François-Henry Bennahmias, CEO of replica Audemars Piguet, calls a 300-page illustrated coffee table book about 50 years of the Royal Oak “a bridge between the past and the future”.
Royal Oak is written by Bill Prince, currently acting editor of Wallpaper but, until 2020, deputy editor of British GQ and master-watchmaker. From Rebel to Icon chronicles the influence of Associated Press’ banker’s timepiece in its creative, cultural and business journey.
The 296-page book, with 400 illustrations, devotes considerable space to the decisions and decision-makers that led to the birth of the Royal Oak in 1972 and nurtured it almost unchanged through five decades of globalization, flowers in bloom, the quartz crisis, the collapse of the Soviet Union, the rise of the Internet and the emergence of China as the world’s largest copy watch-buying nation.
Given that this book was commissioned by Audemars Piguet, it is remarkably candid about the turmoil that swept through Swiss mechanical watchmaking in the years leading up to the birth of the Royal Oak designed by Gerald Genta fifty years ago, and the struggle to establish the automatic steel replica watch as a luxury item.
Mr. Bennahmias, who will step down as CEO of Audemars Piguet next year, has been given some interesting background to his career, including a meeting with rapper Jay-Z in 2001, which opened his eyes to the potential of reaching a young, newly funded audience.
Testimonies from Kevin Hart, Bjarke Ingels, Elle Macpherson, Serena Williams and Ning, among others, show how successful this strategy has been.
Royal Oak. From Rebel to Icon is released this week by Assouline for £195.

The two beautiful clocks you see are new slimmer versions of the all-steel Black Bay Chrono. Their vintage design refers to early copy Rolex Daytonas, as clear as one might imagine from a modern Tudor watch with 200 meters of water resistance.
With their black tachymeter bezel and choice of panda or reverse panda dials, they channel the golden age of sports watches while offering a solid, modern, unmistakably Rolex-Tudor construction across the board – case, pushers, bracelet, and clasp.
When I first saw the new Panda and Anti-Panda look of the steel Black Bay Chronograph early Wednesday morning, I realized that the chronograph version of the Black Bay had reached a plateau after steel and gold. If the greatest strength of the entire Black Bay collection is channeling the classic dream watches of the mid-20th century, this one does the job with ease.
As a hands-on look at two of the much-anticipated TUDOR steel sports replica watches, we didn’t just put our hands on them but also on digital calipers. The new steel chronograph is 41mm in diameter, 14.2mm thick, and has 49.9 mm lugs. At nearly 50 mm from the lugs to the body, this is not a small watch, that’s for sure.
However, our medium to large wrists has a very nice form factor, which I think is a sweet spot for casual wear. It’s 100% a modern casual sports watch and highly water resistant.
Regarding the two dial options, we have two typical choices regarding vintage-inspired sports clocks, which present a dilemma. Panda, or reverse panda? Each is ubiquitous from a design standpoint because, generally speaking, each looks good, and each tends to read very clearly. It is especially true for the reverse panda version of this watch. Not only is it beautiful, but it is also instantly recognizable regarding reading the time.
The new Panda dial has its charms, but in the field, the luminous white hands – especially the snowflake hour hand – blend in with the white beneath it, as do the luminous hour markers. It makes me wonder if I’ve ever seen a Tudor Black Bay with a white dial before, and I can’t say that I have.
While the two versions we experienced in person featured stainless steel bracelets, TUDOR offers a few different options for each dial configuration. In addition to the bracelet you see here, each fake watch can be optionally equipped with a black fabric strap, and here we’re channeling Paul Newman, a black leather harness.

We know that women’s timepieces used to be distinguished by smaller dials, narrower straps, and jewel settings. Women are increasingly choosing mechanical replica watches with feminine features, such as lovely dials, in place of gender-defining timepieces. The greatest brands for women vary depending on the timepiece you’re talking to, but here are our top ones below.
Blancpain is a famous brand with a rich history dating back to 1735 when Jehan-Jacques Blancpain first registered himself as a watchmaker. Since he founded the company nearly 200 years ago, it has remained in family ownership, preserving the brand’s fine quality and innovative capabilities. Blancpain’s exceptional attention to detail has made them a favorite among ladies from all walks of life. For women, they have gorgeous bezels with diamonds or rubies that make a statement.
Hublot was created in 1980, but it immediately earned a reputation for precision and is considered one of the top Swiss watchmakers. The selection of women’s Hublot watches is somewhat limited, although they have some amazing models in their Classic Fusion collection. Their timepieces are larger and darker on average compared to other brands, but this suits the full-time working man who needs to stand out in the boardroom.
For some reason, fake Rolex is the most well-known watch brand. Hans Wilsdorf pioneered more accurate watch movements almost as soon as he founded the company in 1905. Their Datejust line produced the first Rolex women’s watch in 1957 and included a reliable calendar function, making it an aesthetically pleasing and extremely utilitarian option.
Rolex watches for women have the same traditional style as their male counterparts, but with feminine features such as a variety of dial shades from pink indexes to black roman. Replica Rolex women’s watches, like men’s watches, are a wise investment and have raised in value over time, with pre-owned timepieces regularly breaking auction records. These traditional timepieces with their five-point crowns are considered the kings of luxury watches, with a masculine flair that accentuates feminine elegance.
The brand of the watch you wear is not so important as the sense of sophistication and personality it conveys. We at Luxury of Watches offer a range of prominent designer brands to ensure that you have various options to choose from. We are committed to making sure you feel confident in the piece you choose, which is why all of our timepieces come with a five-year warranty. Choose a classic piece that you can enjoy now and pass on to future generations.

The long-running Air-King line has traditionally been a dark horse among Rolex’s sporty watches. The Swiss giant’s unique take on the three-handed pilot’s watch has always had a fan base but lacked the cultural ubiquity of many of its stablemates. As part of its new 2022 offering, Rolex hopes to address this ongoing conundrum by overhauling the Air-King to give it a bolder, more functional personality that should help set it apart from many of its peers on the wrist. The new replica Rolex Air-King 126900 has a sportier design than its predecessor while improving its ability to serve as a pilot’s watch.
Although the same size as the outgoing Air-King, i.e. 40 mm wide, the new Rolex Air-King’s Oyster steel case has been seriously reshaped. Gone are the narrow lugs, the unprotected pillbox-style crown, and the mildly rounded case profile of the previous model. In their place is a more muscular, squared-off interpretation of the modern Oyster case, with wider lugs, sharply polished vertical case sides, and a thicker, fluted crown design. Of course, the real visual signature of this new case design is its crown escutcheon, which follows the same concept of sharp outflanking as the modern Submariner or GMT-Master II. Nonetheless, these escutcheons are noticeably thinner in overall width than the Submariner, giving the case its own personality in the image between the brand’s aggressive sports watch designs and lighter sports models like the Explorer. Several features of the previous Air-King case carry over into the new design, most notably the wide, sloping polished bezel, but overall the new case layout effectively reinvents these existing elements in the image. Rolex considers the new Air-King case to be water-resistant to 100 meters.
Rolex’s changes to the dial of the new Air-King are more subtle than the case overhaul but are geared towards practicality and readability. The modern Air-King’s glossy black dial, Mercedes hands, and striking green seconds hand are carried over from the outgoing model, as are the distinctive modernist printed Arabic minute numerals. However, for the applied hour numerals at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock, fake Rolex has abandoned the fully polished white gold execution of previous models and instead added a revised version of the brand’s proprietary Chromalight luminescent to these white gold elements. Rolex claims that this new formula will make the Air-King far more readable in low light than its predecessors.
Rolex powers the new Air-King with its manufacturer’s automatic caliber 3230, which was introduced in 2020 and has become the brand’s premier choice for non-dated three-hand models and features innovative components such as the brand’s anti-magnetic Chronergy escapement. Replica Rolex has equipped this replica watch with a classic Oyster bracelet that is fully brushed stainless steel.
With an improved movement, a sharper dial, and a sportier new case, the new generation of the Rolex Air-King brings a unique and capable new character to the brand’s Dark Horse sports watch collection.

When the Rolex Yacht Prestige II was first introduced, the combination of its complete precious metal construction and the extraordinary engineering within the movement meant that it was the most expensive item in the Rolex catalog. It was one of the most expensive products in the replica Rolex catalog. This turned off many admirers, but the introduction of stainless steel and two-tone watches soon opened the doors to the Yacht Prestige II to a wider range of buyers.
The 2011 Rolesor model sacrificed some of its full wall of gold for 904L stainless steel and more or less cut the asking price in half, while the all-steel version retailed for a further reduction. The visual appeal of the Rolex Yachtsman II is a love/hate relationship, which means it hasn’t caused the same general frenzy as the Daytona or Submariner. It’s not entirely impossible for authorized retailers to even have one or two models in stock, something that’s not possible for the vast majority of the brand’s other sports swiss replica watches. For this reason, used watch models do carry a premium, but nowhere near as much as some of the other models in the brand’s catalog.
The Yacht Prestige II is a busy watch with a lot of information to present, and as a result, its dial initially looks a bit cluttered. However, this is due in large part to the 1-10 numerals on the bezel that mirror the horseshoe shaped track on the face. This is clearly a countdown scale for regattas, designed to help yacht captains synchronize the movement of their boats with the starting gun of the race.
Despite containing only four models, the collection actually covers a good range of tastes. Stand out in the race with the model number 116688, arguably the flashiest Rolex standard available, with an all yellow gold case that makes the bright blue bezel stand out. At the other end of the spectrum, the white gold and platinum Ref. 116689 is as understated and reserved as a 44mm wide, 14mm thick, highly complex solid gold sports watch can be. Only the red chronograph hands and the arrow-style hands give this virtual monochrome a boost.
In between, the stainless steel and Everose Rolesor models do the job of appealing to more middle-of-the-road tastes. Their color combination, along with the mix of brushed and polished elements of the fake watch itself, keeps it on the right side of the excess, and the bezel numerals of the two-tone model are also filled in Everose gold, a nice touch. No version of the replica Rolex Yacht Prestige II can be described as subtle and is guaranteed to receive some attention.

Rolex has updated its popular travel watch, the GMT-Master II, with a steel, blue and black “Batman” bezel. We tested one of the first watches with the Jubilee strap and the new movement in this feature from the WatchTime archives (original photo by Marcus Krüger).
Rolex GMT-Master II “Batman” – reclining
The blue and black color combination on the bezel of this Rolex GMT-Master II has led its fans to call it “Batman”. The current version comes with a Jubilee strap and a new movement, launching in 2019. Its predecessor with these same colors appeared in 2013 and was the first fake Rolex model to feature a two-tone ceramic bezel. This particular color combination did not exist before. The first GMT-Master II in 1954 featured a blue and red 24-hour scale and was later dubbed the “Pepsi” for this color combination. These colors were originally chosen to more clearly distinguish between day and night hours in a second-time zone. These and other specifications originated with Pan Am, who requested this model. New jet aircraft made intercontinental flights shorter and more popular, and as the number of flights increased, so did the demand for dual time zone replica watches. The GMT-Master’s popularity increased with its pilot’s watch style and brightly colored, instantly recognizable bezel. Later, more reserved versions appeared, such as the black and red “Coke” model.
Today, the GMT-Master II in steel is available in two versions, differing only in the color of the bezel: the Pepsi and our test watch, the Batman. Both are equipped with a new movement and a five-row Jubilee strap that was once reserved only for the Datejust model. Rolex had previously equipped the gold and Rolesor (steel and gold) GMT-Master II models with the sportier three-row Oyster strap. Replica Rolex designed the Jubilee bracelet for the Datejust in 1945; however, as early as 1959, the GMT-Master was also available with the optional Jubilee bracelet. Like the GMT-Master II’s Oyster bracelet, the inner bracelet is polished and the outer bracelet has a brushed finish.
Rolex GMT-Master II “Batman”&”Pepsi” bezels
Batman or Pepsi? The Batman color combination is somewhat more reserved; the Pepsi is closer more closely adheres to the original.
The Jubilee bracelet is very comfortable to wear. Its small links fit snugly together and do not pull on the hair of the slender wrist. The Oyster bracelet is also comfortable thanks to its curved links. The bracelet and case are still made of non-corrosive 904L stainless steel, which Rolex has recently started calling “Oyster Steel”.

Since its release in 1945, the Rolex Datejust has been one of the most iconic and recognizable watches in the world. Its simple yet elegant aesthetic combines form and function, providing the wearer with a timeless look and convenient features such as 100-meter water resistance and an automatic date change mechanism. While the Datejust has been a fan favorite and remains Rolex’s best-selling replica watch of all time, over time its classic 36mm size has not suited everyone’s needs or preferences. As the market continued to embrace oversized watches, the introduction of the larger Rolex Datejust became the natural next step.
In 2009, Rolex released a 41mm version of the Datejust known as the Datejust II, and while this satisfied the public demand for a larger size, the increase in size also changed the overall proportions of the watch. In 2016, Rolex discontinued the Datejust II and replaced it with a different 41mm model (known as the Datejust 41) In its place, it retained the larger case diameter, but restored the classic proportions of the collection for a more refined look and feel.
Since then, the replica Rolex Datejust 41 has been a stunning success. It is a beautiful, slightly larger version of the original timepiece that retains all the hallmark features of the classic Datejust, while still being a thoroughly modern luxury watch. While it is obviously larger than the classic 36mm model, its unobtrusive size makes it the perfect choice for men and women who want a larger, more wrist presence.
Today, there is a range of different Rolex Datejust 41 models, from two-tone stainless steel and stellar gold references to your classic all stainless steel model. There is even a version with a mother-of-pearl dial and diamond hour markers, a totally striking and luxurious interpretation of this modern classic. However, there is one particular version of the large fake Rolex Datejust that has experienced a considerable degree of popularity among collectors, and that is the white Rolesor Datejust 41 in Oyster steel and white gold.
While the case and bracelet are made of steel, the signature fluted bezel is made of solid 18-carat white gold, which only further draws attention to this already striking feature. It is this combination of form and function that defines the Datejust, with the white gold adding just enough luxury and the stainless steel making it the perfect companion for everyday wear.
Finally, there is the dial. Available in white, black, silver, blue, or rhodium grey, the classically styled dial completes this modern Datejust 41, and all dial colors work equally well with the monochromatic White Rolesor construction. Regardless of dial color, all of the Ref. 126334 Datejust watches are sophisticated enough to be worn on the weekend, but also dressy enough for an important sales meeting or a special dinner date.

One of the biggest mysteries of the luxury watchmaking industry is how big it really is. I don’t think people really understand how many luxury watchmakers are on the market right now. To be honest, this is quite understandable, especially since the attention is usually focused on the big brands like replica Rolex, TAG Heuer, Tudor, and Omega. However, true watch connoisseurs know that there is a whole new frontier beyond what the general public is aware of. This article will focus on one of the “hidden” gems of luxury watchmaking, Zenith and, in particular, the Zenith Elite collection.
It all started in 1865 when a young man named George Favre-Jacot decided to establish a brand of his own. His motivation was to bring together the past, the present, and the future through innovation in watchmaking. Like most founders, George Favre-Jacot was backed by ambition in his attempt to create the “perfect watch”. He knew that if he wanted to succeed in building an empire, he needed to step up his game, so he did just that. His journey officially began when he asked for his workshop to be built near the Le Locletrain station. This was done to make it easier to obtain the raw materials needed for watchmaking. This may seem too much or unnecessary to some, but it just goes to show how committed Favre-Jacot was to realizing his vision. Today, this place can also be considered a watchmaking heritage site rentstrike2020.org.
The Zenith Elite collection is a selection of the brand’s watches that focus on sophisticated, timeless, and contemporary pieces. With a chic and classic look, most of the models in this collection are the epitome of luxury. In this collection, it is clear that Zenith has incorporated simplicity in its elegant creations. In addition, this collection uses the brand’s in-house movement, called Elite, which adds maximum precision without compromising on style.
And what better way to start this list than with a beautiful Zenith Elite Moonphase watch? This watch is actually part of the brand’s current catalog and is one of their relatively newer models. Now, I know that replica Rolex watches are either hit or miss for many people, but there is something about this one that sets it apart. Everything about this watch shows artistry and sophistication, from the color combinations to the materials used. This is definitely one of the most elegant Moonphase fake watches available.
This Zenith Elite Moonphase watch features a 40mm rose gold case and a blue alligator strap. The dial, meanwhile, features a sunburst pattern that includes rose gold hands and hour markers. It also has a very subtle seconds display at 9 o’clock and a blue moon phase indicator at 6 o’clock. As far as technical specifications are concerned, this piece is powered by the Elegance Elite Calibre 692 with a 50-hour power reserve. All in all, this Zenith Elite Moonphase is a very luxurious and stylish piece, perfect for men who want to enhance their fashion sense. For women, this Zenith Elite Lady Moonphase watch is the perfect choice for your significant other.

Over the past few years, one of the main talking points surrounding Rolex’s new watches has been the bracelet style of the GMT-Master II line. While nothing new has been added to this year’s lineup, the stainless steel model has a new bracelet option, which is probably the most controversial update from Rolex this year.
This helps distinguish it from the white gold model, which comes with an Oyster bracelet, and when the black and blue models get an update for 2019, the new ref. 126710BLNR also comes with a Jubilee bracelet. Until this year, it seemed that the fake Rolex GMT-Master II stainless steel models were equipped with Jubilee bracelets, while the two-tone and solid gold models were made with Oyster bracelets. However, this is no longer the case.
With that in mind, both watches are now available with either an Oyster bracelet or a Jubilee bracelet. Historically, buyers who wanted their “Batman” GMT-Master II to have an Oyster bracelet had to opt for the discontinued Ref. 116710BLNR, while those who wanted the ceramic “Pepsi” bezel and Oyster bracelet had to opt for the solid white gold model. Things are different now, as lovers of both bezels can now choose either the Oyster bracelet or the Jubilee bracelet on the stainless steel model.
However, just because there are now two bracelet options does not mean that replica Rolex makes twice as many stainless steel GMT-Master II watches. If anything, the total number of “Batman” models wearing the Jubilee bracelet has just been cut in half, as 50% of the black and blue GMT-Master II watches will now come with an Oyster bracelet. More options are usually a good thing, but for models that are already very popular, this could end up just making retailers’ waiting lists worse.
For the Rolex Daytona replica, there are now more diamond-set and meteorite dial options for some two-tone and solid gold references. This isn’t the first time a meteorite dial or diamond hour markers have appeared on Rolex’s legendary chronographs, but it does represent a significant expansion of the Daytona’s luxury options. Second, only to the Datejust, the Daytona is one of Rolex’s most diverse watch collections, and while it may have started as a humble track tool, it has continued to evolve to become one of the world’s most recognizable status symbols.