Category: Rolex

The Rolex tends to create a top-shelf version of the Submariner diver’s watch when they developed the Yacht-Master in 1992. Rumor has it that Rolex wasn’t rather brave enough to make any drastic changes to the design of the Submariner itself, resulting in the Yacht-Master being adding to the catalog as its own model. Both models may look similar with the use of a dial topped with lume, a robust Oyster case, and a timing bezel, but they come with two totally different functions. While the Submariner is meant for use while far below the surface of the sea, the Yacht-Master is better suited for the decks of a yacht.
We can see from its name that the Yacht-Master was developed as a tool-watch for sailing, offering waterproof up to 330 feet via a Triplock screw-down crown, a maxi dial with fat hands and larger hour markers, a secure three-link Oyster bracelet, and a bidirectional rotatable timing bezel. Most references feature a bezel crafted from precious metals and distinguished by a sand-blasted insert and raised high-polish graduations. It’s worth knowing that the fake Rolex Yacht-Master was initially only offered in an all-gold finish, with more affordable two-tone options hitting the market shortly after. Tapered lugs complement the luxurious style of the bezel nicely, giving the Yacht-Master a look that stands apart from its muse the Submariner.
Getting back to the Yacht-Master’s status as a sports watch together with a boating replica watch, the bezel’s primary function is to measure amounts of time while at sea as well as sync with race start times. With a build similar to the Rolex replica Submariner, you can expect some of its key functions to operate in the same way.
The first ten minutes on the bezel can be used to sync with Regatta start times, which can be done by aligning the zero position on the bezel with the minute hand, then using the 10-minute hashes to count down to the race start time. The bezel can also be set a certain amount of time into the future, allowing the minute hand to countdown towards that set time, essentially functioning as a timer.
Measuring elapsed time via the replica Rolex Yacht-Master bezel is rather straightforward. To begin with, rotate the bezel in either direction to sync the zero position with the minute hand. The minute hand will point to the amount of time that has passed once finished.
All of these choices are very useful while sailing but have some applications towards life on land too, making the fake Yacht-Master ideal for any lifestyle.

Most Rolex watches are easily recognizable mainly thanks to the brand sticking to certain special design standards, whether that’s the case size and shape, bracelet type, and bezel style. What’s more, Rolex replica watch collections are also varied and that’s mostly due to the various dial options available to the consumer. The Rolex also has in its catalog some very funny dial materials such as semi-precious stones and even space rocks, along with standard colored metal dials! Today let’s see an intriguing Rolex Day-Date equipped with a meteorite dial. 
To create their meteorite dials, Rolex uses material from the famous Gibeon meteorites. Named after the Namibian town it was found in, the Gibeon meteorites fell to earth during prehistoric times, covering an area stretching 171 miles long and 62 miles wide. The indigenous Nama people had been taking the meteorites to create tools and weapons for generations and in 1838, English explorer James Edward Alexander came across the material during his travels. He sent some samples back to London where renowned scientist John Herschel confirmed their extraterrestrial origins.
Specially cherished for its crisscross-like Widmanstätten pattern, the replica Rolex treats the Gibeon meteorite material with an acid wash to stress its design prior to making the dials. The meteorite dial on this Rolex Day-Date model adds a captivating look and fascinating texture to any Rolex replica watch it is used in. Nowadays, strict Namibian laws protect the meteorites, thus these famed rocks can no longer be taken from where they lie.
One unique model that Rolex showcases these rare meteorite dials is on the ultra-prestigious platinum fake Rolex Day-Date watch, which is still a part of Rolex’s current catalog. This Rolex President features a 36mm case, smooth domed bezel, and the well-known President bracelet with semi-circular links.
We see the feature date window at 3 o’clock on the dial—magnified by the Cyclops lens on the crystal—together with the full day of the week displayed on the window at 12 o’clock. The funning thing, rather than hours, there are Arabic numeral minute markers, further accompanied by a duo of diamond indexes at 6 and 9 o’clock. The Day-Date 36 model runs on the fake Rolex Caliber 3155 automatic movement with 48 hours of power reserve.

The fake Rolex Sea-Dweller was manufactured with both the “Sea-Dweller” and “Submariner 2000” names printed in red text on the surface of the dial for the first ten years of its existence. While in 1977, Rolex launched a new Sea-Dweller – still under a special replica watch which gave up the red lines of text, together with the Submariner name, in favor of a whole black and white dial.
Owing to the monochromatic text of the dial of the new  Sea-Dweller, the watch gained the nickname the “Great White” among Rolex collectors, as a means to help distinguish it from the earlier replica Sea-Dweller watches that featured red text on the surface of their dials. Besides, this change to a totally black and white dial for the Sea-Dweller would be a lasting decision that would stand for forty years. 
To accompany the updated dial of the “Great White” Sea-Dweller, the case-backs on the new generation of these replica watches received slightly more refined engravings, in which the Rolex name curves along the arc of the fluting, rather than appearing in a straight line.
The replica Sea-Dweller starts its life as a Submariner that had been modified to be even more water-resistant in order to withstand even greater depths below the surface of the ocean. The dial of the Sea-Dweller also had the Submariner name printed on it for the first 10 years of its existence, so it was somewhat unclear as to whether the Sea-Dweller was a separate line of watches or just a particular version of the Submariner that had been designed for more rigorous professional use.
Although the absence of red lettering made for a rather noticeable visual change, the removal of the Submariner name was the most important change that accompanied the arrival of the “Great White” model. Without the Submariner name appearing on the dial, it was an obvious signal to the public that the replica Rolex intended the Sea-Dweller to be its own line of watches, separate from the Submariner, and filling a slightly different niche within their lineup of highly competent, professional watches.
The replica “Great White” Sea-Dweller remained in production for roughly five years, during which time a number of small changes took place, and five different dial variations were manufactured.
Even though it is not the most valuable iteration of the Sea-Dweller that the fake Rolex has ever produced, the “Great White” is the watch that helped distinguish the Sea-Dweller as its own unique line of highly specialized, ultra-water resistant, tool watches – separate from the Submariner and specifically engineered for the rigors of saturation diving and professional use.

It seems that most actions made by Rolex bear great fruits, in the end, all the time. Each separate element that goes into any one of their designs has a target; whether it’s to increase the appearance or the functionality, everything has to earn its place. 
However, the bracelets of Rolex Replicas are no different. The trinity of metal bands outfitted across the various models in their catalog—the Jubilee, the President, and the Oyster—are themselves minor works of art and masterpieces of engineering excellence.
But while the metal bracelets are the most outstanding, and rightly so, the fake Rolex’s leather straps receive the same obsessive level of scrutiny and perfection. Nowhere near as abundant, the watches they are attached to are chosen with the utmost care to improve the overall look and feel.
Substituting a fake watch’s metal bracelet for a leather strap gives you a totally new watch, in the same way that the appearance of a suit is completely chosen by different styles of shirt and tie.
There’s just something a little more business-like about a black leather strap. They give sports models soberness that only increases their versatile nature and they can tone down the flamboyance of a yellow gold case or diamond accents on a dress watch.
The Cellini collection, named after the 16th-century Italian sculptor Benvenuto Cellini, is as tastefully simple as Rolex gets. Their aims as pieces of jewelry to be worn on special occasions rather than as tools to help you through the day are underlined by their status as the only pieces in the brand’s lineup not to be housed in an Oyster case. The slim profile and graceful contours are designed to slip under a shirtsleeve for those events where a black-tie isn’t optional.
The ideal watch, then, for a leather strap. With their modest size, a metal bracelet would always look out of place, distracting from the refined look of the dial and the flowing lines of the case. 
Our Rolex model is a great example. The 32mm yellow gold model launched in 1999 features a supple black leather Rolex strap that contrasts beautifully against the crisp whiteness of the face. Long, slender hands sweep over gold hour markers, giving an extremely legible readout, with the large ‘VI’ index being the only quirky detail on the otherwise unadorned façade.
The manually winding caliber and lack of a seconds hand only stress its position as an out and out showpiece—a replica watch for watch lovers and for those looking to top off a formal outfit with the final exquisite touch.
Black leather straps bring a new dimension to traditional Rolex watches. What are your thoughts on black leather bracelets for your watch? Do you like metallic bracelets?

I asked at once if I could take the fake Rolex watch out for several minutes of wrist time and to get the images you see here. The Phillips team kindly humored me, and I have to say that, as someone who is passionate about vintage Rolex replica, there is something really mysterious about this replica watch actually. It seems dramatic, I know, but it was one of those times when you’re in the presence of something particular or significant and you can feel it. I’m lucky enough that in the course of business, I get to see many amazing replica watches. Holding a Paul Newman Daytona is out of the ordinary. But this was extremely outstanding and extraordinary. 
The condition of the watch is the first thing that struck me a lot. If you’ve seen the photographs published in the Wall Street Journal (who first broke the news) or the New York Times, you might think the replica watch is pretty beat up. It’s not. This Daytona is in good condition and has clearly been worn over the years, but the smudging on the dial’s creme-colored section isn’t nearly as stark as it appears in those photos, and the case and case back show normal scratches from wear, but they don’t look especially beat up at all.
What’s more, the lugs look worn from wear, but not like they’ve been polished to death; the pushers and crown are still crisp, and the Lume plots all appear to be intact and correct. If the watch wasn’t the ur-Paul Newman, it might not be the most desirable example, but thinking of the context, it’s far more preferable for the replica watch to show that it hasn’t been tampered with (and that it was actually worn) than for it to be in new-old-stock condition.
Putting the fake watch on my wrist was a rather surreal experience.   Additionally, I’ve tried on plenty of 6239 Daytonas, and more than a handful of Paul Newmans, but this watch is just so damn cool. To know that Newman himself looked down at it, just as I was when taking this photo, is totally different. You can believe I took wrist shots until I was politely asked to return the watch, and I don’t think this is a watch I’ll be able to get out of my head for quite some time. 
Watching other collectors get excited about this replica watch was more than half the fun. Even more exciting for me though was watching other collectors react to it during the preview. Everyone from relative newcomers to guys who have been amassing brilliant replica Rolex collections since the days of Bubbleback supremacy was straight up freaking out. We’re talking about grown men giggling and asking their friends to snap iPhone photos of them standing next to the fake watch in its glass case. The entire experience was a nice reminder of how much fun this little passion of ours can be, and what a great community has sprung up around it since the days when this replica watch was Rolex’s worst-selling model.

Big New here Today, Rolex protégée Naomi Alderman has experienced a surge of interest in her work following the fact that her fourth novel, which has owned the biggest applause for English-language fiction by women.
Alderman, who has already won other major prizes for her writing, said the reaction to the news that she had won the Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction as “extraordinary − I reckon I did 22 interviews in 24 hours after the prize was announced, and the number of offers of work and interest in me has shot up in a very exciting and amazing way. So, I hope it gets the book into lots more hands because I hope it might start some useful conversations. And I’m taking part in having to be even more selective about the projects I take on now! Which are an amazing feeling and a slightly ‘gulp’ one.” 
Asked for a comment about The Power, Margaret Atwood told the Guardian, partly in jest: “I’m declaring an interest: Naomi Alderman was my fake Rolex mentor program mentee, which in our case meant we laughed a lot. And I also supplied some words about The Power, via Twitter. That said, bravo for this win. The Power is a smart, agile challenging satire in the vein of Swift’s A Modest Proposal. It makes us rethink a number of our assumptions about gender and human nature, and about how much more wonderful the world would be if it were ruled by women…”
In the same vein, the Irish Times drew a comparison with Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels and added: “Told with panache and imagination, which is unapologetically commercial and is already a best-seller, probably well en route to becoming the best-selling Baileys winner to date. The prose is efficient, with a clear-eyed ferocity kept in check. Alderman does not dwell on sentence-to-sentence literary effect – she has a good ear for dialogue, which is extremely strong in the sequences featuring Roxy, the daughter of a London criminal.” 
Harper’s Bazaar posted a short but enthusiastic article about Alderman on its website, which ended with some very encouraging words: “Here’s hoping Alderman continues to write explosive books that shock, delight and provoke debate, long after the story is told.”
Rebecca Irvin, Head of Philanthropy at Rolex replica watches, congratulated Naomi Alderman on behalf of the company. “This prize is a major recognition for Naomi’s great talent and devotion to her art. At the replica Rolex, we hope that the creative and fruitful relationship she and her mentor Margaret Atwood established will remain an inspiration for her as she keeps on writing thought-provoking works.”

The Sky-Dweller has been one of the most popular and least understood contemporary Rolexes for many years. It’s one of the most sophisticated watches in their lineup, as a luxury traveler’s replica watch, and is the patrician elder brother of the tool-like GMT-Master II. This niche proposition, along with its solid gold offering, always made it something of an outsider Rolex fake watch.  
In some ways the case of the Sky-Dweller remains identical to the version released in 2012, but viewed a different way, the changes to the big 42mm case represent the single biggest shift to the model, which has seen it rocket to the top of many a fan’s lists. It’s all about the material.
The other major change to the Sky-Dweller is the design of the dial aside from the case. And not just that stellar starburst blue option. Gone are the radial Arabic or Roman numerals, replaced with elongated applied batons, filled with Chromalight. This one change makes a big difference to the simplicity of the dial. Every time I see this month’s implementation, I’m beguiled by its simplicity, and it still confounds me that it’s not a more popular style of calendar.
No surprises here. Of course the Sky-Dweller ships on the Oyster bracelet. Now, if you opted for the white gold Rolesor version, the bracelet is solid 904L steel. If yellow gold is more your jam, you get polished yellow gold center links. Solid and supremely comfortable, thanks in part to the easily adjusted Oysterclasp, which gives you around 5mm of flex room to ensure maximum comfort.
The most impressive part of the Sky-Dweller is the movement. Not just because the Calibre 9001 is a highly complicated, modern movement with a mighty 72 hours of power reserve and protected by seven patents. No, it stands out because of how you interact with the various functions. Do you see that pretty fluted gold bezel? That’s not a regular bezel, and it’s actually quite an ingenious piece of user-friendly engineering called the Ring Command. Twist it to the left and you’ll notice it has three distinct positions. Change the position of this bezel, and the crown changes a different complication. The third position (hard left) permits you to change the home time, the second position changes local time, and the first position allows you to change the annual calendar.
The large case size and that light-flinging fluted bezel make the replica Sky-Dweller an attention-drawing watch, and the fact that it’s not solid gold only reduces the bling-factor so much, but honestly, you’ve just got to embrace it. Aside from that, it’s the typical flawless fake Rolex experience.

It’s a normal phenomenon, but many watch fans have an unfortunate patellar-reflex response to seeing precious stones or gems on watches. I think there are some reasons for it: the often ugly bejeweled timepiece; crappy aftermarket jobs; an unfortunate desire to distance oneself from anything “bling”; Besides, it is just the fact that there are not many factory-made men’s fake watches done with gems that aren’t “diamond explosions” or just come off too effeminate. While it’s obvious that this piece is going to be geared towards the mainland Chinese market, I think this can be seen as a viable men’s watch in the Western market as well. 
The fake Rolex Yacht-Master has a bidirectional rotating bezel set with 38 sapphires, 8 tsavorites (the green gems), and 1 diamond at 12 o’clock. The uniformity of the gems in respective color and shape is amazing to behold and I can’t imagine even the most critical hater not admiring it if they were to find one of these watches on their wrist. When discussing the far more elaborate and rare Day-Date 40 Green Emerald Platinum watch, our David Bredan discusses the work that goes into Rolex’s gem-setting:
“For models set with colored gemstones – rubies, sapphires, or, in this case, emeralds – Rolex replica takes particular care in ensuring that all the stones on a given watch are of the same hue, using a combination of a long sorting process carried out by hand, stone by stone in the Rolex workshops, as well as by using one of Rolex’s several sophisticated machines that are, Rolex says, usually only found in independent gemological laboratories. The result is genuinely unbelievable – if one is familiar with precious stones and gems, it is no secret that it takes sorting through hundreds, if not thousands of pieces to find a bezel-worth of stones that are such a perfect match in color. If anything, it is almost (I said almost!) too perfect as, frankly, I hitherto thought such impeccable matching of colors and shapes would only be possible if every stone were entirely artificial.” 
Like the non-gem model, this Yacht-Master 40 comes on the Oysterflex strap introduced in 2015. Not technically rubber, the elastomer strap is fit with a titanium nickel alloy “blade” underneath to give it a more secure fit. The strap also has the well-received “fins” underneath, which is designed to create a very small space between the skin and the bracelet allowing for some flexibility during hot and cold weather. The dial is slightly different, with the fake Rolex choosing a glossy black finish as opposed to the matte dial on the non-gem model.
Functionality isn’t affected by the functioning bi-directional bezel, and it’s still a real dive watch with 100M water resistance. The double anti-reflective coated crystal and Chromalight lume hands should make for legibility in the dark, as well.
As far as I am concerned, the current popularity of the practice of men’s suits being mixed up with bright and colorful ties or socks shows a propensity to add color (with some restraint) to break up the mundane. This fake watch costs a lot more than a tie, but I see it much the same way. It’s the watch you wear to a party to show off your style (and bank account) without the guilt and stigma, fair or not, of fessing up to an aftermarket job to your more conservative watch collector friends.

There is the movement that gives any watch its heart, and it’s especially true for the Day-Date. The ‘miracle at midnight’, the nickname was made to that instantaneous jump in the two calendar windows every 24 hours, is as impressive today as it’s always been. In an age of digital wizardry, seeing the date in the 3 o’clock aperture and the day at 12 o’clock tick over in milliseconds and knowing it’s a machine-driven process is a bit like going to the movies. CGI special effects are all very beautiful, but there’s something much more compelling about watching the real thing. 
It is a certain thing that the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date is a statement watch, and its vast range of styles gives wearers an almost unlimited amount of control over just how loud that statement is. And the relatively small variation in the sizes—36mm to 40mm—makes a disproportionately big difference.
A platinum or white gold 36mm replica watch remains an under-the-radar, subtle declaration of someone who has left their mark in the world, while 40mm of yellow or Everose gold with diamond indexes and bezel says something totally different.
Even the bracelet choice speaks volumes. Now available on the Oyster band or with a leather strap, originally the fake Rolex Day-Date was launched with the specifically designed ‘President’s Bracelet’, from where it gained its unofficial nickname. Supremely flexible, the three precious metal links on the President’s band contain ceramic inserts to increase durability.
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Some Rolexes take a while to catch on with the watch buying public. The Daytona and Explorer II were both slow burners initially and took an association with notable Hollywood benefactors before they hit their stride.
The replica Oyster Perpetual Day-Date attracted an influential fan-base from the very beginning. From civil rights leaders to record-breaking athletes, it has always been the replica watch for those not accustomed to taking orders or asking permission.
In whichever of the bewildering number of configurations it comes in, and in which of the 26 languages available for the day of the week, the message it conveys is the same; it’s the quintessential Rolex for people who’ve made it.

The Rolex Explorer I is one of the most understated and overlooked sports models in the legendary Swiss watchmaker’s arsenal. They are not indifferent colors or precious metals, just black and stainless steel. Its devotees favor it for precisely that reason, along with its truly impressive heritage. No mere made-up name applied to a dial-in order to boost sales, the replica Rolex introduced the smooth-bezel Explorer after New Zealand-born mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary made his famous ascent.
There is no doubt that vintage Rolex Explorer fake models like a 1950’s Explorer are extremely valuable today. And Hillary wasn’t the only famous proponent of the Explorer; Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond, wore an Explorer I, which could well have been the watch he intended for 007 as well; the first mention of a Rolex replica in the original books don’t specify the exact model worn.
Style icon Sid Mashburn swears by it, calling the watch the perfect combination of sportiness and elegance. The modern Explorer has surely been updated, but the DNA of the original watch is clearly present. The newer 39mm size of the model is the latest evolution of the watch introduced at the end of the 1980s, permitting the fake watch to hold its own among larger models. 
A couple of subtle new features have been introduced for the famed reference: 3, 6, and 9 numerals filled with Chromalight, a luminescent material emitting a long-lasting blue glow, like the hour markers and hands, the latter now being broader and longer. We recently tested it in a suitably rugged location: Reykjavik, Iceland, and environs, including inhospitable volcanic lava fields, arctic glaciers, and geothermal pools where most people fear to tread.
Wearing an Explorer in an urban setting might be a simple style choice, but in an environment like Iceland, the watch’s true purpose comes to the surface. On one hand, the weather is guaranteed to be intense. Even without submerging the fake Rolex watch, the Explorer’s waterproofing was still put to the test. Upon arrival in the country, the first thing we did was travel to a lava field in the middle of a howling gale to don all-weather suits and ride out on ATVs. The conditions were pretty harsh but the Explorer didn’t miss a beat, providing the same accuracy it did for Sir Edmund Hillary. 
Ditto on our excursion to the glacier in a huge truck with the ability to cross rivers and climb steep ridges of snow and ice, and a dip in the famous geothermal pool known as the Blue Lagoon.