1. Vacheron Constantin Replica Harmony Grand Complication Split-Seconds Chronograph
What Is It?
Vacheron had an insanely strong year – one that in my opinion, easily trumps those of other top-tier copy watchmakers. We saw this beautiful platinum piece featuring the historic Lemania caliber, we saw the new in-house mono-pusher chronograph, and of course, we saw the incredible 57260. All were awesome introductions, but none of them were as perfect to me as the downright insane Harmony Grand Complication Split-Seconds Chronograph. It’s a freaking SELF-WINDING, ultra-slim, mono-pusher split seconds chronograph using a peripheral rotor. It’s thinner than Patek’s, and that one is manual! Only 10 pieces were made, and they cost a fortune, but this is the absolute best thing Vacheron has done in ages.
Why Do We Love It?
Because putting 459 beautifully finished chronograph parts into just 5.2 mm deserves your respect. Oh, and that rectangular Harmony case looks just wonderful in platinum. Further, this watch is proof that VC can still make an indisputably world-class wrist Vacheron Constantin replica watches caliber – one that, frankly, I believe to be unrivaled in the field of chronographs at this moment in time. And that peripheral rotor that blocks exactly zero of the amazing caliber? Brilliant. Finally, Philippe Dufour said he liked it a lot too, so there.
2. The Replica Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39 M
What Is It?
Whether you know it or not, you want a modern Rolex. Trust me, you do. What has prevented many from buying a modern Rolex historically is that older, vintage pieces could be had for less than the retail on a modern watch, at least for the cool ones. That changed this year when Rolex upsized its entry-level but still awesome Oyster Perpetual to 39 mm and priced it at just under $6,000.
Why Do We Love It?
39 mm. Smooth bezel. Oyster bracelet. Brand new, with your name on the cert, for under $6,000? There is simply nothing to argue with here, and this very well could be the best Rolex replica watches money can buy for the price. Now, I’m as die-hard a vintage guy as anyone, but this watch makes almost too much sense.
3. The Zenith Replica El Primero Chronograph Classic
What Is It?
Zenith is a known chronograph maker, but they’ve also trended towards the sport chronos. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but if you consider the finest replica watches online in the world – the pieces we all aspire to own – many of them are actually very elegant chronographs – the Datograph, the 5170, etc. It has always made me curious why we never see elegant chronographs under $10,000? This year we saw the Rotonde de Cartier Chronograph mentioned above, and this beautiful Zenith El Primero Chornograph Classic. It’s beautiful, uses a historically interesting caliber, and is priced right. Again, not much not to like here.
Why Do We Love It?
Because there needs to be, nay, deserves to be more options for in-house chronographs under $10,000 that look good with a jacket and tie, not a racing or flight suit! Great looks, good movement, fair price from a brand that we’ve always had a lot of respect for. This could be a great step in a new direction for Zenith.