It is no secret that Rolex replica watches are at the top of searches in this industry. The community wants them, loves them, and follows each release to see which iteration is better. Just like the original brands, the replica factories always come with improvements and upgrades to delight the audience. Of course, these are not as loud as the upgrades of genuine watches, but still, it’s a reason to be delighted.
Today I will talk about a Rolex Daytona replica watch that stole my attention.
It is about the 116500 Ref. model that we have had in stock for several years here at AAAReplica. But I have to admit that the previous version was neither as attractive nor as expensive as the one that we recently received in stock. So, I was curious to understand what a pretty old replica model (it’s not exactly the latest Rolex model) can offer for a price of about $1,000.
On the whole, the model looks very pleasant to me. This Daytona is one of those watches that you wear easily and nonchalantly every day, knowing that you are generating rumors and admiring comments behind your back. This 116500 replica watch comes with the robustness and sportiness of Rolex that we are all familiar with. And it also offers a balanced proportion for most watch lovers. The charisma of this watch is quite graceful. However, what else does this replica watch have to justify its price? Let’s discover together.
In detail description
So, as you understand, we are dealing with a Daytona knockoff that costs about $1,000. To justify this price, the manufacturers used 904l stainless steel for its execution. I’m glad to see that almost all the Rolex knockoffs we’ve received lately are made of 904 stainless steel. Nothing against the 316l one, but it seems that I see a more special shine and finish in the textures of 904l steel.
In addition to the case and bracelet made of high-end material, this imitation has a ceramic bezel. I even asked the manufacturers if it is real ceramic or just a ceramic-like material. The factory assured me that they do not use ceramic-like material for $1k imitations, but only for the most basic-quality level ones. Thank God we are not dealing with such knockoffs…
What immediately attracted me to this replica is that its clasp has an as intricate mechanism as the genuine one. I want to remind you that the latest Rolex fakes have different and simpler clasps. It could be seen that the manufacturers could not cope with the complicated mechanisms. But, with this imitation, the clasp is indeed identical.
In addition…
I don’t know if it’s good news or not, but this imitation runs on a replica caliber 4130 movement inside. On one hand, the novelty sounds promising. On the other hand, the manufacturers were seriously ambitious with this imitation, equipping it with a cloned mechanism. And if something goes wrong with this mechanism, the factory will not be forgiven.
To be honest, I find this imitation at the level of those who can fool the average Joe in just a second. More than that, I dare to say that a seasoned watch enthusiast will find it difficult to tell the difference between an authentic Rolex. I thought that even if the aesthetic looked promising, the mechanism will surely give the watch away. But I have to admit that the cloned 4130 mechanism has an unexpectedly accurate execution. I gather my strength and try to find the differences between the 2 models. I’m getting more and more curious to know how many of them there will be.
And yet… are there differences or not?
Maybe the average Joe wouldn’t have spotted them, but the pedantry in me can’t leave this replica watch without criticism. The more you visually inspect it, the more clearly you understand that the fineness of the finish is what makes the replica watch blow the lid off. The replica manufacturers tried, they really tried to give it a perfect polish. And the result is not bad at all. On the contrary, it is indeed pretty promising. However, the dial furniture still lacks the special luster that I notice in the authentic watch.
I can see traces of machine work compared to manual work in the finish of the authentic watch. Also, I have to admit that I used a magnifying glass to spot these differences because otherwise, I think I wouldn’t have been able to notice them. But anyway, what the replica watch lacks is the manual approach to finishing the dial and case. I notice some coarser edges, which is why the light does not fall on the surfaces as playfully as in the authentic model.
In the same context of differences…
I can’t help but notice that the manufacturers kind of screwed it up with the “Daytona” inscription. The proportion and font of the inscription are ok, thank God. However, it misses the mark by about a tone or two. It’s a similar story to the dusting of the gray print of the ceramic bezel. I see the bezel with no life in it. Just a dull color. But when I look at the authentic watch, I feel “life” in the glittery platinum dust of the bezel. Not that there is a critical difference. However, the lack of life can be a dealbreaker for some customers.
For the rest…
I don’t have anything else bad to say. If abstracting from the aesthetic look and going back to the caliber, it erases any design irregularity. If you’re familiar with 116500 imitations from the replica industry, you know that such a model previously ran at best on an ETA 7750. But this time, it’s a 4130 replica, which makes it look wonderful and function accurately. I can even see a column wheel, a balance bridge, and some gold screws in it. Nice job I must admit. I can state with complete certainty that this caliber erases all the imperfections related to the finish.
Bottom line
I have to admit that it is easy to spot differences when you do a side-by-side comparison. And honestly speaking, I did it because I had the opportunity to keep a genuine 116500 next to the knockoff. However, I have to admit that the comparison would certainly not have been so precise if I only considered reviewing the imitation in isolation.
I have to be honest and admit that this replica watch has every chance to confuse you about its authenticity, in case you don’t have a genuine one with you. It is impressive to see how the replica industry evolves every year and gets to do such work.
It is important to know where to buy the replica, in case you decide on this Daytona. I don’t know the condition of other factories’ watches, but I know the condition of the factory we collaborate with. And you already know it too. Yes, this imitation is not exactly a very affordable one. But be sure that it is one of those that will not make you doubt its “authenticity”. Nor the people around will understand the difference because it is minimal.