The perfect replica Rolex Explorer II ‘Polar’ is one of the iconic brand’s most distinctive watches – in no small part thanks to its stark white dial, an anomaly in luxury fake Rolex’s range.
Like its more famous sibling, the cheap replica Rolex GMT-Master II ‘Pepsi’, it’s a GMT watch, meaning it can tell the time in multiple time zones thanks to its additional, orange-tipped hours hand. Unlike the GMT-Master, the aaa quality fake Rolex Explorer II has a fixed steel bezel, which lends it a distinctive and tougher appearance.
The unique combination of a white dial, orange and black accents and a fixed bezel make the Swiss movement replica Rolex Explorer II ‘Polar’ instantly recognisable. It’s one of the most underrated high quality copy Rolexes in our opinion, and one of the best white dial watches on the market.
I wear a 36mm fake Rolex Explorer ref. 14270 almost every day. Don’t believe me? Just watch our recent Watch I Wore Most video. I love the Explorer – especially all references 14270 and later. It was basically the first modern Rolex replica watch UK, representing a massive design upgrade over the prior 1016 (many a watch lover’s favorite Explorer).
I say this to show that there is historical precedent for making large-scale changes to this model. Copy Rolex even upsized the classic timepiece to 39mm for a five-year stint. The thing is, though, that for nearly 70 years this was a fully stainless steel watch, regardless of size. That is, until 2021 when fake Rolex shocked (and pissed off) a lot of you with the Rolesor, i.e. two-tone, Explorer and a return to the coveted 36mm sizing. I am on the record for loving that release, though most of you voiced your disagreement with me in the comments section – harshly.
But as much as I love two-tone, there is no substitute for solid gold. Over the last year or so, I have fallen hard for gold fake watches – and my jealousy of Jack’s Day-Date is also well noted. So when it came time for me to wish upon a horological star, I looked down at my wrist and thought, “This Explorer would look SICK in solid gold.”
Cue James Stacey putting that dream into Photoshop reality and – I don’t care what anyone else says – I’m not wrong. Just look at it. The pictures speak for themselves. If replica Rolex watches doesn’t ever make this Swiss fake watch a reality, I think it would be a big mistake. A solid gold, 36mm Explorer … who’s with me?
Later this week, Bob’s Watches will auction off a collection of AAA US Rolex fake watches from the 1960s and 1970s with “tropical” dials. And with four visually distinct timepieces on offer, you’re almost certain to find one that matches your personal style.
A “tropical” dial is a dial that has been discolored over time because of exposure to the sun or a mistake in the manufacturing process. Collectors don’t view the features as a flaw, though. That’s because these dials tend to have a gorgeous and warm patina. And since no two dials age alike, they’re also unique. That has made these high quality replica Rolex watches highly coveted in certain circles and has boosted their values over that of their non-“tropical” counterparts.
The first of the four cheap Rolex copy watches is an Explorer 1016 from 1966 (which is expected to sell for $30,000 to $50,000). The dial was originally black but has taken on an uneven brown color in the decades since its release. Up next is perfect replica Rolex GMT-Master 1675 watches from 1969 ($25,000 to $45,000). Not only has its matte black Mark I “Long E” dial turned chocolate brown, but the red portion of its Pepsi bezel is now fuchsia. Then there’s “Red” top Rolex Submariner 1680 super clone watches from 1970 ($20,000 to $40,000). Its Mark II meters-first dial, which has “Submariner” written in crimson, had faded from black to speckled brown, while its jet-black bezel is now a blueish grey. Finally, there’s a “Double Red” Sea-Dweller 1665 from 1972 ($50,000 to $80,000). Its Mark II dial features two lines of red text, hence the name, and has gone from matte black to a warm brown, especially around the edges and date window.
“These are all fresh to market watches and each is one-of-a-kind, because no two tropical dials age the same exact way,” Brandon Frazin, director of vintage at Bob’s Watches, said in a statement. “We are passionate about vintage watches and excited to share this collection with the world.”
Bidding for the quartet of “tropical dial” Rolex fake watches shop runs from Thursday, Sept. 8, until Wednesday, September 14. The watches are being sold without a buyer’s premium, meaning what you bid is what you pay. That’s a good thing since none of the four will go for cheap. Each timepiece comes with a one-year service warranty and lifetime authenticity guarantee.
