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… Read More »
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,… Read More »
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… Read More »
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… Read More »
As watch dials, straps, and other details continue to embrace a wider range of color options, orange remains relatively scarce in the ever-expanding spectrum, though undeniably attracting a loyal core of fans. Here are a few items with dominant orange hues.Rolex has expanded its already impressive color palette for 2020, adding several models to its… Read More »
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… Read More »
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” – recliningThe blue and black color combination… Read More »
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… Read More »
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,… Read More »
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… Read More »