There’s much to consider when selecting the right replica watch whether you are going to gift the Rolex to someone or for yourself. Different from other brands that often only have one really iconic piece in their repertoire, Rolex is always the best choice. Let’s imagine that you’ve so far narrowed the field down to pre-owned and not vintage, we’ve decided to break down some of the pros and cons of some of our preferred models from the brand to give you a bit of insight as you approach that big determination.
Being the classic to end all classics, the replica Rolex Submariner is the most logical jumping-off point for this list. Not only is it a true classic in terms of design and pedigree, but it’s also a proper tool watch that was engineered from day one to take as much of a beating as you can throw at it. Therefore, it also lands in a bit of a sweet spot price-wise as it is currently more affordable than both its vintage predecessors and its more modern siblings that sport a redesigned case and ceramic bezels.
Compared with the Submariner, the fake Rolex Datejust is a significantly dressier alternative that equally highlights the masterful engineering and finishing of all things Rolex. With case sizes ranging from a compact 34mm up to a much more contemporary 41mm, there is a Datejust model out there to suit all wrist sized. Besides, the model range is by far the broadest in the brand’s collection, providing an array of models to choose from in steel, gold, or two-tone configuration, with baton, Roman numeral, or even diamond-set indices.
For our third selection, we’re in a sense dancing the line between the rugged tool watch and the slightly more dressy option with the Explorer ii 216570. To be fair, the Explorer ii is still more on the tool/utility side of things, however its thinner case profile and flatter fixed bezel make it a fair bit more versatile if you’re looking to tuck under a shirt cuff. The Explorer II was a serious departure for the Rolex when it first released in 1971, created with explorers, adventurers, and particularly spelunkers in mind.
Given its permanent position at the top of the replica Rolex pyramid, and the jaw-dropping results that continue to surface from the vintage watch market, the Rolex Daytona is an absolute no-brainer when it comes to potential fake watches from the brand that deserve a spot on your radar this Father’s Day. We all remember the significant fanfare that came along with the first ceramic-bezel Daytona and though the factory waitlist is supposedly shorter than it once was, these models remain a proper pain to track down. A 40mm case, screw-down pushers, and pronounced crown guards, paired with a simple 3-register chronograph dial layout ensure the Daytona remains instantly identifiable by any self-respecting watch enthusiast. Similarly to the Explorer ii, the rolex Daytona is made to go from day to night, also from boardroom to beach with ease, and given their performance on the secondary market of late, they’re one of the smartest investments in the watch world right now.