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While Rolex’s new offerings grab the headlines, it’s also useful to know which models in the current collection have been canceled. For example, the Rolex Date – a staple of the brand’s catalog since the 1950s – has now been officially discontinued.
The Oyster Perpetual Date, or Rolex Date, is often overshadowed by its larger, more famous relative, the Datejust. However, the smaller case size is the sweet spot for many watch wearers, and we have no doubt that the fake Rolex Datejust will continue to be a popular choice on the pre-owned market, despite the fact that it is now discontinued. With that in mind, let’s dive into our ultimate Rolex date watch buying guide and discover all that this model has to offer.
About a decade after the 36mm Oyster Perpetual Datejust debuted in 1945, Rolex introduced the Oyster Perpetual Date in a slightly smaller case measuring 34mm. Size aside, the Rolex Date has always shared a nearly identical look to the Datejust, including the dial layout, case materials, bracelet options, bezel style, and the Cyclops magnifying glass above the date window at 3 o’clock.
As with all Rolex replica watches, the Oyster Perpetual Date has undergone several different material and mechanical updates over its sixty-plus years of production. Also available is the Lady-Date collection with its petite 26mm case. Although the Lady-Date line was withdrawn from the Rolex collection in the mid-2000s, the Date 34 remained for a few more years until it was finally discontinued in 2021.
Now that Rolex has discontinued the fake Rolex Date 34, there is no longer an option for a 34mm stainless steel Rolex watch with a date window. There is also the Pearlmaster 34, but these watches are only available in solid 18k gold, and even the most humble versions are still set with diamonds, making them a rather niche (and expensive) offering.
Why Rolex chose to abandon the Date 34 rather than update it with a new generation movement, as most other models have done, remains a mystery. It’s also a mystery why the Date is referred to as a “Date” rather than simply as an alternative size option to the Datejust, but it’s a trend that has continued throughout production.
Thankfully, the Rolex Date 34 will still be available on the secondary market for those looking for a classic, restrained Rolex watch with an incredibly versatile case diameter. If you think the classic 36mm Datejust is too big for your wrist and the mid-sized 31mm model is a bit too small, then the now discontinued 34mm Rolex Date may be the perfect watch for you.

Most Panerai watches look very similar to most of the untrained eye, and it can be a little difficult to spot all the differences initially. However, once you become familiar with the Panerai brand, you will notice that each model brings something particular to the table, while still retaining the bold Panerai aesthetic that made the company so famous.
When it comes to the Panerai Radiomir Black Seal, it takes an equally trained eye to distinguish all the unique features of the PAM609, from its special dial features, such as the “Black Seal” signature, to its impressive hand-wound movement with a power reserve of up to 8 days, which you can view through the sapphire crystal caseback. With a history dating from the first fake watches made for the Italian Navy in the 1930s, the Black Seal continues Panerai’s modern tradition of nodding to the past and the future by combining traditional design with modern watchmaking standards. Below, we take a closer look at this noteworthy Panerai and how it sets such a high standard for a relatively entry-level model.
In 2004, Panerai introduced the first Radiomir Black Seal PAM183 – inspired by the original Radiomir 3646 – with a 45mm cushion-shaped case and the ‘Black Seal’ logo at 12 o’clock. Over the years, the ‘Black Seal’ has undergone many dial changes, culminating in breakthroughs in details such as moving the ‘Black Seal’ logo to 6 o’clock and upgrading the movement to a Cal. P.5000 movement with an 8-day power reserve, as opposed to the 36 hours offered by the original model.
The Panerai Radiomir Black Seal 8 Days PAM609 comes in a 45mm stainless steel case with the familiar Radiomir silhouette – a cushion-shaped case with wire lugs, no crown protection, and an oversized turnip winding crown. However, despite its large diameter, the PAM609 is relatively slim by Panerai standards and sits comfortably on the wrist with a fairly low profile.
Like most Panerai replica watches, the Radiomir Black Seal 8 Days has a sharp black dial with oversized luminous Arabic numerals and indices. This particular version features a “sandwich dial” – a style of dial constructed in layers, where the bottom layer includes luminous material and the top layer has skeletonized indexes to show the luminous body below.
Officially retailing for $6,100, the Radiomir Black Seal 8 Days PAM609 is one of the more affordable Panerai models available. Although the PAM609 is considered the entry-level fake watch from Panerai, you get a lot of value in this particular model. In addition to the unmistakable and iconic Panerai aesthetic, you also get an in-house movement and a power reserve that lasts more than a full week. All in all, it makes for a value proposition that’s hard to beat.

About 10 years later, Rolex had good reason to add a suffix to its reference number for the fake Rolex Submariner Ref. 14060, but not big enough to warrant an entirely new number. The base movement for this dateless version is the dateless version of Cal. 3135, which has powered the Submariner Date since 1988, and Cal. 3130 brings many of the elements missing from its predecessor.
The Breguet overcoil was restored, a larger balance wheel was fitted and the balance cock was replaced with a full balance bridge for added stability. All in all, this resulted in improved performance indicators for the new 3130 calibers, whose physical dimensions – about 28 mm in diameter and 6 mm high – give it an inherent strength; perfect for the toughest of tool watches.
Even so, the first generation of the Submariner 14060M included a two-line dial, albeit with an updated movement. Possibly due to the additional costs associated with submitting the movement to third-party testing, Rolex still seemed reluctant to submit the watch to the COSC for review, so the first-generation Submariner 14060M watch was not officially recognized as a chronometer.
It was only as recently as 2007 that the brand sought official chronometer certification for its Submariner dateless movement, leaving collectors buying the Rolex Submariner Ref. 14060M with the option of an officially approved four-line “Super Chronometer” version, or sticking with the cleaner dial and more vintage-inspired aesthetic offered by the older two-line variety.
Each retains the iconic shape of the wonderful vintage references of the past. Each has a classic dial without the distractions of a date window and magnifying glass, but both contain modern movements with the kind of bulletproof reliability for which replica Rolex has long built its internationally renowned reputation. As a matter of fact, the Ref. 14060M is the movement that powered the updated Submariner until it was officially retired from the Submariner line in 2020.
Coupled with an eye-catching bezel, it will keep setting each watch apart as time goes on and perhaps most importantly, the fake Rolex Submariner 14060 watch remains some of the most readily available examples of Rolex’s legendary dive watch on the pre-owned market today. With a history dating back over 60 years, each Rolex Submariner is a true masterpiece.

Historically, the Yacht-Master collection is the only Rolex sports watch available in multiple sizes; however, prior to the release of the Yacht-Master 42 (Ref. 226659), 40mm was the largest case size. Although the fake Rolex Yacht-Master 42 introduces a new, larger 42mm case to the collection, at the time of writing, this model is only available in a single configuration: a 42mm white gold case with a black dial, black ceramic bezel, and matching black Oysterflex strap.
At first glance, the Rolex Yachtmaster 42 226659 looks very similar to the 40mm Stellar Gold model, which also comes with an Oysterflex strap. Both models have black dials, matte black ceramic bezels with raised polished numerals, black Oysterflex straps, and Rolex’s in-house 3235 movements.
Compared to many of Rolex’s other watch collections, the Yacht-Master is a fairly young collection, having only just been added to the brand’s catalog in 1992. While replica Rolex initially built its reputation by producing tough tool watches, by the 1980s the brand had begun its transition into a full-blown luxury manufacturer, and the Yacht Masters collection was an unapologetic luxury created from the brand’s classic sports watches.
The Rolex Yacht Prestige largely follows the same overall design as the Submariner but leans more towards the flamboyant and extravagant side of the spectrum rather than being a tool dedicated to underwater timekeeping. Likewise, all Rolex Yacht Prestige watches feature precious metals in some part of their construction. Even the most humble models, made primarily of stainless steel, have solid platinum bezels, while the bezel insert of reference 226659 is made of black ceramic and the watch itself is made of solid 18-carat white gold.
Generally speaking, the Rolex Yacht Prestige was only available in solid yellow gold and in a 40 mm case. However, over time, the collection expanded to include other case sizes and materials, including two-tone and Rolesium references. 29 mm for the Ladies’ Yacht Prestige and 35 mm for the Midsize Yacht Prestige were both previously offered alongside the standard 40 mm model, but these two smaller versions were eventually discontinued in favor of the Midsize Yacht Prestige 37.
With this in mind, Baselworld 2019 marks the arrival of a new Yacht Prestige size and a new option of materials. With the general introduction of number 226659, replica Rolex Yachtmaster not only introduces a 42 mm case diameter for the first time in its history but also offers a solid 18-carat white gold case – something previously unavailable in the standard Yachtmaster collection.

Rolex is one of the world’s most prestigious manufacturers of luxury watches. Given the beauty, accuracy, and prominence of Rolex watches as status symbols, they are popular all over the world. Fake Rolex watches are the exotic timepieces that everyone dreams of owning.
The Rolex GMT II 116710BNLR is an example of the outstanding products of this famous brand. Although this watch was originally designed for professional use, its unmatched functionality and unique sturdy appearance have made it a favorite of many people. The ability of this watch to display different time zones is especially popular among travelers. However, it is easy to tell the difference between a Rolex GMT II Batman watch and the real thing.
The dial is one of the first elements to focus on when comparing a genuine replica Rolex GMT II 116710BNLR with a watch, as it is one of the most prominent features of the watch. Even though counterfeiters try to get every detail of a Rolex watch right, they still make certain mistakes. These loopholes can be used to determine replicas of the Rolex GMT II 116710BNLR.
Although the watches have similar text, the difference can be seen in the details. In the authentic version of the watch, the entire text is written in white. On the other hand, the first part of the watch, “GMT-MASTER II,” is written in blue. The color of the entire hand is uniform and similar to the color on the axis in the center of the dial, where the hand rotates. However, for the watch, the color combination is quite different. Although it has three white hands like the genuine article, the edges of the hands are black. The shaft of the watch is also black, unlike the white color of the genuine watch.
The popularity of Rolex brand watches depends largely on the quality of the product. The brand invests in the quality of the materials used in its watches. The quality of the materials used in the Rolex GMT II 116710BNLR is essential to ensure the strength and durability of the watch. In addition to its importance in terms of durability, the quality of the material also reflects the aesthetics of the watch. The authentic Rolex GMT II 116710BNLR is certainly made of the finest quality materials. As a result, it is sturdy and looks exceptionally good.
Rolex takes pride in offering properly assembled timepieces. Every part of the watch has been carefully assembled to ensure that the watch matches its reputation. The genuine Rolex GMT II 116710BNLR has a crystal that is properly secured to the watch case. The fastening is done so well that one would hardly notice any seams between the two parts. This is not the case with the fake Rolex GMT II 116710BNLR. Although the fastening is almost similar to the genuine watch, some seams can still be seen between the crystal and the case.

For sports fans, March means the beginning of the famous NCAA “March Madness” basketball tournament, but that doesn’t mean watch collectors won’t be able to enjoy the spirit of competition this month! During this month, we will be hosting the Watch Madness Tournament. We will be hosting our own “Watch Madness” contest and invites everyone to enter for a chance to win great prizes – yes, there will be prizes!
The popularity of stainless steel sports watches proves that the Day-Date is hard to beat, while Rolex’s Gold President is eliminated by the fan-favorite, the 50th Anniversary “Kermit” Submariner. As for the fake Rolex Chronograph matchup, the vintage Paul Newman Daytona may have prevailed in terms of collectability and record auction prices, but in terms of overall popularity and follower preference, it was ultimately the modern stainless steel and Cerachrom reference number 116500LN that received the most votes.
The Rolex Submariner is a true classic and easily one of the most popular watches in the world, but the popularity of the stainless steel Daytona and the momentum generated after eliminating its vintage Paul Newman dial wrist in the fourth round final ultimately proved to be too much.
Just like the madness of March, there will be a series of head-to-head battles between some of the industry’s top luxury watches. We’ll have a selection of 32 timepieces in the “watch madness”. Much like the structure of the famous NCAA Basketball Tournament, the competing watches will be spread across four different categories: sports watches, formal watches, vintage fake watches, and wildcard watches.
On each day of the tournament, we will update this article with the results from the previous day so you can continue and check the status of the bracket. The finals will be held on 4/5 and the winners of Watch Madness will be notified via email the next day so they can claim their prizes.
Throughout the Watchman Madness competition, we will update this page with the results from the previous day and post them to our social media channels.

Before you set your Rolex Explorer II to function as a GMT watch, the first thing to note is that the winding crown has three different positions, and depending on the position, rotating the crown will engage different parts of the movement.

• Position 1: Manual winding position; the crown is unscrewed from the case and rotated to wind the fake Rolex watch.
• Position 2: Local time setting position; the crown is pulled out to a notch, the second hand is still running, and the local hour hand jumps forward or backward when the crown is rotated.
• Position 3: Reference time setting position; the crown is pulled out all the way to the second notch, the second hand stops running and both the hour and minute hands move when the crown is rotated.
  When you set the reference time (home time) on your watch, the first thing you will want to do is align all the hands, as synchronizing them now will help make the rest of the process easier. To do this, simply pull the winding crown all the way out to position 3 and then rotate the hands so that they are aligned with the 12 o’clock marker.
  From here, you will keep rotating the hands until the 24-hour hand and the minute hand shows your desired reference time. Remember that this will always be a 24-hour format, with the 24-hour hand pointing to the corresponding value of the 24-hour scale on the external bezel.
  Once you have set the reference time on your fake watch, the next thing you want to do is set the date. To do this, press the winding crown down a notch to position 2. In this position, the second hand will resume running, and rotating the winding crown will cause the local 12-hour hand to jump forward or backward in one-hour increments.
  The date changes when the 12-hour hand passes the midnight hour. Continue rotating the winding crown until the correct date appears in the window at 3 o’clock. Remember that since the local hour hand displays the time in 12-hour format, the date display changes only once for every two revolutions of the local hour hand around the dial.
  While leaving the winding crown in position 2, continue to advance the local 12-hour hand until it indicates the correct time for your current position. Since this is a standard 12-hour hand, it is important to note during this step whether the local time is displayed against the dial for the AM or PM hours.
  Once the local time has been set, press the winding crown back completely and screw it back into the case. This will ensure that your Rolex Explorer II remains moisture and tarnish-resistant.
  When you set your replica Rolex Explorer II to watch correctly as a GMT watch, you can read the local time via the normal hour and minute hands on the dial, while the time at your home or reference location is displayed by the 24-hour hand relative to the bezel. This way, you can quickly see two different time zones at the same time and, because your reference time is always displayed in 24-hour format, there is no confusion about the AM or PM time even if your reference time is on the other side of the world.
  An additional benefit of this style of GMT watch is that its jumping local hour hand is perfect for travel. For example, let’s say you’re flying from Los Angeles to Switzerland, and you’re stopping in New York for a few hours. New York City is three hours ahead of Los Angeles, so when you land on the East Coast for a stopover, simply unscrew the crown and jump the local time hand forward three hours so your watch will show the correct time for your current location.
  When you land and change planes in Switzerland, simply jump the local hour hand forward again and your watch will reflect the time at your new location. When adjusting the local hour hand, the seconds and minutes hands are still moving, so adjusting the time zone will not affect the precision of your watch’s timekeeping. In addition, the time in your home city (Los Angeles) will always be indicated by your 24-hour hand, so you won’t wake everyone up in the middle of the night when you accidentally call home by accidentally mixing up the AM and PM hours.

Rolex had been producing solid gold versions of the GMT-Master fitted with brown dials with brown inserts since the very beginning of the collection and these all-brown bezels are often referred to as “Root Beer bezels” by some collectors, but it was actually the ref. 1675/3 that marked the first use of the bicolored, brown, and gold bezel, and marks the true start of the Root Beer GMT. Other distinctive features of this watch include a matching brown dial, and gold hour markers with a shape that ultimately resulted in their ‘nipple dial’ nickname. Lastly, the Rolesor Root Beer GMT-Master was available with the option of either an Oyster or Jubilee bracelet.
You can’t blame fake Rolex customers of the 1970s for falling in love with this watch, as it was the color mood of the decade. It was lovingly called the “Root Beer” bezel for its slight resemblance to a frothy mug of the famous soda drink of the same name. However, all of a sudden we saw it gaining new nicknames like “Tiger Eye” or “Tiger Augen” due to its resemblance to the precious stone by the same name – an effort to make the replica watch sound more elevated rather than trendy. Then Clint Eastwood got his hands on one and it was officially the “Clint Eastwood”.
Today, these first iterations of the Root Beer GMT-Master are relatively hard to find. While the GMT-Master ref. 1675 had quite a long production period, the ref. 1675/3 had a shorter run and was always more limited in numbers. Additionally, it has been decades since these watches have been in production, and some examples have simply been lost to history. Prices for Root Beer GMT’s have also significantly increased in recent years and although they still haven’t reached the point of certain other cheap Rolex models, it is highly likely that they are only going to get more expensive and harder to find in the coming years.
Within GMT-Master history, it’s important to note that in the mid-1980s Rolex launched its first-ever Rolex GMT-Master II. This upgraded GMT watch featured improvements like a new type of GMT movement where the 12-hour and 24-hour hands are independently adjustable, launching the brand’s iconic pilots’ watch into an entirely new era. During the first generation of the GMT-Master II, fake Rolex watch also introduced a new bi-colored bezel insert, the black and red ‘Coke’ bezel.
It wasn’t until the late 1980s that the second generation of the GMT-Master II came about, leading Rolex to reintroduce the famous Root Beer bezel into the collection. Unlike the Pepsi and Coke bezels which were only available on the stainless steel models from this generation, the brown and gold Root Beer bezel was fitted to the two-tone mode, while the all-brown bezel insert was reserved for solid 18k yellow gold versions with matching brown dials.

IWC’s Big Pilot’s Watch became an instant classic when it was relaunched in 2002, and the watchmaking world saw the debut of new models from the IWC Pilot’s Collection at SIHH 2019. But it goes back much further than that. We explore the Big Pilot’s Watch and its many evolutions over the decades.
The history of IWC’s popular Big Pilot’s Watch goes back further than most wristwatches. IWC first made the watch for the German Air Force in 1940. The shape of this 55mm diameter timepiece was inspired by the observation fake watch, which housed a pocket watch with a 52.T.S.C movement.
What makes this watch unique is the military triangle formed by two dots at 12 o’clock, the sans-serif font of the numerals, and the diamond-shaped hands. Today, these features can be found on almost all IWC pilot’s watches. Even the Mark XVIII retained the family’s design, although its prototype, the Mark 11 Pilot’s Watch made for the Royal Air Force in 1949, used other markings and hands.
But the successor to the original model didn’t debut until 2002 when IWC reissued the Big Pilot’s Watch with a 46mm-diameter steel case and in-house seven-day power movement 5011. The watch quickly stood out on the wrist as a statement piece for men thanks to its large, striking size and sleek, minimalist design. In addition to the characteristic dial, the tapered crown is another uncompromising and user-friendly feature, as the shape of the crown makes it easy to use while wearing gloves.
The case diameter of the Classic Big Pilot’s replica Watch has remained unchanged since 2002, although the current version encapsulates an improved 51111 movement. Over time, IWC has built the Big Pilot’s Watch family into a smaller collection. Here, IWC pursues several different paths: the new models are more historic, more modern, more complicated, or more elegant than the classic ones.
The Classic collection also includes four Heritage models that are definitely worth a closer look: the 48-millimeter-diameter Big Pilot’s Watch Heritage 48 is equipped with the IWC-manufactured hand-wound eight-day power movement 59215 and date display, but the fake Rolex watch Heritage 55 achieves even more: the 55-millimeter-diameter case is equipped with a hand-wound eight-day power movement 59215 and date display. The chain-manufactured movement 98300 accumulates a power reserve of 46 hours. Here, IWC has reverted to its original diameter of 55 mm. With its beige luminous material and matte case, the new creation is very close to its predecessor, even if it has a small seconds subdial; the original model had a central seconds hand.

Following the brand’s announcement in September 2021, the current Rolex Oyster Perpetual collection is available in the following sizes: 28mm, 31mm, 34mm, 36mm, and 41mm. In addition, since all models are made entirely of stainless steel and are fitted with sleek table boxes and Oyster bracelets (regardless of size) in case of very consistent pricing throughout the collection, all models have retail prices between $4,000 and $5,000, regardless of the specific dial options installed on the watch.
The new Rolex Oyster Perpetual watches were available almost immediately following their announcement, and the very first examples have already started to make their way into the hands of the public.
Historically, the Oyster Perpetual has always been one of the more readily available Rolex collections. While certain stainless steel models from the brand’s catalog such as the Daytona, Submariner, and GMT-Master II are virtually unattainable at a retail level, the Oyster Perpetual has never really suffered from the same extreme shortage in supply. In recent years, certain popular dial variations of the 36mm and now-discontinued 39mm model did start to experience waiting lists, but they never reached anywhere near the same length as those for the latest stainless steel “Pepsi” GMT.
So, I’d like to say that these new brightly colored dials and the all-new 41mm case size may be the updates that change the retail availability of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual collection. No doubt some dialing options will be preferable to others, and while it’s unlikely that the Oyster Permanent collection as a whole will suddenly become unavailable, you can almost guarantee that certain dial-color models will be hard to get without spending at least part of their time on waiting lists.