Certain watches’ purpose is to be with you in the most important moments of your life routine. I have always divided watches into 2 types: those that silently serve daily needs without drawing much attention to them, and those that make you feel confident and raise your self-esteem when needed.
Let’s say you plan to have dinner with a potential investor in your new startup. Or maybe you intend to have a discussion with your boss to suggest that you are looking for a new position in the company. Or you simply want to reward yourself for a successfully achieved goal. I have always seen temperament watches as a good option for such occasions. In my opinion, one of the most temperamental brands is Tag Heuer with its extraordinary variety of daring timepieces.
Today…
I will talk specifically about the model WAZ2113.BA0875. Not that the other watches are somehow uninteresting. But this model has a special personality and a noteworthy charisma. I have to admit that I am not the number 1 fan of the Heuer brand. And I hardly resonate with a certain model from his collection. My watch preferences are in the Nautilus style and any watch that completes my collection is very faithful to this style.
On the other hand, the WAZ2113.BA0875 model captured me with its masculine vibe. Also, I was captured in the execution of the replica watch. Respectively, this article is for those who cannot afford an authentic Heuer and have a knockoff on their radars. There is nothing to blame; my entire watch collection is from the replica industry and I want to say that it’s somewhat fun being part of it. Having said that, let’s get down to business!
What’s so special about this Heuer replica watch?
I had the opportunity to interact with the original watch some time ago. One of my wife’s stakeholders wore it to the team-building organized by her company, to which we were also invited. Being an ardent lover of everything that means “watches”, I could not miss the opportunity to learn as much as possible from the owner of that time-telling beauty. At the same time, I admired it from all points of view, drawing attention to the smallest details.
Taking into account all the aspects of the authentic watch, I was pleasantly surprised to see that the imitation had a very professional execution when I first saw it in the AAAReplica portfolio. The manufacturers have reproduced the shape of the bezel, which is not exactly easy to reproduce, the hour markers, the sophisticated crown, and generally the entire construction at the highest level. And knowing that replica watch hobbyists are always looking for a decent imitation, I couldn’t fail to inform them about this handsome guy.
Specific details of the Heuer WAZ2113.BA0875 replica watch
Let’s move on to concrete details. The first thing that catches the eye is the notched bezel with its strong sporty magnetism. Contrasting with the bezel, the dial features a black plate, exuding masculine charisma.
I always pay special attention to dial engravings, because that is where manufacturers make the most execution mistakes. In most cases, the engravings are “intruders” who reveal that the watch is actually a knockoff. I tried to analyze the logo below 12 o’clock very meticulously. To my surprise, I did not discover any obvious difference. The proportion of the Heuer logo shield is identical, a little narrower than the 12 o’clock hour marker.
The manufacturers also kept the distance between the 12 o’clock hour marker and the logo. The only micro-difference I noticed was when I looked at the dial from an angle. The logo of the authentic watch has a slightly 3D shape, that is, if you look from one side, you can see its faceted relief. The logo of the replica watch has a flatter relief. So it is not completely flat, but flatter than the authentic model.
Further on…
The WAZ2113.BA0875 replica watch has a proportion of 41mm. Due to this size, the knockoff knows how to present itself on the wrist through its corpulent construction. For the execution of the case and the bracelet, the manufacturers chose 316l stainless steel as the raw material. I think this watch deserves a 904l steel grade to enhance even more its virile and strong vibe. However, I’m pleased with what I’ve got.
Either way, the execution of the finish looks quite good even on 316l stainless steel. You will most likely need to polish the watch from time to time. 316l stainless steel is prone to lose its luster earlier than 904l steel. But I think that the periodic polishing of the watch is not a problem for those who love their time-telling friend.
In the same aspect…
What I like about the design of this knockoff is that its analog display features all the hallmarks of a classic timepiece. Respectively, this model is not a simple sports watch, but with luxurious shades that emphasize the refinement of the wearer. The dial is covered with sapphire crystal. The manufacturers have opted for an anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal so that sunlight does not affect the visibility of the watch. I have to admit that the dial of the replica watch is really legible, even under bright sunlight.
The beauty of a marine replica watch
Of all sports watches, marine ones seem to have the strongest spirit of luxury in them. In most cases, the target audience of these watches is mainly men of high status and income who also have a passion for sea adventures. These watches must necessarily have 4 basic elements in them: style, temperament, a small dose of brutality, and water resistance of course. The WAZ2113.BA0875 replica watch meets them all. Heuer is a good specialist in designing rough and stylish watches only good for adventures of all kinds.
As for the replica watch…
Out of the 4 distinctive elements, probably the one that interests you the most is the water resistance profile. The knockoff has a screw-down system which allows the watch to be submerged in water. According to the manufacturer’s data, this model withstands up to 25 meters. Of course, these 25 meters seem insignificant compared to the 200 meters of authentic models. But, think about how often you will be diving with this imitation. And if you do, how many meters maximum will you dive?
Of course, we all want the replica watches to be as water-resistant as their original counterparts. But, even if they were, we certainly wouldn’t have used this resistance, because in most cases, we dive to a depth no greater than 10 meters.
An important aspect to keep in mind is that you should pressure test the replica watch. This is if you intend to use it in water conditions. Readers have written to me more than once that the imitations are not as durable as the manufacturers promise. If the test confirms water resistance, good for you! Wear it in water as you please! If, however, the test shows you otherwise, then avoid contact with water in order not to damage it.
The beautiful part of things…
…is that this watch has an anti-scratch coating, both on the dial and on the entire surface of the steel. Possibly, if you go to the beach with this watch, rolling in the sand does not present any risk to the texture of the watch. So enjoy your sunbathing as you like.
Technical details
The imitation runs on an AAA-grade automatic movement. I would have liked to know that it is a Swiss movement, but it is a Japanese one. In fact, I have nothing against Japanese mechanisms. I trust them and they have proven to me more than once that they perform reliably and durably. But, psychologically, I feel better when I know that a watch runs on a Swiss movement as if it inspires me more security and confidence.
Either way, the manufacturers have made us understand that all factories have opted for a Japanese movement in the WAZ2113.BA0875 knockoff. A Swiss mechanism would substantially raise the price of the imitation and the expensive knockoffs would be nonsense because the original models are not that expensive. Respectively, the public would opt for an authentic watch if the price difference between a knockoff and the original one is not very big. Consequently, there would have been no demand for Swiss WAZ2113.BA0875 knockoffs.
Technically speaking…
The imitation features hour, minute, second, date, and unidirectional rotating bezel functions. The bezel rotates smoothly, without generating strange sounds. It seems that the internal lubrication is very good because the bezel does not “get stuck” when it is rotated. And neither does the crown when I try to turn it back and forth.
The date aperture is found at the 3 o’clock indicator in a white frame with black indexes. Even if the size is modest, its legibility is ensured by the contrast between its backdrop and the dial plate.
Bottom line
I quickly became friends with this Heuer replica watch. I’m unlikely to wear it daily; however; Patek-like watches are closer to my spirit. Even so, I can say with certainty that I reserve this imitation for special occasions. And I’m not talking about formal events. Rather, I mean the celebration of milestones in my life, certain achievements, or light marine adventures.
The most curious thing is that I liked this imitation even if I am not a big fan of Heuer watches. This is due to 2 factors. The first is that the authentic design is very versatile, expressing both a sporty vibe and masculine charisma, as well as slight hints of sophistication. The second factor is the execution of the replica watch by the manufacturers. I admit that they reproduced it almost to perfection. Everything, starting with the weight and dimensions, and ending with the finish and design details, coincides with 99% out of 100%. A percentage remains in favor of the brand’s passion. I assume that Heuer executed the watch with a burning passion. The replica manufacturers did nothing but just reproduce it.