Rolex collectors, rejoice: rare 1979 perfect Rolex Sea-Dweller replica watches with a Comex dial just hit the market over at Tropical Watch.
The Swiss made fake Rolex reference 1665 dive watches features a recently polished case that’s in “excellent” condition, according to the dealer. The bezel insert has evenly faded to a light silvery grey, while the black dial is accented with patinated cream-colored hour markers and hands. The date window—sans the cyclops magnification—sits at the 3 O’Clock. The dial, of course, also features the element that makes this particular cheap replica Rolex watches so coveted: the Comex co-branding that marks the collaboration between Rolex and the French diving company.
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The first top fake Rolex Sea-Dweller watches, ref. 1665, was created in 1977 and was the first-of-its-kind to sport “Comex” on the dial and the original “600m” text. Experts estimate that only 300 Comex ref. 1665 watches were made between then and the late ‘70s.
While polishing may deter some collectors from this example, the dealer’s description of the watch promises “sharp, prominent bevels” and only light wear. The 2023 China Rolex super clone watches comes with the original 10-link oyster bracelet, which has only “light stretch.” The model number is engraved on its caseback, and the bracelet’s clasp comes stamped with a 1990 date code.
Rolex-Comex watches weren’t sold commercially; they were only offered to Comex and their commercial divers, which explains their rarity and cost. To get your hands on this “retirement” edition of the AAA UK replica Rolex Sea-Dweller 1665 watches, you’ll need to fork over a cool $175,350—a substantial figure to be sure, but one that likely won’t daunt deep-pocketed Rolex collectors. Head over to Tropical Watch for more details.
The one-of-one platinum Swiss made Rolex Yacht Master replica watches owned by the late Rolex President, Patrick Heiniger, has just sold for an astounding €2,316,800 EUR (SGD 3.3 million).
This 1:1 UK Rolex fake watches was recently auctioned off by Monaco Legend Group, and is a special prototype ordered by the Heiniger family. The origins of this perfect replica Rolex watches spans multiple generations of Heiniger family and the Rolex name, dating back to as early as 1948 when Patrick Heiniger’s father, André Heiniger, joined the company working closely with Rolex founder, Hans Wilsdorf.
After the passing of Wilsdorf in 1960, luxury Rolex copy watches was left without a leader for two years until André was eventually appointed Directeur General de Rolex. This move took the Heinigers from Buenos Aires to Geneva where Patrick Heiniger eventually became the Director of Marketing for Rolex in 1986. Patrick Heiniger would then go on to follow in his father’s footsteps to become CEO and president of high quality Rolex replica watches. It was during his time as CEO that he made the transformative decision in integrating partners, suppliers, and manufacturers for the in-house era of Rolex.
This piece-unique (ref.16620PT) sees the Swiss made super clone Rolex Yacht-Master watches made completely in platinum and is a special commemoration of the watch brand’s ten-millionth chronometer movement — reflected in the dial’s ““Dix Millionième Chronometre” stamping at the 6 o’clock position and the movement’s rotor. Adding to the rarity of the wholesale fake Rolex watches is the tonal dial, sapphire and diamond indexes, and full platinum bracelet.
There is one watch I sold more of than any other during my tenure at Amsterdam Watch Company — the vintage perfect Rolex Datejust replica watches. From first-time buyers to seasoned collectors, the watch has an undeniable pull for many. Our own Mike is a prime example. While writing The Vintage Rolex Datejust Buyer’s & Collector’s Guide, the sheer variety I encountered staggered me. So today, I would like to give a little taster of what you may come across.
There are tons of cool little details worth exploring. Consider this a vintage Datejust nerd’s presentation of things that matter only to other nerds. All the content here comes from my book, so if this is your kind of nerdy, you might want to check that out.
Vintage Rolex Datejust history 101
The Rolex Datejust is quite an essential watch in the brand’s history. I will not pretend to be able to cover that history in full here. However, a quick recap is good to provide the bare minimum of context. The top UK fake Rolex Datejust watches was introduced in 1945. The first model, ref. 4467, was an adaptation of the 1943 ref. 5026. The small seconds register at six was omitted in favor of a central seconds hand. More crucially, an instantly changing date was added. The name “Victory” was considered but deemed too political. It was not until 1953 that the name “Datejust” was put on the dial. It was, however, already officially named such since its introduction.
The now-iconic Jubilee bracelet was introduced with the first Datejust in ‘45. To keep things manageable, we will jump to 1959 next. That year saw the introduction of the 16xx family of references. This is your typical vintage Swiss movements Rolex Datejust replica watches with a pie-pan dial and a non-quickset date. The pie pan disappears, and quickset emerges in the 1977 introduction of the 16xxx family. The last generation I cover in the book follows in 1988, adding a sapphire crystal, among other updates.
These three generations make up — by some margin — the most popular full-size vintage Rolex Datejust models. They also make for the easiest daily companion since older models can be a bit harder to service.
The obvious stuff — bracelets, bezels, materials, finishes
Upon its introduction, the luxury Rolex Datejust copy watches was Rolex’s flagship model and only available in precious metals. That sounds familiar, right? Indeed, this is the position that the Day-Date currently holds. From 1953 onward, you will find examples in steel as well as two-tone. So whether you want full rose or yellow gold, a little bicolor, or plain steel, you will find it all.
Then we have the bezels. Of course, we all know the fluted, engine-turned, and smooth bezels. Early models, however, featured the finer “reeded” bezels. And then there are various ultra-rare variants such as Morellis, Bamboo, Zephyr, Moreau, Moiré, and others. Of course, the dials themselves can have tons of finishes, materials, and colors too. From sunburst silver to denim-blue linen and from wood to stone, it is all there.
The last fairly obvious one is the bracelets. Of course, you have the classical Jubilee, which comes in folded and solid versions. American and Mexican-produced Jubilees, however, feature a different profile. Their links are oval rather than flat-bottomed. Vintage best replica Rolex Datejust watches were also sold on Oyster bracelets in several variants. Of course, dealers used to swap bracelets according to their customer’s desires too, so don’t be surprised to run into a gold Datejust on a President.
Vintage Datejust dial printing
Things get really interesting once you allow yourself to get lost in the smaller details. Dial printing, for instance, is a source of tons of variation. The clichés used in pad printing used to be cut by hand, and the resulting typefaces were extremely uneven. Of course, this all got improved over time, but there is no denying there is a ton of character in the imperfections of vintage 1:1 Rolex Datejust fake watches. Have a look at the pictures here. You see significant differences in thickness, for instance. But look closer, and you see letters shaped entirely differently between dials. The typical pointy serifs are also way more exaggerated on some than on others.
It is not just how the text is printed that varies but the text itself too. We all know the standard “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified” text. But you can also find the very rare “OCC” dials, displaying only “Officially Certified Chronometer.” Lastly, I have a little gem for you in the shape of a 1970 prototype dial with “Swiss” floating under the “SCOC” line.
Indices on vintage Datejust dials
Vintage Datejust dials were made by Singer, Beyeler, Lemmerig, and Stern. Sourced from different suppliers and iterated over time, there are tons of variations in indices. I am not talking about the obvious stuff like applied indices, diamond indices, or printed Roman numerals. Even within the applied indices, there are countless variants to be found.
Have a look at the images here. You see simple, applied sticks, but it quickly escalates from there, from “Bon-Bon-Blocs” in one width to the same style in two different widths. There are “barn” markers, as well as bell-shaped ones. Then there are black-topped ones, as well as rectangular “pool” style markers, filled with lume. And if that is not enough for you, there are “doorstop” markers and even faceted ones.
A collector’s dream
The sheer variety you can find in the vintage AAA online Rolex Datejust super clone watches realm has an undeniable appeal. Once every couple of months, I get a text from Mike with pictures of some gorgeous vintage Datejust. He usually finds some rare dial color or other specifically collectible features. A case in point is his latest vintage Datejust acquisition, which features a lavender no-lume dial. And I totally get it. If you allow yourself to get sucked in, you are doomed.
