From iconic racing replica watches for sale to auction darlings, panda dial chronographs hold a special place in the hearts of collectors all over the world. It is little wonder most brands have their own interpretation of the much-loved design. The panda dial was popularised in the 1960s and 1970s, largely thanks to mainstream brands such as Rolex, Omega, and Heuer beginning to incorporate it into their designs. They then became associated with motorsport for their legibility and sporty aesthetics. The contrasting black sub-dials against the light background made it easier for drivers to read elapsed time and measure speed. Unlike the animal, the watchmaking panda is far from endangered. Before we get into our best panda dial chronograph fake watches UK online buying guide, some clarification. Some panda purists only consider white dials with three contrasting black counters true pandas, but I have included a wider colour gamut, as well as chronographs with either two or three counters.
Blending two fan-favourite vintage dial aesthetics, Breitling recently paired its salmon-like copper with three contrasting black chronograph counters in the perfect 2025 fake Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 watches. As its name suggests, its case is 43mm in diameter, clocking in at 13.69mm thick and a surprising 49.07mm lug-to-lug. Inside you have a Breitling B01 manufacture automatic chronograph calibre with 70 hours of power reserve. The cheap Breitling Navitimer copy watches is irrefutably an iconic model, and given this salmon-panda twist, it’s that much more alluring in the modern era. Price: US$9,550
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You probably expected to see the Glassbox-generation TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph in steel with a reverse panda dial, but, to be honest, I personally don’t love the 12 o’clock-positioned date. This solid gold top China replica TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph watches is tied for most handsome within the range, tied with the steel Skipper in my book. The brushed gold-tone dial is stunning in the metal, and its dial-contrasting black counters give this modern model a vintage feel that evokes the Carrera watches gifted by Jack Heuer to various racing champions. For a quick spec-check, its 118K 3N gold case is 39mm in diameter and 13.9mm thick, and the luxury UK super clone watches is powered by an in-house, automatic TH20-00 movement with 80 hours of power reserve. Price: US$21,500 (also available in steel with a reverse panda black/grey dial – US$6,450)
Rolex Daytona “Paul Newman” Replica Watches
The panda G.O.A.T. Nuff’ said. This legendary Swiss movements replica Rolex Daytona “Paul Newman” ref. 6239 watches is largely why collectors have become so hyper-focused on panda dials. At least with greater cognisance, there are plenty of grail-level vintage panda dial chronographs beyond Rolex’s catalogue, but in the wake of Newman’s own exotic dial Rolex Daytona copy watches for men selling at Phillips for massive money, panda dials became known by the mainstream.
It’s a steaming hot day trackside at the hottest place to be in the world right now – Formula 1’s new season opener in Melbourne. A few days out from race day, the paddock is already swarming with people – from F1 super fanatics chilling under the sun to mechanics busily carrying all manner of racecar paraphernalia across to their respective team garages. Lewis Hamilton coming and going as he pleases, each time his arrival is preceded by a running entourage, gigantic camera lenses and a boom mic or three, is contributing to the heat.
Summer may be on the way out Down Under but something even hotter is back at the Albert Park circuit: TAG Heuer. Yes, the motorsport-loving Swiss watchmaker is making its big return as F1’s official timekeeper, replacing Rolex which has held the position since 2013. And whether you’re into perfect UK replica watches or not, you won’t be able to miss TAG Heuer’s buzzy new presence in the sport.
Over the next few days of action, standing below one of the pit lane clocks is the photo moment to capture – the iconic red bezel of AAA China fake TAG Heuer‘ Formula 1 model watches from the ’80s popping in all its glory. “We thought it was a great moment to show our iconic pieces like the Formula 1. Best copy watches that made our history, and are part of our history,” said Antoine Pin, CEO of TAG Heuer. “That’s why we’re bringing those back. The Formula 1 is one of the products that carries the most emotion. This watch was probably the first luxury Swiss watch for generations of people who today are between 40 and 60. This watch carries this huge emotional baggage.”
The first luxury replica TAG Heuer Formula 1 model watches was launched in 1986, and three million pieces were sold over the next 10 years, making it the most largely produced model in the history of watchmaking and now a cultural icon. So the sight of these giant replicas (the case diameter exceeds one metre and they weigh 35kg) proudly overlooking the track – and telling the paddock the time – bring both nostalgia and fresh new buzz to the pit lane.
Which is apt because over the course of the weekend, the Grand Prix is attracting a crowd of all ages. The target audience, at least for cheap TAG Heuer replica watches UK? “People who carry the same values as us,” adds Pin. “It’s a community and that’s what we’re looking for in Formula 1.”
Real ones – both high quality super clone watches heads and F1 fans – will know that TAG Heuer has been there from the very beginning of F1 racing. In 1969, Heuer became the first luxury watchmaker to sponsor a Formula 1 driver and have their logo appear on a car. “It’s more than just a sponsorship, it’s about timekeeping trust,” said Andrew McUtchen, founder of Time+Tide Watches. “TAG Heuer has been deeply rooted in motorsport. They were the first ones to put timings on the screen and made it a much better spectator sport. They really are back. It’s a reunion.”
And some of the stars of the sport today, namely Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson, are doing what F1 heroes like Ayrton Senna did best – rocking the TAG Heuer logo, be it on their jackets or wrists.
“I already knew about TAG when I was a kid, they were making great watches already,” says four-time world champion Verstappen ahead of his P2 in Sunday’s action-packed race that Lando Norris won. “TAG Heuer was linked to motorsports in general so when you watch Formula One, you see TAG Heuer, it’s always been linked.”
On Verstappen’s wrist is his customised Swiss online fake TAG Heuer Monaco split-seconds chronograph watches, a ‘Rattrapante’ (meaning it allows for the measurement of two separate events that start simultaneously but have different durations) adorned with 4 stars, each commemorating a World Championship win.
“That’s my favourite watch,” he says. “I think it looks the best. It’s very special, it stands out.” While Verstappen is happy to wear a watch that does the talking for him in the paddock, away from the F1 scene he prefers to keep things lowkey. “I’m quite simple in terms of clothing. It’s just that I like to be anonymous. I just want to enjoy my time away from racing,” he adds. “When I walk along the street, for example, I don’t want to be the one that is flashy and seen, let’s put it like that,” which explains his choices in 1:1 China copy TAG Heuer watches.
Fresh new teammate Liam Lawson on the other hand, is already making a reputation for himself in the style stakes, namely when the 23-year old Kiwi driver pulled up to the F1 75 season launch event in London last month in the grungy drip of a typical skateboarder his age – all baggy light-washed jeans, plaid zip-up and chunky sneakers. “I try to be a little bit unique, not the same as everybody else,” says Lawson. “That’s generally how I make decisions on anything I do. Honestly, it’s about trying not to do the standard thing. That’s basically probably the best way I can describe it. And that’s generally how I would dress in normal life.”
Not only do we love it, Lawson’s vibe check in F1 is also indicative of how younger fans of the sport – and their attitudes towards brand awareness, is shifting, which is crucial to Pin’s vision for TAG in F1. Interestingly, for Lawson TAG has also always been in his conscience. “My first watch was actually a TAG Heuer Carrera, it was a gift when I was a bit younger about 5 or 6 years ago,” says Lawson. “Growing up, I never really understood too much about Swiss movements replica watches. But then when I got one, it completely changed my view and I was noticing other people’s watches and looking around and started to take an interest. That’s what started my initial passion for watches.”
In the paddock, over the course of a weekend of mixed emotions for Lawson, he was flexing TAG’s new Formula 1 Chronograph x Oracle Red Bull Racing fake watches for men on a navy blue strap. “I think for most of the season, I’ll be repping this one at the track.” Melbourne is the closest race to New Zealand, where he’s from. “When I was very, very young, I used to watch it and I’ve always wanted to race here, “ he adds, “so to start the season in this team and to start my first full season as a Formula One driver, it’s very exciting to do that here.”
Come race day, although Lawson crashed out in what was an enthralling first look at the kind of action the 2025 season might bring, the fans had an absolute blast and the energy felt fresh – everyone raring to go for what’s set to be the most competitive year of racing in a long time. And down on the pit lane, amid the chaos, carnage and buzz in and around the paddock, one thing was clear – TAG Heuer replica watches shop UK is well and truly back.
And the hype around last year’s limited edition KITH x TAG Formula 1 collab coupled with the very Instagrammable Formula 1 clocks on the pit lane, it begs a very specific question – are we gonna get a new collection of colourful TAG Formula 1s next month at Watches and Wonders?
We shall see. But if we do, we’re already taking bets on Lawson rocking one first.
TAG Heuer is celebrating 2025 by bringing a smoky purple elegance to one of its most iconic collections, the perfect replica TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph watches. Known for its classic silhouette, legible dial, and precise engineering, this year finds the Swiss watchmaker bringing the color of royalty to both the Swiss made fake TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph and the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon watches.
Named after the famed Carrera Panamericana race, the Carrera Chronograph collection has become a favorite among racing enthusiasts and celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2023. Since the 2023 revival of the series, high quality UK TAG Heuer replica watches has introduced a variety of new colors each year, including green, blue, and panda.
Now a smoky purple falls under the 1:1 online copy watches‘ famous Glassbox design, which makes it readable from any angle. The dials of the new models are designed with a smooth gradient effect, transforming from deep black at the edges to a radiant purple at the center. The addition of the color follows the success of the 2022 TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph.
The top China replica TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph watches comes in a 39mm stainless steel case and runs on the in-house Heuer 02 (TH20-00) movement, which is visible through the skeleton-style caseback. The 42mm Tourbillon, meanwhile, is limited to just 200 pieces, each of which are numbered on the caseback. It is powered by the in-house Heuer 02 (TH20-09) tourbillon movement, which offers a 65-hour power reserve.
Both best super clone watches UK come with a perforated black leather strap, complemented by black stitching on the front and a purple calfskin lining on the reverse with tone-on-tone stitching, and have glow-in-the-dark minute and second hands.
The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph is priced at $6,650, while the Tourbillion features a price tag of $34,850. Both cheap wholesale fake watches are available via the watchmaker’s official website.
Racing and watches – name a better duo than that. When a sport is so closely dependant on accurate timing, with thousandths of a second often separating the competitors, it’s no surprise to see it so inherently related to watch sponsorships. For those who love racing and perfect replica watches, however, the connection goes deeper than just surface-level advertising. It’s a connection shared through the need for absolute precision, whether that be of the engineering or driving kind. The pinnacles of both motor racing and watchmaking are also undeniable status symbols, whether that’s a vintage Heuer Autavia strapped to the wrist of the cardigan-clad Singer Porsche enthusiast, or a Hollywood celeb showing up to a grid walk wearing the latest carbon composite Richard Mille. The UK AAA fake watches on this list represent a bit of both, with plenty of racing thoroughbreds and some up-and-coming or unexpected contenders.
Replica TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 11 Watches
One of the competitors in the three-horse race that was the pursuit of the first self-winding chronograph was the very movement that powered the first high quality fake TAG Heuer Monaco watches. A joint venture between Heuer-Léonidas, Breitling, Hamilton-Büren, and Dépraz & Co resulted in the Chronomatic, or Calibre 11, as it is known in TAG Heuer verbiage. Dépraz built the chronograph, while Büren supplied a modified micro-rotor calibre for the base, a feature that is unfortunately no longer present in its modern iterations. But what does all this have to do with racing? You only need to wait a few years for the Monaco to be cemented in racing history, the reference 1133B featuring on the wrist of Steve McQueen for the movie Le Mans, being inspired by then-Heuer ambassador Jo Siffert. The rest, as they say, is history – just make sure you go with the Calibre 11-equipped Monaco copy watches for sale for peak nostalgia of the opposing crown and pushers. Price: US$8,100
Fake Rolex Daytona Le Mans Watches
You knew that Swiss movements replica Rolex Daytona watches would make the list, and it would only make sense to include what is likely the most hyped Daytona release in a while. The Le Mans is special for two reasons – it was revealed to celebrate 100 years of the historic race, but it’s also a callback to the Daytona’s original name. Before the luxury copy watches UK ever bore the name of the Floridian city, it used to be advertised as the Le Mans. Even before 1965 when the Daytona name first appeared on the dial, the watch was a known item in the racing world, but its popularity has skyrocketed in the last decade or so. The Daytona Le Mans combines the desirable “exotic” or Paul Newman dials that have become a mainstay of any watch auction these days with the most up-to-date white gold Daytona case. The Calibre 4131 on display, and features a rare sub-dial totaliser counting up to 24 hours, so you can easily time the entire duration of the race. The top Swiss super clone watches is now in its second generation, the white gold having been replaced by a yellow gold variant, but the hype the Daytona Le Mans generated earns it a spot on the list. Price: US$51,400
The horological world just got a vibrant jolt of color, and it’s coming from an unexpected yet undeniably stylish source: TAG Heuer. Their latest Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon models, boasting a mesmerizing array of dial colors, is a testament to the brand’s commitment to pushing boundaries.
Introduced in time for TAG Heuer’s 60th anniversary in 2023, the Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon collection is also defined by its striking, seamlessly integrated domed sapphire crystal. This design choice, a modern nod to the domed hesalite crystals of the original Carrera models, not only enhances the Swiss made replica watches‘ vintage-inspired aesthetic but also contributes to its refined ergonomics and remarkably clean dial presentation.
Let’s explore this fusion of sporty aesthetics and haute horlogerie:
Case and Crystal
The Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon series continues to set the standard for luxury and precision in watchmaking. Watches under this line feature cases that are meticulously constructed from stainless steel with a polished and brushed finish that accentuates its sleek lines. Measuring 42mm in diameter with a thickness of 14.33mm, their bodies also offer a substantial yet refined presence on the wrist.
Furthermore, the UK AAA fake watches are fitted with a glassbox domed, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, which provides exceptional durability and a clear, distortion-free view of the intricate dial beneath, including the mesmerizing tourbillon mechanism. This combination of a robust case and a perfectly crafted crystal highlights TAG Heuer’s commitment to both durability and artistry in their timepieces.
Movement
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Operating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz), it ensures optimal timekeeping accuracy and reliability. The Caliber TH20-09 is also equipped with an outstanding power reserve, allowing the best copy watches to run continuously for up to 65 hours. The inclusion of the tourbillon, strategically positioned on the dial, showcases TAG Heuer’s technical prowess and adds a dynamic visual element that enhances the overall aesthetic. This sophisticated movement not only provides advanced mechanical functionality but also embodies the innovative spirit and artisanal craftsmanship that define the TAG Heuer brand.
Dial Styles and Colors
Green
First is the monochromatic teal green dial version, which comes with rhodium-plated indexes and hands, providing a refined contrast that enhances readability and style. At the 6 o’clock position, the showcase tourbillon mechanism adds a mesmerizing visual focus, demonstrating TAG Heuer’s exceptional technical prowess. The chronograph counters in the same teal hue are subtly integrated on the dial, maintaining symmetry and balance.
Blue
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Purple
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Central to the dial, at the 6 o’clock position, the tourbillon escapement showcases TAG Heuer’s mastery in haute horlogerie. The black chronograph counters are discreetly positioned to allow for precise time measurements without overcrowding the display. This version of the Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon is limited to only 200 pieces, making it a true collector’s piece.
Bracelet Styles
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These straps are also equipped with folding clasps, ensuring security and ease of wear. Additionally, the straps are designed to seamlessly integrate with the top fake watches case, maintaining a cohesive and sophisticated appearance.
Overall, the bracelet styles of the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon collection are crafted to meet the highest standards of both aesthetics and functionality, providing the perfect accompaniment to the exquisite dials and mechanical artistry of the timepieces.
Final Thoughts
The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon collection copy watches shop UK is a testament to the brand’s unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of watchmaking artistry and innovation. With its meticulous design, advanced complications, and choice of premium materials, each timepiece within the collection stands as a symbol of excellence and sophistication.
TAG Heuer debuted a number of exciting new perfect replica watches at the recent LA edition of LVMH Watch Week, including new editions in the popular Formula 1 collection. Here’s our rundown.
TAG Heuer Formula 1
TAG Heuer has long been associated with motorsport, and in 2025 once again becomes the Official Timekeeper of Formula 1. To celebrate it releases five new timepieces in its popular Formula 1 collection first launched in 1986 – four chronographs and the Swiss made fake TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph x Oracle Red Bull Racing watches.
The new AAA UK replica watches take inspiration from elements of F1 race cars as well as new materials and design that is both aerodynamic and ergonomic. That begins with a new lightweight titanium case shape designed to evoke the nose aerodynamic of a F1 vehicle, with an optimised lug-to-lug distance creating a more streamlined silhouette.
Micro-perforations on the aluminium tachymeter bezel subtly reference an F1 car’s brake discs, with a coloured ring between the case and bezel inspired by F1’s precision engineering. Skeletonized hour and minute hands, and shaped pushers, create an appropriately mechanical aesthetic for the new pieces.
The design is also informed by the concept of ‘Grand Prix by night’ – dark tones contrasted with vivid colour, from red to blue and lime green, also reflected on the rubber strap.
The best 1:1 copy TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph x Oracle Red Bull Racing watches – the latest in a partnership that started in 2016 – features a grade-2 titanium case, a tachymeter bezel with a forged carbon insert, and a blue opaline dial with a checkered flag pattern on the caseback, along with the TAG Heuer and Oracle Red Bull Racing logos.
Against, bursts of vivid colour are used to convey the thrill and drama of F1 – red lacquer on the crown, a coloured ring between the case and bezel, and a yellow lacquered central hand. The bi-coloured blue and red strap mirrors Oracle Red Bull Racing’s racing livery and the colour signatures of the cars.
TAG Heuer Porsche Rallye
TAG Heuer and Porsche celebrate the fifth year of their productive creative partnership with the high quality replica TAG Heuer Carrera Chronosprint x Porsche Rallye watches, a limited-edition timepiece celebrating Porsche’s indomitable 911 and TAG Heuer’s long expertise in precision chronographs.
With a design inspired by historic Heuer dashboard times used by competitors in the historic Monte Carlo Rally (in particular, the Porsche 911 “147” from the 1965 rally), the new release has two variations – a steel one limited to 911 pieces, and one in 18K 3N solid yellow gold limited to 11 pieces.
The black dial references the Heuer Master Time/Monte Carlo stopwatches from 1965, prizing strong contrast and legibility as required by rally competitors. Beige markings reference the original car’s steering wheel, while the dial’s finish evokes the shimmering effect of its bodywork, adding a refined touch.
The red lines on the right side of the flange are a graphical representation of speed, paying homage to the 0 to 100 km/h sprint achieved by the 1965 Porsche 911 “147” during the Monte Carlo Rally, calculated acceleration of 8.4 seconds. The azuré subdials, with contrasting silver rings, add visual depth. The TAG Heuer Carrera double glassbox construction on both the front and back of the timepiece, allows for an uninterrupted view of the movement.
The cheap 2025 replica watches UK is powered by the in-house TH20-08 Chronosprint movement, offering an impressive 80-hour power reserve. The chronograph module of the TH20-08 is unique to the Porsche partnership, with its two snail-shaped wheels resulting in the central seconds hand completing the first 15 seconds of every stopped minute at an accelerated pace, before slowing to complete the loop of the minute perfectly. A Porsche steering wheel-shaped rotor, visible through the sapphire glass caseback, further connects the timepiece to the car’s engineering heritage.
The steel version comes with a classic H-shaped bracelet and an additional black perforated leather strap with beige stitching, while the more exclusive gold version features a black perforated leather strap with beige stitching and an additional light brown perforated calfskin strap.
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph, Glassbox edition
In 2023 TAG Heuer marked the 60th anniversary of its most famous model, the Carrera, with a new glassbox design in tribute to Jack Heuer’s innovative use of a flange to display crucial information. The curved sapphire crystal over the dial allows the face to be read at any angle, improving all-round legibility, a key element of all past Carrera models.
The new Swiss made super clone watches build on the collection’s colour palette and add a precious element with the integration of a diamond-set flange and under the domed sapphire crystal. The two timepieces consist of TAG Heuer Carrera’s signature blue and the other one in a powdery pink, both in a unisex-friendly 39mm case.
A dial with circular-brushed finish features a bi-compax layout, rhodium-plated hands and date window at 6 o’clock. The diamond-set flange is adorned with 72 diamonds totalling 0.45 carats, along with 11 chaton diamond indexes on the inner flange. The blue model is presented with a dark blue alligator leather strap and the pink version on a matching calfskin leather strap, both featuring a subtle pearlescent effect. White and gray alligator straps are also available.
Separately released, the Glassbox series also consists of two striking purple dial Carrera models – a chronograph and a tourbillon. Both fake watches for sale are distinguished by the smoky, sunray-brushed finish of the gradient dial – moving from inky black at the edges to an evocative purple in the middle – and changing moods in the ambient light.
Rhodium-plated hour markers, along with silver accents, contrast with the moody dial for excellent legibility. The domed sapphire crystal of the Glassbox accentuates the curvature of the dial for a striking silhouette on the wrist.
Inside the 39mm stainless steel case of the chronograph is the in-house Heuer 02 (TH20-00) movement, delivering an 80-hour power reserve. The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon copy watches shop, meanwhile, is limited to 200 pieces and is powered by TAG Heuer’s in-house Heuer 02 (TH20-09) tourbillon movement, offering a 65-hour power reserve. Both models are fitted with black perforated leather straps, complemented by black stitching on the front and a purple calfskin lining on the reverse with tone-on-tone stitching.
TAG Heuer Carrera Date
New pastel versions of the famous Swiss wholesale replica TAG Heuer Carrera Date watches offer a softer side to the model. In the versatile 36mm case, the elegant new editions include a powdery pink iteration with a sunray-brushed dial and a lilac model bearing a distinctive snail-brushed dial.
Each dial features a gradient track at the edge, a nod to TAG Heuer Carrera’s racing heritage, with 11 diamonds totalling 0.2 carats as the around the date window at 6 0’clock. Both best quality fake watches are powered by the latest Caliber 7 automatic movement, with a 56-hour power reserve.
One of this week’s picks is Rolex Datejust replica watches for sale that I saw in the metal at the Miami show and has been stuck in my brain ever since, but the rest are good old-fashioned internet sleuthing finds!
1967 Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 Replica Watches in White Gold with Black Gilt Dial
Nestled in a case full of yellow gold Day-Dates and various stone dial Rolex at last week’s Miami Beach Antique Show, this humble white gold AAA UK fake Rolex Datejust watches caught my eye and has been on my mind ever since.
Given the trend towards “classy” watches as opposed to “sport” copy watches wholesale, most collectors I encountered last week wanted to talk about Day-Dates and Cartiers more than Submariners and Daytonas. That’s great; I’ve always been a fan of the less-sporty vintage options. The top replica watches you’ll find me wearing most is a gilt-dialed Explorer, probably the “dressiest” “sport” Rolex. It’s smaller and delicate looking and humble. This Datejust is similar to the “sportiest” “dress” watch from the same era. It’s solid gold and very clearly a Datejust while featuring the same gilt dial finish as my Explorer and easily mistakable for stainless steel at a glance.
Tip: if you want to spot a vintage Datejust in white gold, look for the little infill on the inside corners of the lugs, mimicking the midcase construction of the Day-Date. Anyway, Tariq probably doesn’t want to trade my 1016 for this 1601 straight up so someone else should go and grab this one while it’s still available. You’ll be the owner of the classiest, most under-the-radar vintage luxury 2025 Rolex super clone watches on the planet.
The seller, Momentum Dubai, is located in Dubai and this Datejust has an asking price of $31,300.
Nicknamed the “Pre-Explorer,” the perfect replica Rolex ref. 6098 watches is a 36mm Oyster case that sits in a transition period for the brand. In 1931, Rolex introduced its Perpetual full-rotor automatic movement, thus creating the Bubbleback era of the 1930s and 1940s. By the end of the 1940s, trends moved towards larger cases, and Rolex updated its catalog with watches like the 6098 and the ref. 5030 “Pre-Datejust.” Regularly referred to as the Big Bubbleback generation, these references were a big step toward a more familiar Rolex catalog, which by 1956 would officially offer the Submariner, GMT-Master, Explorer, Datejust, and Day-Date.
In this pre-model-name period of Rolex production, a single reference could be used for a variety of different best copy watches. Let me explain with the 6098. This same reference encompasses solid yellow gold cases with “Galaxy” star dials as well as the “Pre-Explorer” stainless steel 6098s worn by mountaineers like Jürg Marmet and Norman Günther Dyhrenfurth on early Everest expeditions. See, very different watches.
The example we have here is more like the early Everest fake watches shop UK and looks to be in strong, original condition. It is on offer at a smaller auction house in the UK and, in my opinion, is one of the best ways to have a true piece of Rolex history for relatively very little money.
This Rolex lot 193 of Tayler & Fletcher’s Fine Art, Vintage & Interiors sale starting today, Friday, January 16th, 2025. The high bid at the time of publication is £1,100.
1970 Heuer Carrera Ref. 7753 NT Replica Watches
After being a bit worried when I sat down to compile the picks this week, it turned out to be a shockingly good week to search the small auction houses of the world. This ref. 7753 NT hails from one of the final years of manually wound, classic case-shaped Carrera generation of the 1960s and very early 1970s. As I have spent time explaining many times before, any Carrera, in this case with a panda or reverse panda dial motif, is considered to be extremely collectible and desirable. For one of the most beautifully designed and legible chronographs ever made, contrasting black and white tones do a ton to send these high quality replica watches over the top.
This example appears to have a fairly clean dial with little to no spotting or discoloration to note. The lume plots are mostly intact although with some discoloration that may not be the most attractive tone of creamy patina. I can look past some poorly aged lume plots when fake watches UK site is seemingly fresh to market, un-messed with, and original. FYI, this Carrera clearly needs a service and some cleaning, but with a Valjoux 7730 inside, that should be easy work for your local watchmaker.
This Heuer lot 1719 of Rendell’s Auctioneers & Estate Agents’s Antiques and Collectables, inc. silver and jewellery sale starting Thursday, January 23rd, 2025. The estimate is £4,000 to £5,000, and there were no bids at the time of publication.
In the year that Formula 1 celebrates its 75th anniversary, TAG Heuer will return to the sport as its Official Timekeeper. It’s a combination that’s as natural as peanut butter and jelly. With the perfect replica watches brand’s rich history in racing and its sponsorship of the leading F1 team, this new partnership feels like coming home. In a surprise move, LVMH outbid Rolex to take over the timekeeping duties in motorsport’s leading class last October. This next step, however, feels like the most logical one that the luxury conglomerate could have taken and connects TAG Heuer to Formula 1 in 2025. It’s a true return to form!
One of the biggest commercial changes of the guard in 2024 was Rolex losing its sponsorship role in Formula 1 to LVMH. We first reported on that in September when Lex wrote an article discussing whether the implications for Rolex as a brand would be bad if it lost its partnership. Only a few weeks later, there was a public announcement that the Arnault-led luxury conglomerate LVMH had struck a 10-year deal with Formula 1 for a whopping US$150 million to become its Official Timekeeper. It sparked the discussion about what we should expect from LVMH in F1.
TAG Heuer was the logical first choice for Formula 1
With the announcement that LVMH would take over, Lex shared the logical thought that we’d see more of the conglomerate’s UK AAA fake watches brands on the grid. But he also predicted we’d see a greater presence of the other luxury brands in the group, such as Louis Vuitton (fashion), Moët & Chandon (champagne), and Hennessy (cognac). The main watch brand on people’s lips to take over as Official Timekeeper was TAG Heuer. Lex also mentioned that it was a no-brainer, and here we are three months later with TAG Heuer officially taking over as Formula 1’s main horological brand.
Fans worldwide will understand this choice as (TAG) Heuer has a rich history in racing, particularly Formula 1. Most Heuer fans know that Jack Heuer had warm ties with F1 legend Jochen Rindt, who became World Champion in 1970. He famously wore the Heuer Autavia ref. 2446 during his racing career.
Jack Heuer also landed the brand name on the car of Formula 1 driver Jo Siffert. Heuer and Siffert agreed to a deal that would see the driver help promote the revolutionary Heuer Calibre 11. With a logo on the Rob Walker Lotus 49B, the brand’s shield on his race suit, and an Autavia ref. 1163 on his wrist, Jo Siffert became the Formula 1 poster boy for the Heuer brand.
The history of Heuer in Formula 1
But that’s not where Jack Heuer’s ambitions ended. In 1971, he made a deal with Scuderia Ferrari to develop a timekeeping system for the brand’s famous Fiorano test track. Additionally, the brand developed the Le Mans Centigraph. This revolutionary quartz-controlled timing instrument could record times up to 1/10, 1/100, and 1/1000 of a second.
In 1975, Heuer further enhanced its partnership with Ferrari as an official team sponsor. Team drivers Clay Regazzoni and Niki Lauda drove the legendary Ferrari 312T and could be seen wearing legendary Heuer models. Heuer remained a Ferrari partner until 1979.
In 1985, Heuer was acquired by Techniques d’Avant Garde Group (TAG), which also owned the McLaren Formula 1 team. The name changed to TAG Heuer, and the brand became a partner of the McLaren team. This was the start of a relationship that lasted for three decades and saw some of the biggest names in the sport wearing high quality TAG Heuer replica watches.
Probably the most iconic was Ayrton Senna, who could be seen wearing his famous TAG Heuer S/el ref. S25706C in the early ’90s. In 1992, TAG Heuer became the first Official Timekeeper of the sport. It’s a role the brand kept until 2003, after which it focused on its partnership with McLaren until 2016.
The modern era of TAG Heuer and Formula 1
That year, TAG Heuer’s then-CEO Jean-Claude Biver announced a new partnership with the Red Bull Formula 1 team. As most of you will know, that was not a bad move. Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen became the most popular duo of drivers in the sport. Additionally, Verstappen went on to win the last four World Championship titles. It has made top TAG Heuer copy watches a partner of the team that also won the Formula 1 World Constructors’ Champions in 2022 and 2023. That will remain unchanged in the upcoming season, making TAG Heuer the most prominent brand by a mile.
With the announcement of the new partnership comes the question of what we can expect from TAG Heuer. To mark the occasion, the brand highlighted its rich history in the sport and spotlighted some of its most famous F1-related timepieces. We would love to see some of those classics return, honoring the original timepieces. But the times have changed, and so have both Formula 1 and TAG Heuer. Over the past few years, famous names in the sport have been replaced by younger drivers who have also drawn a younger crowd. Does that mean luxury UK replica TAG Heuer Connected watches for everyone? That might be a haunting image for fans of mechanical watches. But it’s easy to see that it won’t become a reality anytime soon.
The diversity of the current TAG Heuer brand
TAG Heuer’s current catalog offers a notable variety of styles and designs. It’s exactly that feature that makes the brand so well equipped to combine the traditional romance of racing and mechanical watchmaking with the modern technological side of Formula 1. For the nostalgic race fans, the brand’s portfolio features the classic Monaco and Carrera lines.
We have seen some great releases that honor that traditional side with the Swiss 1:1 super clone TAG Heuer Carrera Glassbox watches and some recent Monaco models. At the same time, these model families have a modern side to them with the Carrera Sport Chronographs and the skeletonized Monaco models.
Those are just two of the options that the brand could focus on. The Formula 1 collection of quartz chronographs and the aforementioned top wholesale replica TAG Heuer Connected smartwatches are also great fits.
Considering the new title as the sport’s Official Timekeeper, its Formula 1 and Connected lines would be more obvious picks when emphasizing the modern, technological aspects of the sport. As you can see, the brand has plenty of options to cater to the different types of F1 fans.
Expect to see TAG Heuer everywhere
LVMH’s other watch brands, such as Zenith and Bvlgari, are not the greatest fit with the fast, technological world of Formula 1. Because of this, you can expect to see a lot of TAG Heuer on your screens when tuning into the world of Formula 1 in the upcoming months. One thing we do foresee is TAG Heuer having a far more active role than Rolex did. Rolex was simply there as the world-renowned name tied to the timekeeping of the events. But TAG Heuer moves and acts differently. Is it more in line with F1?
My gut feeling is that 2025 China TAG Heuer fake watches is a better fit for the sport as a whole. Plus, as Lex already mentioned, Tudor is still active in Formula 1. The brand seems to be a better fit at this point than its bigger brother. It has a more action-driven profile that matches the fast world of Formula 1 better. Therefore, it seems like a more logical competitor for the name that will dominate Formula 1 in 2025. Indeed, you will see a lot of TAG Heuer in Formula 1 in the 12 months ahead, from the signage on the circuits to the name on the Oracle Red Bull Racing cars to the wrists of Max Verstappen and the team’s newbie Liam Lawson. TAG Heuer is already a winner before the season has started.
Rolex arguably has more iconic models than any major watchmaker, from the Submariner to the Datejust to the Explorer (and many more). Still, the Cosmograph Daytona has become something of a unicorn and a collector’s dream in the last couple of decades. At a time when the brand’s steel sports replica watches for sale were still readily available at authorized dealers, the Daytona (particularly the steel model) was already nigh impossible to find – even though it wasn’t always like this. The chronograph remains highly desirable today and long waitlists are required (and could extend indefinitely), but those who wear them can enjoy a slice of history and horological excellence. Surprisingly, the Daytona wasn’t popular at launch and took decades to really find an audience. The Rolex Daytona concept was born in the 1930s, reached fruition in the 1960s and is among the most important chronographs in watchmaking today.
About the name Cosmograph Daytona
The first Daytona wasn’t actually called the Daytona, but simply the Cosmograph in 1963. The following year, Daytona was added to the dial, but Cosmograph also remained and is still printed on dials today. Let’s first unwrap the name… Cosmograph is a strange word. As you know, the word chronograph derives from the Greek terms chronos (time) and graph refers to grafos (to write), explained by the history of this type of watch, which started as an instrument writing down elapsed times on a sheet of paper – the circa-1821 instrument of Nicolas Rieussec. Cosmograph is not an invention of UK 1:1 Rolex fake watches. It combines the words Cosmo (world) and graph or grafo (to write), but also a reference to Cosmography, the science of mapping and, in modern days, the effort to determine the large-scale features of the observable universe. Rolex started to use the word Cosmograph on the reference 6062 Triple Calendar Moonphase Stelline up until its discontinuation in 1956-1957 – where the name made a lot of sense considering the complications. Why this name was brought back several years later on the brand’s newly created racing chronograph remains a mystery. After all, the name Rolex itself doesn’t mean anything special…
The name Daytona is, on the other hand, far easier to understand since the high quality replica watches was designed as a racing chronograph. Back then, the Daytona Beach race track was considered one of the most prestigious in the world and in 1966, Rolex became the official timekeeper of the Daytona International Speedway. From then on, the names Cosmograph and Daytona were found on the dials – either at 12 o’clock or, most of the time, around the 6 o’clock counter.
However, as an anecdote, the best copy watches was initially called Le Mans, referencing the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans. An early 1963 advert shows the “Le Mans” watch before Rolex moved to call it the Daytona after closing the deal with the 24 Hours of Daytona. Funnily enough, Rolex then became the official timekeeper of the French race and even released a special edition of the Cosmograph Daytona, paying tribute to the 100th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Ref. 6239 – The Origins of the Cosmograph/Daytona (1963 – 1969)
This model was the successor to ref. 6238, often referred to as the “pre-Daytona” chronograph. Two big visual differences separated the models – the tachymeter was on the dial of ref. 6238 and engraved on the outer bezel of ref. 6239 (where it remains today), and ref. 6239 was the first to have separate colours for the dial and sub-dials (panda and reverse panda styles).
Most 6239 bezels had a base 300 tachymeter (to measure speeds up to 300 kilometres per hour), which soon changed to a base 200 in subsequent models and is 400 today. Before the Cosmograph, Rolex chronographs were very monochromatic and less sporty overall (ref. 6238 had all black or silver dials, for example). So, you can say that ref. 6239 forever contemporized the brand’s chronographs. As a side note, it was the Omega Speedmaster that first brought the tachymeter to the external bezel in 1957 with the CK2915.
Ref. 6238 was produced in small numbers from 1962 – 1968, so it lived alongside the Cosmograph/Daytona for many years. It was very influential to ref. 6239 in many ways – the case size of 36mm, baton hands (after its early dagger-hand days), tri-compax dial layout and sub-dial size, pump pushers and crown are nigh identical between the 6238 and 6239. It should be noted that many consider a case diameter of 37mm for ref. 6239 with the external bezel. Although the tachymeter was on the 6238 dial, the telemeter of earlier chronographs had been removed for a cleaner and more legible design, further establishing the formula moving forward with the AAA Rolex Daytona replica watches.
Early 6239 models had a “double Swiss underline” dial, otherwise known as the Le Mans, in 1963. A line under Cosmograph meant tritium was used for lume (replacing radium), although some radium may have still been present. Swiss was also printed twice at the bottom, but one was almost impossible to see as it was tucked under the rehaut.
Ref. 6239 was among the few Daytona models with pump-style pushers like ref. 6238, as most subsequent models adopted screw-down pushers and crowns for better water resistance. In the later part of 1964, Daytona was added to the dial underneath Cosmograph at the top, and the font size tended to vary between small or a bit stretched out for “Big Daytona” and “Small Daytona” dials. On late 6239 dials, Daytona moved above the 6 o’clock sub-dial in curvature. Some dials didn’t get Daytona at all as things became a bit scattershot. Cosmograph was printed just below ROLEX at 12 o’clock regardless, so technically, every Daytona is a Cosmograph, but is every Cosmograph a Daytona? An argument for another day (but the answer is yes).
The 6239 was offered in stainless steel or yellow gold, all with acrylic crystals. The Oyster bracelet became standard for China wholesale Rolex Daytona super clone watches in 1965. A couple of rare dial variances were made as well. “Baby Blue” had light blue Daytona text, while “Cherry Red” had light red Daytona text on a black or silver dial. These are certainly prized by collectors today. And YES, there are also the Paul Newman dials, but those will be discussed further down in its own section.
Valjoux 722 Movement
Rolex used a base hand-wound Valjoux 72 column-wheel movement for the Daytona and upgraded it with a Breguet overcoil and free-sprung regulator (calling it calibre 722). This was used in the prior 6238 as well. It had a relatively slow beat rate of 18,000vph (2.5Hz), 17 jewels and a 48-hour power reserve. There was a 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock, a 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock and small seconds at 9 o’clock. This base chronograph calibre was the Daytona workhorse for decades.
The Daytona Ref. 6240 (1965 – 1969)
This model debuted soon after ref. 6239, and the two were produced simultaneously until 1969. The major difference here was the change to the screw-down pushers and crown, which increased water resistance to 100 metres, putting the Swiss made replica Rolex Daytona watches on the same level as the 1960s Submariner, Explorer and GMT. This change eventually led to the “Oyster” designation on the dial. The sporty vibe of the Daytona was now more than skin deep. Daytona text was again under Cosmograph, like ref. 6239 with “Big Daytona” and “Small Daytona” variants in white or silver/blueprint. Curved Daytona print above the 6 o’clock sub-dial was skipped with ref. 6240 and reappeared in the next model. Images below by image by Phillips.
The most significant visual change from ref. 6239 was the use of a black acrylic bezel insert for the tachymeter with white numerals (basically the reverse of the prior silver (steel) bezel with black numerals). The same hand-wound Valjoux 722 from ref. 6239 again powered ref. 6240.
The Daytona Ref. 6241 (1966 – 1969)
This model blended ref. 6239 and ref. 6240 into another Daytona option – pump pushers like 6239 and black acrylic bezel insert like 6240 – and Daytona was most often printed in curvature above the 6 o’clock sub-dial (usually in silver) with “Cherry Red” also available in limited numbers. Ref. 6241 was mostly aimed at the American market, and only around 3,000 were produced in stainless steel or yellow gold (and less than 300 of those in 14k yellow gold).
A highly collectable variant is called the John Player Special, with a black and yellow gold colour pallet to match the John Player Special Formula 1 team colours. A gold case and bracelet were combined with a black dial, gold sub-dials, and a black acrylic bezel insert. Daytona was printed in gold and curved above the 6 o’clock sub-dial. An exceptionally rare Paul Newman variant of this was also made, but more on that later.
In 1969, ref. 6239, 6240 and 6241 ceased production as the next Daytona generation launched in 1970.
The Daytona Ref. 6262 and 6264 and Calibre 727 Valjoux (1970 – 1972)
These two cheap fake watches UK were short-lived in the early 1970s and were sequels to prior models. For example, ref. 6262 was an update to ref. 6239 with a steel tachymeter bezel, while ref. 6264 was an update to ref. 6241 with a black acrylic bezel insert. Daytona was almost always printed in curvature above the 6 o’clock sub-dial on both models. Ref. 6240, with its screw-down pushers and crown, was passed over for now, so Rolex was back to pump pushers for a couple of years as water resistance wasn’t yet prioritized for the car racing-inspired chronographs.
These are considered (short-lived) transitional Daytona models that introduced the next movement, the Rolex calibre 727, still based on the Valjoux 72. The big change was an increased frequency to 21,600vph (3Hz), while it retained 17 jewels and a 48-hour power reserve.
The Daytona Ref. 6263 and 6265 (1971 – 1988)
The next two models, both introduced in 1971, are among the longest-running Daytona references (17 years) and arguably the best known. Or most famous. Whatever you want to call them, they’re truly legendary in the Rolex portfolio with such a long production run and now permanent addition of screw-down pushers, which was generally unheard of at the time outside of speciality pieces. They housed calibre 727 from the transitional models and only ref. 6264 hung on into 1972 (ref. 6262 was discontinued in 1971). With the screw-down pushers and crown commitment, these new references represent the beginning of the modern best quality Rolex Daytona replica watches.
The Swiss movements copy Rolex watches were otherwise similar to earlier ones, most notably ref. 6240, which first introduced the screw-down pushers and crown (and had Oyster printed on a relative handful of dials). Ref. 6263 and 6265 permanently adopted Oyster on the dials under ROLEX. Ref. 6263 used the black acrylic bezel insert like ref. 6240 and 6241 (and the short-lived 6264), while ref. 6265 had a metal bezel (steel or gold) like earlier models. For collectors, there are many subtle dial variances to choose from. T Swiss T at the bottom (for tritium lume) and no Daytona on the dial is known as a pre-Sigma dial. So, what’s a Sigma dial? That has the Greek sigma (σ) symbol on either side of T Swiss T, which signifies the use of gold on the dial (usually white gold for indices, etc.). Sigma dials did not have Daytona text, either. Then there are the rare “Cherry Red” and “Big Red” dials, which had either light red or a thick, bright red Daytona printed in curvature over the 6 o’clock sub-dial. To confuse things, some Sigma dials were also “Big Red” dials, so they did have Daytona text. Like earlier Daytona features, things were a bit scattershot without strict guidelines.
As we entered the 1980s, 18k yellow gold models started getting “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified” on the dial under Rolex and Oyster, along with a proper certification document. Curiously, the steel counterparts got neither the text nor the document, and it’s not entirely clear if steel Daytona 6263 and 6265 movements in any part of the 1980s were officially COSC-certified. Rolex hasn’t said.
The Daytona Ref. 6269 and 6270 (1984 – 1988)
This pair of 18k yellow gold Rolex Daytona replica watches shop was bejewelled with diamonds on the dial and bezel. They’re both very rare and usually command seven figures among collectors. Only Rolex and Cosmograph are printed on gold plates under 12 o’clock, as Daytona is absent entirely. The difference between the two references is the diamond cut – 6269 has brilliant-cut diamonds, while 6270 has baguette-cut diamonds on the bezel. Of course, the diamonds replace the tachymeter. Two examples below were once for sale at Amsterdam Vintage Watches.
These final four-digit references really highlight the inconsistent and scattershot nature of the hand-wound Daytona era. Throughout this entire production timeline, references had dials with and without Daytona print, and it was a relative crapshoot whether Daytona was curved around the 6 o’clock sub-dial or printed below Rolex under 12 o’clock. Then there was “Big Daytona”, “Small Daytona”, “Cherry Red”, “Big Red”, and so on. Rolex does like to have fun and experiment. At the time, these anomalies were generally ignored. If the model happened to be a “Big Red” variant while a customer was looking, so be it. The bezel type, dial colour and reference number were the important factors. Only today do collectors prize the variations. Most surprising of all, this entire range of fake Rolex Daytona watches paypal (1963 – 1988) just didn’t sell well. It’s fair to not only call them unpopular at the time but even flops. Hard to believe today.
The move to automatic, the Zenith Daytona Ref. 16520 (1988 – 2000)
This is the reference that truly represented the modern Swiss made replica Rolex Daytona watches, not unlike the Explorer’s jump from ref. 1016 to ref. 14270. For the Daytona, this was an even bigger jump – the case went from 36/37mm to 40mm in diameter and gained a very different automatic calibre. The dial aesthetic, available in black or white, significantly matured as well, with a lacquered finish and sub-dials matching the dial colours with only their outer tracks having a contrasting colour. A sapphire crystal was now standard and the indices gained interior points for a bit of style, and all bezels were metal (dropping black acrylic). This was the first Oyster Perpetual Daytona with the automatic calibre, which was reflected in new dial text under Rolex. In fact, the dial got a bit text-heavy with five lines at the top and Daytona above the 6 o’clock sub-dial in curvature (in red on both black and white dials).
Early variants got nicknames such as the “floating Cosmograph” as that text was much lower than the four lines above it. It was also called the “inverted six” as the 6 on the 6 o’clock sub-dial was upside down, resembling a 9. Early on, Rolex briefly removed Officially Certified from “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified” to bring dial text to four lines at the top and spaced Cosmograph consistent with the other text, all for a cleaner look. Few of those were produced and are sought by collectors today. There were also two white dial variants that had subtle differences in lustre and dial print, with one resembling porcelain, but neither was separated by reference number or name. It was a curious anomaly that was somewhat ignored at the time. Black Daytona dials from the mid-1990s eventually degraded, with the sub-dials taking on a brownish colour (not unlike tropical dials). These became known as Patrizzi dials, named after Osvaldo Patrizzi, who was the founder of the auction house Antiquorum Auctioneers and first called attention to the patina. It was an unintended reaction of the varnish coating against the metal sub-dials.
Ref. 16520 is the model that finally made the Daytona popular, and it’s gained a huge following ever since, making it the most sought-after new top 1:1 Rolex fake watches today. Soon after launch, the Oyster bracelets got polished centre links for the first time to create a more luxurious aesthetic, positioning the Daytona as more than “just a tool watch”. The clasp was modernized as well. This reference was the first Daytona to have a two-tone yellow gold/steel “Rolesor” design (ref. 16523), and all gold variances got their own reference numbers for the first time. An example is ref. 16528, which was yellow gold on an Oyster bracelet.
Calibre 4030 (modified El Primero)
It’s a bit surprising that it took this long for the Daytona to become an Oyster Perpetual with an automatic movement, given the much earlier adoption by other models. That said, developing an automatic chronograph calibre is very challenging, with the first ones debuting in 1969. It was the horological equivalent of the moonshot. So, calibre 4030 wasn’t yet an in-house design and was based on Zenith’s Calibre El Primero (calibre Zenith 400). It wouldn’t be until 2000 that Rolex developed its own in-house chronograph with calibre 4130. As such, this reference is known as the Zenith Daytonas.
Zenith’s movement was considered the best Swiss chronograph at the time, so the Daytona 16520 was in good hands. Of course, Rolex wasn’t satisfied with simply installing another watchmaker’s movement, so they stripped it down and made around 200 modifications, replacing half of the original components in the process. Major additions included a larger free-sprung Glucydur balance and Microstella regulating system, and the date complication was also removed. The frequency was reduced from a high beating 36,000vph (5Hz) to 28,800vph (4Hz) to keep it consistent with Rolex’s COSC-certified portfolio. The 31-jewel column-wheel movement had a 54-hour power reserve, up from the hand-wound calibre’s 48 hours, and was arguably the best chronograph calibre of its day (depending on your view of 5Hz vs 4Hz).
The move to in-house, the Daytona Ref. 116520 (2000 – 2016)
At an initial glance, this next reference looked much like the last, but look closer and there are significant differences. For starters, this is the first Daytona with a truly in-house Rolex calibre, which changed the order of the sub-dials. The small seconds moved from 9 o’clock to 6 o’clock, trading places with the 12-hour counter, and all sub-dial placements were slightly altered (rather subtle). As of 1998, tritium was replaced entirely by Rolex to LumiNova, so all ref. 116520 models reflected that change as well. Gold variances again got their own reference numbers, and the white gold model (ref. 116519), which had specially coloured dials and matching lizard straps, became known as the “Beach Daytonas”. These dials included yellow or pink mother-of-pearl, blue lacquer and green hardstone. The Zenith Daytonas remain more collectable than this first round of in-house models, mainly due to the dial variances and the movement itself, so ref. 116520 in standard form is somewhat of a bargain on the second-hand market (if you consider a starting price north of $20,000 a bargain, of course).
Calibre 4130 in-house
Five years in development, online best Rolex replica watches‘ first in-house, 44 jewels, vertical clutch, column-wheel chronograph had a streamlined design with 20 per cent fewer parts than the previous calibre 4030. Rolex finally had a thoroughbred Daytona, and it certainly didn’t disappoint. It maintained the 28,800vph (4Hz) frequency but increased the power reserve to 72 hours (from 54 hours with calibre 4030). The Parachrom hairspring debuted with this calibre and offered additional resistance to shocks and temperature, and of course, it was COSC-certified with an accuracy of -4/+6 seconds per day. The automatic rotor used ceramic bearings for the first time, and a vertical clutch replaced the horizontal/lateral counterpart of the 4030, eliminating backlash (small movements with the chronograph hands during starts/stops) for a more accurate stopwatch.
Cerachrom Bezel
While all metal bezels ruled Daytona models since 1988 (after discontinuing black acrylic), ref. 116xxx brought the black bezel back in 2011 with ceramic, otherwise known as Rolex Cerachrom. Initial ceramic models came with leather straps but were soon presented with different options (gold, bracelets, etc.). This was just a couple of years shy of the Daytona’s 50th anniversary, but for that, Rolex released ref. 116506 – a platinum model on a platinum Oyster bracelet with a brown Cerachrom bezel and blue dial known as the Platona. You’ll need deep pockets if you find one.
The Steel/Ceramic Daytona Ref. 116500LN (2016 – 2023)
The perfect UK fake Rolex Daytona Ref. 116500LN watches went back to Daytona’s roots with a steel model with classic black or white dials reminiscent of the ref. 16520 and a black Cerachrom bezel like ref. 6263 with its aesthetically similar black acrylic. These steel models represented the shift to the Daytona’s unicorn status. They had already been difficult to obtain and were now nigh impossible to find at retail. This steel ceramic reference remains the most popular contemporary Daytona model and also the most popular steel Rolex in general today.
60th Anniversary, The Daytona Ref. 126500 (2023 – Present)
The most recent model has undergone another significant redesign, both inside and out. This hasn’t happened since 1988 with ref. 16520 (the Zenith Daytona) when the case was enlarged to 40mm and received an entirely new automatic calibre. The Rolex Daytona Ref. 126500 retains the 40mm diameter but has a more refined case with softer lines and tapered lugs and a noticeable reduction in thickness. The ceramic bezel also has a metal ring around the perimeter (that’s actually part of the case itself), calling back the look of the earlier acrylic inserts. The classic Oyster bracelet received a redesign with a tapered shape to the outer links to integrate better with the new lugs, along with improved articulation to remove visual gaps when on the wrist. The crown guard is now longer and better integrated as well. All of the changes are relatively subtle and won’t jump out to the layman, but they’re a big deal to Rolex connoisseurs. A lot of the redesign has to do with the new calibre, which allowed for the thinner case and flatter caseback – the case is now 11.5mm in height, which is a 0.5mm reduction. Subtle, but tangible. And the platinum model (ref. 126506) received a first for any Daytona: an exhibition caseback.
The dial has a host of changes as well. The sub-dial interiors are larger, making the rings a little thinner, while the 18k white gold indices are a bit smaller, and the overall placement/proportions have been modified. The snailed sub-dials from ref. 116520 are now vertically brushed against a sunray-brushed main dial. The hour and minute hands are a bit wider, and Super-LumiNova has been replaced with Rolex’s own Chromalight. While a lot has changed, the overall Daytona vibe remains intact and the visual differences are again subtle.
Calibre 4131
Rolex debuted its second in-house chronograph calibre with this reference that features its new, patented nickel-phosphorus Chronergy escapement working in tandem with the paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring. This allows for greater efficiency, accuracy and magnetic resistance, making calibre 4131 a Rolex Superlative Chronometer with an accuracy of +/-2 seconds per day (well within COSC standards of -4/+6 seconds per day). A tiny Rolex coronet under the 6 o’clock index confirms that the replica watches site carries the next-generation calibre. The movement is decorated with Rolex Côtes de Genève and an openworked gold rotor for the platinum transparent back. Rolex’s version of the Geneva stripes differs from the norm, with polished grooves between the bands, creating subtle yet hard lines within the decoration.
The Paul Newman Connection
On rare occasions, a watch model gets intimately tied with a celebrity, and they’re forever linked. A couple of examples are Elizabeth Taylor and Bulgari’s Serpenti and Steve McQueen and TAG Heuer’s Monaco. With Rolex’s Daytona, that celebrity is Paul Newman. Although an Oscar-winning actor, Newman was also known as a racecar enthusiast, winning four national championships in Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) races with the Bob Sharp Racing Team (driving Datsun/Nissan). His 1969 film, Winning, brought attention to both racing (as his character Frank Capua vies to win the Indianapolis 500) and, ultimately, the Daytona. His co-star (and real-life wife) Joanne Woodward had gifted him a 1968 Daytona ref. 6239 with an “exotic dial” and Drive Carefully Me engraved on the caseback. The Daytona and particularly the limited Art Deco exotic dial became synonymous with the actor as he wore it frequently, although the two weren’t linked by collectors until the 1980s. After his death, the fake watches shop sold at Phillips auction house for a record $17.8 million in 2017.
The Exotic Dials, a.k.a the Paul Newman Daytonas
The “exotic” Art Deco dials associated with Newman were unpopular at the time and horrible sellers. A small number were produced and are recognized mainly by the sub-dials with unusual Art Deco font and tiny square indices. Small blocks within the outermost minute/chrono seconds track replaced the traditional Daytona indices and original pieces came with panda and reverse panda colours (white dial with black sub-dials or black dial with white sub-dials). The outer track had red print and was a separate colour from the main dial (matching the sub-dials), unlike the uniform dials on traditional models and were also known as three-colour dials. Newman’s famous model was ref. 6239 with a panda dial. Six Daytona references were ultimately made with Paul Newman dials – 6239, 6241, 6262, 6263, 6264 and 6265 – so production ceased in the 1980s.
Italian Collectors
Interestingly, it wasn’t until the 1980s that these became popular when a photograph of Newman with his Daytona was featured on the cover of an Italian magazine. That association with both the Daytona and specific exotic dial fueled interest, and its popularity steadily climbed, becoming known as the Paul Newman Daytona around 1988. Models came in steel and sometimes gold, such as a very rare ref. 6264 in yellow gold with a black or champagne dial (in panda and reverse panda styles). Later references 6263 and 6265 in steel changed a bit in appearance by dropping red print for a two-colour dial. Unfortunately, Paul Newman dials are among the most faked today, so due diligence is required when considering a purchase, especially since Rolex models themselves are among the most counterfeited of any premium brand.
It’s hard to over-emphasize how incredible the fortunes of the Paul Newman Daytona changed over the decades, going from a sales flop that often sat for years on store shelves to one of the most desirable vintage Swiss luxury replica Rolex watches today. At the time, Rolex outsourced dial manufacturing to Singer, who actually made similar “Paul Newman” dials for other brands such as Vulcain. Only the Paul Newman Daytonas, however, reached cult status as the others were all but forgotten. Does any of it make sense? No, but that’s what makes the world of watch collecting so fascinating (and even infuriating), and the Rolex Daytona stands at the top of the mountain today, whether vintage or new.
Let’s take a closer look at celebrities’ 1:1 Swiss replica watches. Aaron Taylor-Johnson was attending a movie premiere in Los Angeles wearing a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona. We also have a double bill with Breitling this week. Austin Butler was photographed wearing a Breitling Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 in San Francisco, while Karolina Kurkova was spotted in the ladies’ Breitling Chronomat Automatic 38 fake watches for sale.
Actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson attended the premiere of Focus Features’ film Nosferatu at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood this week. He could be seen sporting UK top fake Rolex Cosmograph Daytona watches in yellow gold. Housed in a 40 mm yellow gold case with a champagne-colored dial and black subdials, this copy watches for men is photographed here on a black Oysterflex rubber bracelet, although Taylor-Johnson has gone for the all-gold look with a matching yellow gold bracelet. The price is around the $34,000 mark with the rubber bracelet.
Hot off the announcement of getting the leading role in Luca Guadagnino’s American Psycho remake, Austin Butler was spotted wearing high quality replica Breitling Chronomat GMT 40 watches in San Francisco this week where he was attending the SFFILM Awards. Thanks to its automatic Caliber 32, the Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 allows the user to track a second time zone and know, at a glance, whether it is day or night. It is also an all-purpose sports super clone watches site with its 40 mm stainless steel case, matching integrated steel bracelet, easily adjustable onion crown, and 200-meter water resistance. This timepiece comes at a price of $6,150.
Supermodel Karolina Kurkova attended an Art Basel luncheon in Breitling’s boutique in the Miami Design District this week wearing the brand’s luxury fake Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38 watches with an icy blue dial and a sprinkling of lab-grown diamonds on the bezel. The perfect replica watches is powered by the COSC-certified Caliber 17 and is housed in a 38mm stainless steel case that is adorned with a blue ceramic crown and blue ceramic inserts at 12, 3, 6, and 9 o’clock. It is completed with a sporty integrated bracelet featuring an elegant system of links. Other details include a date at 6 o’clock and water resistance of 100 meters. You can expect to pay around $11,600 for this timepiece.