Category: Rolex

A quick taste of the new Rolex Constant 1908

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For me, at least, the new Rolex Constant 1908 was one of the biggest surprises at this year’s watch show. Everyone knew the Cellini line wasn’t the big hit it was thought to be from the start. But I don’t think many people suspected that Rolex would discontinue the line altogether. As usual, people were more focused on predicting the next stainless steel sports watch, and people would be put on a waiting list. Yes, there are some “new” sports watches this year, but the one that caught my eye was the release of the Rolex Eternal 1908.


To be honest, I wasn’t that familiar with the Cellini line when it still existed, so when I first saw 1908, I thought it was a brand-new watch. But while many of its parts were developed from scratch, the 1908’s 39mm case is very similar to the one Rolex used for the Cellini’s time, date and dual time zones.
This feeling is also due to the fact that the case was slimmed down considerably. The Cellini Time used to be 11.1 mm thick, but the new 1908 is only 9.5 mm thick. That’s an impressive reduction in thickness for a watch that wasn’t originally heavy. This is, of course, thanks to the new, slimmer 7140 automatic movement.
Almost everything on the dial is in the right place and well-proportioned. Only two things are not, but I’ll get back to those in a minute. First, the railway-style track of the minute and small seconds hands holds everything together nicely, unlike the open design on the previous Cellini dial.
Then, on the wrist, the 1908 feels very nice and somehow familiar. Rolex’s previous offerings don’t directly inspire the watch, but it still has a vintage vibe to it. It makes you feel like you’ve seen this watch several times before. I also really like the fact that it’s not the most decent of formal watches. Even with the rather plain small seconds hand at 6 o’clock, the yellow or white gold numbers still keep it somewhat sporty.
Another thing that accentuates the sporty feel is the super matte, almost anthracite black dial. No sparkle, no shine, no nothing, and I like it. The white dial, on the other hand, has a silvered look and reflects a lot of the light it catches.
Just like the platinum version of the replica Rolex Daytona, the 1908 model has a transparent case back through which you can see the new, thinner 7140 movement. Thanks to the 18k gold rotor, I think the display-style case back suits this watch well. However, the movement’s finishing, while nice, is not jaw-dropping. In the end, I don’t think the back display case adds much value, but it is a nice option.

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New developments at Rolex in 2023

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Every year, Rolex introduces a carefully designed new collection. These well-thought-out releases often improve upon the outgoing models with the most subtle changes. Over time, a slow evolution of each model line has been established. This can be as simple as launching a prestigious replica watch in a case material not previously available, adding an unseen technical development, or a unique new dial.


Because Rolex receives so much attention with each release, creating an epic blockbuster is as easy as giving fans what they want. However, despite the seriousness they often display, it is clear that the world’s most famous watchmaker likes to have a little fun with the unexpected every now and then. Rolex surprised the long-awaited watchmaking world by debuting one of the year’s stunners, the Lefty GMT-Master II.
Adding a left-handed option to one of its most useful timepieces makes the GMT-Master II even more accessible. While the left-handed feature is simple, it is rarely seen, which makes you wonder why more manufacturers don’t offer this option. Left-handed or not, the timing of this watch’s release couldn’t have been better.
The decisive two-tone bezel not only gives the GMT-Master II its signature look but also defines the function of the upper and lower halves of the bezel insert, with green roughly indicating the time of day and black the time of night. The vibrant green and black 24-hour scale Cerachrom inserts are made of high-tech ceramic that will not rust or fade over time and are virtually scratch-free. The ridged bezel holding the insert can be turned and set quickly.
The sheer functionality of the GMT-Master II is undeniable: with the hour, minute and second hands, plus a triangular-tipped 24-hour hand, it is easy to read the time in two time zones simultaneously. 1982 saw the introduction of a new movement that allowed the hour hand to be set independently of the other indicators, offering even more functionality.
Inside, you will find the automatic caliber 3285, a movement entirely developed and manufactured by imitation Rolex since 2018 and launched on this model in the same year. This movement is undeniably Rolex, equipped with incredible precision, resistance to shocks, and magnetism, with a generous power reserve of 70 hours.
Part of Rolex’s collection since the 1930s, the three-link bracelet is as much a Rolex icon as the GMT Master itself. The GMT-Master II bracelet features a patented Oysterlock folding safety clasp that provides additional security against accidental opening of the bracelet. This Oyster bracelet also features Easylink comfort extension links that allow the wearer to extend and contract the bracelet up to 5 mm for added comfort.

The Brand Rolex Born in Motor Sport

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The Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona is an icon forever united in name and function with the world of motorsports. Sixty years after its birth, it remains unique among sports chronographs. 
An iconic model launched in 1963; the Cosmograph Daytona was designed to meet the needs of racing professionals. Equipped with a tachymeter bezel and a high-performance mechanical movement, this now legendary chronograph is the tool of choice for measuring time intervals or determining average speed.
On the Cosmograph Daytona, elapsed hours and minutes are displayed on counters at 9 and 3 o’clock, respectively, while elapsed seconds are read off by an arrow-shaped central hand and a 60-second scale around the dial.
The Cosmograph Daytona’s metal or high-tech ceramic bezel can be used as a tachymeter. Its scale can be used to read the average speed over a certain distance based on the elapsed time. This makes it ideal for measuring speeds of 400 units per hour, expressed in kilometers, miles or any other unit of measurement.
Like all replica Rolex watches, the Cosmonaut Daytona is Super Chronometer certified. This designation attests to the fact that every watch that leaves the brand’s workshops has successfully undergone a series of tests conducted by Rolex in its own laboratories according to its own criteria. The status of Super Chronometer is marked by a green seal on each Rolex watch and comes with a five-year international guarantee.
The Cosmograph Daytona is inextricably linked to the world of motor racing. The Breitling watch pays homage to a place – Daytona Beach, Florida – where a passion for speed and racing flourished in the early 20th century. From 1903 to 1935, the hard-sand beaches of Daytona were known as the best place to break speed records. No less than 80 official records were set there, 14 of which were for the fastest speeds in the world.
Over the decades, the brand’s presence in intense competition has steadily grown, as has its support for the world’s leading drivers and events. Throughout this history, the Cosmograph Daytona has embodied the special link between Rolex and motorsports.

Compare: A 1960s Rolex Wall Clock & A 1950s Audemars Piguet

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There is no doubt that is looking back decades and exploring the landscape we now call “vintage” offers the widest variety of replica watches in the world. With over half a century of horology to choose from, this is a category worth hunting down. Here we can find copy watches that relate as much to the era in which they were made as to the time they show. 
In addition to the quirky dial brands, I was also intrigued by this particular example’s worn and used look. The P.A.F. Seamaster is well known in the vintage market, as is the slightly smaller Seamaster 30 platform with these numbered 135.004-63 “Railmasters”. The 135.004-63 “Railmasters” are the largest and most collectable. Ref. The 135.004-63 model P.A.F. is thought to have been produced in two batches, one delivered with the early broad-arrow hands and the other, like the one we have here, fitted with the later pencil-type hands.
But now and then, we look back and rediscover the beauty of the past that did not exist in our lives. Sometimes low, tech is more convenient than high techs, like when I know how to orient myself in a city without a cell phone by looking at traffic directions or certain buildings. I think it’s cute when people are surprised that I know the M.T.A. subway lines without having to look at my phone. It’s second nature to me because I didn’t have Google Maps when I started looking for directions. So, if you’re not wearing a watch or sitting in front of a computer, how do you know what time it is if there’s no one else around?
To that, I would say it’s time for us to bring back wall clocks, but only wall clocks with aesthetic appeal, please. Unlike wristwatches, which are more personal, let’s consider this effort to have well-designed wall clocks as a public service. This vintage electric imitation Rolex dealer clock has the unadorned practical appeal of the 1960s, not unlike the gold-fluted bezel wall clocks you often see when you’re in a hurry at an airport terminal. It’s a large, plain, white wall clock with visibility at the top. But of course, there is a crown symbol at midnight, the company’s signature and the word “Chronometer” printed in black below, elements that make this clock very clone Rolex. To add to the vintage charm, the light blue running seconds hand brings a playful touch of colour.
Whether in the living room, the classroom, or the train station, wall clocks have become part of most people’s daily landscape. When the clock is there, who doesn’t look at it? Unlike other decorative objects, it is constantly moving, which always catches your eye, and we are trained to want to know the time. Hey, might as well develop that habit by looking at a cool clock like this one.
The Audemars Piguet before the Royal Oak was a fascinating thing. Up until the 1950s, the watchmaker was making completely custom timepieces. If you wanted a watch from them and could afford it, you could make something just the way you wanted. Many of these unique pieces use the Valjoux base plate, the 13 V.Z. It is he who designed some of the most expensive featured watches.

Amazing Rolex two-tone on Sell

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Anyone who lived through the 1980s can attest that the new Explorer draws from the lineage of Rolex’s two-tone sports watches. Still, when copy Rolex introduced the watch in April 2021, it caused outrage. People couldn’t stand the idea of a pure tool watch like the Explorer being pushed into the two-tone territory. But there is plenty of precedent for this. It’s nothing new; frankly, it shouldn’t come as a surprise. 
Rolex has been making two-tone versions of the GMT-Master and Submariner for over half a century. They are very collectible and are part of the general watch scene. You wouldn’t bat an eye at a two-tone Submariner with an ink blue dial or a killer root beer GMT with a Jubilee bracelet, would you?
And, if we want to go even deeper, do you remember the Deep Sea Special Edition? It’s one of the most instrumental Rolex tool watches, made in 1960 for the submarine Trieste that braved the Marianas Trench’s outer reaches. It’s a vast, rugged dive watch, completely indescribable as a wristwatch. But it is two-tone. You can see the Deepsea Special 1 in all its steel and gold glory with the Reza Ali Rashidian in Dialogue Watchmaking. Please tell me that the bimetallic construction makes this watch less robust or rugged. I’ll wait.
If historical precedent isn’t enough for you, consider what replica Rolex has done with professional watches over the past few years. It shouldn’t be a surprise that the Explorer is on the verge of precious metal territory. We’ve seen a rapid increase in the number of gold Daytona models, Submariner makeovers including two-tone, yellow, and white gold variants, and we’ve seen GMT-Masters in everything from white gold with meteorite dials to two-tone configurations in stellar and steel. Rolex wants you to think that their sporty watches are more than just steel tool replica watches, and the Explorer is just the latest to join the ranks. If that’s not acceptable to you, don’t worry, this watch is still available in an all stainless steel configuration.

2022 Popular Rolex Submariner “Meters First”

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The Rolex Submariner is one of those best replica watches that truly deserves the iconic title. It remains the benchmark for dive watches and is a truly exceptional Rolex worthy of the title. In the rich history of the Submariner, there are a considerable number of exceptional models, often made for a limited time or in very low numbers, and this reference 5513 “Mizen” is one of them.
The model 5513 is one of the most desired models by many collectors. It was introduced in 1962 when the Submariner was a tool watch and not associated with a luxury lifestyle as it is today. It has a very simple and functional design with a 39mm diameter case and a crown guard to protect the crown from impacts. While most reference 5513s are equipped with a dial featuring regular hour markers, this particular model has a so-called explorer dial. It references another famous Rolex model in which the 3, 6, and 9 are Arabic numerals. 
It becomes even more unique because there is a small dot underneath the six. In the 1960s, the rules around the use of radium were tightened and with this dot, one could be sure that this Rolex was less radioactive. These types of dials are aptly nicknamed “exclamation point” dials. All things considered, is this a very rare Submariner, also because it is one of the first watches to reference the 5513. Since it is a tool watch and was often used as such, it is rare to see such a rare older version of a fake Rolex in such excellent condition. The fact that this watch even has its original Oyster bracelet adds to its appeal. These watches are now highly collectible as a result and have completely transitioned from being tool watches to becoming undeniable luxury items.