Rolex 1675 GMT-Master Co-Branded Dials

The brand’s aviation-themed second-generation timepiece, the ref. 1675 GMT-Master, had a long and illustrious life. It was released in 1959 and remained outstanding until 1980; its prolific production period of over 20 years makes it one of the easier vintage Rolex watches to find. It is often the gateway to the world of vintage Rolex sports watch collecting.
However, all GMT-Master 1675 reference watches are not created equal. Yes, there are differences in dial finishing, crown guard shape, and movement numbering. But beyond that, there are a number of Rolex GMT-Master 1675 models with co-branded dials circulating in the vintage market.
These unusual examples are relics of a time when Rolex allowed other companies to put their markings on watch dials. Interestingly, some of these companies did not survive due to bankruptcy, takeover, or rebranding; however, Rolex replica watches bearing their names continue to exist. Join us as we explore the origins of Rolex co-branded watches and highlight a special GMT-Master 1675 with a co-branded dial.
In the early 20th century, the young firm of Wilsdorf & Davis, later Rolex, made a name for itself by producing unbranded watches for jewelers. The jewelers were then free to stamp their logos and sell the watches as their own products. This practice was discontinued in the 1920s when Hans Wilsdorf vowed to make every Rolex watch bear his company’s name and the now-famous crown logo.
However, until the 1990s, some of the company’s iconic models bore the names of famous jewelers, such as Tiffany or Asprey, next to the Rolex name, designating the prestigious stores that sold these treasures.
Similarly, Rolex has produced co-branded watches for certain entities as unique gifts or recognition of noteworthy deeds. The givers of these gifts range from Middle Eastern royalty and the military to top professional operations. For example, French commercial diving specialist Compagnie Maritime d’Expertises ordered custom Rolex Submariner and Wave watches with the COMEX logo on the dial for its fleet of dive boats. Not surprisingly, in today’s market, COMEX-branded Rolex watches are highly collectible.
It is hard to imagine now, given how unique and protected the crown has become, but by the mid-20th century, Rolex was actively promoting its commercial brand services. There’s even an old-fashioned ad promoting the Rolex Service Award program that proudly states.” A fake Rolex watch is your soundest corporate choice.” Rolex clearly wanted to cash in on the service award tradition of that era. Let us not forget that for a certain generation, a fine replica watch – especially a Rolex – was the ultimate thank you from their employer.
As a result, some high-profile retailers have given their top performers and most loyal employees Rolex watches with the company’s logo on them. Supermarket giant Winn-Dixie is one example, and of course, who can forget the infamous Domino’s Pizza Air-King given to store managers earning up to $25,000 a week for four weeks in a row? Coca-Cola, known for rewarding executives for 25 years of service, has its own co-branded pieces.
These unusual double-stamped dials combine the logo of the mass-market company (which sells groceries, pizza, and soda) with one of the world’s most extravagant names, a juxtaposition that will make anyone stop and take a second look.

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Amazing Rolex Explorer II 226570 watch

You know, we released the latest generation of the new Rolex Explorer II model 226570 watch here. Today, I got hands-on with the black and white dial replica Rolex Explorer II reference 226570 models, which refine the recipe of the classic sports watch, but don’t revolutionize it. Rolex has completely updated the dial, case, movement and bracelet, but the shape is much the same as the outgoing 216570 Explorer II. Does this watch feel different on the wrist?
In short, while the latest generation Explorer II 22657o watch is clearly fresh and generally an improvement over the outgoing model, many will barely notice the difference between the two. This may be good news for owners of the current 42mm wide Explorer II who may feel emotionally compelled to upgrade. These folks may get the latest and greatest by swapping their own model for the new one, but they won’t get a substantially different wearing experience. That said, if you’ve been holding out on buying an Explorer II watch, Rolex may have addressed some of the grievances that some people had with the previous generation 216570 Explorer II model
For instance, I’m glad that Rolex decided to replace the slightly glossy black hands and hour markers of the white plate model 216570 with the matte-finish hands and hour markers of the white plate model 226570. This brings the look of the Explorer II back to the earlier 40mm wide 16570 Explorer II, which is still very popular with enthusiasts even today. In refining the first generation of 42mm wide Explorer watches, Rolex seems to have been encouraged by that early Explorer II’s focus on practicality and readability.
The Rolex Explorer II has a 42mm wide case, mostly brushed steel, water resistance to 100 meters, and a sapphire crystal on the dial. Rolex has historically been timid about using anti-reflective coatings, and the latest generation of the Submariner is actually the first fake watch to have a more modern anti-reflective coating applied. I’m not sure if this has translated to the Explorer II, but I will say that the lower level of glossy elements on the dial certainly helps to make the dial easier to read.
The GMT hand can be used to indicate a second time zone, although Rolex intended for the GMT-Master II or Sky-Dweller to be their more traveler-friendly swiss replica watches. The Explorer II has 24-hour markers on its fixed bezel, which serve as AM/PM indicators when the GMT hand is synchronized with local time. the 226 570 model retailed the classic style orange GMT hand that Rolex had revived in the previous generation 216570 model. In any case, the Rolex Explorer II 226570 model has the same GMT movement as the GMT-Master II watch, a Rolex in-house automatic caliber 3285 that operates at 4Hz and has a three-day power reserve. For those who don’t know, the Explorer II is all about knowing the time of day without seeing the sun.

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The Rolex Submariner Reference 14060 – The Last of the Best?

One of the world’s first dive watches, the Rolex Submariner was launched in 1953 and is a true legend in the world of horology and one of the most famous watches ever made. It is often said that the replica Rolex Submariner was the blueprint for the modern dive watch, and the model has continued to be produced over the years, evolving each year as better materials and technology have become available.  Rolex Submariner Reference 14060
Although it was originally designed particularly for scuba divers, the Submariner has transcended its tool watch origins and can now be found on the wrists of countless people all over the world, many of whom do not dive at all. As electronic dive computers have completely replaced mechanical watches in actual diving applications, today’s dive watch owners have more freedom to choose their timepieces for a myriad of other factors besides their performance underwater. Among these models that fall somewhere between vintage and modern, the Rolex Submariner 14060 is easily one of the fan favorites.
No one can argue that the contemporary Rolex Submariner is a very nice and impressive timepiece. Likewise, no one can deny that the vintage models of the world’s most popular best fake watches are the epitome of understatement and are specifically designed to be cool.
However, both modern and classic have their drawbacks. The larger 41 mm case and Maxi dial in the current collection are not to everyone’s taste, nor are the previous generation’s thicker Super Case models – the thicker lugs, crown protector and enlarged indexes represent a compromise by Rolex for those eager to get the Submariner over its historic 40 mm size.
The brand’s patented Cerachrom bezel, while virtually impervious to daily wear, will never develop the distinctive patina that many collectors look for in vintage models. Moreover, despite the fact that fake Rolex reduced the lugs when it introduced the current generation of 41 mm watches, the Submariner is still a decidedly modern watch that is much larger than the older aluminum bezel reference watches.
In contrast, some of the features that made later models easier to use on a daily basis were missing from the first quarter-century or so of the Submariner’s existence. For instance, the hard sapphire crystal did not replace the former plexiglass until the late 1970s. The rotating bezel did not become unidirectional until the early 1980s, and of course, modern movements will almost always outperform those of the past.

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The Best Rolex Datejust Watches to Buy as Investments

We’ve all heard of the Rolex Datejust – and for those acquainted with the Datejust, there’s probably nothing you haven’t already heard. Simply put, the Rolex Datejust is a legend.  
As far as individual watch models go, it’s a perfect storm. It came along at the right time, performed the right function, and will always have a place in the pantheon. There are only a handful of watches in our industry that 99.9% of analysts, collectors, and watchmakers are willing to bet their careers, houses, families, and even pet hamsters that they will remain at the heart of luxury watches for the next century – and the replica Rolex Datejust is one of them.
Names like the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, the Patek Philippe Nautilus, and the Rolex Datejust are often mentioned in the same breath. They are icons, indelible signs of excellence in an industry full of specificity. Call it good design, call it good timing, you could even call it blind luck – but whatever it is, the fake Rolex Date just reached the top of the mountain early on and has been casually enjoying its success while the rest of the field has spent time catching up with it. And yet, the Datejust seems untouchable, almost sacrosanct in a way. However, within this bubble of specificity, there are some models that are more special than others. Here are the five Rolex Datejust watches that we consider to be the best value for money as an investment.
The classic among classics. When many people think of the Datejust, it has to be 36mm and it has to be Rolesor (stainless steel and yellow gold) – it also needs a fluted bezel and the iconic Jubilee strap. Often, these features are packaged with a gleaming champagne dial to complete a look that is both timeless and impactful.
When it comes to the Rolex brand in the last few years, there are several undeniable facts. First and foremost, its watches are becoming more and more expensive. This is true both in terms of suggested list prices and in terms of the value of many watches on the open market. Second, Rolex replica watches (or at least many of the most desirable ones) are becoming harder and harder to find on the retail market.

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The Most Famous and Iconic Movie Watches of All Time (That You Might Have Missed)

Watches that appear in movies aren’t just handsome accessories; they add depth to the characters by combining with the storyline. In the past, watches in movies often became incidental icons – the right watch strapped to the right (handsome) wrist. Later, watches in movies became carefully planned product placements by studios. But no matter how they got there, the luxury watches that appeared on the wrists of some of Hollywood’s biggest actors have become stars in their own right.
The silver screen is the best billboard in the world. Not only do you have the visual aspect, but you also have the time to explain the product, associate it with the ideal movie star, and even (in some cases) give it a unique character that the audience will forever associate with that watch. Much can be learned about a character through their choice (or counter-choice) of a watch. Throughout the history of cinema, many characters have worn watches and fashions and have enjoyed unprecedented success or longevity as a result. Savvy product placement can make a brand a lot of money, but more than that, it affects our cultural context in a real and tangible way.
We especially love luxury watches on the silver screen because of the awe they inspire. Avid collectors love to rewind to the past and see these beautiful (and now vintage) – pieces. Often, these watches even inspire an entire generation of collectors. So here, we’ve rounded up some of the most iconic movie watches you may have missed.
The watch only made a cameo appearance in the famous movie “Glengarry Glen Ross”. But today, we’re still talking about it. Alec Baldwin, playing an outside executive “from downtown”, says these cutting words and shows off this famous Rolex Day-Date in yellow gold, which immediately went down in movie history. The Rolex replica watch was already famous for being worn by world leaders, dignitaries, and celebrities – the movie interlude was really just a cheerleader for this iconic Rolex gold watch.
It’s a sneaky good movie, with an even better luxury watch lurking on the wrist of the debonair Mr. Clooney. George Clooney excels in the difficult role of Lee Gates, but the wordless performance of his solid gold Omega Speedmaster Professional watch is truly moving.
The premise of “Money Monster” is terrifying. A disgruntled investor goes berserk and overtakes a game show on live television. Who is the host of the show? None other than George Clooney. His character, Lee Gates, is held hostage along with his tempting stock. To know his (and its) fate, you must watch this movie.
Matthew McConaughey stars as the boisterous Mark Hanna in this 2013 classic. Hannah is a perfect example of the era. A genius, his methods, and approach are …… unconventional to say the least. These people in the film are very wretched in many senses of the word. You need to be a little wild to survive in that dog-eat-dog environment.
The Rolex Datejust is a flawless badge of power, but for a character like Mark Hanna, it can also serve as a disguise for the rest of the world. A luxury watch and a smart suit can go a long way toward earning somebody’s trust. One of the smartest investments he’s ever made.
We’re ending this list with a real curveball. Few people doubt Natalie Portman’s ability to play any role sent her way, but her performance as astronaut Lucy Cola is really something. The Oscar winner shines in the role, as does the unusual-yet-authentic Omega Speedmaster X-33 in titanium that calls her wrist home.
We’re going to end this list with a real curveball. Few doubted Natalie Portman’s ability to play any role, but her performance as astronaut Lucy Cora was truly remarkable. The Oscar winner shines in the role, as does the unusual but authentic Omega Speedmaster X-33 titanium watch on her wrist.
The film is a truly compelling exploration of the mental state of an astronaut who does and sees more than many mere mortals can comprehend. Perhaps this explains her somewhat odd choice, although this unusual analog/digital hybrid quartz replica watch is indeed the model worn by the astronauts, as it offers a high degree of functionality. While it is far less recognizable than the classic Speedmaster Moonwatch, the X-33’s appearance in the movie is highly accurate, which only further enhances the authenticity of this must-watch film.

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The Newly Updated Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver

New movements, quick-change straps, and subtle adjustments further complete this fun-filled dive watch. This year, the dive-specific Royal Oak celebrates its sweet sixteenth year with a new and updated reference. Spanning three new colorways, it represents the ROO Diver – ROOD? – The biggest evolution since the model was upgraded from Offshore Scuba (originally launched in 2005) to Royal Oak Offshore Diver. The new 2021 model shakes things up with a more modern movement, a tool-free push-button strap change, and several small but noteworthy design tweaks.
To address the elephant in the room, no, the dimensions have not changed. The new Reference 15720ST retains the 42mm size of the standard Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore replica watch, as well as its uncommon double crown layout, display case back, 300m water resistance, and time/date function settings.
Since its launch, available in “Trailblazing Khaki”, “Navy Blue” and “Pure Grey”, each version has a steel case with a second strap, so owners can try out the new quick-change system right out of the box. The system is fully integrated into the back of the two short intermediate lugs for matching the strap to the case. The strap is released with the push of a button.  
Audemars Piguet plans to offer a range of straps, and in addition to the pair that comes with the watch, the brand already has three calfskin straps that conform to the new interchangeable design.
Inside the watch, we find Audemars Piguet’s modern 4308 calibers, a beautifully crafted automatic movement with a central seconds hand, date display, 4 Hz frequency, and a 60-hour power reserve, one of the main elements of this update. Visible through the display case back of the Royal Oak Offshore Diver, the 4308 is also equipped with a black-finished 22-carat pink gold winding rotor.
Other updates include changes to the dial, including new markers and an “AP” signature (in gold) rather than the full brand name common to previous iterations of the ROO Diver.
Assuming you have $25,500 and a good friend in the boutique, any one of these three replica Rolex watches could be yours in May. But please – very please – assure me that if you get one, you’ll also take it for a swim once in a while. After all, you wouldn’t want to be rude to your ROOD, would you?

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Rolex Oyster Perpetual 2021 Turquoise Blue Green Watches

The mindset of many people is that if they are only going to own one beautiful watch, it should be a stylized and versatile model – which usually means a more traditional dial color such as black, white, silver, gold, or possibly blue. As the watch enthusiast community continues to grow and more people become collectors, many may find themselves with replica watches that have all the classic dial colors and they may want something more non-traditional that stands out from the rest of their collection altogether.  
Watchmakers have been getting more adventurous with their color palettes for a few years now, but the 2020 update to the Rolex Oyster Perpetual makes it official. The luxury watch industry is finally embracing more vibrant and unconventional colors. Rolex’s popularity is nothing new to the luxury watch industry; the company is one of the most famous brands in the entire world, with a global recognition that rivals Apple or Google.
Omega is easily one of the most famous luxury watch brands in the world, and a quick glance at its catalog will show that it really does have something for everyone. Over the course of 2020, we have seen a huge increase in interest in Omega watches, and we fully expect this to continue, both in 2021 and in the years beyond.
As a sister company to replica Rolex, it’s no surprise that Tudor has seen a huge surge in popularity since the relaunch of the brand over a decade ago. Rolex prices are at an all-time high, and now that Tudor has begun offering its own in-house movements, the prospect of buying a watch from the larger Rolex umbrella company for a fraction of the actual Rolex price is clearly of interest to many collectors. While Tudor watches are quickly becoming a fan-favorite among the enthusiast community, they are also very popular among buyers who are looking for a “good watch” that they can wear for a lifetime.
With that in mind, Tudor is not only a more affordable alternative to Rolex, it’s also a very independent company and very different in many ways. While Rolex replica has never made vintage replicas, Tudor’s current catalog features a lot of vintage-inspired design language, most notably in the Black Bay collection. Prices for vintage Rolex Submariners have reached absolute astronomical levels in recent years, but the Tudor Black Bay offers much of the same style, but with modern materials and an attractive price point. We have seen a strong interest in Tudor watches for much of the past year and they are likely to be a favorite of collectors around the world once again as we enter 2021.

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2021 Expected Hublot Big Bang Unico GMT Carbon

When we talk about Hublot, we tend to imagine ruggedly stylish chronographs, avant-garde materials, eye-catching color combinations, and sporty design influences from football to racing cars. Rarely do we consider the classic dual time function, which is a shame, because Hublot’s Big Bang Unico GMT models – launched in 2017 in titanium and carbon case versions, and this year joined by a King Gold and ceramic version – represent a uniquely masculine, easy-to-read and user-friendly interpretation of this classic ‘practical’ complication. Let’s see more detail here.
Even without the flagship chronograph model’s busy, the watch is immediately recognizable as a Big Bang, sporting an unapologetically large 45-mm case, constructed of carbon fiber, a material long connected with Hublot and its “art of fusion” design ethos. The material makes the thick case rather sturdy and yet pleasantly lightweight.
Large, bold, eminently legible, and equipped with Super-LumiNova, these numerals alternate with thick bar indices for the major time display i.e., the current time in one’s location away from home, which is displayed by thick, partly skeletonized and luminous-filled pentagon-shaped hands.  
Following a very intuitive design code, the button at the 2 o’clock position moves the hands forward one hour, while the button at the 4 o’clock position moves the hands backward one hour. In a matter of moments, the luminescent GMT hand at the triangular tip will continue to point to the home time on the 12-hour bezel, while the main hour and minute hands will be set to local time. Best of all, for jet-lagged wearers who may not want to do the math required for a more standard 24-hour GMT chronograph, the day/night indicator on the dial will show at a glance whether your home time is in the morning or afternoon. To make it less likely to be misunderstood, it’s also labeled as such – the disc moves with the hands, allowing people to quickly refer to the “day or night” home time.
Like many modern Hublot replica watches, the lugs, also made of carbon fiber, are tightly integrated into a structured rubber strap, which is dark blue and grooved like a racing tire. Both the lugs and the strap feature Hublot’s “one-touch” easy-change design, which allows the strap to be changed at the push of a button – but the midnight blue strap that this watch comes with is so perfect that I’m not sure why anyone would feel the need to change it; perhaps a black rubber or dark grey version would work, but even that would make the blue element of the dial look a little isolated.

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Invest on Rolex watches with ageless value

Apart from their nice looks and topnotch performance, a significant appeal of Rolex watches is their ability to hold their value better than watches from almost any other brand, writes Paul Altieri, founder, and CEO of Bob’s Watches, one of the most excellent traders of pre-owned luxury replica watches in the USA. While resale value should never be your main priority when purchasing a luxury watch, it certainly is a bonus.  rolex watches
Even though it must be said that not all Rolex watches appreciate in value, some certainly do — especially over the long run. With that in mind, let’s see the ageless value of Rolex watches with some of these top hits.
Nicknamed the Rolex President thanks to its President bracelet and its popularity among some of the world’s most powerful individuals, the Day-Date has been the ultimate status symbol watch since its inception over six decades ago.
While the Rolex President is offered in a variety of valuable metals and sizes, along with various bezel styles and dial designs, the classic option is a yellow gold 36mm model with a fluted bezel and champagne dial.
When we are talking about premium diving watches, there’s no other model that is as coveted and recognizable as the Rolex Submariner. Born in the 1950s as a tool fake watch for scuba divers and eventually evolving into a luxury sports watch with fantastic diving capabilities, the Submariner is popular amongst celebrities, collectors, and casual watch buyers alike.
And since this is a Submariner Date model, there’s also the familiar date window, powered by the in-house Caliber 3135 automatic movement. However, on the secondary market, the Submariner ref. 116610LN frequently sells above its retail price due to its demand far outpacing the current supply, despite the model now being a full decade old.
The current-production Submariner ref. 116610LN combines the unmistakable appearance of a classic Sub but packed with contemporary features like a scratch and fade resistant Cerachrom ceramic bezel, blue glowing Chromalight luminescence, and an updated replica Rolex Oyster bracelet complete with the Glidelock extension system.
Rolex has made a bevy of different Submariner models in a variety of materials and colors over the years. But for purists, the popular Submariner is a stainless steel one with a black dial and black bezel – similar to the earliest models.

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Get Tool for the Dive Watches of Rolex

Rolex diving watches are in high demand. It is no wonder that it has such an exciting history, with many noteworthy collaborations, unique designs, and robust and accurate internal movements. We’ll explore various models in this feature.  
Rolex currently makes a few different dive watch models: the Submariner and Submariner Date, the Sea-Dweller, and the Deepsea (listed here in order from lowest to highest in both size and price). The Submariner and Submariner Date share the same case size. Almost all replica watches in this collection offer versions with different materials, dial, and bezel colors. Introduced in 1953, it was the first dive watch from Rolex. At the time, it had a two-way rotating frame to measure the dive time. Initially, the submarine was 100 meters waterproof, but by 1954 Rolex had increased this level to 200 meters. In 1955, the British Royal Navy began using submarines as its official diving observation, and the Royal Canadian Navy followed suit the following year.
Rolex first became popular in 1927 for its water-resistant watches with their patented screw-down crown, and the ingenious Oyster name was an effective marketing tool. During her more than 15-hour attempt to swim the English Channel, Mercedes Gleitze wore a water-resistant replica Rolex that withstood the ordeal. Rolex took out a front-page ad in the London Daily Mail to publicize the event that won the watch great acclaim.
Apart from that, Rolex developed the Deep-Sea Special watch to explore the ocean depths. Between 1953 and 1960 it participated in several maritime expeditions, attached to the outer hull of submarines. The high point (or low point) was reached in 1960 when Jacques Piccard and Don Walsh maneuvered their Trieste submersible vessel down into the Mariana Trench to a depth of 10,916 meters, just a few meters short of the deepest point in the sea. The Deep-Sea Special survived unscathed. rolex watches
Although several parts of this model were built, it never went into continuous production. Although it is a hemispherical crystal with an overall height of 35mm, it is still too big to wear.

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