When we think of the classics in the Rolex catalog, we usually think of the Datejust, Submariner, Sea-Dweller, GMT-Master, Daytona, or even the Explorer. Today, the glamour associated with everything the “crown” touches, and the eagerness of modern consumers to have a Rolex watch on their wrist, have driven the prices of modern and pre-owned versions of these models through the roof. However, for some, the allure of owning a Rolex is not quelled by the financial impossibility of doing so. So, what to do?
Thankfully, another option lurking in the brand’s archives may be the answer to many prayers. The Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 is a quiet classic, an unsung hero, and an affordable entry point into what often seems to be the most exclusive watchmaking club. Even better, there are many variations of this venerable hand-wound model, so there’s something for almost everyone.
As far as Rolex is concerned, the Oysterdate is the easiest. The Oysterdate Precision reference 6694 began in the early 1960s and was a huge success until it was finally discontinued in the late 1980s, earning the distinction of being the last manually wound Rolex watch.
Easily confused with the Oyster Perpetual and Oyster Perpetual Date series, the Oyster Perpetual is actually an oddity in the Rolex book. The absence of the “Perpetual” label in its name suggests that it is one of the few examples of Rolex that is not self-winding. In addition, the lack of any chronometer-certified text on the dial hints at the fact that the watch is not chronometer-certified.
Instead, the dial of the Rolex Oysterdate is marked “Precision” – a small, easily overlooked detail that is popular with hardcore watch collectors. In fact, the cleanliness of the dial and the restoration of purity is one of the things that supporters of this model point to when discussing the watch in all its lesser-known glory. The design of this watch lets the form used within it speak for itself. Whenever a less traditional color is used for the dial, the watch stays elegant and does not go overboard like some of the more famous models.
Perhaps you have heard of the Rolex Milgauss watch but are less aware of its importance in the company’s history and current catalogue. Among Rolex watches, the Milgauss is usually overlooked and, therefore, underrated. However, those familiar with Rolex Milgauss know that this watch is not only rich in personality but also historical significance. Like many other copy Rolex watches, the Milgauss was developed to serve a specific audience.
Rolex invented the Milgauss scientific watch in the mid-20th century to withstand the electromagnetic work environment. Scientists and technicians often find that their watches do not work effectively when exposed to magnetic forces.
Rolex then tried to solve this problem by inventing the Milgauss watch, which was officially unveiled in 1956. This groundbreaking watch could withstand electromagnetic rays of up to 1,000 gausses, thanks to a soft iron shroud inside the case to protect the movement.
The first Milgauss watch was the 6543, which featured a large 38mm steel case from that era, a black rotating chronograph bezel, and a black honeycomb dial fitted with aluminium pieces to protect the movement further. This particular model is often considered to be a prototype or test model.
A second Milgauss model followed reference 6541. The Milgauss 6541 retained many of the design cues of its predecessor but now included a lightning seconds hand as a nod to what the watch had done for the scientific community. In addition to the rotating bezel version, Rolex made a Milgauss 6541 with a flat steel bezel specifically for the American market.
The third Milgauss model was the reference 1019, launched in 1960 and did away with the rotating bezel and the lightning seconds hand. It was not a successful replica Rolex model, which explains why the company quietly shelved the entire Milgauss line in 1988. Despite the poor performance of 1019 in its time, the vintage Rolex Milgauss 1019 is now a highly collectable piece.
Milgauss’ green sapphire, denoted GV in the reference number, is something truly special and has never been done before. In fact, Rolex claims that the company didn’t even patent the green crystal because it was too difficult to make.
When the wearer places the Milgauss on their wrist, they can be inspired because they are wearing one of the most revolutionary watches ever made. One of Rolex’s selling points is that they developed the watch to meet specific problems.
The Milgauss may not be fake Rolex’s most popular watch model, but it certainly has a cult following. With a white, black or Z-Blue dial and with or without a green crystal, the Rolex Scientist watch with luminous orange hands is a unique model in the Crown’s current lineup and well worth adding to your watch collection.
The classic Rolex stainless steel Daytona has slowly evolved over the years, but when it first appeared in 1963, it came with a matching steel bezel engraved with its signature tachymetric scale. While the current production stainless steel Daytona now comes with a black Cerachrom bezel, the stainless steel bezel represents Rolex’s original vision for the Daytona and remains an option in the Rolex Daytona collection from the 1960s when the model first appeared until 2016.
The major difference between the vintage replica Rolex Daytona ref. 6265 and its successor, the 16520, is that the vintage 6265 has a 37 mm case, excluding the crown protector, while the more modern 16520 has a 40 mm case. 16520 has a 40 mm case, almost identical to that of the 116520 model, and has its winding crown flanked by with prominent protectors.
In addition, some key differences can be observed as far as the dial itself is concerned. On all the dials fitted to the vintage Daytona 6265, the chronograph indexes appear in contrasting colors, while the hour markers are applied indices with luminous dots next to them. In contrast, on the dials fitted to the Ref. 16520 and Ref. 116520, the chronograph scales use a ring of contrasting colors rather than being filled entirely with different colors, while the applied hour-markers are filled with luminescence rather than having separate luminous dots placed next to them.
While the external differences between the various stainless steel bezel replica Rolex Daytona watches can all be spotted by the trained eye, arguably one of the most important differences between these three Daytona models is the movement used to power them. While they all measure up to 12 hours of events, the actual movements themselves are all very different.
The Rolex Daytona 6265 is powered by the hand-wound Valjoux 727 movement, which can also be found in a number of other chronographs from manufacturers of the same era.
While the Daytona 16520 and 116520 share many visual similarities and are both self-winding chronographs, the more modern Daytona 116520 is powered by Rolex’s own caliber 4130. Strictly speaking, from a performance standpoint, Rolex’s in-house Cal. However, many watch collectors prefer the vintage reference 16520 because of its important place in Rolex’s history as the brand’s first ever self-winding chronograph.
Whether you choose modern or vintage, all three of these Rolex Daytona stainless steel watches feature matching steel tachymeter bezels and, in addition to no longer being available directly from retailers and boutiques, all three represent fake Rolex’s original vision of its iconic racing chronograph.
AP watches are always so popular, today both models 15400 and 15500 are the best-selling AP Royal Oak replica watches in our market, after JF closed, now ZF completely occupies the market share of AP 15400 and 15500, even if BP appeared later, they can’t compete with ZF, because their quality is too good.
In the past, ZF only made the stainless steel version of the 15500 with four dial options: black, white, gray, and blue, and just a week ago they released a rose gold version with two dial color options: black and white. On some websites they say this is the second time ZF released a rose gold version of the 15500, which is actually incorrect, they have not released a rose gold 15500 before, so this is not a V2 version. As far as I can remember, only OM Factory published their V2 version of the 15500.
The case of the Royal Oak 15500 is 41mm in diameter and is made of solid 316F stainless steel with a thick rose gold coating. Every watch part you see on the watch is rose gold plated, except for the screws on the bezel, which are stainless steel and connect the bezel to the case back through the middle of the case. We can’t see the internal structure, but there must be rubber pads between each case part to prevent water penetration. By the way, the thickness of the case is 11 mm.
Many people buy AP Royal Oak 15400 or 15500 not only because they are famous sports watches, but mainly because of their angular case design, which men like.
Currently, the dial is available in two color options, black and white. Just like its case and strap, the finish of the 15500 dials is entirely at a high-quality level. the “AP” sculpture at 12 o’clock is particularly striking, it is rose gold and echoes perfectly the rose gold-tone of the case and strap.
This replica is equipped with a clone of the 4302 automatic movements, which is based on the Miyota 9015 from Japan. I don’t want to talk about the Miyota 9015 movement today, as I have already mentioned it in many articles. Instead, it is obvious from the case back photo that this movement is right under your nose, with its automatic oscillating weight modification and back plate decoration that is an exact copy of the AP 4302 movement. In fact, I hope ZF makes a super clone of the 4302 movements in the future, if it succeeds, it would be a killer.
By far the most numerous chronograph in this form, it has two pushers, usually across the crown at two and four o’clock. Pressing the top button starts the chronograph, and pressing it again stops it. Here, you can press the top button a third time to start the chronograph again from the same position or reset the chronograph hand to zero by pressing the lower button.
Legendary names such as the very popular replica Rolex Daytona and Omega Speedmaster are of this type, and most chronographs on the market follow this standard format.
There is no prize for guessing the difference here. The most common chronographs have two pushbuttons, while single push-button replica watches have only one.
This has the advantage of making the case look cleaner, and some brands even incorporate the pushers into the crown itself, but the disadvantage is that performance is reduced. Since all functions are controlled by a single push button, it is impossible to continue the chronograph once it has stopped. On the third press, the hand always returns to zero.
Unusual for Panerai and with a particular name, the Luminor 1950 Ceramic 8 Days Chrono Monopulsante GMT is a modern interpretation of this complication.
It works in the normal way, with the top button to start and stop the chronograph and the bottom button to reset it. However, while the chronograph is running, the lower button can also be pressed to reset the main hand to zero and immediately restart it, all with a single press.
This means the operator does not have to press the upper button to stop the hand, then press the lower button to reset it, and then press the upper button again to restart it, while losing any important time periods of the race they are trying to record.
However, the Rattrapante (from the French for “catch-up”), also known as a duel chronograph or double split second, is usually found only at the top end of the watch industry. On the most affordable side, you can sometimes find a fake watch on the second-hand market for slightly more than the 10,000 mark, but most cost tens of thousands of dollars, while certain split-second chronographs can fetch a small fortune.
The Rolex Daytona 116500 was highly anticipated when it was launched at Baselworld 2016 and sold out instantly at all retailers worldwide upon its introduction. Even now, more than half a month after its initial release, the stainless steel, and ceramic Daytona ref. 116500LN remains one of the most coveted fake Rolex watches in the entire world, and if anything, it has only become more difficult to purchase at the retail level. Let’s take a closer look at the Rolex Daytona 116500LN and the key features that make it one of the most sought-after luxury replicas watches in existence.
The Rolex Daytona has a long and rich history as one of the world’s premier luxury sports watches. First introduced in 1963, the Cosmograph Daytona has gone through many upgrades and iterations, and along the way, it has become one of the brand’s most recognizable, valuable, and popular timepieces.
Today, we are currently in the third generation of the Rolex Daytona. This third-generation was first introduced by Rolex in 2000 and it is defined as the most important update to the collection to date. Rolex’s own chronograph movement. While the third generation Rolex Daytona retains many of the same core design features as the second generation, there are some other noteworthy upgrades.
One way to distinguish this generation is that the watches of this generation have six-digit reference numbers, some of which are followed by letters based on their bezel type. For example, the Ref. 116500LN is followed by the letters “LN”, indicating the use of a black ceramic bezel – something Rolex began installing on certain Daytona models back in 2011. In addition, on the generation with the in-house movement, the running second’s indicator has been moved from 9 o’clock to 6 o’clock, which also serves as a visual way to identify the correct age of a Rolex Daytona watch.
Before we talk about the Rolex Daytona ref. 116500, let’s take a minute to explain what Cerachrom is and why it is so popular and important in modern Rolex replica watches. The name “Cerachrom” is a combination of the words “ceramic” and “chrome”. It is the name chosen by Rolex to identify its patented ceramic material, which is used in the brand’s contemporary line of sports watches and comes in several different colors.
Highly prized for its attractive qualities and resilience, Rolex’s Cerachrom ceramic bezel is virtually scratch-proof and completely colorfast, making it a very tough and wear-resistant watch component. Unlike the scratched, cracked and faded aluminum bezels of older Rolex watches, Cerachrom bezels retain the same rich color and shiny appearance after decades.
Whenever Bell and Rose release a new timer, they are constantly in the headlines. Other times, they pop up on best-of lists everywhere. This shouldn’t be news if you’re a fan of the brand or a collector well-versed in the brand’s characteristics. However, many people who are new to the industry may be quite skeptical of the brand. While the brand also carries the Swiss Made label on its high-quality fake Rolex watches, unlike brands like Rolex or Omega, Bell and Ross remain a steady and quiet player in the industry.
Drawing inspiration from aviation and the military, Bell & Ross continue to introduce state-of-the-art timepieces. With that, it’s easy to associate the brand with durability and classic design. However, as we learn more about the brand and its legacy, it becomes clear that the brand is more than that. Before we move on to the brand’s main collections, let’s take a quick look at its history and everything to expect from its watches.
Despite being a French brand, Bell and Ross produce Swiss-made watches. We know this may be confusing, but hear us out. The Bell and Ross brand designate France as its headquarters, specifically the country’s capital, Paris. However, the brand’s production site is located in a popular watchmaking region of Switzerland. If you like watches, you would have guessed it right. Yes, all of its watches are made in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland.
When you think about it, Bell & Ross isn’t held in high regard like brands whose history dates back to the 19th century. It is a fairly young brand, born in the second half of watchmaking history and in the wake of the quartz crisis. It certainly would not have gained the same reputation without the story of having survived such a huge change in the industry. However, it is still a name to remember, especially for its reputation for timepieces (more on that later!).
The great thing about Bell and Ross is that it doesn’t rely on the celebrity factor when it comes to promoting its watches. Not to belittle other watch brands that adopt the names of legendary celebrities and hugely influential people, but Bell and Ross wouldn’t even dare touch that part. The brand simply puts its designs on the front line and lets the performance of its exact replica watches speak for itself.
When it comes to pricing, Bell and Ross may not be the most affordable watch out there. In fact, it sits on the more expensive side of the scale – at an average of $2,000 USD. However, there are great reasons for this, and you’ll find out why.
Have you heard about it? Or have you been living under a (space) rock? Rolex has just released a new Daytona that is literally out of this world. Equipped with white gold, yellow gold, and Everose, the new Rolex Meteorite Dial Daytona is cool, modern, and totally covered. We took the time to research everything we could about this new Daytona – from the materials used to the retail price, release date, and more. Plus, we’ve pointed out all the details you shouldn’t miss. Well, let’s take a closer look!
The new Rolex Daytona with the meteorite dial is not yet available. It will be available at retailers soon, probably in the next few weeks. However, since its announcement, there are undoubtedly thousands of people around the world trying to get on the waiting list for this fake watch. As a result, it’s unclear how long they’ll be making the watch and who on the waiting list will get it. It’s also worth noting that at Bob’s, we don’t work with a waiting list. Our website is updated daily with our latest watches – we encourage you to keep a close eye on it. Often we will have a brand replica Rolex watch for sale, maybe even this one. But remember, it’s first-come, first-served!
The Meteorite Dial is more than just a cool name – Rolex actually uses meteorites to create these unique, world-beating designs. Okay, so you’re probably wondering – what’s a meteorite? Well, it’s actually the stuff at the center of asteroids – rocks that flew through space billions of years ago – and landed on Earth. As Rolex explains, “During its journey, the center of the meteorite gradually transformed, creating a very unusual metallic pattern caused by the very slow cooling of the molten asteroid core”. What Rolex has done is to create a dial from these space rocks – each with its own unique and distinctive geometric pattern.
So, are meteorites as rare as fake Rolex claims? Not really. They’re much easier to find than you might think, which means they’re not all that precious or expensive. However, they are very unique and most replica watch companies only use meteorites on their most famous, expensive, and collectible timepieces.
Finally, let’s boil down the details of these unique dials here. While the meteorite may be the first element that catches your eye, there are many other small details on this dial that are worth noting. First, we love the pointed baton hour markers, which are outlined in gold (white, yellow, or stellar) and then filled with Rolex’s high-resolution Chromalight display with its long-lasting blue luminescence. Note that the baton is smaller and fatter at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock to make room for the subdials, and at 12 o’clock, there are no indexes to make room for the Rolex crown logo.
Omega was one of the early pioneers in the use of ceramics, and the brand has made great strides in its use. More recently, the company introduced Liquidmetal – a special alloy of titanium, zirconium, copper, and beryllium that, when heated, has some of the properties of plastic. The brand uses this alloy for the diving scale on the bezel, creating a completely seamless look unlike anything else you’ll encounter, and improving both durability and aesthetics.
At the heart of it all is the brand’s in-house Cal. 8900, the brand’s first METAS-certified movement, which is rated within 0 and +5 seconds per day and laughs at magnetic fields in excess of 15,000 gausses. It travels at 25,200 VPN and offers a 60-hour reserve. The finishing is superb, especially at this price, with Geneva waves aplenty, all visible through the watch’s sapphire case back. A modern and luxurious dive fake Rolex watch, the OMEGA Planet Ocean gets everything just right and is a watch that is sure to get your attention.
Once replica watch collectors have the brand’s usual models – the Moon, the Seamaster, or the Globemaster or Deville for special occasions – they start looking around for the uncommon – the quirky, the unpopular, the unique. And that’s exactly how the Railmaster survives. The dark horse status of this watch, combined with its beautifully judged vintage styling, makes it a sought-after model for those with a deeper grounding in horology as a whole.
In terms of overall styling, it couldn’t be more understated. 40mm is ideal for a modern watch that doesn’t want to draw too much attention to itself. The stainless steel case is relatively thick at just over 12 mm, giving it a solid, reliable feel and an excellent softly brushed finish. The dial surface has a subtle vertical stripe texture, and the hands and markers feature beige Super-LumiNova luminescence that replicates the look of aged radium.
And inside, as you would expect, everything is modern. The Cal. 8806 was only launched in 2017, based on the 8800, but without the date function. Another in-house engine, it’s also METAS-certified and comes with an in-line escapement that raises the Railmaster’s anti-magnetic performance from the original 1,000 gausses all the way to the same 15,000 gausses as other Master Chronometer replica watches.
It may have had a tough upbringing, as happens from time to time with even the finest makers’ models, but the modern rolex Railmaster is reveling in its now cult classic role. A tasteful, minimalist throwback, it is for purists and backed by some of the most advanced technology in the industry.
Today’s Submariner has a diameter of 40mm and a height of 12.5mm, very slim for a dive watch. The watch without the date display is powered by the in-house 3130 self-winding movements, while the one with the date display is the 3135 movement. Both movements have a 48-hour power reserve. Chronometer certification from the independent testing institute COSC guarantees the accuracy of the watches, while the company itself has stricter standards, stipulating that each Rolex should not be increased or decreased by more than two seconds per day. The Glidelock system extends the bracelet for a precise fit and allows the Submariner to be worn on a diving suit. Like all replica Rolex Submariners, it has a metal bracelet with a unidirectional rotating bezel, which is inlaid with ceramic.
Saturation diving was developed in the early 1960s. When working at deep-sea locations, professional diving companies take advantage of the fact that after 24 hours of working under pressure, the body does not absorb additional nitrogen, thus limiting the time needed to decompress. Therefore, to prepare for long hours of work at deep-sea sites, professional divers spend several days in a pressure chamber filled with a helium-nitrogen-oxygen mixture. Once their underwater mission is complete, the pressure in the chamber is gradually reduced to normal levels. During this process, the crystals on the diver’s watch would often eject from the case due to the helium trapped inside the watch. Divers from the Sealab project encountered this problem while helping the U.S. Marine Corps conduct research on the effects of high pressure and various breathing gases on the human body.
A Sealab diver reported the problem to replica Rolex and suggested adding an escape valve to safely release the helium gas that penetrates the watch. Rolex then developed the helium release valve, which was adopted by many other brands.
In the early 1970s, fake Rolex began working with Comex, a French diving specialist and supplied replica watches to all Comex divers, who then shared their experience to help the watch continue to evolve. Comex laid underwater cables and was responsible for diving oil rigs and recovering sunken ships. During this time, they developed their own special tools and tested breathing gas mixtures. Comex set many depth records and had a Sea-Dweller on the wrist of their divers for every tortured test. In 1972, two divers were put to the test for 50 hours in a pressurized chamber at a depth of 610 meters.