | 40 mm | 36 mm |
| Movement | Caliber 3230, in-house, automatic | Caliber 3230, in-house, automatic |
| Power reserve | ~70 hours | ~70 hours |
| Water resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
| Dial | Black lacquered, 3-6-9 numerals, prominent minute track | Black, luminous 3-6-9 numerals and triangular indexes |
| Heritage | 1940s aviation cockpit instruments | 1950s mountain expeditions |
| Market price in Cazador | Insufficient data | Insufficient data |
Pick the Air-King if you prefer a 40mm case with a prominent minute track for precise minute-level reading, heritage from Rolex's aviation watches.
Air-King →Pick the Explorer if you want the most compact case (36mm) and the purest read in the whole lineup, with nothing added to the three hands.
Explorer →