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 basic three-handed Oyster Perpetual 36 collection and adding vibrant lacquered dials in five new colorways: candy pink, turquoise blue, yellow, green, and an orange variant replica Rolex calls “coral red”. The case has a secure Twinlock winding crown and a screw-down caseback that can be locked with a special tool, and only Rolex watchmakers have access to the movement, the Rolex-manufactured caliber 3230.
Hublot prides itself on being the first watchmaker to make sapphire cases on an industrial scale, and even more so on its leadership in creating new color variations for this difficult material – most recently in orange. the 45 mm translucent case of the Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Orange Sapphire is made possible by a process that combines titanium and chrome.
Encouraged by a 1970s sports watch named the Breitling Sprint, echoing the bold, bright colors of the era, the recently released Endurance Pro is powered by Breitling’s thermally compensated SuperQuartz movement, which is 10 times more accurate than a conventional quartz movement and has a battery life of three to four years. 44 mm case is made of Breitling patented polymer material, which is antimagnetic, non-allergenic, lighter than titanium, and particularly resistant to scratches, traction, and corrosion.
Developed with the help of divers and other underwater specialists, the BR 03-92 dive watch complies with the ISO 6425 standards for replica watches – including a minimum water-resistance of 100 meters, a calibrated rotating bezel for setting the dive time, and indexes that are clearly visible underwater. Orange, the color used for the first time on the dial of the BR 03-02, is the color of safety at sea and is used for the suits of rescue divers. Contrasting with the orange face are the white three-dimensional hour markers and black skeletonized hands.
Patek Philippe has added a chronograph to its sportiest and most accessible family – the Aquanaut – in 2018. The fake Rolex watch has a 42mm steel case with a soft octagonal bezel, a screw-down crown recessed between the shoulders of a curved crown protector, and an elongated chronograph push-piece on each side. The embossed motif on the dial continues on the orange rubber strap. Whatever, choose one for your year 2022!