Replica Rolex Datejust II And Rolex Day-Date II Watch Reviews

 

high quality copy Rolex would likely take issue with the fact that we are reviewing both the UK Swiss Made Replica Rolex Datejust II and fake Rolex Day-Date II watches in the same article. Yes, the watches have an abundance of differences, each with distinct options and features such as dials and bracelets. They also have two completely different movements. Nevertheless, both the replica Rolex Datejust II and cheap super clone Rolex Day-Date II come in the same-sized case, and one that is virtually identical to each other. While the Rolex Day-Date II is the ritzier of the two models, the ownership experience between the two is very much the same. For that reason, we apologize in advance to any who would see these two fake Rolex watches receive separate reviews, but we think the kind of person who likes one will more than likely enjoy the other.

online copy Rolex released the Rolex Datejust II and Rolex Day-Date II in the last few years. Their purpose was to be larger-sized versions of the classic Rolex Datejust and Rolex Day-Date. The Rolex Day-Date is also often referred to as the Rolex President. Rolex even refers to its bracelet style as the “President bracelet.” The Rolex Datejust and Rolex Day-Date models sold for the last many years were both sized at 36mm wide. For a long time that size was considered sufficient for a man, but over the last decade men have continuously preferred larger watches. Even though no one said it would happen, Rolex buckled under the pressure and began to release larger versions of their classic pieces. Thus, the 41mm wide Rolex Datejust and Rolex Day-Date models were born, while the 36mm wide versions are actually still produced. The 36mm wide and smaller versions of these Rolex pieces are mostly typically preferred by women these days.

Both the Rolex Datejust II and Rolex Day-Date II watches come with Rolex’s Oyster case. The original water resistant watch, Rolex’s famous trademark case style has a screw-down crown and is water resistant to 100 meters. Aside from being larger than its 36mm wide predecessor, the 41mm wide version isn’t really very different. At 41mm wide it wears large given the wide lug structures and relatively wide bracelets.

The back of the replica watches UK are also screwed down as part of the heritage of the Oyster case style. As is the case with all Rolex watches, the Rolex Datejust II and Rolex Day-Date II casebacks are totally blank, with a simple brushed finish. Comfort is rather excellent, though the larger 41mm wide case size requires a different sort of wearing expectation as the under-part of the case is quite flat, and the case is relatively long. It isn’t less comfortable than the 36mm wide version, but it simply doesn’t wear as snugly on the wrist. Note that these top fake Rolex watches still bear the protective plastic over many of the surfaces as required by dealers on unsold pieces. That also goes with the little bar code on the side of the case that is removed upon purchase.

Antimagnetic Attraction: Testing the Replica Rolex Milgauss

The updated version of the 1950s’ best 1:1 replica Rolex Milgauss is a hit among Rolex fans. Is this re-engineered classic, with its improved protection against magnetism, worth the investment? Writer Jens Koch and photographer Nik Schölzel find out in this test feature from the WatchTime archives.

Magnetic fields are invisible and do not greatly affect the human body. Maybe that’s why we don’t think about them very much, even though our high-tech world is full of them, generated by all sorts of devices, from motors to loudspeakers. Unlike the people who wear them, however, mechanical watches are extremely susceptible to magnetic fields. When parts of a watch’s movement become magnetized, its rate accuracy is disturbed, causing frustration for its owner.

Rolex addressed this problem in the 1950s with the introduction of its Oyster Perpetual Milgauss model. The name comes from the French mille Gauss, referring to the watch’s protection from magnetic fields up to 1,000 gauss (named after physicist Karl Friedrich Gauss, a gauss is a unit for measuring the strength of a magnetic field). This level of magnetism, which corresponds to 0.1 Tesla or 80,000 vph, is 100 times higher than that of a typical horseshoe magnet. It would take levels such as those found in an MRI scanner to affect the watch’s functioning. After devoting considerable time and effort to the development of the recent reissue of the Milgauss, Rolex introduced it at the Baselworld watch fair in 2007. Its inner case, made of ferromagnetic material, shields the movement from magnetic fields and consists of only two parts: a container and another cover tightly screwed to it. The container encloses the movement laterally and on the dial side, while the back seals the movement side. To ensure that the movement would be shielded as much as possible, the designers allowed for only a bare minimum of openings in the dial and case. This is why there is no aperture for a date display, for example. There are only the necessary small openings for the winding stem and for the axles that anchor the hands. There are also two tiny holes for the screws that hold the dial. Most other watches with magnetic protection have an inner case with three parts, with the parts layered on top of one another rather than threaded together.

luxury fake Rolex didn’t stop there; its engineers were determined to make additional modifications to prevent even minute amounts of magnetism from leaking into the movement. The result of this initiative was the blue Parachrom hairspring that appears in the Rolex Milgauss as well as other cheap replica Rolex UK models such as the Daytona, the new GMT-Master II and the Yacht-Master II. It is made of a niobium-zirconium alloy with an oxide coating and remains completely unaffected by magnetic fields. It is also supposed to withstand shocks better than conventional hairsprings.Additionally, the pallet fork and escape wheel are made of amorphous nickel-phosphorous, which is completely antimagnetic. Opening the solid, screw-down caseback reveals the second caseback made of soft iron. It can be opened with the same special wrench used for the outer caseback. This caseback is marked with a “B” with an arrow above it — the symbol for magnetic flux density — as an indication of its special function.

Ticking behind that caseback is the automatic Caliber 3131. It differs from its close relative, the 3130, which is used in the Explorer and the no-date version of the Submariner, only by these modified materials. Caliber 3130 is in turn based on the well-known Caliber 3135 that powers the Submariner and Datejust models. Some watchmakers view this Rolex manufacture caliber as the best automatic movement on the market, due to its robust design, which also permits very precise rate adjustment. For example, a stable balance bridge replaces the usual balance cock that features only one point of support. The endshake of the balance can be adjusted with two knurled screws. The Breguet overcoil of the hairspring also ensures precision in every position, as does the free-sprung balance using Microstella nuts. The red anodized reversers in the automatic module minimize friction. The only criticism we could level at the movement is that its rotor axle is set in a jeweled bearing rather than in a more modern ball bearing. Nevertheless, there are no known problems associated with this caliber. There is no caseback viewing window, so you’ll have to remove the caseback to see the nicely designed movement and its decorations. The classic Rolex rotor with cutouts and the automatic bridge are decorated with a sunburst finish. Other bridges have a perlage finish. Every bridge and plate is rhodium-plated and the edges are beveled and polished. The carefully polished screw heads are especially attractive.

The rate results for the new Rolex Milgauss were good, though they were not as precise as other Rolex watches that have undergone the same tests. They showed an average deviation of only +1.5 seconds per day on the timing machine, and a stable amplitude with no strong deviation between the vertical and horizontal positions. However, the greatest deviation between the positions, at seven seconds, was a rather imperfect result. When worn on the wrist the watch gained three seconds per day. Operating the Milgauss, however, is simplicity itself. The crown is easy to unscrew and has only two positions for winding and setting the hands. A hack mechanism keeps the balance and hands in place, enabling the wearer to set the watch to the second with precision. The logo and markings on the winding crown — a Rolex “crown” emblem with a dash below it —denotes the Twinlock crown, a departure from the Triplock crown of the Submariner, Sea-Dweller, and other Swiss movement replica Rolex Professional models. At 7 mm this crown is considerably larger and easier to grasp than the crowns on other, similar watches. Download the full review here.

Rare Oyster: Testing the Replica Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date LV

Best 1:1 replica Rolex revised its Submariner collection in 2020 and unleashed an extraordinary demand for its Oyster model with a green bezel. 

Spend any time at all at a Rolex dealer and someone will come in and ask for the new cheap fake Rolex Submariner with a green bezel — to no avail. Demand exceeds the supply many times over, intensifying the hype around this model. And this in turn is reflected in the prices set by traders. The green Submariner has overtaken the Daytona and the GMT-Master II “Pepsi” as the most sought-after Rolex model. This is no artificial shortage. top quality replica Rolex simply cannot build enough watches to satisfy all the potential customers — true not only for steel versions but also for the steel-and-gold and all-gold variants as well.

But why is the hype around the green version by far the greatest, even though every Submariner model has been updated? For one, it is the only steel version that is visibly different from its predecessors. The “Hulk,” which it replaces, has a green sunburst dial in addition to the green bezel. The dial of the new model is black. Rolex has revived a color combination that preceded the Hulk, which existed from 2003 to 2010 and was known by the nickname “Kermit,” which had a black dial and green aluminum bezel inlay. A second reason is that these two green models were already much more popular than their black counterparts in the Submariner collection. Interestingly, Rolex has also returned to the earlier, more elegant case shape seen with the Kermit. The “Maxi” case with its broad lugs and large crown guard was introduced with the launch of the ceramic bezel.

Larger Oyster
Initially, the dimensions have been a source of some confusion. The new Rolex model specs show a larger case, at 41 mm rather than 40. But when the two models are placed side by side, the new watch almost looks smaller. In fact, the Oyster case has grown only minimally, from 40.3 mm to 40.8 mm. Much smaller lugs, however, make it more streamlined than its predecessor. The Oyster bracelet now measures 21 mm between the lugs, rather than 20 mm, and the clasp is also 1 mm wider.

All in all, and without direct comparison, the differences are hardly noticeable except for the more delicate lugs. Except for slightly broader hands, the dial has undergone very few changes, unless it’s the Submariner LV, like our test watch a nod to the reference number 126610LV, which stands for lunette verte (green bezel). The shiny black dial on the standard model stands in contrast to the green sunburst finish on the dial of its predecessor. Which is a better fit? That remains a matter of taste. The Hulk was clearly an extrovert, while the new version has a more modest character and looks more like a tool perfect replica watch. The color of the ceramic bezel remains the same while the older Kermit watch is markedly different due to its darker aluminum track.

Different Caliber
Also new is the small crown on the dial between the words “Swiss made,” which stands, as we’ve seen with other Rolex models, for the newer Caliber 3235. Rolex altered more than 90 percent of the components of its 3135 caliber and was awarded 14 patents related to its development. In particular, shock absorption and reliability have been improved. Winding is more efficient and builds up a power reserve more quickly, thanks in part to the new ball bearing rotor. Now some people may be able to hear the rotor, which used to be silent.

The most important factor for the wearer is the increased power reserve, from 48 hours to 70 hours. Rolex achieved this increase with a thinner barrel wall, which permits the use of a longer mainspring, as well as through the innovative Chronergy escapement, which increases the efficiency of the Swiss lever escapement by 15 percent. This is made possible by the modified geometry and skeletonized form, which reduces its weight. The nickel-phosphorous alloy escape wheel, made using the LIGA process (UV lithography, electroforming, molding), is unaffected by magnetic fields and the new balance staff also improves antimagnetic properties. The blue Parachrom hairspring made of niobium-zirconium alloy has already been used in other models, as has the Paraflex shock absorber. End shake in the balance can be adjusted with a screw, and the Breguet overcoil on the hairspring ensures the constant action of the hairspring, as well as the free-sprung fine regulation using the Microstella nuts on the inside of the balance wheel.

Although the new caliber, as always with the Oyster models, operates beneath a steel caseback, it is decorated with a sunburst finish on the cutout rotor and on the automatic bridge, a line finish on steel components, some beveled edges and polished screw heads.

Super Chronometer?
cheap fake Rolex set strict regulating specifications in 2015 with the goal of giving new life to the words “Superlative Chronometer.” This designation first appeared on the dial in the late 1950s when Rolex models ran even more accurately than was necessary to earn a chronometer certificate. (Chronometer agencies later discontinued this highest category.) In addition to the chronometer certificate from the independent Swiss testing agency COSC, which tests the movement, Rolex watchmakers adjust the cased movement to even more strict values of between -2 and +2 seconds per day.
Our test watch did not quite achieve these values on our Witschi timing machine. It was measured in every position and showed an average rate of -2.3 seconds per day. The rate at individual positions remained close, however, between -1 and -4 seconds per day.

68 Years Old, but Still Modern
There was really no need to improve the general design. Although the watch was first designed in 1953, and has undergone only minimal changes over the years, the Submariner design continues to look both robust and modern. It certainly doesn’t look its age. This is due primarily to the smooth, reflective ceramic bezel, the shiny black dial and the flat reflective sapphire crystal. They give the Submariner the elegance that makes it possible to wear this watch as easily with a suit as with a T-shirt and jeans.
Unfortunately, these features — especially the flat, reflective crystal — affect legibility, which is otherwise excellent, also due to the antiglare coating on the crystal’s inner side. Because of the magnifying Cyclops lens, the date can only be read from the front. But the high magnification of the lens allows many far-sighted people to see the date without wearing their glasses.

Thanks to its thin height of only 12 mm, the Submariner has a slim and elegant look. It continues to offer a sufficient water resistance of 300 meters for divers. The Triplock crown has five gaskets to keep out moisture, and the case and bracelet are made of the corrosion-resistant 904L stainless steel that Rolex calls “Oystersteel.”

Another highlight of the Submariner is the easily turning bezel with its rich-sounding clicks in half-minute increments. Hard ceramic ensures a scratch-free surface. Recessed numerals and markers in the ceramic ring have a thin platinum coating. This goes well with the high-quality curved white-gold hands and applied markers.

Bright Luminous Material
Legibility is another perfect feature. Rolex’s own “Chromalight” luminous glows brightly. Its cool blue color can be easily seen in dim light and is easy on the eyes. The luminescent triangle at 12 o’clock and bar-shaped markers at 6 and 9 o’clock provide clear orientation. The zero point on the bezel also glows brightly and the second hand has a luminous dot to provide a function check.

The smooth caseback, clean inner surface of the clasp and supple feel of the steel bracelet all contribute to watch’s wearing comfort. The individual links of the bracelet are curved to fit the shape of the wrist. Spaces between the links remain constant, even when the bracelet is bent, which prevents pinching or pulling hairs.

The safety bar and easy-to-open lever beneath prevent unintentional opening of the bracelet. The clasp, crown and bezel are all easy to grasp and use. The quality of workmanship and finishing are impressive here and for the entire watch as a whole. The sides of the bracelet, clasp and case are polished while upper surfaces are brushed.

It speaks well for a watch when only its predecessor reveals what can be improved upon. The proportions are now more harmonious — the wider bracelet and slimmer lugs give the watch a more elegant look and continue in the Submariner tradition. The new movement is impressive with its substantial power reserve, even though the rate results don’t quite align with strict standards. Wearing comfort, legibility, operation and execution are all in line with the Rolex benchmark. Even the price is appropriate. So the hype is justified: Rolex has built the best Submariner ever. The only thing left to wish for is that you can get one.

SPECS:
Manufacturer: Rolex SA, Rue François-Dussaud 3-7, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
Reference number: 126610LV
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Movement: In-house Caliber 3235, automatic, chronometer, 28,800 vph, 31 jewels, hack mechanism, quick-adjust date, Paraflex shock absorber, Glucydur balance with regulating screws, Parachrom hairspring with Breguet overcoil, Chronergy escapement, 70-hour power reserve, diameter = 28.5 mm, height = 5.37 mm
Case: Stainless steel, unidirectional rotating bezel with ceramic track, flat sapphire crystal with antiglare coating on then inner side and Cyclops date lens, screw-down crown, threaded stainless-steel caseback; water resistant to 300 m
Bracelet and clasp: Stainless-steel bracelet, safety folding clasp with incremental extension piece
Rate results (deviation in seconds per 24 hours):
Dial up -1
Dial down -2
Crown up -3
Crown down -2
Crown left -2
Crown right -4
Greatest deviation 3
Average deviation -2.3
Average amplitude:
Flat positions 287°
Hanging positions 246°
Dimensions: Diameter = 40.8 mm, lug width = 21 mm, height = 12 mm, weight = 151 grams
Price: $9,550

SCORES:
Bracelet and clasp (max. 10 points): Superbly finished steel bracelet, secure clasp with incremental extension piece 9
Operation (5): Quick date adjustment and hack mechanism functions on screw- down crown make setting and operation easy. Crisp operation of attractive rotating bezel 5
Case (10): Excellent finishing on well-made saltwater-resistant case and scratch-resistant bezel 9
Design (15): The Submariner has a beautifully designed new case; the combination of black and green gives this tool watch a chic look. 14
Legibility (5): Very good legibility thanks to high contrast and generous amount of luminous material 5
Wearing comfort (10): Just as comfortable as its smaller predecessor. The steel bracelet is perfectly shaped. 10
Movement (20): Well-designed in-house movement with free-sprung Rolex hairspring and long power reserve 19
Rate results (10): Slight fall into the negative range but the values remain close. 7
Overall value (15): Appropriately priced and an enormous increase in the value of this watch — if you can get one 14
Total: 92 POINTS