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Ralf Tech WRX ELECTRIC BLACKvsRolex Air-King

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WRX ELECTRIC BLACK
Ralf TechWRX ELECTRIC BLACK
MSRP $3,180
Air-King
RolexAir-King
MSRP $8,150
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Ralf Tech WRX ELECTRIC BLACK

The Ralf Tech WRX ELECTRIC BLACK is noted for its striking domed sapphire crystal and good lume, with owners appreciating its quality feel and exclusivity as a limited edition. The perlage-polished aluminum dial is a standout feature rarely seen on affordable dive watches, contributing to its functional, tool-like design with large luminous hands and markers. However, the watch is described as huge and heavy, and the small crown can be difficult to manipulate, while the large buckle on the leather strap may irritate some wearers. A reviewer also expressed skepticism about the brand name and noted the watch site is only in French. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Ralf Tech WRX ELECTRIC BLACK to be a unique tool watch with a distinctive dial, despite its substantial size and some ergonomic considerations.

Rolex Air-King

Rolex Air-King owners are divided on its busy dial, with some finding it initially confusing but ultimately familiar and appreciating its unique green and yellow accents, while others criticize it for being too busy with too many numbers and colors. The watch is praised for its comfortable wear, good proportions, and versatility, bridging formal and sporty occasions, with some owners preferring it over other Rolex models. It is noted as accurate, running within +/- 2 seconds per day, and has a 70-hour power reserve, with a 12mm thickness that allows it to slide easily under a cuff. Some owners consider the Air-King an underrated daily wear and a fun conversation piece, though it is also seen as pricier than some alternatives and potentially a "spare parts" watch or a model people settle for. Overall, owners rate the Rolex Air-King highly for its distinctive and playful design, despite the polarizing dial.

From video reviewers

The Calibre 3230 movement is cited as a key technical detail. The perceived lack of versatility for formal occasions is mentioned as a drawback.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
WRX ELECTRIC BLACK47.5mm
Air-King40mm
Power Reserve
WRX ELECTRIC BLACK40h
Air-King70h
Water Resistance
WRX ELECTRIC BLACK1,000m
Air-King100m
MSRP
WRX ELECTRIC BLACK$3,180
Air-King$8,150

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
47.5mm
40mm
Thickness
5.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
26mm
Material
Stainless Steel (PVD black)
Oystersteel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
1000m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Arabic numerals
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
RTE001 Long Range
3230
Type
Electric Micro Hybrid
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
31

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,180
$8,150
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