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Rolex has been producing watches with a 34 mm diameter case for most of their long and distinguished history; However, these “medium” models such as the date and air-king are often overlooked because there are a large number of options available in the more standard, 36mm Rolex oyster permanent case size. However, the Rolex replica has made a number of wonderful watches – both vintage and contemporary – that have 34mm case diameters, and their highly versatile size permits them to look at-home on wrists of virtually any measurement or gender.
Even though the Datejust collection has historically had a case diameter of 36mm for the standard full-size model, Rolex also manufactures a line of watches called the Date that offers many of the same design traits and features of the Datejust – even the same movement too – only in a fairly smaller overall package.   
Since consumer trends favored smaller wristwatches in past decades, a number of amazing vintage Rolex references come with 34mm case diameters. One of the longest-running replica Rolex models of all time is the reference 5500 Air-King, which boasts a super clean and minimal dial design that perfectly complements its slightly reduced case size.
The referenced 5500 remained in production for thirty-seven years, during which time it was fitted with both Rolex’s Caliber 1520 and Caliber 1530 movements – neither of which were chronometer-certified. Owing to their long production run, reference 5500 Air-King watches were manufactured in relatively large numbers and can still be ordered for very reasonable prices.
Even though the Day-Date President is the classic all-gold Rolex watch, it has never been manufactured in a size smaller than 36mm. However, throughout its history, Rolex has produced a number of all-gold watches within their Date collection that have 34mm case diameters, and lack the extra complication for displaying the day of the week that is found on the flagship Day-Date line of watches.
However, instead of being fitted with the same style of bracelet that is found on other cheap replica watches of the same circa, the reference 15238 Date is fitted with a rivet-link Oyster bracelet in 18k gold. The special combination of modern and vintage aesthetics provided by the unusual presence of the rivet-link bracelet helps to set the reference 15238 apart and make it unique.
For years, modern consumer trends have favored larger watches. Recently, however, small watches seem to be making a comeback, with the once overlooked 34mm Rolex now representing some of the best value for money of all Rolex watches, both vintage and modern.

Air-king is a Rolex legend. Not only has the line been ticking since World War II, but it also has one of the longest production cycles in the company’s history. Decades on, Rolex air-king replica watch has barely changed. So we think we can always count on its cleanliness, simple aesthetics, and entry-level price range.
First launched in 1945, the Rolex Air-King was part of a bigger series of watches to honor the RAF pilots of the Battle of Britain. But long after the other fake watches were phased out in the 1960’s – Air-Lion, Air-Giant, and Air-Tiger – the Air-King, beloved by pilots, lived on.  
It is small for a pilot’s watch of today’s standards. But when it was first released, that 34mm case was considered large. What pilots and collectors with style loved about the Air-King was that clean, simple face that was typical and simple to read on the fly. And even if it saw a myriad of dial changes all over the years, the Rolex Air-King largely kept the same.
For decades, you could always rely on those simple baton hands and smooth bezel. That statement even stands with the addition of rare international editions like the 36mm 5504 which borrowed a case from the Explorer, and the Air-King Date which characterized a date window at 3 o’clock, complete with cyclops magnification lens on its crystal. During this epic Air-King era, we saw references 4499, 6552, and the Air-King 5500 which remained in good production for 37 years.
The new fake Rolex Air-King is designed for users of their beloved timepieces in a new era. First, Rolex doesn’t want air-king to remain a classic entry-level product. Like most Rolex replica watches, each watch is designed for a specific person. Air-king was originally designed for pilots, but after years of flying it has fallen short of its origin.
One year before the 2016 release of the Air-King 116900, Rolex released a new 39mm version of the classic Oyster Perpetual to fill the classically styled, entry-level position within their catalog. Getting rid of these old expectations, Rolex has some creative space here, and air-king embodies the spirit of pilot watch again.
The black dial with the large contrast hour marker makes the new air-king face easy to read, the yellow and green accents of the Rolex badge, and the second hand bear a striking resemblance to the cockpit instrument that created the Swiss watch for the Bloodhound SSC project. But even without a mention of a hybrid jet car, the color and black of the body are reminiscent of cockpit instrumentation, aren’t they?
Other traits that make the new ref. 116900 Air-King look, and feel, like a completely different watch, include the upgraded 40mm case borrowed from the Rolex Milgauss. This tactile element might be the hardest new feature for Air-King lovers to get used to, as it is much larger, making a totally different presence on the wrist.
Another feature that takes a minute to get used to is the quirky hour markers. If you look close you’ll find that there are printed Arabic numerals at 5-minute intervals that indicate the minutes. But at 3, 6 and 9-o’clock you’ll see the hours which are white gold and applied to the surface. And you know what the other difference is? They are also Mercedes-style hands which are a big style-departure from the slender baton hands of previous models. But not all the changes to the replica Rolex Air-King are shown on the surface. Ticking inside is the Caliber 3131 that offers additional protection against magnetic forces.

The pursuit of perfection is a permanent journey. For most of a century, Rolex worked tirelessly to improve and perfect its iconic long-term design. The Replica Rolex GMT Master set has grown over the last few years, because when we first published this article, the classic look at Rolex frames that required pilots across time zones went through two notable changes, though it’s time to update things and look at the evolution of Rolex GMT Master frames. 
First launched to the public in 1954, the Rolex GMT-Master has undergone countless changes and updates throughout the years as Rolex continuously works to refine and improve its design. The most obvious feature of the original GMT-Master was its bright red and blue rotating bezel with 24-hour markings. Although the GMT-Master’s bezel has been manufactured in a number of different colors and materials throughout the years, it has always been the defining feature of Rolex’s multi-time zone pilot’s watch.
The very first bezel fitted to the original reference 6542 GMT-Master had an insert made from Bakelite, which had glowing radium numerals set into its plastic-like material. The Bakelite insert was fitted inside a metal bezel ring, which was then held onto the watch with a set of professional washers that fit under the bezel. Since the bezel was friction-fitted onto the replica watches, it smoothly rotated bi-directionally and did not ratchet or click like bezel on contemporary GMT-Master references.
After just two years of working with Bakelite, the GMT-Master’s bezel insert was replaced by one made from aluminum, due to issues surrounding both the long-term durability of the components and the potential health hazards of the glowing radioactive numerals set in its bezel. The aluminum inserts retained the same design and signature red and blue coloration; however they no longer were set with radium numerals, and therefore did not glow at all.
Apart from the ceramic insert, the whole structure of the bezel has been redesigned to improve its overall functionality and remedy some of the shortcomings of its predecessors. Instead of depending on specialized washers and small flexible springs, the redesigned bezel mounts on a specialized notched retaining ring for a smoother feel and greater stability. Besides, while previous ratcheting GMT bezels followed a 120-click design, the ceramic bezel on the new GMT-Master II clicks 24 times per full rotation to better correspond with the bezel’s intended to function as a secondary time zone display.
While Rolex’s new Cerachrom inserts promised significantly better long-term durability for the GMT-Master’s bezel, the ultra-hard material made the new ceramic inserts significantly more difficult for Rolex to manufacture. When the Cerachrom bezel was first released, it was only available in solid black, as Rolex claimed it was too difficult to produce in the GMT-Master’s signature bi-color design.
Now Rolex completely discontinued the all-black bezel for their GMT-Master II collection – an option that had existed on various Rolex GMT watches since the early 1970s. At the time of writing, all Cerachrom GMT-Master bezel inserts are bi-colored. 
A rotating 24-hour bezel has been the defining feature of the Rolex GMT-Master line since its original introduction back in 1954. While it began its life as a simple, rotating fixture around the face of the replica watch, the GMT’s bezel has undergone so many updates and changes over the years and has evolved into a highly specialized component that has been particularly engineered to aid with the watch’s multi-time zone capabilities. The presence of a variety of different colors and materials creates a wonderful diversity for the various GMT Master fake watches and adds to the overall excitement and pursuit of collectors.

Rolex launches at least one high-end watch a year, albeit with a very low profile. I edited this article a bit because I used the term “f-you watch” without properly explaining it to the audience. The term is often used by certain watch collectors and is not an insult to anyone who makes or wears a watch. It’s an interesting way to explain how a person’s state of mind works when they choose a high-end product.
Overall, the f-you watch has a very special value for wealthy watch enthusiasts. F-you watches are always expensive, but they don’t look as expensive as they do. This is not to say that the replica watches look cheap. On the contrary, they are cheap to design from a distance.  
Other people who know watches will find an F-You watch as not an ordinary watch, but as a top-luxury fake watch. That will make many of the people who view and recognize the F-You watch frustrated or even angry. Why? Because F-You watches are a really aggressive message to other people who also openly wear more expensive products.
In that respect, F-You watches are a unique flavor of conspicuous consumption, though merely for a niche audience of other people rich in nuanced watch knowledge. For those who recognize the F-You watch, the message is that you conspicuously spent money on a humble-looking product… and perhaps that you are somewhat proud of that fact. This great replica Rolex, when it wishes to, makes very effective F-You watches. Let’s look at their latest one for 2019 as Rolex has an amazing modern history in producing select products that send very particular messages to other watch lovers.
Rolex almost always introduces new cases and movements in high-end watches first, in order to trickle them into the market and test them out. It is very possible that Rolex will eventually produce a steel version of the Yacht-Master 42 case somewhere down the road. That really all depends on the success of the model.
Mind you that Rolex quality is enviously impeccable. The Oysterflex strap is no slouch and is among the most comfortable and well-made sport watch straps available anywhere. What people say is that once you start wearing it, the comfort can be so convenient it is difficult to go back to anything else. Perhaps the most important thing to say about the Oysterflex bracelet is that, on the Yacht-Master 42, Rolex finally added its Glide-Lock micro-adjustment system to the deployment clasp. Therefore, this is really good news for those who have been wearing that.
Visually speaking, this silver and black watch could easily be mistaken for a fake Submariner at a glance — save for the different bezel and case shape. The Yacht-Master continues to be Rolex’s only sport watch with a swoopy case shape. The bezel also has markers in relief, but the insert is also black ceramic. Inside the replica Rolex Yacht-Master, 42 is Rolex’s newer-generation workhorse movement, the caliber 3235. Accurate to about 2 seconds or better a day, this 4Hz frequency movement offers 70 hours of power reserve.

Just like me, you might feel pleased to see a rare vintage Rolex watch and thinking about what it must’ve been like to pay some for a pointed crown guard fake Submariner. Let’s talk more details below:
My best-beloved replica watches brand, Rolex in particular, didn’t take shape until the mid-’90s. I ended up purchasing my first Rolex, a stainless steel Datejust, in 1998. In 1992 I was eleven years old. The furthest thing from my mind was taking part in a watch auction – in Geneva to boot. I was too busy collecting baseball cards… I barely learned about this auction several years ago, when I found the catalog at a flea market. Recently, I made up my mind to dust it off and imagine what it would’ve been like to be in attendance that weekend in April – to raise a paddle in the Hotel des Bergues and bid on a vintage Rolex…
Judging by the lot descriptions, it’s secure to assume that twenty-four years ago no one was concerned with – or paying a premium for – those small details we enthusiasts go crazy for today. You won’t find a single mention of a dial described as “tropical.” The only distinction among Daytonas is the “so-called ‘Paul Newman'” variation. Apparent errors can be seen printed in the catalog, such as: “Ref. 6239, with steel bezel, produced from 1961 to 1988…” Some of the descriptions are just cut-and-pasted, including the estimates. To declare this time period was the calm before the storm in replica watch collecting would be an understatement.
I took the liberty of converting the hammer prices, reported in Swiss Francs, into US Dollars according to the exchange rate back in 1992. I also decided to focus solely on the Daytonas – the most-collectible replica Rolex model today. Be sure you’re sitting down before you read any further – these prices even include the buyer’s premium…
You might be surprised to know that the Daytona achieving the highest result was not a “Paul Newman,” but rather was a tie between a solid 18ct. For comparison, Christie’s “Lesson One” Daytona auction in November 2015, which featured 80 exceptional Daytona lots to make celebrate the 50th anniversary of the model, realized a very cheap and competitive price.

There are a variety of the coolest watches which are on sale through the internet, including all types you can find in different price. Isaac Wingold, a young enthusiast and collector from Toronto, Canada, is doing great things as a horological detective, digging up interesting replica watches that you might otherwise ignore. Except being a buying guide, Bring A Loupe is a good reference to know how collectors learn and think. Although you’re not in the market, it’s still worth scanning and you should not miss it.
As an editor, Bring A Loupe has been served as a source of inspiration to me for a long time, and it is regarded as the start of many an expensive undertaking. I am always fond of the weekly picks from the various scholars who have previously penned the column since it not only talked about their individual tastes as collectors but also the lengths to which they go for hunting down the best. It’s an honor for me to show some of my favorite types here.
Rolex Explorer Ref. 5500
With the market require for vintage sports Rolex replica models constantly up, it’s important to not let the references outside the spotlight’s direct focus slip past your radar. Ref. 5500 Explorer is the best example among such watches, which is virtually an Air King fitted with a gilt Explorer dial. This crisp-cased, clean-dialed example practically jumped off the screen at me when I was browsing for a better option, and I knew it would be the hot collection quickly.
Dating to 1959, this reference measures slightly smaller than an Oyster case Explorer you’d typically expect, at a conservative 34mm. We’re rather fond of the look afforded by the straight end links on this English-made rivet Oyster bracelet, which really completes the package the right way.  
Patek Philippe Ref. 3940 Salmon Dial
The ref. 3940 occupies a special position in the history of Patek Philippe, as one of the manufacture’s most iconic timepieces of the modern era. It’s a true classic if there ever was one, with perfect proportions, timeless styling, and the wonderfully finished cal. 240Q beating beneath the transparent case back. After manufacturing about 7,000 examples, the 3940 ended the production in 2007 at last.
What’s more, this is not an ordinary 3940G, as indicated by both its date of production and its salmon dial, which is not only extremely rare but also rather luxurious. As previously mentioned, this example dates to 2015, when it was produced for the brand’s 175th-anniversary grand exhibition held at London’s Saatchi Gallery. New-old-stock components were used to craft the piece, although design elements of its successor the Ref. 5140, which can be seen from the dial while inspecting the replica watch.
This 3940 is being offered by Boston’s European Watch Co., with the price available upon inquiry. You can click here for the full listing and reasonable price.
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The elegant Rolex Submariner dive watch is the Rolex’s most successful line of watches in recent times. First released in 1954, the Submariner quickly obtained a popularity for its robust construction, timeless design, and solid water resistance.
However, the vintage Submariners get much of the focus these days, and certain rare variants have attained legendary levels of value and collectability; there are a large number of other past Submariner references that excel in cost/ease of ownership and the ability to withstand the wear and tear of daily use.
One unique Submariner reference that makes a particularly good everyday watch is reference 16610. Even though it lacks the virtually scratch-proof Cerachrom bezel insert, the reference 16610 Submariner is powered by Rolex’s caliber 3135 movement, which is that same movement that the replica watches use inside their date-displaying Submariner watches today. 
First launched in 1987 as a replacement for the reference 168000, the reference 16610 remained in production for over two decades, until it was finally discontinued in 2010. To many, reference 16610 stands for the final incarnation of Rolex’s stainless steel Submariner with an aluminum bezel insert.
This amazing model did experience a few minor changes as cheap Rolex continued to refine and update the design of their date-displaying dive watch throughout its nearly quarter-century-long production run. As the changes were minor, the fake Rolex did not issue the model a new reference number; however, these subtle updates do help serve as indicators of when a specific reference 16610 was manufactured.
Craft from highly corrosion-resistant 904L stainless steel, and powered by Rolex’s caliber 3135 movements, the reference 16610 has a lot in common with its successor, the reference 116610 Submariner.
As all these updates were minor, they did not warrant a revised reference number; however, they still give prospective buyers some small variations and minor options to select between when purchasing one of these Submariners in the pre-owned market.
Besides, the luxury Rolex replica Submariner is the first watch that comes to mind when they think of Rolex’s legendary dive-oriented sports watch. Even though it is not as rare or unique as some of Rolex’s vintage Submariners, it makes a fantastic and highly practical watch for everyday use, as it contains many of Rolex’s latest and greatest advancements, and replacement parts are readily available.

In an opening salvo of releases that immediately became the first buzz topic of Basel 2018, The replica Rolex and Tudor have launched ‘Pepsi’ GMTs at the same time; Rolex with a GMT-Master II with two-color blue and red Cerachrom bezel and the Tudor Black Bay GMT, with two-color red and blue aluminum bezel. The fake Rolex is one of three new versions of the GMT-Master II and houses a brand new movement, the new-generation caliber 3285. The first new version, in ‘Oystersteel’, is equipped with a bi-directional rotatable bezel and a 24-hour two-color Cerachrom insert in red and blue ceramic. The new Tudor Black Bay GMT in steel is also a completely new movement, the MT5652, with 70 hours of power reserve and a fully integrated GMT, just like the Rolex replica. The fake Tudor also has a snowflake style GMT-hand and comes with a stainless steel bracelet, leather, or fabric band.
There was lots of buzz and chatter about a steel Coke GMT-Master II for Rolex, and to be frank, there was no noise at all about a Black Bay GMT, simply because rumors about it ran so hot in other years and proved groundless. Therefore, there was a genuine surprise on both fronts. Not least because both brands went Pepsi when there seemed a more solid argument for a Coke from Rolex. 
The 72-hour power reserve on the new fake Rolex Pepsi with its 3285 movement smashes the existing 48 hours on the 3186, and the redesigned case and lugs prove that thought has been put into the overall package, which is dressier than the recent GMTs on Oyster bracelet.
The major reason we’re impressed on the Tudor front, though admittedly a tiny bit flummoxed because so much effort in recent years has been put into separating the two brands and giving them few grounds for comparison, is that they feel the brand stands on its own two feet enough for it to survive a simultaneous release with Rolex of practically the same offer – a steel sports replica watch with a GMT.
It’s been years since a GMT on a jubilee and it stands for a renaissance of models like the Pepsi that have become pretty difficult to get and has enjoyed massive price spikes. On the other hand, Tudor is not reviving but revivifying, this is the first BB with a GMT. Rumors abounded that it would be the Pelagos first, but there you go, the Black Bay, a more bankable option on every measure, wins again.
Rolex has approached the new Pepsi with a sensitivity that will embed their status as the ‘most reputable company in the world’. Far from cosmetic changes, the nuanced reshaping of the lugs and case sides, an entirely new engine in the 3285 movements,s and the decision to release it in steel shows enormous respect for the potential wearers. That is if you’re able to get it. As for Tudor, you have to respect the courage. To go toe-to-toe with fake Rolex on the same model is going to invite comparisons, and they feel that the value proposition stands alone.

Branded watch fans must know the history of the Rolex Daytona, when the brand established their relationship of the well-known car races in Daytona, Florida. However, the replica Rolex made up its mind to replace the Daytona’s hand-wound movement with an automatic one just over two decades after the first Daytona debuted. In 1988, they launched the amazing series, which finally included the Rolex Daytona model as their first collection of the automatic chronograph. Now let’s take a closer look at this item.
There was something that made these models extremely special, and it wasn’t just that they had an automatic movement. It was the fake Zenith El Primero automatic chronograph movement. The El Primero was not only the first but also the best automatic chronograph movement at the time. It was first launched in 1969, but when the brand was bought by Zenith Radio Corporation (ZRC) in 1971, the run of the revolutionary movement was cut short.
Therefore, when the Rolex was looking for an automatic chronograph movement for the Daytona, Zenith came to them. Rolex agreed that if Zenith could revive the production of the El Primero, they’d form a partnership. Zenith presented the first updated variation of the El Primero, the caliber 4030, in 1986. The Rolex replica request about 200 modifications before landing on a version that reached their rigorous production standards for the all-new Daytona.
Apart from the entire revamped El Primero movement, the Rolex Daytona 16520 also characterized several aesthetic updates from previous Daytona models. Some of the most notable changes include the addition of a sapphire crystal, a larger 40mm case size, lacquered and glossy dials, and applied metal hour markers treated with luminous material. These design changes coupled with the functional changes made this best replica watch more than just a superb tool watch—it was now an equally impressive dress watch.
The release of the brand new Daytona was an immediate victory. Particularly, the replica watches soon became one of the most highly sought after models for the brand, especially since it was only manufactured in limited quantities due to the outsourced movement. However, in spite of the success of the imagined Daytona, the fake Rolex still had its sights on something more. They wanted all of their models to characterize their own in-house movements, and the 16500 series was the only collection keeping them from realizing that goal.
The fake Daytona with its in-house movement keeps on being one of the interesting models in the Rolex family of watches. However, when the brand discontinued the Rolex series, it only provided to fulfill the demand for the El Primero models.

Following a similar life cycle as the Rolesor blue, the gold replica watch first appeared two years later in 1990. With the same case style, it has the slimmer lugs sweeping elegantly into the bracelet that purists consider the most well proportioned of all the Sub’s many iterations. The pre-Maxi blue dial with its slender hands and smaller, gold-ringed indexes is beautifully readable, even with the contentious lens over the date window at three o’clock; The Cyclops—splitting opinion since 1954.  
The upgrade stuck with the same aesthetics and class-leading innovations as most of the latest generation of the fake Rolex sports watches. A more meaningful looking physique and with the vibrant sunburst blue dial swapped in favor of a smoothly uniform replacement, to better coordinate with the matte tones of the Cerachrom bezel.
The Oyster bracelet also received a substantial modernization, as it had on the Rolesor example. Much maligned in its earlier versions for its fragility, the newest form of the band has given solid end and center links that added a real feeling of sturdiness, along with that most beautifully over-engineered of all features, the Glidelock clasp. Securing the watch to the wrist with all the surety of a closing bank vault, allows for the bracelet to be extended in simple 2mm increments up to 20mm, all the better for easily slipping the fake watch over the sleeve of a wetsuit, or just to loosen it up as the wrist expands during the day.
Immediately taking the trophy as the most significant model in the Subfamily, the Rolex Submariner watch comes with the same lacquered blue dial and Cerachrom bezel as its stablemates but is a more low-key head-turner than its yellow gold alternatives.
Following the tradition for unfortunate nicknames that started with the two green Subs, the Kermit and the Hulk, this latest splash of color soon became the most popular as the Smurf. Not the kindest epithet certainly, but one that at least shows more imagination than the ‘Bluesy’ label attached to the first of the Rolesor versions above.
Made from metal forged in Rolex’s own foundry, the white gold used for the Smurf is solid all the way through, as opposed to the Rhodium-plated examples found on many competitors’ replica watches. Would you wear a solid white gold Rolex on a Scuba dive? Well, it’s your privilege, but it’s comforting to know a pricey piece of horologic art is going to survive an unplanned dip in the pool.