The unveiling of the cyclops-clad Sea-Dweller last year arrived as a big surprise, as did the elegant Cellini Moonphase, and we do not doubt that the industry’s biggest “heavy hitter” has more hotness ready to satisfy collectors and fans around the globe. The brand has already been teasing that something new on a jubilee bracelet is on its way in the past few weekends, fueling ample speculation of what direction that might go. After a reasonable amount of debate, we’ve narrowed down a list of the new releases we’re looking forward to seeing this week.
The same way the replica Rolex made enthusiasts wait forever to finally see a ceramic bezel Daytona, the wait for a black and red “Coke bezel” GMT Master II has been longer than many have expected. Currently powered by the 3186 manufacture caliber with a 48h power reserve, recent technical advancements at Rolex would make it logical to see the GMT’s caliber refreshed in 2018. From there the new caliber could easily trickle its way into the much-loved Explorer II, and although this model also hasn’t seen much updating in recent years, it is also one of those “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” sort of best replica watches that we don’t see the Rolex messing with until a new GMT caliber is ready for the market.
Based on Rolex’s teaser clips, a new Datejust 36 with an updated caliber is pretty much a no-brainer at this point. It’s known to all that the fake Rolex intends to update all of its calibers in the coming years, and with the Datejust 41 already under their belt, the 36mm variant is next in line. As much as it would be a very Un-Rolex kind of move to see something like a Submariner or GMT-Master II unveiled on a Jubilee bracelet, we doubt greatly that our speculation on this potential Rolex release is even slightly off the mark.
Last year’s Rolex Cellini Moonphase with pointer date garnered far more attention than most Cellini models ever do, considering the line has long-lived overshadowed by its more iconic siblings. This warm reception continues to fuel speculation that there’s more to come from this underdog collection, not to mention that other more out-of-the-ordinary vintage Rolex models continue to gain traction in the vintage market.
The standard Yacht-Master received an update in 2015 when Rolex revealed it for the first time on its slick Oysterflex Bracelet, but the Yacht-Master II has only seen what could be called minor tweaks with its update last year. Objectively speaking the model is now 11 years old, and is due for some proper change. That is to say, the buy replica Rolex isn’t always that quick to the punch with this sort of thing, so we aren’t entirely sure that this would make it down the pipeline for 2018.
Generally speaking, the latest big releases from Panerai happened to come in the paradoxical form of the brand’s smallest fake watch ever, a simple automatic Luminor that measures 38mm across, and an update at its entry-level Luminor Base Logo. However, if you know something about Panerai, you know the brand always makes a point of presenting a talking piece or two at SIHH. What we have here is a 50mm tourbillon with displays for the equation of time, a second time zone, and, for the first time in a Panerai, the phases of the moon.
Actually, this is not the first time that the replica Panerai watches has combined this tourbillon with an equation of time display. That replica watch was manufactured on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s celestial observations made as a result of the invention of the telescope. The real defining factors of this year’s L’Astronomo are the fact that the movement is now skeletonized and that an interesting moon phase display has been included on the rear side of the movement. The earlier version came with a closed dial and a sky map on its back.
As you can see, it’s a totally modern interpretation of a skeletonized movement, which comes in handy visually because it allows an open look onto the many, and I mean many, displays to be found on this watch’s front and back. The movement alone comprises some 451 components.
The dial of this replica watch – actually “dials” of this replica watch – effectively are the movement, front and back. Beginning from the central axis, we see the hours and the minutes, as well as a GMT hand. Just below the axis is a linear scale that shows the difference between solar time and means solar time, according to the equation of time. 
At the same time, the back of the dial is fitted with a twist on the traditional moon phase display. The upper disk is a day/night indicator that performs one rotation every 24 hours and clearly shows the day as a radiant sun and the night as a starry sky.
I’ve never had a wristwatch that’s 50mm in diameter, and to be honest, it’s difficult to imagine someone wearing a cheap replica watch this large regularly. The case material can be customized when ordering this watch, so a lightweight titanium version seems like it would make the most sense, from a purely ergonomic standpoint. But steel and precious-metal options are available for those who might want them. The color of the hands and the choice of the strap are also subject to customization.
We have a unique model of the replica Patek Philippe, which is one of the latest ladies’ watches from Baselworld 2018. It’s the first automatic travel watch Patek has made targeted at ladies, but before I lose your attention, this watch is a really good choice for guys too. It’s the same watch as this model but measures 37.5mm instead of 42mm. It’s an acceptable change for those who are in the market for something a bit smaller.
The 7234 comes in 4N rose gold with a brown sunburst dial that complements the gold’s tone perfectly. The size is just comfortable for all and I imagine many other conservative fake watch collectors will also enjoy it. The movement is still the same as what you’d find in the 5524G, the caliber 324 S C FUS. It is an automatic movement that features the Spiromax spring and Gyromax balance. Ben described this movement as “one of the most dynamic and usable calibers in modern horology,” so it’s pretty charming that the fake Patek keeps on using this movement in the ladies’ version of this replica watch rather than downgrading it with a leftover quartz movement. If that sounds cynical, it happens all the time, I am sure what I said is true anyway.
The dial display is the same as the 5524G/R and has the minutes, hours, and third hand to differentiate the second time zone. The subsidiary dial is there for the date, and if you want to know if it is night or day you can check the local and home indicators on either side of the handset. Overall the dial is easy to read and while the numerals aren’t to my particular taste, I appreciate the consistency and tribute to earlier pilot’s replica watches produced by the brand.
On the wrist, this watch fits really well. The size is just so great. And while I know that the 42mm version is more traditional for a pilot’s watch, I can’t help but feel like this watch always should have been 37.5mm. However, having options is never a bad thing and choices for women are important to me on a personal level, so I truly want to show my thanks to Patek for releasing a watch like this as well as the new ladies’ chronograph with the same movement as the previous watches we talked about.