From 1950-1960 Rolex manufactured what is nowadays one of the most valuable replica watches with its superb watchmaking technique, the item 6062 18K gold automatic triple calendar with star dial and moon phases. An example of the exceedingly rare fake watch in great condition, called Dark Star, will be the noteworthy lot at Christie’s New York’s An Evening of Exceptional Watches sale on December 6 where it’s estimated to sell at $2 million.

Speaking of Paul Newman, Christie is expected to offer two of the typical Daytonas, a stainless steel item 6264 produced in 1971 with box and papers, estimated at 250,000-350,000 USD; and a 14K gold fake watch, item 6241 manufactured in 1968 estimated at 400,000-800,000 USD – one of the most gorgeous Newman Daytonas ever made in our point of view, named after the renown British tobacco label (view our extensive guide to Rolex nicknames). And those are only a small part of the 160 cheap replica watches, some of surfacing to the market for the first time, which are set to cross the auction block, including Patek, Blancpain, Breitling, Cartier, Heuer, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Omega, and more.

As for the Rolex , there’s an 18K white gold and diamond cheap watch item 116599 Daytona made in 2012 with a rainbow-colored diamond bezel and bracelet, kind of borderline in terms of good taste, estimated at 150,000-250,000 USD; and what we like most, a watch 6234 chronograph with a special tropical dial, made in 1960 and estimated at 100,000-200,000 USD. Even though in terms of money it lags far behind the Rolexes, we’re really interested in the 120-year-old Audemars 18K gold hunter case quarter repeating fake watch which once belonged to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, estimated at 30,000-50,000 USD. Some would call it the great-grandfather of the Royal Oak, manufactured more recently by the company built when Jules Louis Audemars joined forces with Edward Auguste Piguet.

The typical replica Rolex, as a company whose roots lie in the tool-watch industry, is generally found on a metal bracelet instead of a leather strap. Although some Rolex are available with a manufacturer’s option of a leather band, a large number of the Rolex – both contemporary and vintage – come with metal bands.
Even though the very first Rolex were fitted with leather straps, metal became a clear option because of its superior longevity and water resistance. After the introduction of the water-resistant Oyster case, the Rolex brand became synonymous with superlative water resistance, and Rolex needed a strap that could match their watches in durability.
During the 1920’s and 1930’s, the fake Rolex fitted their watches with metal bracelets that were made by a Swiss company, named Gay Freres. Many of these bracelet designs were also used by other watch manufacturers, leading Rolex to design their own watch bracelet – the Oyster bracelet – in the late 1930’s.
The Oyster bracelet has undergone a variety of changes over the decades, each one refining the design and adding to its overall durability. In spite of the numerous revisions, the Oyster bracelet’s iconic, three-link design has not changed, and it has been a mainstay in Rolex’s collection.

To mark the company’s 40th anniversary in 1945, the replica Rolex stated the introduction of their Jubilee bracelet. Initially provided in only solid gold, the Jubilee bracelet was particularly designed for Rolex’s flagship Datejust model. It was not until the President bracelets’ introduction in the mid 1950’s, that the Jubilee was given in two-tone, and finally, stainless steel options.
As a testament to its initial design, the replica Rolex’s Jubilee bracelet has remained largely unchanged since it was first introduced over seventy years ago. While the Jubilee was quite robust, it was always intended to be more of a “dress” bracelet. In 1956, Rolex’s new President bracelet took the title as Rolex’s premium, flagship option.
Visually speaking, Rolex Bracelets like the President Day-Date is a mix between the Oyster bracelet and the Jubilee. Rather than using the flat links of the Oyster bracelet, the President uses semi-circular links that echo the appearance of the Jubilee bracelet.
The President bracelet has always been reserved for Rolex’s premium cheap replica watches
since its introduction. The President bracelet is only crafted in 18-karat gold or platinum. What’s more, it is always decorated with Rolex’s Crownclasp, a concealed clasp design that creates a seamless effect throughout the band.
In spite of a large number of small refinements over the decades, the designs of the three major Rolex bracelet designs have changed very little. Each bracelet fills a clear position in Rolex’s lineup, and all three have designs that are really iconic and timeless.