As we reported last month, the 2021 fake Rolex Explorer II design essentially stayed the same as before — with just minor design tweaks to the case, bracelet, and dial. The most noticeable change within the Explorer II collection was the addition of the new caliber 3285 automatic movement.
For 2021, Rolex also updated the original cheap copy Rolex Explorer, which dates back to 1953 and famously followed the first ascent to the summit of Mount Everest (at 29,028 feet) by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay earlier the same year (who were wearing Oyster replica watches online UK at the time).
Similar to the Oyster Perpetual collection, the 39 mm case size has been discontinued across the Explorer line. However, unlike the Oyster Perpetual collection, which currently comes in 28, 31, 34, 36, and 41 mm case diameters — the Explorer is now available exclusively in a 36 mm diameter. That’s not to say Rolex won’t add more choices down the road. The high quality copy Rolex Explorer is available in a 36 mm Oystersteel (Ref. 124270) version and the polarizing new 36 mm two-tone Oystersteel and 18K yellow gold model (Ref. 124273). Purists will tell you a watch should not have precious metal if it’s made for Exploring, however, Rolex is a luxury watchmaker and gold allows them to satiate those looking for precious metal while also achieving a higher margin per unit.
The Rolex Explorer Ref. 124273 copy in Oystersteel and 18K yellow gold (aka Rolesor) utilizes solid 18K yellow gold for the crown, the bracelet’s center links, and the fixed bezel. Other than that, the rest of the case, bracelet, clasp, and caseback, are made of Oystersteel (904L stainless steel).
As has been the case in the past, the dial of the original Explorer has always featured indices except at 3, 6, 9 where Arabic numerals replace each index — which is referred to as an “Explorer” dial. On the black lacquer dial of the 2021 Explorers, the two-tone model has matching yellow gold hands and indices. And both versions offer a new generation of Chromalight material that emits a blue glow for even longer than before.
Introduced in 2020, the new automatic caliber 3230 powers the Swiss movement replica Rolex Explorer and offers a modern 70-hour power reserve, and is equipped with Paraflex shock absorbers and a blue Parachrom hairspring. The movement is tested cased up to a rate of -2/+2 which is beyond chronometer specifications.
The crystal is sapphire, the caseback and crown screw-in to the case, and water resistance is rated down to 100 meters. A 3-link Oyster bracelet with folding safety clasp and Easylink 5 mm extension, with a concealed attachment to the case, complete the look of this modern version of a classic Rolex.
In Oystersteel the Explorer 36 retails for $6,450 and in two-tone the retail price is $10,800.
When it comes to red-carpet glamour, actors are generally split into two camps. In the high-fashion corner we have the likes of Pedro Pascal, with his rather ecclesiastical-looking black and white Prada outfit, which he wore sans tie to this year’s Baftas. And, flying the flag for classicism, we have stars such as Tom Hiddleston, who attended the ceremony in a double-breasted, shawl-collared tuxedo from Ralph Lauren’s ultra-luxe Purple Label line. This is trad eveningwear, worn straight up, no twist: hand-tied bow tie, crisp white pocket square, shiny black shoes and a suit cut neither too slim nor too baggy.
Hiddleston’s choice of a fake Cartier Santos-Dumont in 18-carat rose gold and steel case with black leather strap – worn with matching Santos De Cartier cufflinks – was entirely in keeping with this mood of old-school elegance. What’s especially appealing about Hiddleston’s choice is the fact that the silver dial perfect fake Cartier Santos-Dumont he wears is at the more accessible end of Cartier’s pricing. It’s a watch that offers all the undeniable wrist presence of a Cartier, with all the design signatures that you know and love – the Roman numerals on the dial, visible screws on the case (has “industrial chic” ever looked this chic?), the cabochon crown and, of course, the beautiful form of the case, which falls somewhere between a rectangle and a square – in a way that’s relatively fiscally friendly. Sure, it can’t fend off a magnetic force field, nor will it be much cop 200 metres under the sea – but if there has ever been a luxury copy watch better designed to withstand the rigours of the red carpet, acceptance speech and afterparty, then we have yet to see it. Cartier has enjoyed a wonderful run lately. Auction prices for the myriad variations of the Tank, such as the Tank À Guichet, Chinoise and Tortue, are about as high as they’ve ever been. What’s more, the brand has been dipping into its treasure trove of an archive to rerelease gems such as the Le Must De Cartier line, once worn by Yves Saint Laurent and now available in blue, green and red.
Hiddleston’s choice of blue hands replica Cartier is in keeping with the new mood of dandified elegance in fine replica watches online UK. And that’s a trend of which the Cartier brothers themselves would surely have approved.
Following the announcement of the new luxury Rolex replica watches for 2021 yesterday, we had the chance to have a first (and fast) hands-on session with most of these newly introduced models. Apart from the cool (at least to us) 36mm Explorer in Oystersteel or Rolesor, as well as rather striking meteorite editions of the Daytona, the Crown also had an update of its most rugged exploration watch to show. And now that we had this 2021 Rolex Explorer II 226570 replica watches online with steel case on the wrist, we can give you our first impressions.
Concerning the previous version of this watch, the ref. 216570, here’s a quick reminder. This top quality replica Rolex was produced from 2011 to 2021 and was launched for the model’s 40th anniversary. It paid a discreet tribute to the earliest generation with an oversized orange 24h hand. The case became larger, at 42mm, the radial-brushed bezel remained fixed but with even bolder markings. Mechanically speaking, this 216570 was fitted with calibre 3187, with an independent dual time function. Following the evolution of the case, the dial became ‘Maxi’ with oversized luminous markers and hands. The white model retained the glossy black-outlined markers while the black featured polished white gold markers. And like all its predecessors, it was water-resistant to 100 metres. Above you can see a comparison between the discontinued 216570 (left) and the newly launched 226570.
While not displayed at the exact same angle, these two images allow for a comparison of what has changed on the Explorer II – and our hands-on session allowed us to confirm what we explained in our introducing article. First of all, let’s go straight to the point. From 216570 to 226570, we’re talking about a minimal update, with most of the elements identical… or at least extremely close in shape, size or execution. Rolex played on the safe side here.
First and foremost, an important thing is that the brand retained the classic – somehow emblematic – stainless steel bezel that was found on this model from 1971 to this date. No ceramic here – and seeing the comments on Instagram when we posted our imaginary version with a black bezel, it’s maybe better this way… So we still find the radially brushed bezel, with a 24h scale engraved and filled in black. A first look makes it clear that the font and size of the numerals/triangles are identical. So, be reassured, the most distinctive element of the 1:1 quality replica Rolex Explorer II is still present. As for the case, the differences are subtle but existing. First, the oversized 42mm case has been retained and the watch is still entirely brushed on the flat surfaces, while the casebands are polished – classic Rolex. The case is made of Oystersteel and still features crown guards, yet they appear slightly redesigned – more angled than before. Something we’ve seen on the 2020 editions of the Submariner too. The caseback is typical Rolex too, being screwed and void of inscriptions, and the crown is the classic Twinlock. Both ensure a 100m water resistance. Finally, if the sapphire crystal still comes with the brand’s emblematic cyclops, it is now entirely coated with anti-reflective coating on the inner face. And there are more (discreet) updates to the case of this cheap copy Rolex Explorer II 226570. If you remember the new Submariner collection launched in September 2020, Rolex played on the proportions of the case to bring better visual balance, mostly by enlarging the bracelet, thus resulting in thinner lugs. The same recipe has been applied on the 2021 Explorer II, with a bracelet that is about 1mm larger than before, while the inner faces of the lugs have been shaved. The external shape of the lugs remains almost identical, so the new visual balance is mostly due to the width of the bracelet. Surely, we’re talking about minor changes and only a trained eye will be able to spot a new edition. For the rest, the bracelet remains equipped with an Oysterlock folding safety clasp and the Easylink comfort extension link (approx. 5mm of extension). The overall feeling of quality is typical of Rolex, with a watch that feels perfectly adjusted and executed. The jump from one generation to the next is hardly perceptible, even though the brushed finishing feels slightly better executed than before – again, this is minimal.
On the wrist, the perfect fake Rolex Explorer II 226570 still feels like the rugged and large sports watch we’ve come to know in the past. The combination of a solid steel case/bracelet with a 42mm diameter makes for a large and heavy watch, but nothing new here. It was already the case with the previous generation. The new proportions of the bracelet and lugs bring a slightly better visual balance on the wrist, and maybe a bit more comfort. As for the dial, apart from the new Swiss Made inscription with a Rolex coronet, the updates are mostly concerning the white edition. The black version retains its white gold applied indexes but now has new hands, fully polished, replacing the partially blackened ‘floating’ hands. The white dial, on the other hand, has been changed in larger proportions. On the previous reference 216570, the hands and markers were black coated, with a glossy finish. On the new Explorer II 226570 “polar” these are made of white gold, later coated with a matte PVD treatment. The idea was to bring better contrast and to avoid reflections. Rolex also mentions that the indexes and hands now benefit from an optimised Chromalight display. In daylight, these display elements also have a brighter white hue and the intensity of the blue glow emitted by the hour markers and hands now lasts longer. Finally, the distinctive oversized orange 24h hand, which can be used as both a day-night indicator or an independent dual time display, is still present. The most noticeable update on this 2021 high quality clone Rolex Explorer II 226570 is its movement, as this new reference adopts the same engine as the current GMT-Master II collection. It is now equipped with the Calibre 3285, which is part of the new generation of movement produced by Rolex, found in almost all models recently introduced. This modern engine features the optimized Chronergy escapement and the blue Parachrome hairspring. It beats at 4Hz and stores up to 70 hours of power reserve. Of course, the movement is a Superlative Chronometer, with a -2/+2 seconds/day precision.
As mentioned, it is a dual time movement, where the hand corresponding to local time can be independently adjusted by one hour increments – the main difference with the GMT-Master II is that the bezel is fixed, meaning that the Explorer II can only display 2 time zones and not 3 like the GMT watch. In short, the updates are minimal and the evolutions, at least for the habillage of the watch, only concerns some details. The overall feeling of the older generation watch is respected, with only the movement being the real update here. As for the exact measurements, we’ll need to have a second look at it, as we only had the chance to see the Swiss made replica watches for a few minutes.
The fake Rolex product line saw many interesting developments in the 1980s. The Cosmograph Daytona replica watches for sale went from the brand’s worst seller to its most sought-after timepiece thanks to the introduction of their first self-winding chronograph movement with the launch of the references 16520, 16523, and 16528 in 1988. Quick-set date functionality made models like the Day-Date far more user-friendly, and the universal incorporation of sapphire crystals across the brand’s models kissed the vintage, acrylic-crystal era goodbye.
Around 1984, just prior to the introduction of sapphire crystals in their bread-and-butter entry-level sports models – the black dial best fake Rolex Submariner ref. 5513 “no-date” Submariner and the copy Rolex ref. 16750 GMT-Master – Rolex introduced an important dial change that has lasted to the present day. After 18 years, Rolex switched from the matte dials used since 1967 to vibrant glossy, lacquered dials with white gold, luminous hour markers.
These still vintage, acrylic-crystal models were both discontinued and replaced with sapphire crystal versions: The blue and red bezel luxury replica Rolex ref. 16700 GMT-Master launched in 1988 replaced the 16750, and the ref. 14060 Submariner (now water resistant to 1,000 ft/330 m) replaced the 5513 in 1990.
The glossy-dial versions of these acrylic-crystal references are therefore quite rare, having been produced for just six years for the 5513 and only four years for the 16750. They combine the best of two worlds – vintage and modern – and are still quite affordable as the knowledge surrounding these rare variants is not widespread.
With all the GMT masters and Submariners burnt into your eyes, this “no dial” (excuse my French) design really strikes above all other Rolex dials I know. No hour markers and a dial made of a rare semi-precious stone. While the AAA perfect fake Rolex Day-Date is one of Rolex’s staple collection models, this particular version that sheds almost all of the dial elements in favor of a deep ultramarine lapis lazuli stone is really something.
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Leaving “only” the day window at 12, the Rolex brand inscription, and the date cyclops at there o’clock behind, the dial is more than enough to occupy the eye. It proves that sometimes less is more. Especially given the fact that the lapis lazuli stone is known to take on almost purple and golden hues when exposed to direct sunlight. Would I buy it? No, because I need hour indexes to feel good. Funnily enough, I consider this more striking than any number of jewels somebody puts on high-quality replica watches of Rolex.
It’s well known that the Morrison government is a fan of taking out the rubbish — dropping an unflattering report or announcement on a day when people aren’t paying proper attention. As such, four days before Christmas the government announced it would not release a report into expenses at Australia Post under fallen chief executive Christine Holgate. That report was triggered by Holgate’s admission she’d paid bonuses to four staff in the form of perfect replica Cartier watches made from gold, totalling almost $20,000. The whole affair infuriated Scott Morrison who launched a scathing attack on Holgate in parliament. Holgate ultimately left the job, admitting the bonuses simply did not pass the pub test.
What happened to the report?
If Holgate’s behaviour was, as Morrison claimed, “disgraceful”, why was the report shelved? Well, it turns out the final report might not be the damning takedown of Holgate the government had hoped for. According to The Australian Financial Review, it made a specific finding that Holgate had “not breached any rule, policy, procedure or governance requirement or committed any impropriety”. And as The Australian’s Robert Gottliebsen writes, it found she was acting within proper Australia Post board procedures which, essentially, allowed her to make bonuses of up to $150,000 without board approval. She chose to deliver those four bonuses in the form of $5000 Cartier watches, and did so in the presence of the chairman. Those bonuses went to executives who’d helped secure a deal between Australia Post and the banks, which added to the corporation’s coffers, and propped up nearly 3,000 post offices. In the scheme of things, that $20,000 was a mere drop in the ocean. In 2019, 13 Australia Post executives received bonuses in the six figures, totalling $3.4 million. And in 2017, former chief executive Ahmed Fahour resigned shortly after it was revealed, to much outrage, that he earned $5.6 million a year. So while the salaries of Australia Post executives are mind-bogglingly high to regular people at least, everything we know about the report suggests Holgate did nothing wrong by giving away the luxury replica watches UK. What brought about her downfall was “optics” — no doubt exacerbated by Morrison’s parliamentary rant.
FORMER AUSTRALIA POST CEO CHRISTINE HOLGATE.
What Morrison said
The shelving of the report right before Christmas is pretty convenient for the government, because it probably makes Morrison look like a bit of a mug. The prime minister repeatedly criticised Holgate — telling parliament he was “appalled” by her behaviour. “The chief executive … has been instructed to stand aside. If she doesn’t wish to do that, she can go,” Morrison said. Later Holgate’s lawyer said those remarks had been “humiliating”.
You’ll also receive special offers from our partners. You can opt-out at any time. There’s a good chance the final report makes all that language look like an overblown attack on Holgate. But regardless, the decision to keep it secret is pretty consistent with the Morrison government’s approach to transparency. For one, it represents a U-turn. In November, Communications Minister Paul Fletcher told the ABC the report would be released with appropriate redactions. He’d had the report a whole month, but waited until right before Christmas to announce it wouldn’t be made public. It’s hardly the first time the Morrison government has kept uncomfortable reading hidden. During the sports rorts affair, Phil Gaetjens, Morrison’s former chief of staff turned head of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, put together a report appearing to let the government off the hook. It’s never been released. So while Morrison’s attacks on Holgate last year still seem nasty and uncalled for, everything else about the affair is business as usual.
The end of a year is when we typically look back over the highlights of the past twelve months. Despite a 2020 that delivered more lows than highs, Swiss 1:1 replica watches makers made sure there were plenty of new models to keep fans happy. The team at FHH Journal share some of their favourites. 35 MM Replica Breitling Navitimer
The Breitling Navitimer replica watches for women is probably Breitling’s best-known watch and previously only for men. While the brand did introduce a 38mm diameter in 2018, this year’s 35mm is the perfect fit for a slim wrist. Breitling has done women the courtesy of not overloading this latest iteration with precious stones, while dial/strap colours veer away from pastel in favour of strong shades such as burgundy and blue (there is also a mother-of-pearl option with a smattering of diamonds for ritzy cocktails). This is clearly a woman’s watch but by no means girly, the main embellishment being that fabulous beaded bezel. Silver and steel lend a slick, means-business appearance, with the welcome warmth that comes from copper-toned hands and indexes. Time-only functions reinforce the clean design as does the choice of no date. Keeping track of hours, minutes and seconds is the reliable Breitling Calibre 17, with COSC certification and a comfortable 38 hours of power reserve. (Sandra Petch) Black Dial Copy Rolex Oyster Perpetual
My choice of the new 41 mm replica Rolex Oyster Perpetual isn’t based on its good looks, its robustness or its movement. Other Rolex copy have plenty to offer in that department, too. The reason lies elsewhere. While fans of the brand are drawn to the Submariner or the Daytona, whose prices continue to escalate, this cheap fake Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 is something rarely seen today: an affordable Rolex. Forget the claim that anyone who doesn’t own a Rolex at 50 is a failure. Its €5,550 price tag means you can now be a success at 40! And there’s plenty of bang for your buck. This hours-minutes-seconds is outfitted with the new 3230 calibre which incorporates a Chronergy escapement in nickel-phosphorus and an optimised version of the blue Parachrom balance spring. It also has Superlative Chronometer certification that guarantees precision of -2/+2 seconds per day. The steel case can be paired with a silver dial swept by yellow gold hands or a black dial with white gold hands. (Fabrice Eschmann)
Last week, Phillips held their latest replica watch auction in Hong Kong: the Phillips Hong Kong Watch Auction XI. As per usual, there were some very neat, rare, and illustrious lots that collectors would salivate over – eager to add such fine timepieces to their collections. While the globe may have taken a beating this year from the pandemic, it is clear that top-tier collectors and buyers are still eager to acquire fine watches for top-dollar hammer prices. This auction, however, had an unexpected assembly of new watches. Each of the new colours within the 2020 Stella-inspired 36 mm AAA Rolex Oyster Perpetual replica watches were up for grabs – a fact that has invoked the ire of many on our, and Rolex’s, social media platforms. It is rather sad that consumers, myself included, can’t find one of these watches at retail and yet all of them were together in one auction for purchase.
This inaccessibility has been the elephant in the room of the watch industry for a couple of years, but never like what we’ve seen in 2020, and we had to cover it in more detail in the 2020 edition of NOW Magazine (you can buy it and read the 3000 word feature here). Will Rolex increase supply so normal people can buy their watches? Is there a strategy behind the shortage? We dig deeper into the issue.
Interestingly in this Phillips auction, however, the models we thought would do best were not necessarily in line with the final results. Let’s take a look at how these new entry fake Rolex models fared in their auction debut and see which colour dials commanded the highest premiums over retail (the retail price for all models is $7850 AUD). But before we do, please enjoy this stunning illustration from the magazine by Tamsin Ainslie, which sums things up rather well. Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 “Green”
Our front-runner shockingly finished dead last. If the Kermit, Cermit, and recently discontinued Hulk have taught us anything it’s that green dial perfect fake Rolex watches typically do really well. Even the gold green dial Daytona is faring very well on the open market. But at this particular moment and auction, buyers shunned the green lacquer dial. Is it possibly because the prospective buyers already had enough green Rolex within their collections? Has it hit its saturation point? To be fair, it may have gotten the least premium over retail in this auction within the group of OP 36 models, but it still went well over retail. Final Hammer Price in AUD: $15,329 Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 “Turquoise”
Another wrench in our initial predictions, the UK replica watches for sale we felt would stand beside green as the strongest seller was the turquoise. Also referred to as the “Tiffany Blue”, we really thought this was in the running to take the highest premium. This year has undoubtedly been the year of the blue dial, and the Tiffany shade of blue has always attracted the eyes of collectors of all genders. Are the green and turquoise possibly the most produced of the five? Do auction buyers not want it because they already have it? I struggle to find a reason why the turquoise copy Rolex with steel bracelet did not attract the most attention here. At the same time, gotta give props to the buyers who shook up the norm – defying expectations and becoming more playful with their collection adds. Final Hammer Price in AUD: $16,424
