Rolex replica watches are always the most popular watches for branded watch collectors. From staples of the brand, such as the standard Datejust, to the most highly coveted models, like the President, Rolex fans don’t discriminate. Therefore, whether you’re looking to splurge on one of the brand’s top-end models or snag a steal with one of the brand’s old standbys, we’ll help you decide which Rolex to add to your collection. Now, let’s talk more.
The 18-karat yellow gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date, commonly famous as the President, made its debut in 1956. It was the brand’s first model to feature both the day and date complications in windows on the dial together with a newly created band: the President bracelet.
The design of the President has remained largely unchanged since it was first introduced. The President is now provided with several band options, including a leather strap, Rolex’s iconic Oyster bracelet, and the original President bracelet. What makes the original President bracelet particular is its semi-circular, three-piece links that are both comfortable in feel and refined in appearance.
The most interesting difference between each variation of the President is not in its form but instead in its function, that is just the movement. The most recent version of the President features the brand’s caliber 3255 self-winding mechanical movement.
Since its inception, the President’s bold appearance has caught the attention of some of the most significant businessmen and world leaders of the twentieth century.
To commemorate the occasion, the brand wanted to create a fake watch that was different than any other model they were offering at the time. The result was a replica of Rolex’s first self-winding, waterproof wristwatch with a date window on the dial and the brand’s signature Jubilee bracelet. Like the President, the first Datejust was only available in 18-karat gold. However, it has since become available in stainless steel.
The Datejust has seeseveralof updates over the years. Just before the debut of the President in 1956, the Rolex replica added the Cyclops lens over the date display. One year later, the Datejust was updated with a lighter, thinner movement: the caliber 1065Theseis upgrades allowed the real domed case back to be replaced with a flattened case back, which eventually gave the replica watch a slimmer profile.