Month: May 2021

Just like the GMT-Master II collection, the Rolex Sky-Dweller collection has added some additional strap options. So far, all Sky-Dweller watches have come with Oyster or Oysterflex straps, with a few discontinued solid gold models also featuring leather straps. Interestingly, the Jubilee straps are only available on the two steel and gold models, and while their reference numbers have not been updated, the alternative straps result in a markedly different overall aesthetic.
The replica Rolex Sky-Dweller has been steadily growing since it first appeared in 2012, and in recent years, the stainless steel and white gold models with blue dials have quickly jumped to the forefront as fan favorites. The blue dial is only found on the White Rolesor with reference number 326934, but since the replica watch is now available in both bracelet styles, it will be interesting to see if one configuration ends up being significantly more in demand than the other.
It’s also worth noting that demand for the blue dial Sky-Dweller has far outstripped supply at the retail level, with almost every retailer having a waiting list for the watch. Potential buyers will inevitably have a preference regarding bracelet style, and with the blue dial now spread across two different configurations of the model, it’s likely that the wait for the version you choose will only be longer.
While the biggest news for Rolex in 2021 is about the Explorer collection and the new bracelet options for the stainless steel GMT-Master II and Rolesor Sky-Dweller, it’s worth noting that Rolex has also added some additional dial options to the Daytona and Datejust collections.
For the Datejust, fake Rolex has added some additional dial options, some of which feature unique designs. One dial features a palm motif that draws inspiration from the tropical forest, and a fluted variation designed to complement some of Rolex’s signature styles.
Finally, there are some new options for the Day-Date collection. Some are fairly standard, as if they should have been in the collection long ago – such as the white gold Day-Date 40 with its slate dial with classic baton markers, or the stellar gold Day-Date 36 with its white Roman dial and diamond bezel. Perhaps the most notable new offering, however, is a new stone dial with a slice of Eisenkiel on its face. In the selected Stellar Gold Rolex President, the natural tones of the minerals combine perfectly with the warm tones of Rolex’s proprietary rose gold alloy.

In the early hours of the morning, OMEGA released a string of new products. Among them is a vintage-inspired Seamaster that pays homage to the brand’s first dive replica watches from the 1950s and 1960s.
This is the new OMEGA Seamaster 300. It has the same old-school charm, with the same blue and black dial variant, only closer in spirit and aesthetics to the original.
This is not the first time Omega has created a pseudo-retrospective Seamaster. In fact, the model it replaces is just that. This new version of the watch is, well, more retro. The upcoming model combines the look of the Seamaster from the 1950s with 21st-century features. For starters, it features the Master Co-Axial Chronometer stamped on the bottom of the dial and an ultra-modern ceramic bezel.
This new Seamaster 300 is a true tribute in many ways, forgoing some of the modern stylings of its predecessor in order to be more faithful to the original 1957 model. But it is not a 1:1 replica. As a matter of fact, this new watch in many ways appears older than the first Seamaster.
The dial construction is one of the main differences between the old and the new. According to OMEGA, the dial is made up of two plates. The first plate has blue luminous Super-LumiNova applied, while the top plate has cutouts for indications and numerals. This is effectively a sandwich-style dial, but it doesn’t end there. The markers are recessed and filled with a healthy dose of luminescent material. OMEGA replica had used “open Arabic” numerals on the Seamaster 300 in the 1960s.
Arguably the biggest change here is the simplicity of the dial design. Gone is the dial text of the reference movement. In its place is the classic text “Seamaster 300”. The actual dial size is larger, with an opening of 30.4 mm, compared to 29.5 mm before. The fake watch is also thinner than the outgoing model.
The bezel should be familiar, as it is actually identical – in appearance – to the outgoing model. According to OMEGA, the anodizing process used makes the surface much harder and more scratch-resistant than the standard aluminum insert. The watch maintains its 41 mm size. The lugs are 21 mm wide and the bracelet tapers to 16 mm at the clasp. OMEGA has also made a slight adjustment to the bracelet design. Instead of polishing the center link, it has been brushed – the outer links have been polished.

I was a long-time reader of this site before joining the vintage team here. I remember reading about TAG Heuer dashboard timers in those early years. The great and powerful Eric Wind highlighted a few sets back in 2014, here and here. Immediately, I was drawn to these far more than any other stopwatch or pocket watch that had ever worn my mid-2012 Macbook Pro. Quickly realizing that I didn’t have a car to go to the track, the question became. For most people, are these now only available as desk clocks?
That’s right: In my dream kitchen, there are one or two replica TAG Heuer dashboard timers mounted right in the range. The location is up to you, but the watch can always go right to the pot filler (which is all the rage in kitchen construction these days), integrated into the stove knob dashboard if you’ve selected your Viking mode modifications in mind, or even off to one side of the backsplash. The possibilities are endless, sort of. No matter where you put it, your pasta should always be perfectly al dente and your eggs should be cooked to perfection with this TAG Heuer dashboard stopwatch transformed into a kitchen stopwatch. Does the pot never boil? No worries, just keep an eye on your vintage TAG Heuer stopwatch while the water boils. Meanwhile, you’ll be the coolest house on the block. I’m imagining a “getting with the times” scenario where neighborhood kitchens are fitted with TAG Heuer stopwatches, and that’s the kind of neighborhood I like.
As for the Patek Philippe Ref. 3587/2 ‘Beta 21’, it’s big, it’s bold, and of course, it’s solid gold. This Beta 21 is just different. One of the reasons I decided to write about this watch this week is that it is so unique and it gives a special satisfaction on the wrist. When I hold this watch in my hand, I can’t help but feel empowered. Then, when I clasp it on my wrist, it’s unlike any other replica Rolex watch I’ve ever worn.
When I saw the Beta 21, the first thing I noticed was the gold bracelet with holes – these are synonymous with that model. Collectors refer to this style of the bracelet as “Swiss cheese” because of the holes, which are very fitting. Patek Philippe made different iterations of the Beta 21, and even a few different variants, such as our reference 3587 here, which features an integrated bracelet and a champagne-colored dial, giving it an all-gold feel that is not to be missed. The Beta 21 movement was created as a piece of collaboration between several different companies and is used in several Rolex replica watches and brands. However, when I hear Beta 21, I think of Patek Philippe, which makes this watch particularly special. Hurry to the store and see it for yourself.