This week, we continue our series of lists inspired by Watches and Wonders 2025 and take a look at some of our favorite Swiss made Rolex replica watches with stone dials. But as we wanted to make it a bit more specific, we decided to list five Rolex sports models with them. For most of us, a Rolex sports watch with a regular dial is the way to go. But after creating this list, you might be surprised by the brilliance of some of these sporty watches with their exotic dials.
The inspiration for this list came from the new stone-dial variants of the different AAA UK fake Rolex sports watches introduced during Watches and Wonders 2025. In a year when the brand’s Land-Dweller was the center of attention, many of the new dial variants were much less talked about. Nevertheless, we were impressed by some of these dials, especially the new “tiger iron” one in the GMT-Master II. This set us on a little quest to find other Rolex sports models with equally impressive stone dials. As it turns out, finding plenty of options is easy, but picking five favorites is much harder because there are many to choose from. In the end, we settled on this list of five brilliant examples. Let’s find out what they are.
Replica Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref. 16516 Watches with a turquoise dial
I reported on Rolex’s new Daytona dial variations during Watches and Wonders. The absolute standout for me was the yellow gold version with its turquoise-blue lacquered dial. Something about that high quality fake Rolex watches just makes me smile. While I would have preferred a version with a gold bezel and bracelet, the contrast between the black ceramic bezel and the black Oysterflex bracelet creates much more visual drama. As it turns out, it’s not the first time that Rolex equipped its Daytona with a dial in that color.
In the late 1990s, former Rolex CEO Patrick Heiniger had five platinum Daytonas created. While the platinum Daytona is a standout in today’s collection, the five watches Heiniger ordered were the first five platinum versions of the “Zenith Daytona.” The story goes that Heiniger kept one of them for himself and gifted the remaining four to valuable business partners who had become personal friends. All five models feature special stone or shell dials and comprise a series of five unique perfect copy Rolex watches, three of which were auctioned a few years back. We know the dial materials used for four of them — dark mother-of-pearl, lapis lazuli, coral, and the special turquoise pictured above.
What seemed to be a blue lacquer dial…
For the longest time, it was thought this was a blue lacquer “Stella” dial. Upon closer inspection, a team at Sotheby’s discovered a small difference in texture and color between the main dial and the sub-dials. As it turned out, the dial was crafted from a proper turquoise mineral stone. This was concluded after the dial was removed from the case, and its backside revealed the natural stone material. The applied lacquer on the front of the dial makes this harder to detect as it hides the grain normally found in a natural turquoise stone.
That makes this platinum best China Rolex Daytona replica watches far more special than expected. I love the vivid blue color of natural turquoise because it contrasts nicely with the case and bracelet materials we usually see. The blue turquoise dial was combined with a 40mm platinum case that housed the Rolex caliber 4030, a movement based on the Zenith El Primero caliber 400. But the story of this watch is all about the dial. While we prefer the standard dial configuration with regular markers over this one with Arabic numerals, it is still an absolute stunner that might have even inspired the new Daytona with an actual lacquered dial.
Fake Rolex Submariner ref. 16618 Watches with a lapis lazuli dial
You might have seen this special version of the gold Swiss movements Rolex Submariner replica watches before here on Fratello. Robert-Jan reviewed this brilliant variation of the Submariner with its lapis lazuli dial in 2023. Additionally, I featured it in last year’s Top 5 list of Rolex stone dials. But for this occasion, I am bringing it back. The sheer brilliance and impact of this special gold Submariner left a lasting impression on most of us here at Fratello. Seeing a bright blue lapis lazuli dial in a gold Sub is just something else!
From a distance, it looks like a regular blue dial. But once you have the watch in your hand, you realize this is something special. The lively blue color has a lot of depth and texture. As you can see, the version we had in the office has some amazing speckles that bring it to life. This makes a watch that is already brilliant in gold and blue even better.
The luxury version of the famous Submariner
The Submariner ref. 16618 debuted in 1986 and stayed in production until 2008. This gold model had quite the production run before a modern version of the Sub replaced it. The standard variants of this luxury version of Rolex’s iconic diver in yellow gold were available with either a black or blue dial and matching bezel. Inside the 18K yellow gold case, Rolex equipped the watch with its renowned caliber 3135. The Rolex super clone watches wholesale came fitted with a yellow gold Oyster bracelet that adds tremendously to their visual presence.
Over this watch’s 22-year production run, Rolex produced just over 20,000 pieces of this reference, equaling an average of roughly 1,000 per year. That is not a large number.
The lapis lazuli version is much rarer and thus has become a proper favorite among collectors. It has made this brilliant Submariner a grail watch for many Rolex fans, and it’s easy to understand why. The Submariner ref. 16618 is the perfect proof that 1:1 quality replica Rolex sports watches and a stone dial can be a match made in heaven.
Rolex GMT-Master II ref. 126719BLRO Replica Watches with a meteorite dial
A list like this is not complete without a meteorite dial. As most of you will know, there are several options available. The most obvious are the several Daytona models with meteorite dials. For Watches and Wonders, Rolex introduced the meteorite dials for its current-generation Daytona. More specifically, you can now get each of the three gold Daytona models with a black rubber Oysterflex bracelet, a black ceramic bezel, and a meteorite dial. I prefer the previous generation’s full-white-gold ref. 116509 with a meteorite dial because it has a beautiful monochromatic presence.
But we decided to highlight a different meteorite dial from Rolex. A collective Fratello favorite is the current cheap 2025 fake Rolex GMT-Master II ref. 126719BLRO watches in white gold with a “Pepsi” bezel and a meteorite dial. Ask Lex any day for his top three Rolex models, and this watch will make his list every time. The 126719BLRO is still part of the current Rolex collection and retails for €49,350. The combination of white gold and this meteorite dial works incredibly well.
Add the blue and red Cerachrom Pepsi bezel, and you get a watch that looks like the classic Pepsi GMT with a light dial from afar. Up close, however, you quickly find out there is much more to the story. As Lex vividly explained in his article about meteorite-dial best quality Rolex copy watches UK, this GMT-Master will take you on a mental trip across the universe every time you look at it, but the familiar looks of the GMT-Master will ensure you always land safely back on Earth. As a result, it has landed the third spot on this list.
Rolex Yacht-Master 42 ref. 226659 Fake Watches with a falcon’s eye dial
In 2022, Rolex almost silently introduced a special dial variant of the Swiss made replica Rolex Yacht-Master 42 watches in white gold. The big Yacht-Master news of that year was the 42mm yellow gold version. However, next to it, Rolex also introduced a dial in falcon’s eye for the white gold model. Falcon’s eye is a variation of tiger’s eye, distinguished by darker hues. When looking at it from a distance, you might think reflections are hitting a regular black dial to create a blueish tone. But there was a lot more to the story.
I say “was” because the falcon’s eye dial is no longer an option on the Rolex website. Since it could easily have been mistaken for the regular black dial, that might explain its discontinuation. That said, at least in proper lighting, there was quite a significant difference in color and pattern. Some examples online even show light blue or white stripes across the generally very dark dial. Honestly, though, those are the ones I would not consider if I had my sights set on buying a Yacht-Master with a falcon’s eye dial.
The press images are rather different and give you a good idea of how nicely the dial fits the overall look of the Yacht-Master. There is something super nice about the colors and the texture that livens up the Rolex fake watches shop perfectly. While this falcon’s eye dial might have had a short run in the Rolex collection, it will not surprise me if this Yacht-Master variant becomes a sought-after model. Short production runs and rare dials are important elements to Rolex collectors, and I would expect no different with this special Yacht-Master 42.
Replica Rolex GMT-Master II ref. 126715CHNR Watches with a tiger iron dial
Our last pick is the much-debated Rolex GMT-Master II fake watches for men with the new tiger iron dial. Rolex presented this dial variant as an option for the Everose version of the GMT-Master II with the black and brown Cerachrom bezel insert. However, as it turns out, you can also choose the dial for the yellow gold GMT-Master II ref. 126718GRNR with the black and gray bezel insert on the Jubilee bracelet.
We discussed which of the two is the better match for this new dial. The answer to that question heavily depends on the specific dial you can get your hands on. If the overall tone of the dial is redder, the Everose GMT-Master II seems like the better option. But if the dial shows a lot more yellow, the yellow gold version of the top online Rolex replica watches could be a great option.
Our gut feeling is that most tiger iron dials will suit the Everose model better. There will be lots of color variations, though, because tiger iron is a mixture of tiger’s eye, red jasper, and hematite stones.
The Everose model with the tiger iron dial was one of my absolute highlights from Rolex during Watches and Wonders in 2025. It will be interesting to see how long this new dial variation will be available, but first reactions from fans and media alike were predominantly positive. We’re also part of that group, so hopefully, it will be available for some time.
Final thoughts on Rolex sports watches with stone dials
There you have it — our five current favorite perfect wholesale replica Rolex sports watches with stone dials. As you likely know, there are plenty more out there to choose from.