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powerfunk · 1 February 2018, 04:09 AM

I figured it was about time somebody coherently organized all the variants of the Domino's Air-King (and the other Domino's Rolexes as well). The year ranges are general estimates, not exact hard-stop timeframes. Please let me know if any of this info is wrong or incomplete! All photos from Bob's Watches unless otherwise noted.

1974: The first known Domino's Air-King appears. This 5500 is believed to be a one-off prototype, and went for about $20k at auction several years ago (Photo from bidsquare):

1975-1989: The 5500 Air-King was made for well over a decade with what I'll call the "Big Square" Domino's logo:

1990: 14000 model debuts, keeping the familiar "Big Square" briefly:

1991: 14000 model with a rare "Black Square" variation:

1992-1994: 14000 model with "Small Square" appears (photo by Awad Watches):

1995-1999: 14000 model now has a "Tilted Square" logo similar to prototype:

1995-1999: 14010 model, same as above but with engine-turned bezel option:

2000-2004: 14000m. Upgraded movement, no more lugholes, and Rolex began switchin to Luminova around this time. Other than that, this 14000m is visually pretty much the same as the 14000 before it:

They may have stopped offering the engine-turned bezel for a while, as I've never seen a 14010m with a Domino's dial.

2005-2006: No more Domino's dials! The Domino's logo has now moved to the first full link of the bracelet of the 14000m:

2005-2006: 14010m, same as above but with engine-turned bezel option (photo by Beckertime):

2007: 114200 model debuts. Domino's Air-Kings now have a silver 3-6-9 dial, and the Domino's logo still on the first full link of the bracelet:

2008-2011: 114200 with what I'll call a "simplified logo" with no words. Also note it has moved down to the 2nd full link:

2008-2011: It seems the Domino's 114200 was also offered with the full logo, now on the 2nd full link:

2012-2015: Domino's seems to have started giving out 116000 models for the "Domino's Challenge" instead of 114200 models:

2015+: Domino's Rolexes now have the newer style of silver dial:

Domino's logo dials also appeared on ladies' models 67194, 67180, and 76080:

All Domino's Rolexes should have an engraved caseback that looks like this:

If you have the paperwork, the purchaser should be "Domino's Pizza" as shown here (photo by exquisitewatches):

Old Expat Beast · 1 February 2018, 10:06 AM

Great work, Rob. Thanks for putting all this together

I couldn't afford the Domino's Rolex so I dropped $40 on a Mopar Caravelle

cop414 · 1 February 2018, 10:16 AM

Amazing report Rob.

Gaijin · 1 February 2018, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cop414

Amazing report Rob.

Agreed! That must have taken a lot of effort to put that together. Thanks!

powerfunk · 2 February 2018, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Great work, Rob. Thanks for putting all this together

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Originally Posted by cop414

Amazing report Rob.

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Originally Posted by Gaijin

Agreed! That must have taken a lot of effort to put that together. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by TheRolexKingofLV

Great report!

Thanks for putting the time and effort into doing it Rob!

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Originally Posted by Redtele58

Very nice write up. Thanks!

Thanks gents, my pleasure!

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Originally Posted by mineral

I have NOS Domino air king and I think the reference is 14000 with smooth bezel. It has exact domino paper works as stated.

You have a NOS Domino's Air-King? That's great! Is it the "tilted square" logo?

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Originally Posted by Redtele58

Were these given as corporate gifts, to store owners, regional reps, etc, or?
What's the back story on them?

The New York Post has a pretty good article that mentions they were for "managers who rake in $25,000 in weekly sales for four consecutive weeks." This is called the "Domino's Challenge" and I believe the dollar goal is significantly higher now.

mineral · 2 February 2018, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by powerfunk

Thanks gents, my pleasure!

You have a NOS Domino's Air-King? That's great! Is it the "tilted square" logo?

The New York Post has a pretty good article that mentions they were for "managers who rake in $25,000 in weekly sales for four consecutive weeks." This is called the "Domino's Challenge" and I believe the dollar goal is significantly higher now.

Correct It is tilted square logo

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mineral · 4 February 2018, 01:39 PM

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Correct It is tilted square logo

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Some pictures of my NOS domino AK to share with you guys and thanks Rob for putting up this summary of various domino AK.

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Sublovin · 4 June 2020, 10:19 PM

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Some pictures of my NOS domino AK to share with you guys and thanks Rob for putting up this summary of various domino AK.

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Really cool. Air King’s are certainly on the small side, kinda like a Dominos pizza!

mineral · 1 February 2018, 12:17 PM

Great report and seldom see this reference. I have NOS Domino air king and I think the reference is 14000 with smooth bezel. It has exact domino paper works as stated.

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TheRolexKingofLV · 1 February 2018, 12:24 PM

I've always thought these were quirkie cool!

Great report!

Thanks for putting the time and effort into doing it Rob!

Redtele58 · 1 February 2018, 01:38 PM

Very nice write up. Thanks!
Were these given as corporate gifts, to store owners, regional reps, etc, or?
What's the back story on them? I've often wondered.

Old Expat Beast · 1 February 2018, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Redtele58

Very nice write up. Thanks!
Were these given as corporate gifts, to store owners, regional reps, etc, or?
What's the back story on them? I've often wondered.

https://gearpatrol.com/2016/11/02/th...dominos-rolex/

RichburgHill · 2 February 2018, 05:54 AM

I never liked the Domino Watch, I have had one pre-owned to sell at one time years ago and it sat forever. Now it would sell quick. It has a place I guess for collectors, I just can't get into it.

JerimiahLee · 2 February 2018, 06:17 AM

Great write up! Now time for the Pool Intairdril write up!

Canefan1 · 2 February 2018, 07:49 AM

Love the white dial AK, wish they still made it.

Old Expat Beast · 2 February 2018, 11:03 AM

Ten years of accident-free grocery delivery for Winn-Dixie was clearly considered a major achievement at one time.

Canefan1 · 2 February 2018, 11:19 AM

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Ten years of accident-free grocery delivery for Winn-Dixie was clearly considered a major achievement at one time.

Thx for this, Excellent!

yannis · 2 February 2018, 03:03 PM

Fantastic work Rob!

gwozhog · 3 February 2018, 02:05 AM

Is it lunchtime yet lol

rahible · 3 February 2018, 02:18 PM

Rob what a great write up! Thanks for providing an awesome source for collectors and future collectors!

Dr.Smellody · 3 February 2018, 03:26 PM

Great reference! Thanks for putting this together!

springer · 4 February 2018, 11:04 AM

Thanks for the post Rob - great info for future reference.

Rolerx · 20 August 2018, 04:43 AM

I love this reference. It's so unique

padi56 · 20 August 2018, 07:36 PM

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I love this reference. It's so unique

Agree over the many years of Rolex there have been quite a few award watches even brands like Coco-Cola.But today many narrow minded so called Rolex watch owners just see the word Domino lowers the brand.But if they had to achieve what that Domino employee had to do to earn that Rolex watch perhaps then it would be a different story.

05carbondrz · 21 August 2018, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Agree over the many years of Rolex there have been quite a few award watches even brands like Coco-Cola.But today many narrow minded so called Rolex watch owners just see the word Domino lowers the brand.But if they had to achieve what that Domino employee had to do to earn that Rolex watch perhaps then it would be a different story.

What exactly did the Employees do to receive them?

powerfunk · 21 August 2018, 05:47 AM

GM's had to hit a 25k sales goal for 4 consecutive weeks I believe. Over time the goal raised to 50k/week iirc

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What exactly did the Employees do to receive them?

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Kraynex · 20 March 2019, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by powerfunk

GM's had to hit a 25k sales goal for 4 consecutive weeks I believe. Over time the goal raised to 50k/week iirc

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When Dominos opened in the UK, the story was that for each restaurant opened, the first time weekly sales hit $15k, the shop manager receives a Rolex watch.
As mentioned, those targets may have gone up with inflation: I don't mind, I got mine in 1995 (with my initials on the back) .
Hardly wear it, but when I do, beats any other Rolex watch for looks and the story behind it.

Rushhour · 20 September 2020, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Agree over the many years of Rolex there have been quite a few award watches even brands like Coco-Cola.But today many narrow minded so called Rolex watch owners just see the word Domino lowers the brand.But if they had to achieve what that Domino employee had to do to earn that Rolex watch perhaps then it would be a different story.

Well said.

Steve

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jimdon5822 · 9 October 2018, 10:53 PM

Now I know why I see so many of these. Thanks for sharing

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RLX_NY · 10 October 2018, 03:31 AM

You learn something new everyday. Some good info on here, thanks for sharing.

1 February 2018, 04:09 AM	#1
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,799	Domino's logo on Rolexes: A list of all variants I figured it was about time somebody coherently organized all the variants of the Domino's Air-King (and the other Domino's Rolexes as well). The year ranges are general estimates, not exact hard-stop timeframes. Please let me know if any of this info is wrong or incomplete! All photos from Bob's Watches unless otherwise noted. 1974: The first known Domino's Air-King appears. This 5500 is believed to be a one-off prototype, and went for about $20k at auction several years ago (Photo from bidsquare): 1975-1989: The 5500 Air-King was made for well over a decade with what I'll call the "Big Square" Domino's logo: 1990: 14000 model debuts, keeping the familiar "Big Square" briefly: 1991: 14000 model with a rare "Black Square" variation: 1992-1994: 14000 model with "Small Square" appears (photo by Awad Watches): 1995-1999: 14000 model now has a "Tilted Square" logo similar to prototype: 1995-1999: 14010 model, same as above but with engine-turned bezel option: 2000-2004: 14000m. Upgraded movement, no more lugholes, and Rolex began switchin to Luminova around this time. Other than that, this 14000m is visually pretty much the same as the 14000 before it: They may have stopped offering the engine-turned bezel for a while, as I've never seen a 14010m with a Domino's dial. 2005-2006: No more Domino's dials! The Domino's logo has now moved to the first full link of the bracelet of the 14000m: 2005-2006: 14010m, same as above but with engine-turned bezel option (photo by Beckertime): 2007: 114200 model debuts. Domino's Air-Kings now have a silver 3-6-9 dial, and the Domino's logo still on the first full link of the bracelet: 2008-2011: 114200 with what I'll call a "simplified logo" with no words. Also note it has moved down to the 2nd full link: 2008-2011: It seems the Domino's 114200 was also offered with the full logo, now on the 2nd full link: 2012-2015: Domino's seems to have started giving out 116000 models for the "Domino's Challenge" instead of 114200 models: 2015+: Domino's Rolexes now have the newer style of silver dial: Domino's logo dials also appeared on ladies' models 67194, 67180, and 76080: All Domino's Rolexes should have an engraved caseback that looks like this: If you have the paperwork, the purchaser should be "Domino's Pizza" as shown here (photo by exquisitewatches):

1 February 2018, 10:16 AM	#3
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1 February 2018, 12:17 PM	#9
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	Great report and seldom see this reference. I have NOS Domino air king and I think the reference is 14000 with smooth bezel. It has exact domino paper works as stated. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Watching date changes every midnight

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1 February 2018, 01:38 PM	#11
Redtele58 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Rick Location: SW Oklahoma Watch: GMT, Daytona Posts: 147	Very nice write up. Thanks! Were these given as corporate gifts, to store owners, regional reps, etc, or? What's the back story on them? I've often wondered.

2 February 2018, 05:54 AM	#13
RichburgHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,384	I never liked the Domino Watch, I have had one pre-owned to sell at one time years ago and it sat forever. Now it would sell quick. It has a place I guess for collectors, I just can't get into it.

2 February 2018, 06:17 AM	#14
JerimiahLee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jerimiah Location: NYC Watch: 5513 Meters 1st Posts: 669	Great write up! Now time for the Pool Intairdril write up!

2 February 2018, 07:49 AM	#15
Canefan1 Banned Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Homestead Posts: 1,247	Love the white dial AK, wish they still made it.

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gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	Is it lunchtime yet lol

3 February 2018, 02:18 PM	#20
rahible "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Aaron Location: St. Louis, MO Watch: Ref. 214270 Posts: 325	Rob what a great write up! Thanks for providing an awesome source for collectors and future collectors!

3 February 2018, 03:26 PM	#21
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,381	Great reference! Thanks for putting this together!

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springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,307	Thanks for the post Rob - great info for future reference. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

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Rolerx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: United States Posts: 24	I love this reference. It's so unique

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jimdon5822 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: North Carolina US Posts: 8	Now I know why I see so many of these. Thanks for sharing Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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RLX_NY "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 210	You learn something new everyday. Some good info on here, thanks for sharing.

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