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That’s not hyperbole from the current owner. The reference 6241 continues to be one of the most highly coveted 1:1 cheap Rolex replica watches from the Crown, produced from 1966 to 1969 with approximately 3,000 made—only a fraction of which came with the “Paul Newman” dial made famous by the late actor. It is distinguished by the black acrylic markings on the bezel, pump ushers, and a white dial with sunken black sub-registers and an outer minute track with red markers to match the red “Daytona” moniker on the dial of the high quality replica Rolex watches. The lollipop-shaped hash marks in the sub-registers are also a signature of the “Paul Newman” Ref. 6241.
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Patrick Heiniger stood down as Rolex CEO for “personal reasons” in December 2008 after 12 years at the helm.
No more details on his quick departure were ever revealed by Wilsdorf HQ but, by the time of Patrick’s resignation, the Heiniger name had been connected to top Rolex replica watches for almost half a century.
Patrick had taken over as CEO from his father, André – the man credited with turning luxury UK Rolex fake watches from a watchmaker into a luxury brand and making it the ultimate symbol of wealth.
Joining Rolex in 1948, André Heiniger became the second chairman in the company’s history in 1962 and ran 1:1 replica Rolex watches until his retirement in 1997 when he passed the baton on to his son.
Patrick’s resignation came just as the 2008 recession was set to bite at its hardest. Swiss watch exports plummeted during the global recession with AAA Rolex copy watches’ territory of the mid- to upper-price range, hit particularly hard. This resulted in reported falls in sales of up to 40% and, almost unthinkably by today’s standards, there was a huge amount of overstock.
In what could have proved disastrous for the brand, Swiss movements Rolex replica watches had just completed an investment programme that saw the brand rationalising its supplier network, becoming vertically integrated by bringing production in-house.
In the end, however, it is this brave and game-changing move that will be Patrick Heiniger’s legacy. As Jake Ehrlich writes on rolexmagazine.com:
“Rolex only developed one new model under his tenure, which was the Yacht-Master. However, during his 16 years tenure from 1992 to 2008, as CEO, he consolidated Rolex’s entire business into four super-state-of-the-art facilities, all located in Switzerland, which resulted in superb economies-of-scale and significantly contributed to improving the quality of modern Rolex watches.”
During his time at Rolex, Patrick chose to wear a Day-Date in his favourite metal: platinum, and, as already mentioned, he introduced the cheap Rolex Yacht-Master replica watches as we know it to the Rolex line-up. It is therefore fitting that, when celebrating the ten-millionth chronometer movement in the 1990s, Patrick chose to case it in a platinum Yacht-Master.
The best Rolex super clone watches has remained in the Heiniger family since its first tick, but this coming weekend it will go under the hammer with Monaco Legend Group at its Exclusive Timepieces sale on April 22 and 23 at Le Meridien Beach Plaza Hotel in Monte Carlo. Previews will take place between Thursday 20 and Saturday 22 April.
With an estimate between €1m and 2m (and industry expectations for it to go even higher), the watch is a platinum prototype commissioned by the Heiniger family. A true one-of-a-kind it dates back to the early 1990s and celebrates the ten-millionth high quality replica Rolex watches featuring the Chronometer Certificate.
The fake Rolex watches for sale is equipped with a platinum Oyster bracelet and features diamond hour markers with baguette-shaped sapphires at 6 and 9 o’clock and a triangular-shaped sapphire at 12. Its unique, platinum-coloured dial bears the legend “DIX MILLIONIEME CHRONOMETER”.
The movement rotor is engraved with “10,000,000 ème CHRONOMETRE”, something that was done when the ten-millionth calibre rolled out of production. This movement was then placed inside the Heiniger’s platinum Yacht-Master where it has remained ever since.
Monaco Legend Group co-chairman, Davide Parmegiani, says of the piece. “Rolex spent the last 80 years marketing the importance of their movements and the fact that they are officially chronometer certified… So, we can truly understand how important it is that we have the 10 millionth officially-certified chronometer in a prototype watch.
“Moreover, the Rolex replica watches shop is made of the rarest of metals with an incredible unique dial and it comes with outstanding provenance directly from the family that marked the history of the Rolex company… This is a Rolex made by the chairmen of the company for their family and a unique piece that was never offered for sale. For me this is something really incredible!”
The Rolex Daytona, the Crown’s emblematic chronograph since 1963, celebrated its 60th anniversary this year. Over the decades, everything has been said and written about this industry icon… Everything, up until now. Because for the first time in more than 20 years, the perfect Rolex Cosmograph Daytona replica watches undergoes a transversal update. Case, dial, hands, movement: everything has changed… Except for the design, that remains very much the same. And since the devil is in the details, as it was with the 2020 update of the Submariner, let’s take a closer look at the star of the show, the classic Rolex Daytona 126500LN with a steel case and white dial.
Because we are going to look at the changes of the new Daytona in close detail, this article isn’t the space to rewrite the history of the Daytona again. A vast amount of literature on the subject is available off- and online. However, an essential part of the history of the Rolex Daytona needs to be told again. The Cosmograph Daytona, as we knew it up until 27 March 2023, was actually one of the oldest AAA UK Rolex fake watches in the brand’s catalogue. If you think about it, the last major update on the Daytona, save for the introduction of a ceramic bezel on the steel model in 2016, occurred in 2000, when the Crown slightly redesigned the case, dial and bracelet and, most importantly, introduced its in-house calibre 4130 – which is still, 23 years later, one of the best integrated chronograph movements on the market. Most of the design elements of the previous generation Daytona were a gentle facelift of the 5-digit generation models – which were launched in 1988 when Rolex introduced the first automatic movement (Zenith-based) in the collection. So, all in all, the design was not the most innovative, to say the least.
Has it changed? Well, not much. The new 1:1 online replica Rolex Daytona watches is still, by all means, a Daytona as we’ve come to know it in the past 35 years. Or at least, the new reference 126500LN is very close visually to the previous reference 116500LN, which was nothing more than a ceramic bezel and black rings on the dial added to a steel reference 116520. The keyword at Rolex’s product development team is still evolution, not revolution. (P.S. This strategy has long been successful and applied to many other ranges, such as the Submariner… consistency is key to the brand’s desirability).
However, as is often the case with Rolex, a new generation comes with hundreds of subtle (sometimes almost imperceptible) updates and upgrades. The new Daytona is visually extremely close to the previous generation, but the reality is that virtually no components of the habillage are shared. You have certainly already noticed the new bezel or the redesigned dial, and of course, read in our previous article that the movement is now calibre 4131. But look closely, and you’ll see that the case is different in shape, the guards have been redesigned, the first link of the bracelet is new, the bracelet itself has changed, and the hands and indexes have been reshaped. Indeed, it’s all about incremental changes, but these are everywhere.
An Updated Case & Bezel
Let’s start with the basics and look at the case of the new Daytona 126500LN. At first, one might think that almost nothing has changed. Certainly, the Swiss movements Rolex copy watches is still 40mm in diameter. But look closely, and you’ll see that the entire case has been discreetly redesigned. While we’re on the topic of dimensions, it’s worth pointing out that the thickness is now 11.9mm, which is about 0.5mm less than the previous generation. The Daytona has always been thin among its peers – most modern automatic chronographs are 14mm or more, specifically when equipped with a vertical clutch. Rolex has done a great job here.
Then there’s the actual shape of the case. The updated design of the new top Rolex Daytona replica watches follows the same rules as previously updated collections. First, the lugs have been reshaped, with less difference between the left and right sides – the 1165xx generation always had an asymmetrical case with the thinner right lugs. This dissymmetry of the case has been reduced now. However, contrary to the recent Submariner and Explorer II updates, Rolex hasn’t shaved the inner part of the lugs, and the lug width is still 20mm. Another update concerns the shape of the crown guard, which is now longer and curved from top to bottom, making it better integrated within the overall design. Minimal touches, but once you know, you can’t unsee the differences.
Looking at the profile of the new steel Daytona 126500LN (and, as a matter of fact, the entire 2023 collection), the design is also different, with lugs that have been reshaped and now point downwards. While they used to be straight and pointy at the edge, the new lug design was made to improve the ergonomics of the case. The surface of the flanks is now flatter than in the past, as the Daytona used to have rounded casebands. The back is still a classic fluted, screwed element in solid steel – the see-through sapphire back is exclusive to the platinum edition. The crown screws down, the sapphire on top is flat but now has an anti-reflective coating, and, unfortunately for the practicality of the chronograph functions, the pushers are still screwed. Water-resistance is again comfortable at 100m.
Looking at the back, changes are visible on the newly shaped end links. We’ll come back to that later in the article. The major update on the new best Rolex Daytona super clone watches, or at least on all ceramic editions, concerns the bezel’s construction. In the past, the Daytona used to have a full-ceramic ring. Now, the bezel is edged with a thin polished band of the same metal as the middle case. Although Rolex mentions this change as a mere design choice, adding a metallic ring offers more resistance to possible shocks since ceramic tends to shatter.
The bezel itself isn’t an insert but a solid element, and the metallic ring is part of the case. It’s interesting to note that Rolex mentions that the design is a tribute to vintage high quality Rolex replica watches with bakelite inserts – and we know that Rolex rarely looks back to the past or admits to having retro-looking references. Besides that, we still find the same moulded, recessed tachymeter scale on a black polished surface, with markers and numerals coated with a thin layer of platinum via PVD. As for the looks, this decision elicits mixed feelings (I heard both sides during the fair, this new construction has its advocates and detractors).
All in all, it amounts to small touches everywhere on the case and bezel. Some are almost imperceptible; some are more obvious. I know that many will say that the update is typical of Rolex and that almost nothing has changed. But looking closely at this new 126500LN, you’ll see that there are a lot of differences. It feels a bit more slender, a bit sharper, a bit more modern… And yes, this thin 40mm fake Rolex watches for sale is still one of the most comfortable automatic chronographs on the market.
A More Refined Dial
In addition to the newly designed bezel, the updated dial is the second most obvious change on the 2023 replica Rolex Daytona watches shop. Then again, it’s not a revolution, and the facelift has been done with light touches. First, note that the steel Daytona 126500LN is still available in two editions, one with a black dial and silver rings and the most coveted of all, the white lacquered dial with black rings (photographed here).
The changes on the dial primarily concern the hands/markers and the sub-dials. Both have been reduced in size to bring a more modern, sleeker look without compromising legibility and contrast. The pointy hour markers are now smaller, far better defined than in the past and feature a thinner metallic ring, offering more space for the luminous Chromalight insert inside. The hands, still combining a black lacquered band and a luminous insert, are also slightly thinner to remain consistent with the rest of the dial.
Another change concerns the contrasting rings surrounding the sub-dials, which have been resized. The external diameter remains identical; however, the internal diameter has been increased, making the black textured element thinner. This, together with the smaller applied markers, brings more air to the dial, and the new graphics feel more harmonious.
Some minor details to consider are the small Coronet at 6 o’clock, indicating a new-generation movement, slightly thinner fonts all around, but no changes regarding the copious literature at 12 o’clock (5 lines… Please Rolex, move that Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified mention to the caseback), the position of the counters (still slightly higher than the central axle) or the red Daytona mention above the small seconds counter.
A Slightly Redesigned bracelet
As for the bracelet, it’s all about very small details. The new China fake Rolex Daytona 126500LN watches comes on a classic 3-link Oyster bracelet in Oystersteel, with satin-finished outer links and polished centre links (bracelet reference 78HA00). It is closed by an Oysterlock folding safety clasp with an Easylink comfort extension link (with about 5mm of adjustment).
While it still measures 20mm between the lugs, the bracelet, or at least the end links, seems to have a slightly updated profile. It isn’t obvious, but the end link felt a tad shorter to me than in the past, and the central element is less protruding and points downwards for improved ergonomics. As always with Rolex, the construction and comfort of the bracelet/clasp are superb.
The New Calibre 4131
While the movement is visible on the caseback of the platinum edition, the mechanical update is hidden in the steel Daytona 126500LN (and gold models). The new version of the Swiss made replica Rolex Cosmograph Daytona watches comes with calibre 4131. Again, an evolution more than a revolution, this new movement benefits from the latest technologies of the Crown, including its patented Chronergy escapement with its efficient geometry. Made of nickel-phosphorus, this escapement is resistant to magnetic fields and is combined with a blue Parachrom hairspring made from a paramagnetic alloy. It is equipped with a Rolex overcoil, and the oscillator is mounted on Paraflex shock absorbers.
Otherwise, the architecture is identical, with a column wheel and vertical clutch combination, automatic winding with a newly designed rotor on an (upgraded) ball bearing, and a single barrel capable of storing 72h of power reserve. And even if it’s hidden under a solid back, calibre 4131 has a new, more refined decoration with Rolex Côtes de Genève, which differs from traditional Côtes de Genève with the addition of a slightly polished groove between each band (the sapphire back should be standard on the entire collection). The movement is, of course, Superlative Chronometer certified (both by the COSC and then by Rolex after casing) with an accuracy of -2/+2 seconds/day.
My Take on the New Daytona 126500LN
The new steel wholesale replica Rolex Daytona 126500LN watches is a case study of evolution without revolution. It’s the iPhone or 911 of the watch industry. While almost everything has changed, almost none of the evolutions are perceptible at first sight. This strategy will, as always, have its detractors. But this consistency is also a significant part of the brand’s success. That being said, the new Daytona comes with several very interesting upgrades.
I personally think that the new dial, with its more refined markers and thinner rings, really rejuvenates the style of the Daytona – the dial of the older generation now looks dated. Sleeker, more modern, more aerial, it feels even more luxurious, too, in a pleasant way. Sometimes less is more. The updates on the case are minimal, but then again, a comparison between the old generation and the new model reveals the upgrade in elegance and modernity. The work done to improve the ergonomics (case thinness and bracelet) is undeniably a plus, and the revised movement is also appreciated – even though I had no complaints about the calibre 4130.
The new framed bezel is the one element that remains questionable. I’m still not entirely sure if I love it or if it’s a bit overdone. We debated this topic among the MONO team members more than once during the fair, and I know that our own founder Frank prefers the old one. On my side, I don’t have a clear position yet. Finally, what I disliked in the previous generation hasn’t been corrected – the screwed pushers and the crazy amount of text on the dial are still there.
(Non)Availability & Price
The new Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 126500LN in Oystersteel is now part of the permanent collection; the older generation has been officially discontinued. This new model is priced at EUR 14,950 (300 euros more than the 116500LN in early 2023). And as for the ability to get one at retail price, the situation won’t change overnight because there’s a new reference. It is still a unicorn that is almost impossible to get. Even if Rolex is increasing its production, and plans have been released for the opening of a new manufacture in Bulle (scheduled for 2029), the steel Daytona has long been among the most sought-after luxury Rolex fake watches on the market. And the new 126500LN is not going to change this… sadly!
High quality Rolex replica watches has just announced it will be unveiling its “latest creations” on that fateful Monday. The Crown shared a teaser video via its various social media platforms with the somewhat cryptic caption: “Excellence is a perpetual challenge.” A Rolex spokesperson also told Robb Report the team is “very much looking forward to sharing the new product on Monday.”
In the short 20-second clip, there is a shot of a bright-orange dial and a dark-green dial. Colored dials are nothing new, of course, but the trend is experiencing something of a renaissance. As a result, watchmakers have started delivering an array of vibrant faces. Indeed, Rolex itself released a line of colorful cheap UK fake Rolex Oyster Perpetual watches in 2020. Omega, Zenith, Bovet, IWC, and H. Moser & Cie all followed suit with kaleidoscopic designs. And who could forget Patek Philippe and the Tiffany-Blue Nautilus it released in December in 2021?
The Swiss behemoth didn’t share any other details regarding the release, but that hasn’t stopped the internet from speculating. One user claimed the clip showed best replica Rolex Datejust watches with an orange dial, another said they spotted a yellow-gold Cellini. The Yacht-Master and Explorer were also popular guesses. The line that would make the most sense for the new additions is the perfect Rolex Oyster Perpetual copy watches; the colorful models are super popular and collectible. It would also explain the use of the word “perpetual” in Rolex’s tagline.
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A few slightly more cynical collectors (or realists, perhaps) pointed out the difficulty in accessing such grails. “Soon not coming to an authorized dealer near you,” one wrote. “And then not selling any to anyone without inside contacts,” another said. As you may well know, you can’t just waltz into a Rolex boutique and buy a timepiece off the shelf. You have to be a client with the right connections or spending habits. What’s more, the watchmaker is trying to balance its supply with the ever-increasing demand: 1:1 Rolex super clone watches recently announced it’s building three new factories to expand its production capacity. Hopefully, that gets you (and Macklemore) the pieces you’re after.
There aren’t enough perfect Rolex replica watches to go around. Some cynically assume that the brand is artificially restricting supply to supercharge demand, but the watchmaker has always emphatically denied it. Now, Rolex is backing up their position that they really do want to put a watch on your wrist with the announcement of new and even temporary production facilities.
What does this mean for watch lovers?
How and when is Rolex boosting production?
Swiss movements Rolex fake watches doesn’t disclose its production figures, but it’s guesstimated and widely accepted that the brand’s current capacity is around 1 million units per year. That’s what’s coming out across its major facilities in Geneva (assembly and administrative), Biel/Bienne (movements), Plan-les-Ouates (cases and bracelets) and Chêne-Bourg (dials, bezel inserts, gems). Those places are all in Switzerland, of course.
It’s been previously rumored and reported that plans for a large new facility were underway, but UK high quality replica Rolex watches hadn’t confirmed. The company has finally commented on the new site as well as temporary ones. The longterm investment is a $1 billion-plus facility in Bulle, Switzerland, that is said to be about 1 million square feet (~100,000 square meters). It’s expected to create 2,000 new jobs — but it won’t be up and running until 2029.
What’s happening until then?
In the meantime, display cases sit awkwardly empty in cheap Rolex copy watches boutiques and customers on long waitlists take their frustrations online. So Rolex is also setting up temporary facilities for the short term. Though still at the pre-construction phase, there’ll be a site in Villaz-Saint-Pierre that will start operating in 2024 and production at a Romont facility is expected to start in 2025. A third site in Bulle is for recruitment.
Top replica Rolex watches’ statement: “The new production site in Bulle, just like these three temporary installations, will allow Rolex to expand its production capacity, support growth and meet ever-increasing demand.”
Will steel Rolex sport watches be easier to get?
The answer is, presumably, eventually. That’s Rolex’s entire point, after all: to better meet demand. But production increases aren’t starting immediately, and it’ll take time for 1:1 super clone Rolex watches to hit boutiques even once the temporary factories are in action.
In case you weren’t aware, the most sought-after AAA Rolex replica watches (steel sport watches) have been increasingly scarce for years. It’s a situation that was exacerbated by production interruptions in 2020, but which started well before. The result has been that you either have to wait a long time (often years) or buy for much more than retail prices.
What does it all mean for me right now?
The effects of increased production will likely be felt gradually in the market. That could be as early as around 2025 when the first temporary factories will be in operation. The good news, though, is that there are signs that peak Rolex scarcity has already passed. The highest secondhand prices have started to come down and new 2023 fake Rolex watches are, anecdotally, a little more available.
That being said, the brand certainly benefits from high demand and replica Rolex watches for sale will no doubt remain sought-after, so Rolex retail prices will continue to increase yearly. But current market trajectory combined with a production increase should start correcting the current extreme imbalance, and that’s welcome news for a lot of hungry watch fans.
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Although the current price of best super clone Rolex 126720VTNR watches in the secondary market (US$24,300) is still more than double the price, if compared with the peak price when the watch was first launched last year, the price of the same cheap replica Rolex watches in the two periods before and after The drop is as high as 45%! It highlights that when the new watch first debuted, the market was eager to step into the upsurge of buying goods earlier; as the popularity dropped, the watch market also adjusted synchronously with the development of the general environment.
In the past two years, the price of popular Rolex fake watches for sale has been exorbitantly exaggerated, which has given plenty of room for continued downward revision of the value of watches. Starting with more than 40,000 US dollars, secondly, the premium rate of 126720VTNR is still more than 100%, which shows that its popularity has not declined significantly due to the compression of the price speculation space for popular watches. Observing the market development of left crown Rolex GMT-Master II replica watches wholesale all the way, once the time is prolonged, looking back at the market quotations a while ago really makes people feel unreal. Perhaps the current quotation of 126720VTNR is closer to what the market is really willing to pay. I just don’t know whether the situation of the watch’s “falling and falling” is coming to an end or just falling halfway.
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Having this watch lets me know, “Okay, you’ve made it to a certain point, like where your dad was when he had his watch.” I’ve always looked at it that way. And it’s my every day. I’ve gone everywhere with it, and the thing is, I don’t do photoshoot watches, I don’t borrow different jewelry for events. I wear my best Rolex super clone watches, and it’s been there for all of these consecutive Grammy wins.
When I look down at my watch, I see all the years. I’m grateful because all my success has come independently – with no major label, and no major backing. It’s just been support, love, and just trying to make the best thing possible. So when I look at my top Rolex replica watches, I look at it and I think “Man, you made it to that stage doing it your way.”
Now, much the same way I looked at my dad and his Rolex fake watches shop, I am starting to see it with my kids. My younger son is already a jewelry fanatic and I know for sure, of all my kids, he’s going to have a vintage watch when he’s older, and he’s going to say, “Pops had that watch on – I remember.”
What used to be a no-nonsense Rolex sports model turned into a collection of watches with flashy dials and loud fonts, and it’s even available in two-tone. The luxury Rolex Sea-Dweller replica watches changed from an all-out tool watch to a luxurious tool watch that will make the Yacht-Master blush. You could also say that the Sea-Dweller has risen above its status as a tool watch and is now a widely embraced Rolex model.
Shortly, I will give you a more in-depth description of both Sea-Dwellers, one being the reference 16600 and the other the Deepsea reference 136660 that Rolex introduced in 2022. But first, let me tell you what I like about the Rolex Sea-Dweller, be it the reference 16600 that I’ve owned since 2003 or the latest Sea-Dweller Deepsea 136660 with its D-blue dial.
The Rolex Sea-Dweller
It was back in 2003 that I bought my first Rolex Sea-Dweller. It was actually the first best UK Rolex fake watches that I bought. The Datejust that I already owned at the time was a graduation gift from my mother. After getting my first job (€1,900 per month before taxes) I decided I also wanted a sports model from the Rolex “Professional” collection. Back then, prices were completely different, but spending €2,100 on a watch that exceeded my salary before taxes were deducted wasn’t an easy task. It was perhaps even a bit foolish, but my passion for watches was greater than my common sense, I guess.
The least favorite Rolex sports model
So I got pre-owned cheap replica Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 watches that dated back to 1996. It was a lovely watch that became my almost-daily companion for a long time. I loved that Sea-Dweller a lot, even though it wasn’t the most comfortable watch to wear. Compared to the GMT-Master II 16710 or Yacht-Master 16622 that I bought a few years later (2005 and 2006), the Sea-Dweller was a bit wobbly on the wrist due to the bulky case back.
But what I love about the Sea-Dweller is that it has crazy specifications packed into a very modestly sized case. Especially for today’s standards, the 40mm Sea-Dweller is quite something. It’s almost a little diving giant in disguise because it can go as deep as 1,200 meters and has an automatic helium valve in its case band. The sapphire crystal is very thick, and especially in the early Swiss made copy Rolex reference 16600 watches, it towered above the bezel.
Nobody noticed my Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600
In all those years of ownership of my first Sea-Dweller 16600 — I sold it in 2014, only to buy another one a few years later — I only remember receiving two comments on the watch. Once was in a somewhat tricky circumstance in a douchey bar where I answered that it was a fake from Thailand. The other time, I was waiting in line at a movie theater, and the guy in front of me was eyeballing it and asked what it was. He was wearing a Submariner Date (16610) and had never heard of the Sea-Dweller.
It was a time when people hardly noticed the watch you were wearing because there was simply less interest in luxury watches. But the Sea-Dweller was also quite an underrated watch. It was just not on people’s radars, unlike the Submariner, which was by far the most popular sports model from Rolex (along with the Daytona, of course, but that was a champ in a different league). Even GMT-Masters sold for much less than Submariners because they were simply less recognizable, I guess. I checked with my colleague Gerard, who had a watch shop, and he sold pre-owned 1:1 replica Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 watches for under €3,000 up until 2009.
Enter Sea-Dweller Deepsea in 2008
Times were very different from today (or the last ten years, for that matter) when even the Rolex Sea-Dweller has become a highly sought-after watch. And when the Deepsea 116660 was introduced in 2008 (pictured above is the updated James Cameron version from 2018), I wasn’t very impressed. It was bulky, the bracelet was a weird size, and it had a lot of excessive writing under the crystal — “Ring Lock System” and “Original Gas Escape Valve.” Sure… The normal Sea-Dweller didn’t brag about these things (visibly). It just had a gas valve, and there was a mention of this on the case back. The AAA fake Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea watches had to show its muscle. Later on, in 2014, the James Cameron edition with the D-blue dial came out.
The Deepsea Update
But as the years flew by, my appreciation for the Sea-Dweller Deepsea increased, especially after the upgrade of the Deepsea model in 2018. Rolex increased the bracelet’s end links from 21mm to 22mm and also made the lugs slimmer. How just a few adjustments can make such a big difference!
Sea-Dweller Deepsea 136660
And in 2022, Rolex came out with a new iteration of the Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea. Reference 136660 still has the large 44mm case, D-blue dial, and 22mm-end-link bracelet, but Rolex also slimmed down the bezel, enlarged the date window, and removed the Fliplock dive extension. These were just minor changes that improved the Rolex replica watches wholesale slightly, and it’s this method of evolution that Rolex has mastered like no other brand.
The rest of the watch is similar to the 2018 version. The D-blue dial is stunning in real life, and it would be my pick over the black-dial version. The loud “Ring Lock System” and “Original Gas Escape Valve” text is also not as visually offensive in person. It didn’t bother me at all when wearing the watch, but somehow only in the images. It shows that trying a watch can definitely change one’s opinion of it.
Innovations
At some point, Rolex also decided to use titanium case backs for the relatively heavy Swiss movements super clone Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea watches. The 136660 uses RLX Titanium, which is, well, titanium. It ensures that the watch isn’t quite as heavy without compromising the construction of the case, which needs to withstand pressure equal to 3,900 meters of depth. The 5.5mm-thick crystal definitely helps to ensure such a high water resistance.
The Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea uses the 3235 movement. This caliber can be found in most other three-handers with a date feature, such as the Submariner, Yacht-Master, and Datejust models. It features a paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring and Paraflex shock absorbers, and it offers a 70-hour power reserve. As always, Rolex guarantees an accuracy of ±2 seconds per day on average.
The 136660 is better than the 16600
There’s not a single doubt in my mind that the Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea 136660 is technically a better watch than the long-discontinued Sea-Dweller 16600. But it’s not always about better movement specifications or better water resistance, for example. It’s also about which Rolex replica watches for men looks better to you or about which watch simply will make you feel better.
Which one do you prefer?
The 40mm Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 with its caliber 3135 isn’t as technically advanced as its newer and bigger brother, the Deepsea. And yes, it’s also missing the playful D-blue dial of the Sea-Dweller Deepsea James Cameron version. But sometimes boring can be better because it’s more timeless, and it will eventually help you rediscover the China fake Rolex watches’ simple charm. Then again, you may prefer the Deepsea if your wrist can easily handle a 44mm watch, or you may like the Sea-Dweller 16600 for its more modest 40mm size.
Would a more advanced bracelet like the one on the Deepsea make you choose the 136660 over the 16600? Or does the simple yet secure (it never failed me) bracelet with a rattling sound not bother you one bit?
Let’s vote: modern versus neo-vintage
It is up to you, dear Fratelli, to vote for the neo-vintage Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 or the latest update of the 2023 replica Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea watches. The Sea-Dweller Deepsea 136660 retails for €14,460. The discontinued Sea-Dweller 16600 has a value of around €10,000 on the pre-owned market, depending on its condition.
While prices for pre-owned 1:1 fake Rolex watches have been declining this year following a peak in the spring, their long-term investment returns still stand the test of time, experts say.
The investment return of Rolexes was higher than real estate, the stock market, or even gold over a 10-year period, from 2011 to 2021, according to Paul Altieri, founder and CEO of Bob’s Replica Watches, an online marketplace for the resale of cheap fake watches, with a focus on Rolexes.
The average price of a pre-owned super clone Rolex watch increased from less than US$5,000 in 2011 to more than US$13,000 by the end of 2021, according to a report by the California-based firm published earlier this year.
Price appreciation continued through the spring of this year and then gradually declined, Altieri says. The average order price of Rolexes on the online platform fell from US$12,900 in May to about US$11,000 today, Altieri says.
The price correction is partly due to the negative impact of the economic slowdown on consumer spending, he says.
Paul Boutros, head of Swiss replica watches at Phillips Americas, agrees. “The rise in prices over the last two years was just too far and too fast to a level that was sort of unsustainable,” he says. “There weren’t enough buyers to be able to keep those price levels, so the prices have fallen probably about 20% on average since its peak.”
The average pre-owned top copy Rolex watch rose from US$20,000 in early 2020 to more than US$37,000 in late March. The price dropped to about US$28,000 as of today, according to WatchCharts, which provides data-driven analysis of the pre-owned fake watch market.
