Way back in 1905 when ol’ mate Hans Wildorf was busy founding Rolex, he said he wanted “to be the first in the field”, and for cheap Rolex replica watches to “be seen as the one and only – the best.” Amen to that dogged determination and hindsight. Over the almost-120 years that followed, his vision became a reality. Rolex is perhaps the only watch brand you’d expect everyone to have heard of, and a byword for success.
With that in mind, we figured now was as good a time as any to go through all the best Swiss made Rolex fake watches – and most importantly, explain what (and who) has helped make each one popular. We asked the hottest name in watches right now, Brynn Wallner aka Dimepiece, to do the honours. Because, paraphrasing rapper Wiz Khalifa, “Time is money, so it’s time to go and buy a Rolex.”
Replica Rolex Day-Date Watches
In 1957, Rolex unveiled the Day-Date to flex upon itself. Rather than only displaying the date à la the Datejust, this new 1:1 UK Rolex copy watches could display the date and the day of the week (get it? DAYDATE!). Adding to the flex, the Day-Date was available exclusively in precious metal (gold or platinum) and came with a new, three-piece link bracelet design, which, with time, came to be known as the ‘President’. This may start ringing a bell… the Rolex “Presidential” is name-dropped in many of your favourite rap songs, initially getting its “head of state” association when it was famously worn by Lyndon B. Johnson (the 36th president of the United States, who stepped in after JFK’s 1963 assassination).
Donald Trump wears a Prezzy, too, as does Warren Buffet and other old, rich white guys. But it’s also a go-to for people like Drake, Rihanna, Tony Soprano, Emily Ratajkowski and even… the Dalai Lama. An avid watch collector, fascinated by the passing of time and how things work, his Holiness loves the Swiss movements replica Rolex Day-Date watches as a reminder to stay present, claiming that “There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday and the other is called tomorrow. Today is the right day to love, believe, do and mostly live.” Perhaps this quote inspired Rolex’s latest earth-shattering novelty, the Day-Date “Emoji” watch that replaces dates with emojis and days with affirmation. May your day be “Blessed” and filled with “sunglass emoji” vibes.
Fake Rolex Daytona Watches
The luxury Rolex Daytona replica watches was not always the Rolex Daytona. Once upon a time, its ‘50s and ‘60s-era predecessors were relatively overlooked chronographs, lingering in the shadows of Rolex’s top selling Oyster and Datejust models. But, like all good fairy tales, Rolex’s flagship chronograph went from zero to hero – thanks in part to its association with fast cars and movie stars. To begin: a chronograph is essentially a stop watch worn on the wrist, so it’s only logical that this would find home on the wrist of race car drivers measuring their laps. As Rolex established itself in the world of motorsport, however, their chronographs weren’t necessarily designed with this in mind.
But then, in 1962, Rolex became the official timekeeper of the Daytona Speedway and a year later created the Cosmograph, built with a tachymeter bezel (allowing the wearer to measure speed or distance in relation to time) and strikingly coloured sub-dials for greater legibility behind the wheel. Internally, the Cosmograph was nicknamed the ‘Daytona’ but the name didn’t officially appear on the dial until 1964. By the way, these pre-Daytona Daytonas are highly sought after in the vintage world… But not as sought after as Paul Newman’s ‘Paul Newman’ Daytona. Story has it that Newman – who had a need for speed when he wasn’t on set – was gifted an exotic dial Daytona by his wife, engraved on the back with a sweet suggestion to “Drive Slowly.” This high quality Rolex super clone watches, with its white dial and 3 black subdials, became so associated with the actor that it’s now known as the Paul Newman. And Paul Newman’s Paul Newman fetched $17.8MM at auction in 2017.
Not all Daytonas will set you back eight figures, but they’re up there and beloved by watch heads du jour like John Mayer, Victoria Beckham and Jonah Hill. And then there’s Jay-Z, who gifted Daytonas in lieu of laminated VIP passes to top donors for his 2019 Shawn Carter Foundation Gala. If only we could go back in time and get a Daytona for that price (~$40K). In retrospect, this was a deal, with the Rolex replica watches wholesale in question now trading closer to $60K on the secondary market.
Rolex Submariner Replica Watches
The 2023 Rolex Submariner fake watches was not the first-ever dive watch, but it was the first watch to enjoy 100m waterproofing. And it is often a collector’s first “tool” watch. A quick bit of context surrounding its release: in the ‘50s, Jacques Cousteau was living the fabulous life aquatic, producing underwater films that pushed Scuba diving into the mainstream and even influenced the design of the Submariner, with its rotating bezel and clean dial. Since it hit the scene in 1953, recreational diving has since gone out of style, but the Submariner has undergone several updates and innovations, sustaining its relevance and desirability.
Some snobily turn up their nose at the Submariner referring to it as, for lack of a better word, basic. And to support this argument, Theo James’s douchey, tech bro character in The White Lotus was styled in the ‘Smurf’ reference of this best quality replica Rolex watches (blue bezel, blue dial). But, to ward off the haters and help destroy the basic label, Al Pacino has been known to rock a Sub. So you make the call, and if you do go with the Submariner, rest assured that it’s built upon 65+ years of history.
Rolex Yacht-Master Fake Watches
Remember when we were talking about the Submariner and adventures under the sea? Well, launching the original perfect replica Rolex Yacht-Master watches in 1992, Rolex one-upped the Submariner with a watch built to be enjoyed on top of the sea. In a yacht. Indeed, per its name, the Yacht-Master offered something a little more upscale to those looking to kick their feet up on wooden decks, preferring the feel of linen over neoprene. Offered in 18KT white gold (vs the Sub’s humble steel), this watch is decidedly more fancy and has developed to include offerings in other precious metals such as yellow gold and platinum, like the Yacht-Master II, which was released in 2007. Before binding himself to brand deals like Breitling, Brad Pitt wore a Yacht Master, as did cancelled party boy Charlie Sheen (his was the 35mm version). And Nick Jonas was just spotted courtside at Madison Square Garden during a Knick’s playoff game wearing a customised Bamford x Darren Romanelli ‘Popeye’ Yacht-Master.
Replica Rolex Sky-Dweller Watches
Unlike many of the watches listed in this article, the best Rolex Sky-Dweller fake watches hasn’t been around for decades. In fact, it’s only been around for one! Released in 2012, the Sky-Dweller nevertheless boasts technical prowess and style, which can only be the result of over a century’s worth of Rolex R&D. Here, the Sky-Dweller name is not used to describe a pilot, but rather a world traveller. The ‘50s produced GMT-Masters for pilots; but in 2012… Think about it. Pilots had computers for in-flight timekeeping, and any watch on the wrist is purely ornamental. So, the Sky-Dweller was built for modern travel, featuring a complex dial that, however busy it may be, conveys an intuitive dual time-zone. Rolex was perhaps having a bit of fun when they developed this watch, riding high off the flashy y2k energy that preceded its release.
The y2k vibe can also explain its size, which clocks in at a hulking 42mm – en vogue at the time, and rather bulky compared to the smaller-leaning, vintage inspired trend we’re currently exploring. And yet despite its humble lifespan and high millimetre count, buy Rolex Sky-Dweller replica watches remains a status symbol for those brave enough to rock it. Tom Cruise wears one, as does Jack Harlow. Then there’s Michael Jordan and LeBron James, who both wear it proudly. If it’s good enough for the GOATs…
Fake Rolex Air-King Watches
The first commercially available Rolex Air-King replica watches for men debuted in 1958, hot off the heels of the GMT-Master. These were the glory days of smoking cigarettes in first class PanAm seats. But the original Air-King came about during the 1930s “Golden Age of Flight”, when pilots were honing aircraft engineering and commercial flight existed only in their imaginations. The original Air-King featured enlarged 3, 6 and 9 numerals (much like the Rolex Explorer), rendering its dial legible mid-flight, but was far simpler in build than the GMT-Master. Now, celebrating its 65th year, the Air-King has undergone several evolutions; but you may recognise the name from its association with the now certified-grail Domino’s Pizza Rolex.
These are simply Air-Kings customised with the Domino’s logo, gifted to top earners within the company. During the time, somewhere in the ‘80s and ‘90s, the Air-King was known as a ‘starter Rolex’ with an $800 price tag, and yet this was enough to incentivise employees. Now, these Domino’s Air-Kings are sought after amongst a whimsically-minded type of collector and have skyrocketed in value on the secondary market, trading for as high as $19K. That’s a lot of dough!