Help please.. I'm buying 14000 or 114200?

[morning36]

Hi all - I need some of your expertise.....What's the dif between 14000 dial Air King Oyster Perpetual and 114200 Oyster Perpetual with Air King underneath it (on dial)? I see one is Precision and other COSC. I like them both the same 114200 is about $800 more. I like both dials same, color etc. Happy to pay higher cost if it means I'm getting something for it, (don't know what it is?) Anyone have opinion? Thank you!

[dannyp]

Different generations of watches. First, most obvious difference: 114200 wears about 1mm larger and has more of a cushion case, with rounder edges and thicker lugs. It also has a domed bezel (vs the more angular bezel on the five-digit). Bracelets also worlds apart. 14000 has an older style stamped clasp and hollow center links. That somewhat shaky vintage Rolex charm, to be sure.

The 114200 also underwent a name change, it started as the Air King on release, until the current AK came out, when it was just renamed the OP34. Both had a wide variety of dials over the years, with the 114200 getting some of the funkier options.

All else being equal, I prefer the classic look of the 14000. However the 114200 is just a larger, more substantial feeling watch.

[Kap007]

I own a 1993 14000. Great piece. I had it serviced about a year ago. 3000 caliber is an absolute workhorse. In the recently serviced state it is an everyday don't take off kind deal. I've been in the Atlantic with it, golf with it of course, and played drums. No issues.

[Kap007]

Forgot to mention that I am not a fan of the bracelet that comes on this watch. I did not feel as if it was secure. I am a Nato guy and that is what is on the 14000. 19mm lug width, plenty of options out there. Lot of Nato haters but I like em and they work great.

[Widows Son]

Originally Posted by Kap007

I own a 1993 14000. Great piece. I had it serviced about a year ago. 3000 caliber is an absolute workhorse. In the recently serviced state it is an everyday don't take off kind deal. I've been in the Atlantic with it, golf with it of course, and played drums. No issues.

I'm wearing mine as we speak. It's my everyday watch. A Lodge brother gave it to me about 15 years ago. I had it serviced because I didn't know it's service history. Keeps near perfect time and flies under the radar.

[~Haze~]

This is a 14010 and it was my first Rolex purchase. Now my girl wears it. The difference between this and the 14000 is the machined bezel. It is 34mm so it is a bit smaller than many modern watchs - both of them are 34. But theb6 digit has a bracelet and clasp that is a bit more solid (end links and clasp especially).

Personally I love the machined bezel and the 14000 looks too plain to me but it might be because I am so used to this model. But the air king has a special place in my heart and you can’t go wrong with it. It’s a classic reference and has a unique, distinguished look to it in my opinion.




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[morning36]

Thanks that's a great explanation of both watches. I ended up purchasing the 114200, I didn't know why I liked it better except that it seemed to feel a bit more substantial to me (as you have explained.) Mine has blue 3, 6, 9, dial with thicker stick indices. I will post a picture for sure when I get it next week. Excited, for sure! Thanks again for your response.