Cheap Rolex replica watches is such a force to be reckoned with in the luxury world, and its products are so iconic, that an entire nickname-based taxonomy has developed around the brand’s wares.
Batman
Top UK fake Rolex GMT-Master II watches—the Ref 116710BLNR introduced in 2013—with a blue and black bezel insert. This reference was subsequently upgraded to the Ref. 126710BLNR and given the newer Calibre 3285 movement in 2019, but it kept the Dark Knight-inspired name.
Batgirl
The perfect replica Rolex GMT-Master II Ref. 126710BLNR watches with a blue and black bezel insert…and a Jubilee bracelet. What distinguished this model as the “Batgirl” was the addition of the Jubilee bracelet in 2019 and a new generation movement, however now this reference is currently available with either a Jubilee or an Oyster bracelet making it hard to distinguish between its “Batman” counterpart without box and papers or an expert to confirm the interior caliber.
Bart Simpson
Bart Simpson: This is some in-the-weeds stuff, but: The crown on certain luxury copy Rolex reference 5513 Submariner watches made in the mid-1960s — which were the last to feature “gilt” printing — have a coronet (the Rolex crown logo) that looks strikingly similar to Bart Simpson’s hair.
Big Crown
Big Crown: This term refers to early Swiss movements Rolex Submariner replica watches with a larger, 8mm crown signed with the word “brevet” (“patent,” in English), and no crown guards. The first reference to use such a crown was the 6200, but the 6538 Sub worn by Sean Connery in Dr. No also featured one, as did the 5510. (Later models would feature smaller crowns, while Ref. 5512 Subs and later feature crown guards.)
Big Red
A standout of the first generation of manually-wound 1:1 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona super clone watches, the “Big Red” denotes a Ref. 6263 with a black tachymeter bezel, screw-down pushers, a black or silver dial, and the word “Daytona” in large, red typeface skirting the edge of the 12-hour totalizer at 6 o’clock. Though not as valuable as “Paul Newman” variants, “Big Reds” trade for big bucks.
Bubble
In 2023, Rolex launched a cool new best Rolex Oyster Perpetual replica watches featuring multiple colors—references to its 2020 slew of OP releases—set against a turquoise blue background. Officially called the “Celebration Dial” by the brand, the pink, green, yellow, and red balloon-shaped circles positively pop, making for a fun piece that can be enjoyed by anyone given its 31mm, 36mm, or 41mm sizing. (70 hours of power reserve and 100m of water resistance present and accounted for—though they’ll probably go unnoticed by most collectors.)
Bubbleback
Early Oyster Perpetual models were outfitted with movements whose design necessitated a slightly raised, ovular case back that protruded from the plane of the watch case—hence the “bubbleback” moniker. Rolex made gobs of these beautiful—albeit smallish—AAA fake Rolex watches from the 1930s through roughly the ’50s.
Buckley (Dial)
A type of Day-Date or Datejust dial that features painted Roman numerals, rather than applied versions. The nickname comes from one John Buckley, a collector and dealer based in N.Y.C., and a big fan of this dial type.
Coke
Swiss made Rolex GMT-Master II replica watches with a red and black aluminum bezel insert, which first appeared on the Ref. 16760, and subsequently appeared on Ref. 16710. Currently, there is no “Coke” in the Rolex catalog.
Emoji
Launched in 2023 was a series of precious-metal Day-Date models with curious features: Each has a multi-colored, champlevé enamel dial in the shape of puzzle pieces, an assortment of rainbow-hued, baguette diamond hour indices, a date wheel replaced by emojis, and a day wheel replaced with uplifting words such as “Gratitude, “Faith,” and “Love.” Alternatively called an “Emoji Puzzle” Day-Date or simply “Puzzle,” this best quality fake Rolex watches is perhaps Rolex’s biggest-ever aesthetic departure from its typically conservative designs.
Fat Lady
When the wholesale replica Rolex GMT-Master II watches debuted in 1983 in the Ref. 16760—a watch that would otherwise be known as a “Coke”—it featured a case 0.5 mm thicker than its predecessor in order to accommodate a new caliber 3085 movement. This particular reference has thus become known as the “Fat Lady”…or, alternatively, the “Sophia Loren” in reference to the Italian actress’s famous curves. (It also included a sapphire crystal, white gold hour surrounds, and independent local hour setting, making it the first truly “modern” GMT-Master variant.)
Green Lantern
In early 2022, Rolex released a left-handed GMT-Master II with a green and black bezel that technically has three aliases: “Green Lantern”, the “Sprite,” or the “Destro” (Italian for right because left-handers are meant to wear their Rolex replica watches for sale on their right hand) depending upon whom you ask. It’s available on both Oyster and Jubilee bracelets.
