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A Collection of ‘Tropical’ Dial AAA Replica Rolexes UK From the ’60s and ’70s Are Heading to Auction This Week

In the market for a truly distinctive 1:1 replica Rolex UK? You’re in luck.

Later this week, Bob’s Watches will auction off a collection of AAA quality fake Rolexes 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 luxury replica Rolexes highly coveted in certain circles and has boosted their values over that of their non-“tropical” counterparts.

The first of the four Swiss made replica 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 a GMT-Master 1675 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 a cheap copy Rolex “Red” Submariner 1680 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” Rolex Sea-Dweller 1665 replica for sale 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 super clone watches for sale and excited to share this collection with the world.”

Bidding for the quartet of “tropical dial“ Swiss movement replica Rolexes 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 top super clone model comes with a one-year service warranty and lifetime authenticity guarantee.

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Four vintage replica Rolex tool watches UK with tropical dials appear at online auction

Bob’s Watches is relaunching its online auctions, beginning with a timed sale from September 8 to 14 featuring a collection of tropical dial Swiss replica Rolex sports watches from the 1960s and 70s.

The line up includes rare vintage UK 1:1 fake Rolex Explorer, GMT-Master, Sea-Dweller and Submariner references.
Rolex ref. 1016 Explorer from 1966
The upcoming lot features a perfect replica Rolex ref. 1016 Explorer from 1966. Originally black, the glossy dial aged to a rich brown, earning the timepieces an estimated value of $30,000 to $50,000.

Rolex ref. 1675 GMT-Master from 1969

Fans will find a luxury fake Rolex ref. 1675 GMT-Master from 1969. The “Mark I, Long E” dial has changed from black to brown, paired with a fuchsia bezel.

It has an estimated value of $25,000 to $45,000.

Rolex ref.1665 “Double Red” Sea-Dweller, circa 1972

The AAA replica Rolex ref.1665 “Double Red” Sea-Dweller, circa 1972, boasts a matte black “Mark II” dial that’s turning brown around the edges and the date window.

With a value estimated between $50,000 to $80,000, it is the most sought-after watch up for grabs.

Rolex ref. 1680 “Red” Submariner, from 1970

Also up for grabs is a high quality copy Rolex Submariner, from 1970, which comes with its original box and punched papers.

Its original black meter’s “Mark II” dial has turned completely brown, while the evenly faded bezel turned from black to greyish-blue.

It should fetch somewhere between $20,000 to $40,000.

“We are happy to offer these four, rare and beautiful replica watches for sale uk with tropical dials,” says CEO and founder of Bob’s Watches, Paul Altieri.

“‘Tropical dial’ refers to when the dial’s color changes, and in this case the dials have gone from black to brown, which are highly sought after.”

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1979 Top Quality Replica Rolex Explorer II Ref. 1655 UK

There are watches I gravitate towards immediately, and there are watches that have grown on me over time. And certainly, the perfect fake Rolex Explorer II, Ref. 1655 is one of them. I never hated the watch. For many years, it was more like, “Hmmm … I’m not quite sure how I feel about it.” For me, it was one of those high quality replica watches that you wake up one day and, without any rhyme or reason, you really want it. Human brains are intriguing in many respects, and the course-correcting aspect of watch collecting is equally interesting.

First off, it’s quite a leap from an Explorer to an AAA fake Rolex Explorer II, in terms of design. It does reflect the time period from the ’60s into the ’70s. They are both in the same Explorer family, but the original Explorer is like the proper, traditional, older brother and the Explorer II is the younger, more adventurous one. The 3mm increase in case size of a luxury replica Explorer ref. 1016 at 36mm to a 39mm of an Explorer II is massive. With the addition of the crown guards and the steel 24-hour bezel on the Explorer II, the difference is huge in terms of the sheer wrist presence.

Of course, the most noticeable and controversial feature is the large orange GMT hand. I would say it’s one of the boldest design moves high end super clone Rolex made. It probably would have only happened in the early ’70s when watch designs were moving in bigger and funkier directions. Italian collectors, being the moniker experts of the watch world, started referring to the design as the “Freccione” meaning the “arrow.” It sounds so much better in Italian, doesn’t it? The GMT hand on this example is my ideal orange color, not too neon orange and not too faded, just right. The watch is circa 1979 with the later “Mark IV” dial variant. It also has the lollipop seconds hand as opposed to the straight seconds hand of the earlier Explorer IIs, which adds another layer of character to the copy watch.

And it is quite practical and romantic that cheap fake Rolex UK marketed it as the watch for “spelunkers” – a very specific term describing a person who explores and studies caves. The idea was that whichever cave you are exploring in the world, even in total darkness, the watch would be able to orient you between day and night with the prominent luminous GMT hand. How much more niche can a tool watch be? While I do not see myself turning into a spelunker any time soon, I want an original even more now –especially after trying on the latest Tudor Black Bay Pro, which is based on this vintage Swiss movement replica Rolex Explorer II design.