Category: Rolex

Although Rolex was originally founded in London, its current headquarters is in Geneva, Switzerland, the engineering quality of Mecca, Switzerland. Each Rolex watch is meticulously crafted with meticulous attention to detail. Both qualities are a testament to the quality represented by Swiss-made best watches such as the Rolex. It is an impressive feat that Rolex has been able to dominate the luxury watch industry for more than a century without slowing down in overall popularity or cutting-edge innovation. 
After its debut, fake Rolex was famous as the James Bond watch due to Sean Connery and Timothy Dalton using them in their respective movies. They have since become a status symbol, which makes certain models highly prized to collectors.
The watches are expensive partly because of the materials used. 904L Stainless Steel is much more expensive than the steel used in other timepieces, owing to its durability and aesthetic appearance. For that reason, Rolex raises the prices on theirs. The company also collects and processes the gold itself, rather than buying it from retailers. They were the only watchmakers who owned gold, which made their products more expensive.
Rolex also uses craftsmen to make and check the watch movements, or to set the precious stones into each band and dial. Other experts test the depths to which the water-resistance model can stand, which is another brand trademark. Such quality control also makes replica Rolex watches more valuable, as you know that when you wear one, you are wearing a watch for scuba diving.
Time is also a factor. Owing to the material used, as well as the artisans involved, it takes a year for Rolex to release a new brand of copy watches. This makes Rolexes relatively exclusive, compared to watches you can buy in any store. While you use a watch to tell the time, you get a larger investment when buying one of these.
Most importantly, a certified Rolex from Gray & Son’s jeweler comes with a two-year warranty and free annual polishing by our “For Life new” policy. In the meantime, you can have your watch repaired without worrying about the cost. We are also proud to have one of the most prestigious Rolex watch repair and service facilities in the world, the most advanced mechanical equipment, and Swiss watch parts worth more than $1 million.

The Rolex Air-King is one of the oldest series in Rolex history and has been in production almost continuously since its inception in World War II. The story of this watch is full of ups and downs. Rolex had a reputation for producing high-quality pilot replica watches even before the war. In 1933, it won an early victory by supplying clocks to the Houston Expedition. Six years later, at the outbreak of the second world war, the Royal Air Force distributed the company’s 30mm high-speed Overlord to its aircrews, but the pilots replaced it with a larger Bubbleback recently introduced and paid for it out of their own pockets.  
When replica Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf heard the news, he specially made a series of ‘Air’ fake watches to honor these pilots and to commemorate the RAF’s impracticable triumph against the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain in 1940. Huge (back then) and straightforward, the range consisted of the Air-Lion, Air-Tiger, Air-Giant, and Air-King. By the end of the war, only the Air-King remained in production, a 34mm piece with the reference 4925. Since then, the cheap watch has gone through many different iterations, even though not much would think of a fake watch now in its eighth decade.
Even though it is now an absolute element of the Professional Collection of Rolex watches, the Air-King has for all time remained on the edge, more a cult choice than one of the typical big hitters. Nevertheless, during its time, it has given us numerous classics, including some truly great models assuming stylishness and fashionable complexity.
Ref. 5500, launched in 1957, is the fourth generation of Rolex Air-King, the reason is that the watch version is not satisfactory. It was not replaced until the late 1980s, the reference 5500 has been stagnant in production for an amazing 37 years. Because of its long service life, refer to it. The 5500 is the model most people associate with the appearance of the prototype Air-King; the 34mm dial, with an uncomplicated dial design, is hard and not as distracting as the date display.
All through its run, the fake Rolex Air-King 5500 was fitted with two special movements – the Cal. 1520 and the Cal. 1530 – neither one chronometer-rated. On various examples, you can easily tell which caliber a model has by the script on the dial. Many Cal. 1520 pieces have the word ‘Precision’ above the six o’clock index, or else no title in any way, while cheap watches with Cal. 1530 movements frequently be given the ‘Super Precision’ making in the equal position. Amusingly, it was the Cal. 1530 which was used first, with the Cal. 1520 not making an appearance until approximately 1963 and remaining in use until the retirement of the reference 5500.

Different from the Submariner, the replica Rolex Datejust is a greater dressier alternative that equally highlights the masterful engineering and finishing of all things Rolex. With case sizes ranging from a compact 34mm up to a pretty more contemporary 41mm, there is a Datejust model out there to suit all wrist sizes and aesthetic preferences. What’s more, the model range is by far the broadest in the brand’s collection, providing an array of watches to choose from in steel, gold, or two-tone configuration, with a baton, Roman numeral, or even diamond-set indices. Because the collection is so broad, it would be unfair to narrow the Datejust down to a single reference.
The smooth-bezel Datejust II 116300 has a little bit of appeal on account of its slightly less flashy aesthetic when compared to its fluted bezel siblings. On the other hand, there’s a fair level of appeal to rocking a piece that speaks more to the Datejust’s roots – such as the stainless steel and yellow gold Datejust 116233 with a fluted bezel and champagne dial. This classic two-color aesthetic paired with Rolex’s signature features, such as the gold groove bezel and the Silver Jubilee bracelet, creates a truly timeless design that helps make this configuration instantly recognizable as a Rolex watch. 
The Rolex Explorer II is firmly on the tool/utility side of the brand’s catalog; however, its thinner case profile and flatter fixed bezel help make it a fair bit more versatile if you’re looking to tuck under a shirt cuff. The Explorer II was a serious departure for Rolex when it first launched in 1971, created specifically with explorers, adventurers, and spelunkers in mind.
A heavy application of luminous material on its indices and hands, and a 24h indication using an oversized hand are important elements of its design that still carry forward to the present day (though past references scaled-down the 24h hand size for a brief period). In addition to its large orange hands, the IE II is arguably one of the more low-key Rolexes on the market, as its case and bracelet are specially made of stainless steel, and its entire surface is brushed rather than highly polished like countless other watches.
Offering dual timezone functionality via its independently adjustable hour hands, the Explorer II makes an ideal companion for both travel and everyday use. Occasionally referred to as a Rolex replica for a non-Rolex guy, the Explorer II is a fantastic choice for someone on the market for a truly versatile daily wearable watch that will last a lifetime.

Continuing from the previous point, the inventory in the secondary market is clearly much better than that in the most convenient official Rolex retail stores. Not only can you find nearly all the existing models, but you can also buy watches that have been out of production for months or decades. 
There are lots of fan favorites that have been retired over the years – classic models with a real history like the Big Crown Submariner references, manually-wound Daytona models, the Double Red Sea-Dweller, or any other vintage fake Rolex from the long list of watches that set collectors’ hearts racing. And it is not limited to just the true vintage pieces from yesteryear. For example, if you want a stainless steel Rolex Daytona with a matching steel bezel, which is one combination Rolex just doesn’t produce anymore. The last example was the ref. 116520 which was discontinued in 2016 to make way for the contemporary Cerachrom bezel models. Should you have your heart set on one of these iconic classics, it will solely be available as a pre-owned buy.
It is almost the same as other modern references and neo-vintage models. The 50th-anniversary Submariner, the 16610LV, otherwise known as the “Kermit” with its green bezel, is a well-celebrated take on the original all-black Submariner and it is becoming increasingly sought-after by collectors. The same is real for the short-lived Datejust II or Day-Date II, or the last of the 36mm Explorers, the ref. 114270. All of these models are actually unobtainable brand new, leaving potential customers with no other option but to go pre-owned.
If there is one thing replica Rolex watches are renowned for, it is their endurance. From the outset, the brand has focused on making its timepieces with the utmost focus on quality, in both design and engineering. The benefit of producing relatively straightforward models is that there is less to go wrong. The large majority of the Rolex’s output has traditionally been simple three-handed models, with the inclusion of a calendar function (or two) being just bout as complex as they get.
In recent times, they have started to branch out into the more sophisticated end of the field, with the likes of the Sky-Dweller and Yacht-Master II signifying a major turning point for the usually conservative manufacturer. These outliers, however, emerged after perfecting every aspect of the watch for the better part of a century. Rolex watches are incredibly sturdy, easy to live with as everyday companions, and often passed down as family heirlooms. With regular maintenance, the Rolex will continue to work almost indefinitely.

Inside, dimensions of 34 mm, is powered by the movement of the legendary cal. 313x family. The cal. 3130 has been providing excellent service since 1988 and still flies the latest dateless submarines. The 39mm camera inherits the engine of the cal. 3132, which shares an engine with the latest Explorer. Similar in design, it benefits from the rising Paraflex shock absorber. Both have a blue parachute from the gossamer, which is almost immune to the effects of temperature changes and magnetic fields.  
If anything, smaller fake watches have more impressive movements. The cal. 2231 is the first of all calipers tested by COSC, the official Swiss chronometer testing organization, to pass with the highest rate. However, all of Rolex’s mechanical devices set their own standards of accuracy, and each is certified as the “most advanced chronometer” — meaning they can be guaranteed to keep their clocks between +2/-2 seconds per day.
Although the size of the date varies, the fake Rolex oyster forever is a fairly wide selection of dial colors. For example, you can only find a pink dial of 26mm, while white grapes are only suitable for 34mm and 36mm models.
Some have become true darlings, such as the latest trio being installed on the 39mm version. The dark rhodium is a beautiful grey with changing sun rays, which work particularly well with black. But by far the most popular is probably the white watch, which is slightly different from the regular Rolex polar dial. There is a definite warm tone towards a slight eggshell that looks absolutely wonderful. One of them is not very well represented; It’s better to see it in person.
For the rest of the list of options, the only style border is the highly polished smooth version, each with a satin oyster bracelet. The result, especially with some more colorful dials, is a watch that can be worn as either formal or casual, perhaps closer to the end of a sports watch.
This gives us a clue that the Rolex oyster is always intended to attract the most. Although the brand is by far the most famous watchmaker in the world and has created some of the most collectible timepieces, many replica Rolex buyers still just want a good watch. It must be reasonably priced, fully functional, can go with anything, rugged, reliable, and durable.
The Rolex collection is simple, stylish, and designed for The Times. Never less than or overdressed, the classic Rolex oyster is always just a discreet class act.

The Rolex Deepsea is by far the largest watch in the Rolex collection. While I don’t like bulky watches, this one is one of my favorite Rolex watches. But it’s heavy! If you haven’t worn a watch that’s too big before, this can be a little awkward until your wrist gets used to the weight. After a while, the watch will feel the perfect size and weight on your wrist 
One of the main differences between an authentic replica Rolex watch and my Rolex Deepsea is the gradient dial. 2018 edition genuine Deepsea watch has beautiful blue to black gradient dial, while my watch has a black dial without any gradient. The word “DEEPSEA” is properly positioned and has the right green color font. Another problem is the date display. The number is just not centered and aligned a bit to the left of the center of the date window.
The bezel of this Deepsea watch looks like it’s made from ceramic, but the markings are not as deep and “crisp” as on Rolex. I was relieved to get my watch with this kind of bezel. I was very afraid to get one with a simple aluminum ring bezel – this would be a dead giveaway.
The case is a bulky 44 mm in diameter and also very thick. This Rolex replica watch features a helium escape valve at a 9 o’clock position on the side of the case and the winding crown with a rubber o-ring. The shop where I bought it warned me not to take this diving watch with me. Their warranty does not include water stains, so swimming is out of the question.
The Oysterlock clasp was copied to perfection from the outside, however, there is no micro-adjustment system. If one would like to shorten the band length, the only way to do it is to unscrew the screws and move one or two links off.
Rolex Deepsea comes with Perpetual Calibre 3235. Fake Rolex states that patented Chronergy escapement and Parachrom hairspring features of this mechanism make the watch resistant to magnetism and mechanical shocks. My watch moves automatically, but there are no signs on it, so it’s impossible to tell where it was made or who made it. But, hey, the watch is fairly accurate, the second-hand sweeps smoothly, and I really don’t care if it’s Swiss, Japanese, or Chinese.

If rarity is the name of your game in Geneva auction season, I suggest you take a look in this direction. In the last few years, everyone and their capable brothers have put a replica Rolex Daytona on their wrists, and for good reason. It is an outstanding design with similarly epic history, despite its incredible predecessor. What the concept seems to have become better known is that the Pre-Daytonas had begun to rise, but those watches were still “ordinary” compared with the Rolex reference watches that were toothed into stopwatches. 
Production of Ref. 2508 can be categorized into two separate generations. Many people will mistakenly tell you that these generations are classified according to the size of the box, with the early examples being 37mm and the later examples 35mm. Although the second-generation examples were not produced in a larger context, smaller case examples also appeared in the first generation. With that in mind, the easiest way to determine the age of a watch is to focus on the timepiece, since the first generation of watches will have oval timepieces instead of the square ones on later models.
Applying this rule to the watch in question, you can identify it as a small example of the first generation. What sets it apart from many other items sold at auction in recent years is its black lacquered dial. In recent years, such watches have been few and far between. While the watch’s iconic design and pop-culture significance are worthy of praise, the relatively inexpensive replica watch is of excellent quality and reasonable price.

The first ceramic watch ring submarine appeared in 2009 when the steel and gold Rolex was launched. The fake watch combines classic and modern dive watch designs and has become a highly sought-after dive watch in both retail and used Rolex markets. Other metal changes to the ceramic-framed submarine will follow. However, none is as interesting as the case of the Rolex submarine double tone. 
The Rolex Submariner was introduced to the market in the early 1950s and was the first model in the brand’s catalog to offer water resistance up to 100 meters. This depth rating would finally be raised to up to 300 meters, where it remains for the fashionable versions of the Submariner that are sold today. Other notable upgrades made to the line over the past six decades include improved materials, longer-lasting lume, higher-beat Caliber 3135 perpetual movements, tougher scratch-resistant sapphire crystals, and unidirectional rotating timing bezels.
The Submariner was first offered in stainless steel, then in yellow gold. The first two-tone Submariner wasn’t launched until 1984, with the reference 16803. This take on Rolex’s famous professional diver introduced the line to a brand new level of collectors who sought a gold Rolex replica but didn’t have the budget for an all-gold timepiece. Fast forward to 2009 with the launch of this article’s featured ref. 116613, a totally redesigned dive watch with an upgraded bracelet and case, a redesigned bezel fitted with a ceramic insert, and a larger display on the dial.
The latest generation of the Submariner is made with what avid collectors refer to as the “Super Case.” Despite its name, the case maintains a standard 40mm diameter but can credit its larger appearance on the wrist to the addition of a bigger crown guard and thicker lugs. A new “Maxi” dial with bigger luminous plots and the ceramic bezel also add to the overall larger stance of the case on the wrist.
The bracelet is soft enough to grip the wrist well, while reliably grabbing the thickest diving suit thanks to a creative glider extension system. This feature allows the wearer to quickly adjust the length of the bracelet to fit the sleeve of any diving suit.
The submarine is the pinnacle of modern Replica Rolex diving watches designed with high tempo movement, a modern feature set, and added depth rating. Its two-tone finish is likely to appeal to most collectors, as it mixes stainless steel with 18-carat gold. If you want to buy a modern dining table, then reproduction is definitely a good choice.

There are many reasons to fall in love with the Rolex oyster permanent watch. Whether you’re drawn to the beginning of a long and fruitful life of prestige or the company’s modern designs for classic oyster watches, its practical design has stood the test of time. Considered the bread and butter to the Genevan-based manufacturer’s long line of technically-focused and incredibly robust timepieces – the Oyster Perpetual is halfway between gorgeous and sporty, thus making it the amazing everyday watch that appears good on the wrist whether paired with a professional business suit or a polo shirt.
The hermetically sealed case of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual enabled Rolex founder, Hans Wilsdorf to realize his dream of making a wristwatch that was just as indispensable and just as reliable as a pocket watch. To many watch connoisseurs, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual cannot be mentioned without it sparking enthusiasm for its revolutionary patented case system, featuring 100-meters of water resistance. But many facts make the legacy of the Oyster Perpetual watch all the more fascinating.
The story of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual fake watch began in 1926 when the company changed the history of traditional watch manufacturing, reinventing the codes of Swiss timekeeping forever. The Oyster case was formulated by Rolex’s technical team of experts and engineers, who desired to create a robust and hardy housing for one of their mechanical movements.
The fluting was used to screw the bezel onto the middle case with a particular tool exclusive to Rolex, and even though the design of the replica watch has changed and no longer requires fluting to completely secure the bezel onto the case, the beauty and appeal of the fluted bezel design endure.  
Even though the replica Rolex Oyster Perpetual marked an important moment in the history of modern watchmaking, the term “Oyster Perpetual” often appears in several other Rolex watch models like the Submariner, GMT-Master, and Daytona. In Rolex terminology, “Oyster” refers to the fact that the winding crown and case back screw down for water resistance, and the term “Perpetual” means that the movement is self-winding.
Heralding a new era of convenience and full functionality, Wilsdorf believed the Rolex Oyster Perpetual watch had to go above and beyond the realms of traditional Swiss watch manufacturing to get noticed and offer the wearer something more desirable in a timepiece. The self-winding mechanism features an oscillating weight that winds the mainspring as it rotates the whole day – without the wearer ever having to unscrew the crown. This unique system was a true work of art and ingenuity by Rolex, rotating 360 degrees with the natural movements of the wearer’s wrist to generate its power.
Apart from its reliable and water-resistant qualities, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual watch offers a clear and exact time display, an example on which Rolex would build their astounding reputation in the years that followed. 1945 marked the year that the Rolex Datejust was born – the first-ever self-winding chronometer wristwatch to feature a date display on its dial; and 1956, witnessed the arrival of a new flagship watch: The Rolex Day-Date President. While the Datejust adds a date complication, and the Day-Date adds a day and a date complication, both watches share the same main design DNA as the original Rolex Oyster Perpetual.
Other fake Rolex watch collections are built upon the core design of the classic Oyster Perpetual watch to create purpose-built timepieces, specifically designed for certain sports or environments. The replica Rolex Submariner adds a rotating timing bezel and increases the water resistance to allow it to be used for scuba diving, while the Daytona features a tachymeter bezel and a chronograph complication which enables users to use it to measure elapsed time, or gauge speed and distance.
A series of other technological advancements have accompanied the Oyster Perpetual’s particular design over the years, consisting of the company’s first movement to feature their patented Blue Parachrom hairspring, which Rolex claims is ten times more resistant to shocks than traditional hairsprings.

One of the joys of getting into vintage Rolex collectible games is discovering all sorts of design details. Many details can be found on the dial of the Rolex watch. Today, we talk about the origins of the Rolex sigma dial and what it means for the value of an old Rolex watch.
In the 1970s, a large number of Swiss watchmakers who were part of the L’Association pour la Promotion Industrielle de l’Or or APIOR formed an official initiative to highlight the use of gold on watches.  
Similar to how the “Chronometer” designation was controlled and guaranteed by Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres to denote optimal timekeeping precision, PRIOR wanted to formalize how watchmakers signified the use of precious gold in watches – particularly important on steel watches since stainless steel and white gold are similar in color.
The symbol decided was the Greek letter Sigma: σ. According to a US Patent Office Registration Certificate the σ mark “certifies that the goods are of Swiss origin and contain solid gold up to a certain standard as established by the Swiss statutory requirements concerning the control of the use of gold and meet standards and quality established by the applicant.” It also indicates that the mark was “First used February 25, 1970; in commerce on or about Mar. 1, 1970.”
The Sigma mark could be decorated on the dial, bracelet, or case back of watches to signify the presence of gold. Some well-known replica watch brands that used the PRIOR Sigma mark included Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, IWC, and of course, amazing  Rolex.  
Sigma dials can be seen on fake Rolex watches dating from the early 1970s until the latter part of the decade; What’s more, Rolex Sigma dials have two σ marks surrounding the “T SWISS T” signature just under the 6 o’clock marker on the dial. So, Rolex Sigma dials denote that the hand-applied indexes and hands are craft from 18k gold. Rolex Sigma dials are more often found on stainless steel models, however, there are some examples of the Sigma dial on two-tone and yellow gold Rolex models as well.