While I was writing my recent post about top replica watches in 2022, I wondered what pieces made history in the industry for the entire period. Every year, customers’ demand changes and the list of best-selling watches always changes. More than that, every single watch enthusiast bears his own list with best-sellers in mind. Still, certain replica watch models never fell off the pedestal.
Therefore, I opened all possible docs on my computer ever since the AAAReplica exists. I accessed all the databases I could, accounting for all previous years. My goal was to bring to light those replica watches that remained actual for years, up till nowadays. It happens in the watch industry that certain models captivate customers for a limited period of time. In the same context, some watches keep attracting watch enthusiasts’ attention. And I wanted to know which ones exactly.
As it turned out, the list is pretty long. And I’m happy about that. This means that we sell some good stuff. That’s not even our merit, actually. It’s our manufacturers’ merit, who always improve the quality standards of replica watches, allowing us to sell what is really worth it. Either way, we have always been struggling in partnering with the best manufacturers. And it seems like we gathered some great harvest.
Long story short, I’ve made up a top 10 list, to not overwhelm you much. As you can intuit, the list obviously includes Rolex, Omega, and Patek Philippe. But, there is more than that. We will over here the exact models and the reasons why these remain hot every year. Enough of theory now. Let’s go straight to the point.
Omega Seamaster 007 Line
Not only is this watch specter one of the most hunted in our store, but one of the most discussed on watch forums. By the way, articles talking about the 007 lines in this blog record the highest number of readers. In addition, we continuously register plenty of messages on our email asking about additional specifications, delivery terms, etc…, even if so many new Omega imitations have been released.
I know the reason for this interest. We partnered up with a factory that specializes mainly in imitating Panerai and Omega watches. We almost always collaborate with factories with a limited spectrum of activity, focusing only on 1 to 3 brands. From our experience, these factories provide higher quality, in comparison to those who manufacture imitations of tens of brands.
As we could figure out, it seems that factories making replicas from a larger number of brands do their job QUANTITATIVELY. Those manufacturing 1-3 brands work QUALITATIVELY. Sorry if I might offend somebody, but that’s our conclusion.
Getting back to the 007 Omega line, it recorded the lowest servicing rate. I would never lie to you saying that there were no issues at all. That’s impossible. But the rate was extremely low and in most cases, the damage was caused by customers, particularly. Either way, the high functionality rate is due to the reliable Miyota 8215 mechanism. It proved steady performance and decent accuracy. This aspect was the strongest selling point of this line.
Rolex Submariner 116610LN
According to my quick research, we probably had about 7 versions of this replica m model. The latest, the 7th one came with all improvements and upgrades possible, making it one step away from the genuine. Even its weight has become heavier. I remember how customers bringing this watch were asking me like “`why is it so heavy? It’s not usual for a replica watch”. Well, it’s not heavier than the genuine model, it’s identical, actually. In addition, the factory amassed us with the bezel improvements. The engravings look and still look fabulous. More than that, the lume layer thickness has improved significantly, solving the previous complaints about pure luminosity in the dark.
The 7th version has undergone changes in movement as well. According to our manufacturers, the watch runs better on the improved super clone 3135 mechanisms. To be honest, I was happy enough with the stability and accuracy of the previous 2836.
Either way, what amazed me the most in this iteration was the polishing upgrade. The sand finish remained similar to the previous versions, whereas the polishing became more professional, long-lasting, and accurate.
Rolex Daytona Vintage Paul Newman
Like it or not, vintage imitations are among the favorite watch enthusiasts’ options. And not any vintage, but the Daytona Paul Newman Vintage, in particular. To be even more specific, it’s all about the Daytona 6241 imitation. I still don’t know why exactly. Should it be the creamy white dial? Or maybe the gorgeous 3 subdials, contrasting with the main dial? You should know it better if you had the chance to get one.
Most of those who did, reviewed the watch as aesthetically fabulous and technically precise. Could I ask for more? There were only a couple of misunderstandings regarding this imitation. Given that it is a manual movement watch, some wearers used to wind it too tight each time. And this is not recommendable.
Panerai 438 Ceramica
We had the chance to get this model from the factory making it in full ceramic materials. Other factories, as far as I know, use black DLC instead of ceramic. And that’s too bad because many customers made a bad impression of this timepiece. NOT our customers, thank God.
The best version of this Panerai we had with its 4th iteration. It included a clone P.9001 movement. Both the face and the caseback come in anti-scratch sapphire crystal. Obviously, manufacturers didn’t forget about the colorless anti-reflective coating on both sides. In addition, the replica comes with a functional GMT function, which explains why customers love it.
Rolex Daytona SS
I think you were expecting this list to be full of Rolex different models. This time it is about a Daytona SS in black dial and red hands. Many of our customers have emailed us thanking us for the full working chronograph. I didn’t get why they would prize this feature so much. But later on, I got the point. As it turned out, some of the other replica factories didn’t make it functional while people were paying like for a working Chrono. I couldn’t believe that unfunctional chronographs still exist, as I was thinking they are already left in the past.
As for this Daytona, I embrace its polishing. Though I have to be honest, I saw another factory’s Daytonas with a better polish on the bracelet and case. But, then I remembered that its chronograph was frozen. In such moments, you realize that aesthetics isn’t the most essential thing in a replica watch. What’s the point of having an impeccably-looking timepiece, if you can’t use its functions fully, right?!
Deepsea D-Blue
The latest version of the Deepsea we got was a total success. I don’t even know what to expect from the next iterations, as this one has all the possible upgrades in it. Either way, there is always room for perfection.
Manufacturers have performed truly neat work with the transition from black to blue in this watch. More than that, the screw-in crown functioned smoothly while locking tightly the mechanism. Not to mention that the titanium case featured a reliable water-resistance system. The factory told us that it had performed underwater tests for up to 100 meters, recording great results. I nodded reticently while in my head I was thinking that all manufacturers say so just to sell the watches they make.
To my surprise, many customers have emailed me confirming the great water resistance profile of this replica. I couldn’t be any happier.
Hublot Big Bang watch
Since the very first replica release of Hublot Big Bang watches, the interest in them never decreased. These are similarly sought-after during winter, summer, all, or spring. Our hottest model was the Replica Hublot Big Bang 301.CX.130.RX Stainless Steel Watch with Clone HUB4100 Movement. Manufacturers have modified several of its movement parts to look as “genuine” as possible.
Apart from the movement strength point, the ceramic bezel in black color was another reason for it being chased. In addition, the dial has always attracted and still does with its women patterns. The dark dial is visually softened by the 3D silver-tone hour markers. Further on, the replica comes with a black rubber strap. It’s pretty durable, despite its soft texture.
A curious thing about this Big Bang happened when it first arrived at our store. Its price was about $430 at that time. My office mates were sure that customers would have better preferred a Rolex imitation for that money. My gut feeling was telling me otherwise. So, here it is: the Hublot Big Bang 301.CX.130.RX is among the best-selling watches of all time in our store.
WC Big Pilot IW 500908 watch
To be even more specific, customers’ favorite one was the Big Pilot Le Petit Prince. To me, the blue dial version is the most successful one. Customers, though, have had other preferences, opting for any of the many colors available. The beauty of this replica is the incredible 7-day power reserve. I know, it sounds unreal. That’s what I also thought when I first heard about that. But, the truth is that the watch runs on a Sea-Gull automatic movement driving a functional power reserve complication.
Apart from the reliable technical icl construction, the watch is also easy to operate with. All the functions are intuitive and the dial is highly readable. In this context, you should know that readability is provided not only by the big 46mm case. In fact, it is also furnished by a logical design in which all functions do not overlap each other.
Rolex Yacht-Master II 116680 watch
Of all existent Yacht-Masters, this one is my number one choice. And not only mine, as it turned out. The selling point of this imitation consists of its bright and vivid blue on the bezel and dial. Now, looking at the newest Yacht-Masters, I see masterful movements and incredible materials. Though, I don’t see the authentic outlook of the Yacht-Master II, sadly.
Either way, the bright color was, perhaps, the main reason justifying the interest of the public in this imitation. Many of its iterations came with different types of movements, generating minor changes in its overall functionality. Still, the chronograph is a fully working complication.
PATEK PHILIPPE Nautilus 5711 watch
If I recall well, I might have written tens of articles about this replica watch, and about this model, in general. It’s my favorite timepiece ever and sorry If I might have told you about this repeatedly. Thanks to our manufacturers, we got a steady 316 stainless steel watch. By the way, the factory told us that the steel was imported from Germany if this plays any role for you.
You know a lot about this timepiece: 40mm case, horizontal (alluring!) dial pattern, hexagonal bezel, and a date window at the 3 o’clock index. So, nothing new for you here, I guess. The advantage of this imitation was in its operational mechanism. It runs on a clone cal. 324, which is a modification of the Miyota 9015. A successful modification, by the way.
Should I tell more?!
Don’t get disappointed if you didn’t find your own best sellers in this list. Be sure that they are somewhere in the 11th or 12th position. The idea of this article is actually beyond showing the best-selling watches. Or at least, I see it that way. The idea is that replica factories have achieved an impressive level of quality standards. As you can see in the post, many of the imitations I’ve mentioned refer to a specific number of iterations.
This speaks about the fact that factories HEAR the customers and struggle in meeting their expectations. The replica industry grows, upgrades, and evolves. And the above-mentioned statistics are a demonstration of that. I’m highly thankful to you, guys, who stay up-to-date with all the news in the replica field. In add-on, I want to bring you a “Thank You” for your patience. Replica watches have never been perfect. And yet, you are still here.