The creativity of watch designs has no limits. While watchmaking brands spend tons of hours inventing artistic designs, sometimes a simple dial pattern is all that is needed. One such pattern is the little-known “sector” dial pattern that seems unsophisticated at first glance. But if you look at the replica watches from this post, you will discover how artistic this pattern can be.
The community of watch lovers interprets the term “sector dial” differently. Someone defines it as concentric outer rings, while someone else sees it exclusively through the prism of hashes on the entire surface of the dial. So, yes, the term is kind of vague for now. However, “sector dial” watches have a special magnet in them, even if the sectored structure looks very different from watch to watch.
So…
Even if there is no fixed definition of what a “dial sector” means, there is a set of informal rules that help the brands to design them correctly. For example, a watch sector must have a clean center and no more than one complication, such as a date aperture. Of course, the watch brands abstract from these unofficial rules, presenting their visions on the sector dials. In any case, this type of watch remains to be a specific form of horological art.
In this article, I want to reveal to you 5 replica watches whose sector dials simply impressed me. I want to show you 5 models from the most popular brands, so you can see how specific, and at the same time, stunning a dial sector can be represented in a watch. For some reason, I left this type of dial out of sight, mainly focusing on sports accessories lately. But, today, I must correct my mistake.
Jaeger LeCoultre Master Control Date replica watch
Let’s start with the fact that this imitation is very versatile in terms of proportions. It has a mid-size diameter, extremely universal for most wrists, and measures 39mm, as well as 8.7mm in height. I admit that the knockoff’s height is a bit thicker in comparison to the genuine watch, but not critically thick; the difference is only 0.2mm compared to the authentic Master Control.
As the picture suggests, the watch has a strong formal connotation, thanks to the round construction made of 316l stainless steel. The surface of the bezel illustrates a combination of finishes, in which the polished finish shines flawlessly on the upper part, and the brushed one extends to the sides, passing subtly on the watch case.
Contrasting with most domed crystals on other formal watches, the crystal on this Master Control is flat. The manufacturers opted for it specifically to draw more attention to the dial, which is the main protagonist in this work.
As for the dial…
It is truly amazing, only if you know how to decipher it correctly. The face has traditional elements such as a silvery dial plate and a date aperture at 3 o’clock. Further on, things start getting more interesting…
The dial plate consists mainly of 2 index rings. The inner one is for the hours and features black long hashes. There are no numerals except for the 3, 9, and 12 o’clock markers, which feature Arabic-style writing.
The outer inside ring is for minutes and features smaller hashes in comparison to those of the inner ring. With the help of chromatic accents, the manufacturers marked the 5-minute intervals with blue hashes. They are visible enough to be able to read them, and at the same time not distracting enough to compromise the logic of the dial. By the way, the date indices are also blue, to create a visual symbiosis with the blue ashes of the 5-minute tracker.
On the whole…
This watch looks minimalistic and clean, like many other watches of this kind. However, we have to admit that the sector disc still gives it a completely different air from the one we find in other regular formal watches. This imitation has a more structured and well-thought dial, making it less romantic, and much more practical than its traditional formal counterparts.
Longines Heritage Classic replica watch
Another alluring sector dial watch is the Heritage Classic knockoff. As required by the “protocol” of dress watches, their size is quite modest, measuring 38.5mm in diameter. Just like the previous one, the manufacturers made this knockoff from 316l stainless steel, and they accurately replicated its perfectly round and elegant shape.
Unlike the Master Control knockoff, this watch features a slightly curved sapphire crystal. However, this in no way compromises the visibility of the beautiful dial. This is because the makers have coated the crystal in anti-reflective material on both sides so that the light does not affect the visibility of the watch face.
As for the dial…
We already see a different sector dial approach in this watch. This time, we see a black cross on the surface of the dial, which subtly segments the face of the watch into 4 quadrants. Apart from these sectors, the dial also features specific outer and inner rings for marking the hours and minutes.
In addition to the geometric game, Longines also played with the colors of this dial. Respectively, the center of the dial has a lighter silver tone than the one in the outer ring. The outer ring marks the 5-minute interval by large hashes. The small hashes between them logically mark the single-minute tracker. Further on, the dial comes with only 3 Arabic numerals for 12, 3, and 9 o’clock, the rest of the hours being marked by long hashes that connect the 2 rings.
The replica watch does not have a date function. Instead, it features a small 60-second subdial located between the center of the dial and the 6 o’clock indicator.
Technically, the knockoff is driven by an AAA-grade automatic movement. It is not intended for water activities, respectively it has a resistance profile of only 5 meters, enough for only slight interaction with water.
On the whole…
We see a more intricate concept of the sector dial in this Heritage Classic replica watch. We see a subtle color game, as well as more geometric details in it. Either way, it is a watch that captures via its “correctness” and verticality.
Vacheron Constantin FiftySix replica watch
The 4600E/110A-B487 replica watch has a case that is slightly more voluminous than previous watches. Its size is 40mm in diameter and a suppleness of only 9.7mm. By the way, the authentic watch has a width of 9.6mm, which makes it almost identical to the proportions of the imitation.
Due to its balanced proportions, I must admit that this Vacheron knockoff has a significant and noticeable presence on the wrist. And not only on the front but also on the back. I’m referring to the fact that the knockoff has a transparent caseback through which you can contemplate the beauty of the AAA-grade mechanism.
As with previous models…
The main hero of this replica watch is its sector dial. First of all, it impresses with the intensity of its blue color on which the silvery markers and hands lie gorgeously. We see several Arabic indicators in it, for 12, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 o’clock. The rest of the hours are marked with baton-like indexes. The outer ring extends right to the edge of the dial, featuring hashes for the minutes.
The inner ring is more compact with bold hashes reminiscent of a railway, interrupted by dark hashes for breaking the 5-minute segments.
In addition to showing the time, the replica watch also has a date display. The aperture is found right at the 3 o’clock marker. The truth is that this aperture is not exactly legible. It has a rather small frame, as well as a background with the same color as the main dial. It is required to focus a little to be able to read the date. Probably, Vacheron Constantin did not want to spoil the clean and logical design with more pronounced accents.
The knockoff is splash-resistant, which means you can wash your hands and wet the flowers with it. However, don’t forget to take it off when you go to the shower or pool.
On the whole…
Constantin Vacheron presents us with a very clean and neat dial sector concept. The brand has stuck to the minimalist concept of watches more than any other on this list. In consequence, we see an ordinary dial for those who do not know the subtleties of horology and a very refined one for those who are good at them.
Laurent Ferrier Galet Square replica watch
A knockoff less known by everyone, the Galet Square watch shows us a subtle form of sector dial. This imitation is a more generic watch in terms of proportions and measures 41mm. The watch has a domed sapphire, which gives it visual volume. Frankly speaking, this handsome guy is distinguished by their noticeable architecture.
As for the dial…
This, as you already know, is the most attractive design element in this knockoff. In fact, you will find different color variations for it, from the lightest to the darkest. Personally, I love the silver model, because I think it looks the most sophisticated of all.
I admit that I love the suppleness and elegance of this watch. All the details in its dial are extremely fine and subtle.
The inner index presents large hashes that mark the 5-minute segments. The dial is numeral-free, meaning that all the indexes come in the form of hashes with gorgeous silhouettes. The outer ring is reminiscent of a railroad design. It seems to me that the concept of this knockoff is very similar to the concept of the previous Vacheron. But honestly speaking, I think that Laurent Ferrier Galet Square is way more refined and subtle.
You have to see the hands of this watch, and their elegance. The minute hand has a long and extremely supple form. The hour hand is slightly short but has a long spear type. Respectively, it looks very elegant due to its fine silhouette. The second hand is missing from the trio standard. Instead, it is found in the form of a subdial at 6 o’clock with a silver background of all its splendor.
On the whole…
This Laurent Ferrier Galet Square replica watch entices not only with the sophistication of its sector dial. It also has a square case with rounded edges which is polished to perfection. To be honest, I noticed the shape of the case only now, because I was absorbed by the refined beauty of the dial.
This model features the most subtle sector dial of all. The pattern is barely visible and understandable at first glance. But if you look carefully at the play of silver shades and the refined details, you can’t help but notice how frail this watch is.
Patek Philippe Calatrava replica watch
And here it is the absolute winner of this post. Everything is perfect in this imitation. The case is perfectly round with a mirror-polished texture. The knockoff is not big, it is more modest than some watches in this article. Its diameter measures 38mm and its height is 8.43mm. I would say that it is a fairly modest size. But the size compensates for the attractiveness of the dial.
As for the dial…
The plate of the dial has a clean white tone. You won’t find any complications in this knockoff, except for the date, whose aperture you find at 3 o’clock. The sector rings have a more intricate watch structure than all the watches presented here.
The interior index comes with generous hashes to mark every 5 minutes. At the same time, it has even bigger hashes every 15 minutes. They are so big that they extend towards the outer index. Individual minutes are represented both by smaller hashes and by a railroad-styled outer index.
Contrasting with the white dial, the watch hands come in an intense black. They feature gorgeous spearhead silhouettes. The second hand is the thinnest and longest of the trio.
On the whole…
This Calatrava knockoff presents us with a more complicated sector dial concept compared to what we have seen in previous models. Personally, this concept fascinates me the most. This design proves that a watch does not necessarily have to be rich in functions to gain attention. It is enough just to draw attention to the details.