Technically, this, too, is a Bubbleback reference. But before you accuse me of trying to make this “trend” more of a thing than it is, I will have you know that this being a Bubbleback is extremely secondary to my main reason for including it in Bring A Loupe. Full transparency: I had dinner with Tariq Malik of Momentum Dubai on Tuesday night in Miami (it was a group dinner of six, and the check was split evenly!). Toni’s Sushi Bar was just okay, but Tariq’s choice of watch for the evening proved far more memorable. Of course, it was this 1954 UK best fake Rolex Oyster Perpetual watches with blue enamel track on the dial.
Enamel dialed perfect replica Rolex watches will always hold a special place in my heart, but the full cloisonné situations like the ref. 6100 from Phillips New York last month will set you back nearly $1m. For a fraction of a fraction of the price, this ref. 6332 captures much of the same heart-fluttering feelings for me. I especially love the subtle touch of red text in the “OFFICIALLY” line at six o’clock. The overall look of the dial is a bit like the faded red, white, and blue of a flag, be it American, French, British, etc. The selling party does not specify, but given the distinctive font of the 12, 3, 6, and 9, I can safely assume this dial is the work of Stern Frères – the same dial maker as the full cloisonné Rolex dials. This numeral font is seen on the ref. 8171 Padellone, for example, and we know Stern manufactured those dials.
And yes, by the letter of the law, this 1:1 wholesale copy watches with 34mm Oyster case is a Bubbleback, but without the iconic and distinctive semi-hooded lugs of the earlier, true Bubblebacks, this 1950s design could easily be mistaken for a standard “screwback” while on the wrist. This is a mistake I clearly made on Tuesday, not realizing I was looking at a Bubbleback until I looked up the listing today.
The seller, Momentum Dubai, is located in, you guessed it, Dubai but I know the UK cheap super clone watches are in Miami currently!