The Rolex Explorer Polar fake watch is the very white-hot accessory to take you through the summer. The stainless steel body and bracelet gleam against that crisp white face and pop against tanned summer skin. To be honest, the Rolex Explorer II, nick-named for its striking white dial, will transition throughout the seasons. What’s more, it is an Explorer anyway. This sturdy, masculine timepiece is going to withstand incredible climates and the test of time with an Oyster case, high-visibility dial and luminous hands, 24-hour bezel, day and night tracker and self-winding mechanism. We’ll also note that Polar’s are exclusive to Explorer II’s, as the originals were only issued with the classic black dial. Now, let’s take a look at three of our favorites that we think would be amazing additions to your collection.
You might find that the dial on this Rolex Explorer II fake watch isn’t exactly crisp white, it’s creamier. It’s technically a manufacturing flaw, but because these watches were only made since those several years, these Explorer’s are extremely rare and sought after.
This replica watch was launched in a short window between the ref. 1655 and the ref. 16570 with a 40mm stainless steel case and a face that was originally white. Over the years a paint flaw has turned it this creamy ivory color, giving it this special look. We prefer how the hour markers also remained white, which makes them pop off of the dial even more.
Since you can spot two other rare elements, you should also take a close look at the face. First, check out how the letter ‘c’ in ‘Chronometer’ and ‘Certified’ line up perfectly above six o’clock. Then, peek at how the bezel — it’s thicker than the bezels Rolex’s issues today and are known as the ‘fat bezels.’ Of course, if you can get your hands on a ref. 16550, don’t pass up the opportunity to add it to your collection.
Even if this is a vintage replica Rolex, the aesthetics have effortlessly transcended time. The 40mm bezel is outfitted with a waterproof Oystercase and clasp, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, and an impressive 3185 automatic movement which was brand new at the time. This model is outfitted with a red 24-hour hand and that famously luminous face that’s simple to read in just about any condition. This vintage Rolex is going to sit handsomely on your wrist all summer long as you brave the heat and sip cool drinks.
If you’re in the market for a more modern Explorer II, the amazing replica Rolex Explorer II ref. 216570 is going to be right up your alley. This 42mm watch is outfitted with modern characteristics like a 3187 calibre and a striking orange 24-hour hand like the original, completely different from the red featured on the other two models. However, apart from the contemporary upgrades, the most impressive feature of this timepiece is that brilliant white dial.
The Value of Rolex Submariner 5512, how much do you know?
A typical model within the fake Rolex’s archives, the Submariner watch was in production from 1959 until the late 1970s. During its 20-year production run, the Submariner 5512 underwent several enhancements such as modifications to the crown guards, caliber changes, and dial updates. Today, there’s a robust market for the Submariner 5512 among vintage replica Rolex watch collectors, therefore, their values are rising all the way. However, there is a myriad of factors that decided the current value of the rolex Submariner watch.
Even though the vintage Explorer replica watch goes by the nickname, “Steve McQueen,” that is not the Rolex watch the actor wore. Actually, the King of Cool wore a Submariner 5512 as his daily watch.
How to get a better understanding of this model? We have to look at how the model differed over the course of its history. Take the crown guards for example. When the model first came out it had square crown guards, followed by pointed crown guards and finally the rounder crown guards we’re now familiar with.
The dials of this model also evolved over its manufacturing run. Early models of the Submariner 5512 were made with non-chronometer certified movements, therefore did not consist of the ubiquitous “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified” text on the dial. These versions are referred to two-liner Submariner 5512 since their glossy black dials only have two lines of (gilt) text. The four liner editions were first available with glossy dials with gilt text, followed by matte black dials with white printed text.
As expected, early examples of the Submariner fake watch generally have higher values than later models. The most coveted are the earliest examples that come with square crown guards. Good news for fans of the Submariner 5512 is that later models from the 1970s are substantially less expensive than older versions.
As interest in the vintage Submariner 5512 increases and more people realize that it’s much rarer to find than its sibling, it’s secure to note that its value will also continue to go up as well—at least for the foreseeable future. But like all vintage Rolex replica watches, it’s not just the year and design details that make a difference to the bottom line, but condition and provenance play a big part too.