Boy, that sure escalated quickly, didn’t it? In going from the prospect of “no new best replica Rolex watches in 2020” at the summer’s outset to a quartet of new Submariners, and a dazzling rainbow of new Oyster Perpetuals all in the short span of this week, watch fans have been taken for quite a ride this summer. Amidst the aforementioned buzz, there was still “one more thing” though – maybe not quite as impactful in the Steve Jobs sense this time around, but this thing is still no less of a welcome addition to the parade of new releases from the Crown: the Sky-Dweller is now available on Rolex’s excellent rubber Oysterflex Bracelet.
Before getting too far into the nitty-gritty, it’s probably worth pointing out that the trio of new gold Sky-Dweller references on the Oysterflex don’t bear any of the case or movement updates that have characterized the Submariner and Oyster Perpetual launches this week – this particular announcement is reserved to the strap option only – not unlike when perfect Rolex fake watches made the Oysterflex available for the Daytona in 2017 or when it did the same for the Yacht-Master last year. And just like both the aforementioned, this new rubber-clad Sky-Dweller is only available in precious metal: yellow gold, or Rolex’s proprietary Everose pink gold.
Introduced at Baselworld (remember when that was a thing?) back in 2012, the Sky-Dweller has remained Rolex’s most complicated reference in the catalog ever since, but it hasn’t exactly been the brand’s sportiest option, as one might expect from this ‘Dweller’s deeply fluted bezel, deployed here as a grippy, rotatable surface called the Ring Command. If you’re new to the Sky Dweller, the Ring Command acts as a four-position selector which jumps between each of the crown operations which can be used to set Saros – Rolex’s annual calendar complication.
But it’s amazing what a new set of tires will do for the towncar – and in this instance, just as the Oysterflex has done for the Daytona and the Yacht-Master, injected a healthy dose of youthful, sport-luxury fusion into the Sky-Dweller. It’s not just the fresh crossover tone of the replica watches UK that’s new though: those who’ve worn the Oysterflex should already be very well familiar with its impressive comfort and on-the-fly adjustability, thanks to the addition of the GlideLock clasp, which has been ported over from Rolex’s bracelet innovations. The Oysterflex gets its name from a pair of flexible, titanium-nickel alloy blades built into the strap, which further preserve the strap’s overall rigidity, enabling it to support taller or heavier watch heads. This is a particularly crucial detail when it comes to the 42mm Sky-Dweller, which measures 14mm thick, and carries a considerable amount of weight on the wrist when cast in precious metal like Everose.
Ever since Hublot made fusion their mission statement, and Audemars Piguet took the concept into the pop culture stratosphere, the marriage of gold and rubber has become much more than a trend or fringe guilty pleasure – it represents a much more youthful approach to the definition of luxury for certain watch fans, and it’s an attitude that 1:1 Rolex clone watches continue to be all too happy to support. And who am I to blame? Personally, I love it – for me it‘s the Everose Yacht-Master on the OysterFlex, but maybe if we’re ever traveling again with such reckless aplomb, I’ll revisit the Sky-Dweller when I’m in need of the ultimate top fake Rolex watches for quick trips to Las Vegas or Dubai.
Without the addition of a precious metal bracelet, the price of these new OysterFlex-equipped best selling replica Rolex Sky-Dweller watches references drops around 15% from their all-metal brethren: down to $40,000 for yellow gold, and $41,000
for Everose (compared to $46k and $49k, respectively). They’re all expected at Rolex retailers immediately, and you can learn more at rolex.com
Two years ago, when the Rolex Explorer returned to its classic 36mm case size, the previous 39mm model, which had been in production since 2010, was discontinued altogether. While many collectors were thrilled to see the change, there were others who felt that the new 36mm model was a bit too small, especially compared to the other models in the brand’s current catalog. Consequently, when the Rolex Explorer 40 reference 224270 was announced earlier this year at Watches & Wonders Geneva 2023, the addition of a larger Explorer model made a lot of sense, and while the new 40mm version is very much the larger version of the existing 36mm reference, that is also exactly the intended purpose of this new oversized China replica Rolex Explorer watches.Two years ago, when the Rolex Explorer returned to its classic 36mm case size, the previous 39mm model, which had been in production since 2010, was discontinued altogether. While many collectors were thrilled to see the change, there were others who felt that the new 36mm model was a bit too small, especially compared to the other models in the brand’s current catalog. Consequently, when the Rolex Explorer 40 reference 224270 was announced earlier this year at Watches & Wonders Geneva 2023, the addition of a larger Explorer model made a lot of sense, and while the new 40mm version is very much the larger version of the existing 36mm reference, that is also exactly the intended purpose of this new oversized Explorer watch.
Before we get into the details of the design and case sizing, it’s worth briefly discussing the remarkable design constraints of the classic stainless steel replica Rolex Explorer watches for sale. For starters, the model is defined by its signature time-only dial with prominent 3-6-9 Arabic numeral markers, which has only ever been black (unless you count the mega-rare “Albino” vintage models). Additionally, with a simple round case, a smooth bezel, and a flat three-link Oyster bracelet, there isn’t all that much that Rolex can do to the Explorer from a design standpoint without fundamentally altering one of its most famous and recognizable models.
Therefore, ever since the Explorer first appeared in 1953, Rolex has essentially been making the same replica watches UK over and over again, and with each new generation, the brand is simply trying to make it better than the previous one. That said, the fact that Rolex is now offering the new 40mm version of the Explorer ref. 224270 alongside the 36mm ref. 124270 is significant because it is the only Rolex sports model, other than the Yacht-Master, that is available in more than one case size. Only within the world of Rolex is a new size of an existing model considered big news, although it still represents one of the most significant updates to the Explorer collection in the seventy years that it has been in continuous production.
Part of why the current Rolex Explorer 36 feels small is because the watch actually is slightly smaller than previous 36mm Explorer references. Aside from the fact that the case measures closer to 35.5mm, previous versions of the 36mm Rolex Explorer had their lugs set 20mm apart, while the current model reduces this distance down to 19mm. The smaller lug width means a more dramatic taper on the lugs themselves, which results in a further visual reduction in overall size. On top of that, since the bracelet is also thinner, the entire watch simply takes up less surface area on your wrist, and if you were wondering why the current Explorer 36 feels smaller than the Datejust 36 or Oyster Perpetual 36, it is simply because the AAA replica Rolex watches actually are smaller than its similarly sized 36mm siblings.
As someone with small wrists, I personally enjoy the current Rolex Explorer 36 quite a bit, but even I must admit that it is near the lower size limit for the standard version of this particular watch. For anyone with significantly larger wrists than mine, I can completely understand the sentiment that the current 36mm Explorer is a bit too small. With slightly more refined proportions than the previous 39mm generation, the new Rolex Explorer 40 reference 224270 doesn’t feel all that much larger than its plus-sized predecessor, and it is the perfect option for anyone who loves the current Explorer 36, but simply wishes that it was a little bit bigger.
Crafted from Oystersteel (Rolex’s name for its own blend of 904L stainless steel), the case of the new Rolex Explorer 40 reference 224270 measures 40mm in diameter by 11.6mm thick, which makes it the same height as its 36mm sibling. However, the larger diameter of the new 40mm version contributes to the 1:1 Rolex replica watches feeling slightly flatter once you have it in your hands and try it on your wrist. The rest of the Explorer 40 holds no real surprises or departures from the current 36mm model, and a flat sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment sits above the dial, while a solid, unadorned screw-down caseback closes up the reverse side of the watch. Similarly, like all previous Explorer references from the last several decades, at the 3 o’clock location, you will find a Rolex Twinlock winding crown, which has also seen an increase in size to match the larger case diameter, and it screws down to help ensure the model’s 100 meters of water resistance.
Finishing on the new Rolex Explorer 40 reference 224270 is as you would expect from Rolex: exceptionally good and tidy, but nothing so mind-blowing or elaborate that it deserves special mention — and that is perfectly acceptable as far as I’m concerned. Yes, Rolex is a luxury brand, but it’s also important to remember that Rolex produces over a million watches each year, and the Explorer 40 is one of its entry-level sports models. Calling best Rolex fake watches mass-produced feel like it belittles the enormous amount of research and engineering that goes into them, although the statement itself isn’t entirely inaccurate. They might be some of the most perfectly executed mass-produced items on this planet, but Rolex is the single most famous luxury brand in the world, and its watches, although truly excellent, are an entirely different animal compared to the small-batch handmade offerings that are produced by other brands.
For those who don’t have experience with Rolex’s current generation of models, one quick note should be made about the bezel of the new Rolex Explorer 40 reference 224270, or rather the area of its case that sits directly under the bezel. On previous generations of top fake Rolex watches, the side of the case stuck out to the outer rim of the bezel to create a flat vertical wall (like most watches). However, the fixed bezel models from Rolex’s current lineup now have their cases milled out so that the bezel hangs over the side of the case at the area between the lugs. Consequently, the end links of the bracelet now feature protrusions that slot into the milled-out sides of the case, and this small redesign comes with two benefits and one potential drawback. On the positive side, the end links are now much better supported, which will mean less long-term wear on the sides of the case and a longer life for the bracelet itself. Additionally, since the bezel sticks out past the edge of the end links, the bracelet offers a more integrated overall appearance, and this is about as “integrated” as it gets, while still retaining a traditional bracelet that can be removed and swapped out for a compatible third-party strap.
The only potential drawback with this bezel/case design is that if you do choose to fit the new Rolex Explorer 40 reference 224270 with a standard aftermarket strap, the cut-away sections for the end links will be left open on the sides of the case. While these gaps will be partially obscured by the ends of the strap and the bezel, these spaces will likely become a collection point for dirt and grime unless the strap has ends that are specifically molded to the shape of the Explorer 40’s case. To complement its larger diameter, the lugs of the new 40mm Explorer 224270 are set 21mm apart, and while this does slightly limit the number of available strap options (compared to either 20mm or 22mm), this is the same lug width that you will find on many of Rolex’s other current-production models, such as the Submariner and Datejust 41.
The dial of the new Rolex Explorer 40 reference 224270 is very much just a larger version of what you will find on the current-production 36mm model, which itself is essentially the latest refinement of a style that Rolex has been using since the 1950s. Set against a jet-black surface are applied hour markers crafted from 18k white gold in the Explorer’s signature 3-6-9 layout, and as you would expect, all twelve of the indexes are filled with Rolex’s blue-glowing Chromalight luminescent material. The entirety of the printing appears in white for maximum contrast, and unlike the previous 39mm model, the “Swiss Made” signature below the 6 o’clock marker features Rolex’s coronet insignia placed between the two words. Similarly, the hands appear in the model’s signature “Mercedes” style, and like the hour markers, they are crafted from 18k white gold and filled with blue-glowing Chromalight.
Internally, the new 1:1 quality replica Rolex Explorer 40 reference 224270 watches are powered by the same Caliber 3230 automatic movement that can be found inside the smaller 36mm model from the current collection. As the no-date version of the brand’s standard three-handed movement, the Rolex Cal. 3230 is a “Superlative Chronometer” rated to -2/+2 seconds per day (after casing), and it runs at a frequency of 28,800vph (4 Hz) while offering users a power reserve of approximately 70 hours. As with all of the other movements from this latest generation, the Cal. 3230 features the brand’s blue Parachrom hairspring, Paraflex shock absorbers, and a bearing-mounted monobloc rotor that offers bidirectional winding via a set of reversing wheels. Given that the Caliber 3230 is essentially the no-date version of the Caliber 3235, which Rolex trusts to power a number of incredibly popular models such as the Datejust and Submariner, the movement offers a relatively proven design, along with an extended power reserve compared to the previous generation.
Fitted to the 21mm lugs of the new Rolex Explorer 40 reference 224270 is the current generation of Rolex’s signature Oyster bracelet. Often imitated, but never quite replicated to the same level of execution, the flat three-link design of the Oyster bracelet is arguably the single most common bracelet style within the entire perfect copy Rolex watches industry, and it is the go-to option for the vast majority of Rolex’s sports models. Crafted from Oystersteel to match the case, the bracelet features completely brushed top surfaces with high-polished sides, and it is paired with the brand’s Oysterlock clasp that features an additional safety latch that folds over the top section. Although you don’t get the Glidelock extension system that can be found on other models, such as the Submariner or Sea-Dweller, the Explorer 40’s clasp does include Rolex’s Easylink extension system, which is a fold-out link that allows users to instantaneously either expand or contract the length of the bracelet by 5mm without the use of any tools.
The new Rolex Explorer 40 fills a much-requested place in Rolex’s catalog, and the addition of this new larger model represents a significant milestone for the Explorer collection, as it is now only one of two instances where Rolex offers one of its sports watches with multiple case sizes. That said, like virtually all best selling fake Rolex watches, the Explorer 40 is quite a bit more expensive than what Rolex was charging for its direct predecessors a handful of years ago. Across the board, Rolex has made significant increases to its retail prices over the past several years, but due to the massive secondary market premiums that accompany most models, the higher retail prices still seem fairly reasonable by comparison. Simply put, if people are faced with a 50% premium on the secondary market, it’s fairly easy for them to overlook a 20% price increase at a retail level, especially if they aren’t able to secure an allocation and would be forced to pay the open market price for the Rolex model of their choice anyway.
The new Rolex Explorer 40 reference 224270 is accompanied by an official retail price of $7,700 USD, which is objectively rather expensive for a time-only stainless steel sports watch; however, this also seems fairly reasonable compared to today’s gray market Rolex prices. While the actual price premium of the new Explorer 40 is just $450 compared to its smaller 36mm sibling, a more telling comparison is what this same sum could have purchased from Rolex just a handful of years ago. The previous 39mm Explorer cost $6,550 several years back, and the no-date Submariner, which is a more advanced model with three times the depth rating and a ceramic bezel, was priced at $7,500. The Explorer has always been the most simple no-frills option among Rolex’s sports watches, although its current pricing makes it very much a luxury item, despite still offering much of the same core design. That said, if you separate the high quality clone Rolex watches from their monetary value, the Rolex Explorer is still the same highly versatile timepiece that pairs classic utilitarian elegance with a proven history of durability. For more information on the Rolex Explorer 40 reference 224270, please visit the brand’s website.
Back in April, the Rolex Deepsea 136668LB was one of the most talked about watches of Watches & Wonders. The Deepsea has always been Rolex’s biggest and boldest dive watch (until the 50mm wide Deepsea Challenge 126067 came along that is, but we’ll ignore that for now). It takes the iconic design codes of the Submariner and beefs it up to 3,900m of water resistance. So why all the buzz then? Well, because contrary to before, Rolex made it out of solid 18k yellow gold and essentially created a proper diving weight for the wrist! After some months to reflect, I thought it was time to try and wrap my head around this 320-gram behemoth of replica watches UK.
There are best selling fake Rolex watches that immediately make sense when you see them, and there are watches that make no sense at all but you love them anyway. And then there’s the heads-nor-tails category of watches that can divide a room full of watch enthusiasts faster than the date position on a dial. Some love it, some hate it, and here I am, trying to find logic in it all. The Deepsea 136668LB is that kind of a watch. Opinions were pretty much unanimous upon release, and judging the watch on paper, I felt the same. The question ‘But, why?’ was on everyone’s mind.
At 44mm wide the Deepsea is already a large watch. Add to that a height of 17.7mm and it starts to become gargantuan. Then to make it out of full yellow gold and have it tipping the scales at a monstrous 320 grams and wearing this becomes a genuine exercise! Next thing you know, you’ll have a disproportional left arm like Rafael Nadal! I am well aware of the fact you need some beef to dive to 3,900 meters of depth, at which point the hydrostatic pressure is close to 380atm (for reference, at sea level it’s 1atm). No man will survive that outside of a proper diving vessel like the Deepsea Challenger (hey, what’s in a name!). And in all honesty, 99% of all dive 1:1 copy Rolex watches will never see depths beyond, oh let’s say a swimming pool or a spontaneous snorkelling adventure in the ocean during summer holidays.
Rolex, and many other brands and people for that matter, will state there’s a definite need for a watch to be this big to withstand such pressures, and they’re somewhat right in that, of course. At first glance though, it sounds like something extremely big and heavy, and almost uncomfortable to wear. Three hundred and twenty grams is a lot of weight for clone Rolex watches for sale. To compare, an Oystersteel Rolex Submariner weighs around 160 grams, depending on the length of the bracelet. A Sea-Dweller of the same material weighs little more than that.
Then there’s the contradiction of a proper tool watch like the Deepsea is intended to be, and the luxurious allure of 18k yellow gold. That doesn’t make any sense, now does it? Well mostly no, but there’s an argument to be made about weight and the feeling of luxury. To me, there’s an undefined link between the two. Bigger best replica Rolex watches need to have some sort of weight to them in order to ‘work’ for me. I need to feel that I have something substantial on my wrist. That’s part of the reason I have only 1 titanium watch, and it’s not a tool watch. But steel does the trick perfectly fine, and I feel no need for the added weight of gold. So what’s left? Flexing on the boulevard of a Mediterranean hot spot, or on the high streets of the world’s leading cities? Sure, but you would run the risk of getting robbed or worse…
In all honesty, upon first handling the cheap Rolex fake watches it became apparent to me that it made no sense whatsoever. For all the reasons I explained above, it simply shouldn’t work. And yet, it does…. in a weird way. A couple of weeks ago I had a bit more time with it in comparison to the mad dash that’s Watches & Wonders. And trying it on, it started to grow on me. In hand, it does indeed feel very heavy and you can’t ignore the sheer size. But on the wrist, it becomes quite balanced, both in size and weight. Granted, it helps that I have above-average-sized wrists at 19cm in circumference, but they’re not mammoth-sized either. Then there’s the weight, which the bracelet helps to distribute quite evenly, much to my surprise. It’s not overly top-heavy, nor is it uncomfortable to the point you simply can’t wear it. Far from it in fact, the fit and finish of the gold case and bracelet, the titanium caseback, and the Glidelock extension system are typical Rolex. Or in other words; extremely good!
To end this with an answer to the question I started with, the Rolex Deepsea 13668LB makes some sense, but not a whole lot. It’s a very good Rolex replica watches overall, as you would expect from the people at Rolex. It’s just a tad too much for most people, myself included. Despite the fact I was positively surprised when I had more than 2 minutes with it, it’s still a statement piece for the right, but also for a couple of wrong reasons. No serious diver will take this down on a dive as a backup instrument to his diving computer. Vice versa, I expect no one who buys this to need that 3,900m water resistance in their life, ever. So in the very end, what’s left is the simple fact it’s just something to flex. A very big and very heavy yellow-gold flex…
What We Know For Watches & Wonders 2025, Rolex pushes the 1908 into a new chapter with the debut of a newly developed fully polished seven-link “Settimo” bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, marking a decisively dressy aesthetic. The replica watches UK retain its specs: 39mm case diameter, 9.5mm thickness, and sapphire display caseback, and is still equipped with in-house calibre 7140.
The Settimo bracelet, designed specifically for the best copy Rolex 1908 watches — and not adapted from any Oyster or Jubilee precedent — comprises seven small, highly articulated links across, each polished to a mirror finish. These links are machined with micro-tolerances to ensure flexibility, while maintaining rigidity under torque and stress. The bracelet is finished with a concealed Crownclasp, preserving the clean, uninterrupted aesthetic, and features a special system to attach it to the middle case, for which a patent has been filed. The Settimo bracelet is reserved for the top fake Rolex 1908 watches.
The dial remains quintessentially AAA+ clone Rolex 1908 watches: clean and classical, available in both black and white. It features applied Arabic numerals at 3, 9, and 12 o’clock, faceted gold hour markers, and a sunken small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock. The handset — a blend of a Breguet-style hour hand and sword-style minute hand — is cut and polished via diamond tooling to achieve mirror-level reflectivity, aiding low-light legibility despite the lack of luminous material.
What We Think A call for the “return to dress watches” often feels like an empty refrain, casually tossed around by cheap fake Rolex watches enthusiasts. But we do seem to be getting dressier chez Rolex by way of the 1908 line. While I can’t say a new bracelet is a deliberate move toward the more sculptural or heavily design-driven trends that are hot on the vintage market right now, what I can say is that the Settimo, with its seven gracefully articulated links, transforms the 1908 into something closer to a piece of jewelry. It also brings Rolex into the next level up of slim luxury dress-watches.
Diameter: 39 mm Thickness: 9.5mm Case Material: 18 ct yellow gold Dial Color: white and black Indexes: applied Water Resistance: 50 meters Strap/Bracelet: 18 ct yellow gold Settimo
The Movement Caliber: 7140 Functions: Centre hour and minute hands, small seconds hand at 6 o’clock. Stop-seconds for exact time setting. Power Reserve: 66 hours Winding: Automatic Frequency: 4Hz Additional Details: Syloxi hairspring in silicon with patented geometry. High-performance Paraflex shock absorber.
Pricing & Availability Price: CHF 33,400 Limited Edition: No
