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Pre-Owned Picks New Watches From Rolex, Tudor, Omega, And TAG Heuer

It’s getting warmer by the day, which means we’re thinking about the watches that we want to take with us for all of our summer adventures. Whether that means lounging by the pool, diving in the ocean, channeling James Bond, or pretending to be a racecar driver, these are the perfect pre-owned picks to get your summer break off to a great start.

Tudor Heritage Black Bay Steel & Gold
The best watches are the ones that you want to wear often, and as we head into warmer months, we can’t think of one we’d rather keep putting on than this 41mm Black Bay Steel & Gold. Its two-tone construction delivers the luxury of gold with the sportiness of steel for an effect that’s made for lounging by the pool while on vacation. It’s just enough to be indulgent, with its weighty 18-karat gold central bracelet links, yet practical enough for daily wear.

Tudor Heritage Black Bay S&G 79733

$4,650
And it’s backed up by solid watchmaking and the legendary build quality that Tudor, the younger more aspirational sibling of Rolex, has come to embody.
Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 16700
The reference 16700 is the last GMT-Master and the follow-up to the 16750. And yet, it debuted after the launch of the GMT-Master II, known for its independent local hour. This is because Rolex continued to produce the GMT-Master well after the successful debut of the GMT-Master II, as a more affordable alternative.


Rolex GMT-Master 16700

$14,525
This example has a fully blacked-out aluminum bezel insert, one of the iconic bezel variations dating back to the reference 1675. As a result, it has a monochromatic appearance that runs against the better-known colorful Pepsi variation.
Rolex Daytona ref 116500LN
There is no chronograph more famous than the Daytona, the original hard-to-get steel Rolex sports watch. Its legacy and its connections to the world of automotive sports are legendary, and in the field of endurance racing it’s practically peerless. There are some big F1 and IndyCar races coming up this month, and LeMans, itself, in June. Having a watch like this one on your wrist while taking in the action would be most fitting.


Rolex Daytona 116500LN

$38,400
Today we have the latest version with black ceramic bezel insert, featuring a design that instantly evokes Rolex’s early Valjoux-powered Daytonas while boasting a number of modern-day Rolex enhancements, including an in-house chronograph movement with Parachrom hairspring. We’re pleased to offer the most recent chapter in one of watchmaking’s really legendary stories.
TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300M Caliber 5
The Aquaracer is a sporty, affordable, good-looking modern dive watch, its angular bezel with large legible numbers making it easily recognizable from across the room. It’s a luxury watch, sure, but with 300 meters of water-resistance, tough stainless steel build, and a price just north of $2,000, it’s a watch that you can wear confidently through all of summer’s adventures without missing a beat. And at 43mm, it has serious wrist presence without being overly bulky. The 12mm height will let it slide under your linen shirt sleeve as you order a frosty beverage from an open-air bar.


TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300M Calibre 5 WAY201A

$2,075
Inside is the Calibre 5 automatic movement, a modified version of a tried-and-true ETA engineered for reliability.
Omega Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial James Bond ‘Spectre’ Limited Edition
And last but not least we have the 2015 Omega Seamaster 300 Limited Edition made for Spectre. Worn by Daniel Craig in the film, it has an obvious vintage vibe, channeling the early dive watches made by Omega. But make no mistake: This is a serious piece of modern watchmaking, a Master Co-Axial Chronometer, which means it’s not only highly accurate but also tremendously antimagnetic. It also has a useful 12-hour bezel, which means it can be used, on the fly, to track a second time zone.

OMEGA Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial James Bond SPECTRE Limited Edition 233.32.41.21.01.001

$12,625
This ought to come in handy if you plan to really make the most of this summer and get a good trip under your belt, hopefully to a warm island renowned for scenic dives, drives, or both.
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Replica Rolex Sea Dweller vs Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean

Today, you can be the ruler of the seas – with the help of a Swiss watch company, of course. If you want to venture into some of the deepest parts of the ocean, or just want a seriously waterproof watch, there’s no need to look to the stars for answers. The nearest luxury watch dealer will do just fine.

But honestly, two of the best dive watches in the world are Omega’s Seamaster Ocean Cosmos and Rolex’s Heidelberg. Although, the similarities between the two pretty much end there. Due to the different movements and functions, these two watches may be separated by oceans. So, who will win in a battle between Rolex and Omega? We’ll let you decide.
The Rolex Seaview has a longer history than the Seamaster, which was the first model introduced to the market in the 1960s. After that, the Seamaster has undergone various upgrades and changes, all for the betterment of deep diving. So, for comparison purposes, we will compare the newer Ref. 116600 which was produced in 2014-2017, to the Seamaster.

When we first reviewed the Rolex 116600, with its unidirectional rotating diver’s bezel, it was clear that this was a sporty rolex swiss replica watches. What wasn’t obvious at first glance, however, was that behind this stainless steel water-resistant case and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal was a modern 3135 automatic movement with a desirable blue paramagnetic hairspring. But the watch itself pays homage to the earlier Sea Dwellers with a chunky 40mm case that’s still smaller than the Seamaster.
Other new features include long-lasting luminescent hands and hour markers, a state-of-the-art ceramic Cerachrom bezel and a 904L stainless steel Oyster bracelet with Glidelock clasp that extends beyond the diving suit.

While the Seamaster has a bigger feel on the wrist, the Hideaway beats it in terms of depth – it goes further. As for the looks, both watches are sporty – the Seamaster’s signature orange markings are more dazzling, while the Rolex is uniformly handsome.
What these two watches have in common, however, is that their stainless steel water-resistant cases make them virtually indestructible, making them ideal replica swiss watches for everyday wear. While the 44mm Seamaster may be a bit more visible than the 40mm Sea Dweller, they both have nice, easy-to-read faces with date displays. In the end, it’s safe to say you’ll enjoy diving with these watches as much as you do wearing them. Moreover, in a head-to-head competition between Rolex and Omega, both watches have their admirable features. We’ll leave it to you to choose.

Fake Rolex GMT Master II Ref. 16710 Review

We haven’t delved into the world of vintage watches on the WRB YouTube channel, although this Rolex GMT Master II ref. 16710 isn’t exactly an ancient vintage, but I thought it would be an exciting piece.

When I picked it up, I immediately compared it to modern Rolex offerings.

Rolex gets a lot of hype, and it’s rare to hear an opinion other than “it’s the best.” But I will tell you that after spending some time with the GMT Master 16710, Rolex’s new modern collection is undoubtedly a significant improvement over past designs. I can appreciate the pure tool watch aesthetic of the Ref 16710. Still, at the same time, it feels a bit bland, and this is a comparison where you can really appreciate the subtle but excellent changes to the aluminum bezel inserted into the ceramic, the larger and easier-to-read “max dial” markers, and one of the most important changes on the modern Rolex model is the solid link bracelet and stronger clasp.

Comparisons aside, if we pull back to the late 90s and early 21st century, the Ref 16710 was at the top of its league and started Rolex’s iconic GMT Master II line – it was a replica rolex watches to own then, and indeed still is now for those seeking some nostalgia and pure Rolex tool watch DNA.

The blue/red bezel version, aka Pepsi, has been the most popular color combination for the GMT Master II and was issued to Pan Am crews back in the day – but the black bezel version we have here is the stealth watch for those who still want GMT functionality but don’t want to venture into submariner territory.

As beautiful as this watch is, I think I would personally prefer a Submariner from the same era if I had the choice. It’s a very subjective preference, and as someone who prefers simplicity, I prefer the markers and click action on the bezel, the text on the dial, and a thicker crown, like the Submariner #16610.

One of the impressive aspects of the 16710 is the comfort of the wrist. 16710 is impressively comfortable on the wrist, and it’s no mystery that this best replica watches does feel light on the wrist thanks to the hollowed-out chain strap and slightly slimmer case and lugs. Visually, I’d say it’s comparable in size to the modern Rolex GMT collection, with slightly slimmer lugs, but still quite long.

This particular movement starts with the 3185 and transitions to the 3186, which has a hacking function and a 24-hour hand with a 24-hour tachymeter function.

I hope you enjoy this fast-running GMT Master II 16710. It’s an absolutely beautiful watch and an all-time classic.

Buying Elegant Rolex Daytona 6239 “Paul Newman”

It is really true that the “Paul Newman” Rolex Daytona has generated so much attention and excitement. Calling it a vintage classic doesn’t do it justice – it’s like calling Superman a strong man. But what is it that makes Rolex enthusiasts so fervent? Or perhaps it has to do with the staggering increase in resale prices over the past few decades, which have reached absolutely astronomical levels in recent years.
While the Paul Newman Daytona is out of reach for most collectors’ budgets, it is still an exciting watch to research and learn about. This guide is intended to provide a clearer picture of what many consider to be the greatest vintage best replica rolex watch on the planet. What exactly makes the Daytona ref. 6239 a Paul Newman Rolex? What are its features?

Beginning in the 1960s, Rolex started offering a unique dial variation for the Daytona chronograph. Officially named the “Exotic Dial” by the Rolex catalog, it was an aesthetic departure from the regular Daytona dial, featuring stepped minute tracks and an Art Deco-style chronograph font. Today, these exotic dials are collectively referred to as “Paul Newman” dials and Rolex chronographs containing them are known as “Paul Newman Daytona” watches, but we will discuss the origin of the “Paul Newman” moniker later.
As they are so few in number and in such high demand these days, finding an authentic Rolex Daytona with an exotic dial in good condition is no easy task. However, it is also important to note that while the price difference between a traditional vintage Rolex Daytona and a Daytona with an exotic dial is significant, the only difference between them is purely cosmetic.

While early Daytona replica luxury watches with exotic dials were not popular with Rolex customers, that soon changed after they became associated with the famous actor and race car driver Paul Newman. In a genius marketing move, the Italian auction house is said to have exaggerated the fact that Paul Newman himself wore a Daytona with an exotic dial and began referring to these particular models as “Paul Newman” Daytona watches. This hype was fueled by a photo of Paul Newman himself, in which the Daytona ref. 6239 with its white dial can be clearly seen.
Newman’s Rolex Daytona 6239 was presented by his wife Joanne Woodward. In addition to possessing superb acting skills, Paul Newman was also an accomplished racing driver. To reflect this, Woodward engraved the back of his Daytona with the words “Drive Carefully for Me”. This charming nod to Newman’s love of motorsports only further adds to the watch’s fame in many collector circles.

Upgraded Fake Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M

The second generation of the Planet Ocean 600M is more of an evolution of this popular collection than a redesign. In addition to the standard 42 mm and 45.5 mm cases, OMEGA did add a 37.5 mm case; however, the omega replica watch also received some slight aesthetic updates, most notably the appearance of a ceramic and liquid metal bezel for the first time. OMEGA has also revised the indexes and hour-markers, as well as the logo, to make them larger and more visible. One of the main differences on the dial is the upgraded “Seamaster” name, which now appears in orange instead of the white of the first generation.

With this in mind, the biggest upgrade accompanying the second generation is the new internal 8500 movement. To the excitement of collectors, this new movement features a silicon escapement and hairspring, as well as two new mainsprings, which together provide a 60-hour power reserve. OMEGA has also equipped the caliber 8500 with a DLC-coated barrel shaft to reduce friction and a new, more aesthetically pleasing rotor. It is also crucial to note that instead of the traditional tasseled date, the new Cal. 8500 movement features a jumping hour. The 8500 caliber has a jumping hour hand that jumps quickly forward or backward in one-hour increments to facilitate time zone changes.

The second generation of Planet Ocean watches is also beloved for welcoming models such as the GMT in 2013, including the GMT for the GoodPlanet Foundation, and the Planet Ocean for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. 2014 also saw Omega finally able to create an orange ceramic bezel for the Planet Ocean GMT, which marked the the first time the brand was able to obtain this difficult color from this new, highly resilient material.

Nowadays, the Planet Ocean 600M is available in dozens of iterations, including durable stainless steel and titanium, as well as rose gold, stainless steel, white gold and rose gold, among others. Collectors also love the variations on the bezel, with OMEGA combining the now-standard Liquidmetal ceramic with vulcanized rubber. This has allowed the Swiss fake  watch brand to develop an awesome, vibrant orange color that isn’t too shiny and looks perfect against the ceramic bezel. There are some beautiful combinations such as black and orange or gray and orange. There’s also the beloved blue ceramic bezel, which looks especially good on the 18k Sedna rose gold Planet Ocean 600M model.
Collectors also love the strap options on the third generation Planet Ocean 600M. Their rubber straps have always been notoriously comfortable to wear and have always been a fan favorite. In their more advanced versions, you’ll find metal straps as well as leather straps, such as the blue alligator strap on the Planet Ocean 600M with white gold diamond trim.

Divers’ Replica watches are inexplicably popular

I spent last week in Geneva, during which four days of torrential rain gave me time to think about some issues. Of course, given its location, a lot of the things that come to mind have to do with watches and watchmaking, and I can’t help but wonder why diving watches, in general, seem to be as popular as regular watch replica.
Apparently, the answer is that they are as a rule, much more durable and dependable than non-dive watches but the more I thought about it, the less clear it seemed to me that they are as a class better in a general sense for daily life away from actual diving, than other watches might be.

In fact, after thinking about it for a long time, I think diving watch is not just a very niche watch, but a very special application. For a watch to be, so to speak, officially a dive watch, it must adhere to some fairly particular requirements, which are spelled out in the ISO 6425 standard. The fact that the organization has so many members, and that consensus is nearly universal on its utility, means that time pieces that can be called dive fake watches share to a remarkable degree, the same basic features.

The standard requires the ability to pass so many tests, including a battery of water resistance tests, and diver’s watches must also possess certain design features, including the ability to be read in total darkness at a distance of 25 centimeters, and of course, they must possess a unidirectional timing bezel – this has been a necessary feature of true diver’s watches going all the way back to the early 1950s, when the replica Rolex Submariner and Blancpain Fifty Fathoms debuted.

For those who don’t touch watches often, many watches seem almost indistinguishable and hard to tell at a glance. Of course, they offer a relatively narrow range of choices in terms of personal expression of taste.
The design homogeneity of diver’s watches often seems to provoke brands to exert themselves, to find ways to design a dive watch which looks different enough from other offerings to attract attention as a unique effort, but this is a very tricky thing to pull off. Diving watches or does not work, in its most basic level, on the function is successful, although you may want to make you look different from the other manufacturers have a very sharp point of diminishing returns — you can’t dress up very diving watches before starting to look like a illustration of diving watches, instead of diving watches.
The truth is, dive fake watches don’t usually go with anything more formal than polo shirts and khakis. They can vary from person to person or watch to slightly incongruous to completely unsuitable for business attire, and as for semi-formal or formal attire, I wouldn’t do that.

Replica Latest Tudor Black Bay Chronograph S&G Two-Tone Watch

Before several weeks of Baselworld 2021, if you were paying the least bit of attention on Instagram, it was almost impossible to avoid the hype around theories about new releases. It’s possible that a new Tudor “Snowflake” Submariner was among the buzziest theories and not one that the brand didn’t do its part in stoking. However, like a new Rolex Milgauss or Explorer II, most of these predictions didn’t come true. To be honest, I was so happy to see the release of this Black Bay Chronograph S&G (that’s steel & gold) omega replica watch, which is essentially its version of an Omega Ploprof (design-wise, that is) with the Black Bay P01. In my recent memory, a two-tone chronograph hasn’t been the remedy to an existing steel model, while Tudor has introduced a reverse Daytona, and this S&G version breathes 2019’s steel Black Bay Chronograph new life.


Being a diver timepiece, there’s an inherent bit of confusion about it. Personally I think the mistake of the initial steel Black Bay Chronograph was that it leaned too hard in hoping it could make you forget that contradiction via having an unremarkable piece. Now Tudor has gone all in with the two-tone aesthetic and has provided it on a two-tone bracelet, bund strap, leather strap, and fabric strap. There are several different variations you may love it or hate it, which is so much better than being simply perplexing.
Tudor states that aesthetic inspiration here dates back to the Oyster-Prince Submariner ref. 7922 but it’s obvious that some of the vintage Rolex Daytona models in gold are also a significant point of reference. The matte black dial with gold sub-dials (that still seem just a bit too small to me) benefits largely from keeping the gold in a very mellow tone. This is echoed on the bezel, which has its outer edge done in gold, as well as a frame of the dial that are done in gold and black. The pushers and gold-capped crown pull the entire thing together to reach that Goldilocks level of “just right” breakdown of steel to gold. It exudes personality and a complete, cohesive design weather you like it or not. Compared to the steel model, it has always looked visibly incomplete for me.
The Black Bay Chronograph S&G runs on the same MT5813 movement that first made an appearance in the steel version two years ago. Controversy over the use of “in-house manufacture” phrasing aside, this is the movement Tudor developed with Breitling. For me, the most important here is that it offers 70-hour power reserve, although the steel caseback won’t allow you any view into it, anyway. In terms of practicality and ownership, this is a movement to applaud purely based on performance.
The case measures 41mm-wide and 14.9mm-thick, the width of a lug-to-lug comes in just a hair under 50mm. Under normal condition the case thickness isn’t bad, but the thickness goes up considerably when the swiss replica watches is on the bund strap or NATO strap. Surely, that’s always part of the equation here but something did obviously change the wearing experience when compared to wearing it on the bracelet.
As for the most hardcore watch enthusiasts, there are something really important, and nomenclature is one of them. It does irritate me that basically every Tudor now has to be a Black Bay, especially this piece. With this gripe apart, even if the Heritage Chrono several years ago is my favorite modern Tudor timepiece at present, the Black Bay Chronograph S&G presents its own particularities among the family of a brand famous for divers perfectly.

New Watches from Replica Audemars Piguet

The Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) is under way, with about 30 fake watch labels releasing their new watches this week in Geneva. This is the last time that Audemars Piguet will take part in SIHH, and their new watches have gained a lot of attention. Follow us and have a quick review of several new cheap watches from Audemars Piguet.
Over the past a few years, there has been a remarkable development of smaller case watches, which has formed a category that called, “unisex watches.” Appearing right on trend is the popular Royal Oak Chronograph, it is now available with a smaller 38mm case .


In 2019, Audemars Piguet will update their staple model Royal Oak, substitute the item 15400 to five new editions of the Royal Oak automatic item 15500. Equipped with the 41mm case, the cheap replica watch has a lightly modified dial that features wider markers, a minute track that sits outside the “Grande Tapisserie” pattern, and the elimination of the 3 o’clock hour marker giving way to the date window, which has been resettled to be closer to the outer edge of the dial.
In the inside the movement has also received a thoroughly update, the new Royal Oak automatic 41 now has been changed into the newly released Caliber 4302 which provides 70 hours power to reserve. The five new models include three in stainless steel with options of a blue, gray, or black dial – in addition to two rose gold editions that have black faces and offer the option of either a matching gold bracelet or a black leather strap.
Sometimes to make a special timepiece, all it needs is introducing a fresh new dial- which is exactly what Audemars Piguet did on the Limited Edition Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin item number 15202BC. Some people call the dial color salmon, while the manufacturer prefers to call it pink gold-toned. No matter how the color is called, the dial receives AP’s classic “Petite Tapisserie” treatment, creating an eye-catching looks that has received a lot of chatters among collectors and enthusiasts of the brand.
By today’s standards, the 39mm white gold case is far from “Jumbo” – the Jumbo nickname is originated from the first Royal Oak – which during the 1970s, was considered pretty big for its time. Despite the fact, the “Jumbo” nicknames is rooted, and now refers to Royal Oak references whose sizes are quite common by today’s standards. Moreover, with the matching 18k white gold integrated bracelet, this is actually not a light-weighted replica watch, despite the case’s thin 8mm profile. With only 75 pieces, the Royal Oak Extra-Thin watch will be sold only at AP official stores.

Replica TAG Heuer Celebrates 50 Years of the Monaco

Heuer released a very secret mission to make the world’s first automatic chronograph in 1966. Therefore, the brand’s revolutionary Calibre 11 movement was born, which they smartly designed an equally revolutionary watch to pair with it, and it is called the Monaco.

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Now, cheap TAG Heuer replica is cheering the 50th anniversary of this timekeeping icon with limited-edition Monaco fake watches and even a book devoted to their racing-inspired chronograph.
Named after the iconic Grand Prix, the square cased timepiece was released at the same time in Geneva and New York on March 3rd, 1969. And as McQueen was closely associated with the replica Rolex Submariner, this helped put Heuer’s new creation in the same organization.
Most interestingly, the look of the Heuer Monaco in the classic 1971 film was not a straight-up sponsorship deal. It’s deeply believed that McQueen was encouraged to wear the Monaco because famed racing driver, Jo Siffert had one, and the star wanted his trait in the film to be authentic.
McQueen wasn’t the only celebrity to favor the Monaco; actually, he may not even have been the first. Rat Pack star, Sammy Davis Jr. was photographed with a Monaco strapped to his wrist which appeared to be an earlier model than McQueen’s. Davis’s Heuer was paid at an estate sale of his belongings in 1991, and was later auctioned at Antiquorum in 2010 at a very cheap price. TAG had revived the Heuer yet again for its 40th anniversary last year, helping to add to the hype.
Now TAG Heuer replica is refreshing it once again in order to celebrate the Monaco’s 50th anniversary,. The brand will stage events in the United States, Europe, and Asia throughout the year, with new limited-edition Monaco models slated to be launched at each one.
And to further cherish the moment, a new book unveiled, Paradoxical Superstar that provides an illustrated history of the famous watch will be will be available in TAG Heuer boutiques and on the website beginning in May 2019. While the newer, fancier versions of the Monaco don’t appeal to us as much as the bona fide vintage models, TAG has stayed real to the Monaco’s mission, and every version packs a large number of retro panache.

A New Limited Edition Omega Replica

The year of 2021 symbolizes the 50th anniversary of the first manned moon landing, which is one of the most meaningful moments in the history of the world – and also for watchmaking, as the fake Omega Speedmaster strapped to Buzz Aldrin’s wrist became the first watch worn on the moon. Omega is releasing another stratospheric timepiece so as to celebrate the event that helped make their brand an icon. Now, let’s see more details here.
Omega finds that the long way to becoming the first watch on the moon began with the Speedmaster’s original debut in 1957. Although it was originally made for the automotive racing world, the Speedmaster was soon adopted by ace pilots in the U.S. Air Force, some of whom later became astronauts.

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Although the Speedmaster Professional did not get official NASA certification for use during manned space missions until 1965, in fact, the watch was worn in orbit much earlier. Several decades ago, astronaut Walter Schirra took his personal Speedmaster CK2998 on the Mercury-Atlas 8 mission, which orbited the Earth eight times, making it one of the most significant replica watches all over the world.
The 42mm case, bracelet, dial, hour-markers, and hour/minute hands of the 50th Anniversary Speedmaster are all craft from what Omega is calling Moonshine Gold, a “special new alloy whose color is encouraged by the shining moonlight in a dark blue sky.” Described as a “paler hue” than traditional 18K yellow gold, Omega says it “offers high resistance to the fading of color and lustre over time.” The fake watch features the asymmetrical case-band of the 4th generation Speedmaster, as well as a burgundy bezel ring in homage to the 1969 Speedy – this time finished in ceramic with a tachymeter scale in Ceragold, Omega’s particular blend of ceramic and gold.
Limited to just 1,014 pieces and priced at CHF 32,000, the watch is manufactured from an exclusive new 18K gold alloy, and is powered by Omega’s manual-winding Master Chronometer Caliber 3861 movement. It is a faithful if somewhat flashy tribute to the original Apollo 11 edition moonwatch, and one that well-heeled Omega collectors are sure to covet.
The vertically-brushed step dial is marked “Au750” for the use of solid gold, and features faceted black onyx indexes set in polished hour-markers, together with a matching set of black-varnished hands. And of course this wouldn’t be an Anniversary Speedmaster without a particularly engraved caseback, which features “1969-2019” and the limited edition number highlighted in burgundy. As a result, an inner decorative ring, also finished in 18K Moonshine Gold, has “experienced two separate laser ablation processes” and two PVD color treatments in blue and black – which might make this the first Speedy with a more complicated caseback than the dial.