Why I Would Buy The Best Replica Rolex Submariner Watches UK

I fully realize that my taste in Replica Rolex watches UK is not what you could call “traditional” by any stretch. I adore the likes of URWERK. I love bold black and bright yellow color schemes. And I can’t get enough of the liberal use of alternative materials in watchmaking (think carbon fiber composites!). That’s not very classic, yet I do have a healthy respect for timeless classicism in watch collecting.

Being a part of the Fratello team, I, of course, have a strong appreciation for the Omega Speedmaster and its historical journey to the stars. I may not own a Speedy just yet, but that’s only because I’m taking some time to find the right one. There are many other “staple” AAA+ clone Rolex watches that many of our kind covet and collect. Just look at the popularity behind classics like the Patek Nautilus and the AP Royal Oak! Both classics that I would be proud to call my own. You may have noticed one glaring omission from that list, though. That’s right, the Rolex Submariner.

It could be argued that it’s the perfect dive watch. To be honest, I wouldn’t argue against you. The dimensions are possibly some of the most comfortable you’re likely to find in pretty much any non-dress watch. It’s a true icon in the world of cheap fake Rolex watches, and it’s one of the few watch designs that transcends our community and has made its way into all walks of life. Heck, the makers of the Call Of Duty series of games even give you the chance to adorn your character’s wrist with a not-so-subtle homage to the Submariner. Of course, there’s the classic black 16610LN, or if you want a splash of color, you could even choose a 16613 Bluesy.

If you’re reading this article, I’d suggest it’s fair to say you’re a watch fan/collector. So you’ll more than likely be well versed in the fact that the Rolex Submariner is very difficult, if not impossible, to walk in and buy from your local Rolex dealer. Waitlists of several years and purchases of less desirable fake watches to “qualify” you are the name of the game when trying to get yourself a Submariner at list price. The easiest method for most is on the second-hand market, where there are Subs a-plenty. The main difference being the price tag is significantly above the list price. Owners and unscrupulous dealers looking to make a quick buck are ruining the market for people who genuinely want to own and wear a Rolex Submariner.

So I hear you asking, “why?” I also hear the inevitable cries of “Rolex bashing”. Well, to those about to throw their arms up in despair, remember Fratello is a broad church. We are all copy Rolex watches for sale lovers and collectors with massively different collections and preferences. I’m not saying the Rolex Submariner is a bad watch. I’m not even saying Rolex itself is bad. You need not look very far to find plenty of Rolex-positive articles among our pages. It’s just that I don’t desire a Submariner, so the cries of “why?” deserve a thorough response.

I have already admitted that the watch is a timeless classic, offers some of the best wearable dimensions I’ve ever come across, and is an icon that transcends watch collecting. So why would I not want one? Well, there are a few reasons.

I don’t like being told what I should like, covet, and wear. The number of posts that I see on social media, and even sometimes in the comments on Fratello, where people make a statement that Rolex is the best. That the Submariner is the ultimate watch for every situation, or that nothing else can compare. I hate that mentality that other people’s tastes should be discarded and a perpetuated one-track message forced upon the masses. Rolex is the only answer, Rolex is the single best watchmaker to have ever existed, and Rolex does make the undisputed single most excellent watch ever in existence. Chill out and open your minds, people.

I’ve said it twice, and I’ll say it thrice: the Submariner is an inherently excellent watch. However, I like things that are a little less traditional. I like modern materials and designs. So is the very classic Submariner going to be the best bet for my personality? No. The Submariner is a master at what it does, but it’s a jack of all trades. No watch is. You can’t force a watch to be “right” for yourself or for anyone else. If you usually like 45mm pilots chronographs, embrace it and enjoy wearing what you want. Don’t try to force yourself to like something that “isn’t you”.

This is possibly a little bit unfair, but it’s still relevant for me. The Rolex Submariner is an unfortunate victim of its own success. The amount of people out there wearing a Submariner is enormous. The number of fakes out there, and the number of homages out there means that Rolex’s Submariner is far from a unique watch. Despite it being an icon of exclusivity, its own exclusivity is vastly diminished by its stylistic ubiquity (even if its handsomeness and success are to blame for that).

In any industry, not just the rolex replica watches industry, success brings the attention of those who will ride the coattails and try to copy and fake their way to an ounce of that same success. This is, unfortunately, what has happened with the venerable Submariner.