While many truly vintage sports watches might be out of reach under ten grand today, perhaps the most classic Rolex replica for sale of all is still gettable: the Datejust. It is, and always will be, a worthwhile way to spend your money, whether it’s your first or 101st watch.
Unlike the rest of these picks, there are a number of vintage Rolex Datejust replica watches online that offer a seemingly infinite number of bezel, dial, and bracelet combinations. There’s something for pretty much anyone’s taste, and at 36mm, the steel case wears perfectly on just about any wrist.
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My pick would be a perfect fake Rolex Datejust ref. 1601 or 1603 with a “lavender dial,” a silver dial that’s developed a purple-hued patina over time. But there are all kinds of dials to choose from.
“Unpolished Datejust with a linen dial,” dealer Eric Wind texted me back quicker than a quickset date change when I ask him the “Swiss movement copy Rolex under $10k?” question. Some buyers might prefer a more modern reference from the ’80s or ’90s with a quickset date (introduced in the 160xx series in the late ’70s) and a sturdier bracelet with solid links, which I’d also understand. With a steel high quality replica Rolex, sometimes practicality is king.
If you’re into the steel aaa quality fake Rolex Datejust, here are a few references to search for, along with their defining features: 1600 (smooth bezel, non-quickset date), 1601 (fluted bezel, non-quickset), 1603 (engine-turned bezel, non-quickset), 16000 (smooth bezel, quickset), 16013 (fluted, quickset), 16030 (engine-turned bezel, quickset), 16014 (fluted, quickset), 16220 (engine-turned, quickset), 16234 (fluted, quickset).