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For anyone thinking that fake watches were the easy to spot domain, we will demonstrate that it’s harder to spot a fake than you might think.

In an age where rapid prototyping is something you can do as a hobby in your own home, it’s unsurprising that the replication of high-end watches has become more advanced. We’re way beyond glued on hands and a movement that will last until the first serious shake. The price you pay for a watch usually corresponds to just how much skilled human interaction has been involved in its production, with hand finishing being the bastion of the very best.

Pretty much every watch, however, starts life in the same way, in the milling machine. Cases, movements, bracelets, they all begin as blanks that get shaped by machine to a rough approximation of the finished product. Trouble is that rough approximation has become less and less rough as technology improves. Hand-finishing still applies to get the very finest of tradition and perfection, but as far as the factories that make the fakes are concerned it’s close enough. This means that clone watches are a one-to-one replica of the real thing, not close not near, it’s exact. To hold one replica Rolex in one hand with the genuine in the other is a disturbing experience. All it takes is a distraction and you might forget which is holding 10,000 dollars worth and which is holding 1000 dollars. Yes that’s right the best replica Rolex watches can cost a thousand of dollars with this specific Rolex Daytona 116500LN, because it uses real 904L steel for the case and bracelet, real ceramic for the bezel, has the same intricate locking mechanism in the clasp and it even has a replica caliber 4130 inside as well.

This is most concerning because the movement check was the last bastion of the collector in determining what was real and what was not. What it amounts to is a watch that could quite easily fall not just your average Joe on the street but also a seasoned enthusiast.

Let’s take a closer look.

Normally at this point, we would move in closer to assess the quality of a watch, now we’re doing it to determine what’s real and what’s not. You really do have to scrutinize every last detail in order to distinguish out the fake, so let’s try and do that.

An expert might distinguish the delicacy of the finishing. The mirror finish of the polished dial furniture lacks the luster of the genuine, slightly dulled by the Machine application over the finer hand polished gloss of the Rolex.

Edges are a bit coarser, losing the catch of light they should have when the watch is angled at a specific angle.

The print on the dial is as close as it gets, although under close inspection with a magnifier we can see that it is lacking the final detailing that needs to get the thin crisp lettering the genuine watch wears on its dial.

The coloring of the Daytona script might miss the mark by a shade, as does the dusting of gray paint in the ceramic bezel. The genuine watch glitters with the fine platinum dust is treated with, the fake glitter slightly less.

The precision of the fit looks perfect in the fake as well the bracelet end links not showing any significant gaps. Under closer inspection, with the magnifier glass of course, the intricate detailing between the knurls of the crown and pushers, don’t reach the same level of application found in the authentic Rolex.

There are tells, but only if you really know what you’re looking for, and it’s virtually impossible to spot the fake, without deep knowledge of Rolex and an authentic piece by your side to compare details under magnifier glass.

Let’s inspect the caliber.

Previously, a watch like this would have carried a replica ETA 7750 or a Chinese Seagull Chronograph or something like that, but not anymore. This isn’t a movement made to look like a 4130, it is a replica 4130, right down to the last detail.

There’s a balance bridge, a column wheel, the trademark purple reversing wheels, even the select use of gold screws have been matched. In some areas, the finish is not holding up to the original. The replica might lack the finesse of the straight and circular graining.

For easier set up the fake also has a regulated balance instead of the correct free sprung. But bear in mind, this comparison was all side by side. Imagine experiencing a watch like this in isolation. It’s come to a point where any ordinary person with ordinary equipment can no longer trust their eyes to determine the truth.

The bottom line is, the replica Rolex manufacturing came a long way, and it is here to stay and give you the opportunity to own a watch you desire, without breaking the bank, but it definitely is not here to be sold or promoted as an authentic Rolex. We encourage our clients to wear the watch of their dreams but discourage them to try to sell them as an authentic piece, this is one of the reasons the replica watches will never be exactly the same, even if they could.

This review was made by Watchfinder & Co. and the watch promoted is Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116500LN. Find the replica Rolex Daytona that fits you in our catalog.

Rolex’s latest crop of 2019 releases has just dropped, and they have got watch fans buzzing in a way that only Rolex can. We rounded up three of the best, and we’re going to show you what makes them special, and why they’ve got people talking.

First of all, the Yacht-Master 42

This configuration of the Yacht-Master with its matte black Cerachrom bezel and the comfortable Oysterflex bracelet was first introduced in 2015, but there are a few things different this time around. First of all the size- we’ve seen 40 and 37 millimeters before but this plus size 42-millimeter case is big news and results in some serious presence on the wrist.

The other big change is, of course, the case. Here it is in white gold which gives it a much more monochrome stealthy look than previously. The movement is the latest caliber 3235. So what’s got people talking? Well, aside from the wishing that it was in steel, the size 42 millimeters is big by Rolex standards. See what replica Rolex Yacht-Master models are available in our catalog.

Rolex GMT-Master II “Batman” Ref. 126710 

Next, let’s look at the latest iteration of the GMT Master, also known as the Batman. There are a new movement and a slightly tweaked case to go with it, but the main feature here is the Jubilee bracelet.

The real buzz though, aside from the pros and cons over Jubilee versus Oyster, is the fact that not only is the previous Batman on Oyster discontinued but the fact that all GMT Masters with Monochrome bezels have been discontinued, so as of now the only options are the Pepsi the Batman or in precious / Rolesor models from root beer configuration. It’s a significant change to the lineup. Even though it’s discontinued, we still have all the variation in our catalog so you will be able to find your perfect Rolex GMT Master.

Lastly, let’s go for a dive with the new Sea-Dweller

For the first time this iconic professional diver is often in a Rolesor case, combining Oyster steel, yellow gold, and 3235 caliber along for the ride. the question though on a lot of people’s ellipse is, do precious metals have a place on the Sea-Dweller? Regardless of your take, there’s no denying it’s a strong look. Find yours in our fake Rolex Deepsea store.

So there you have it three professional watches that really sum up Rolex’s 2019 releases. What do you think?

In 2017 somehow, Rolex has managed to do both the expected and the unexpected by releasing four absolute barn burning watches in a mix, that is shocked, surprised, delighted, you name it. Let’s start with the most obvious the Sea Dweller.

It’s the 50th anniversary – we knew something would come, did we expect it in 43 millimeters? I don’t know, it’s a large size. Did we expect, the red text on the dial? did we expect, a Cyclops over the date? Probably. What we didn’t know, Is that it will be a 3035 movement inside. Everyone wants this in all of their watches from now on. Longer power reserve, Chronergy Escapement it has the works. Check our Replica Rolex Deepsea collection for similar models.

The Daytona, the last year’s broke Basel, this year it beautified it. It’s a gold Cosmograph Daytona with a Cerachrom black Bezel, that makes it looks more than it is, but most notably it has an Oysterflex bracelet.
It has a ribbon side to maintain it’s shaped, it has wings underneath the bracelet, to make it really comfortable which takes the Daytona to new places.

Next, we have the Rolex Sky-Dweller. This was the shock, this was the punch. This is a steel Sky-Dweller a model is only ever been seen in precious metals- now in steel with a blue and a gold dial, that is so much more subdued than we’ve ever seen in addition to that same color dial, we still have the white gold bezel, which just glints off everything, you will ever reflect, it beautiful.

And lastly the Datejust 41. That same white gold fluted bezel, that just manages to glint off every possible surface. In that larger size we’ve only ever seen in precious metals, but now also with 3035, and this is a movement that matters, so Rolex once again proving, that it’s never a revolution, it’s an evolution that every step is in the right direction. They’ve done it again, let’s just take the hat off.

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