The best dive replica watches worth splashing out for

Yes, it’s totally fine to be keen on knowing what the best dive replica watches online are without having any intention of ever actually using them for diving. Splashing around in the pool? Sure. Descending to the Mariana Trench? Perhaps not.

Whatever your reason for wanting to eek out the best dive fake watches, here is our ultimate guide to what you need to look for, what you should (and shouldn’t) be buying, and any other deep, pressing questions you might be fathoming – like what characteristics define a dive copy watch.

Fake TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 200 Solargraph
Swiss made replica TAG Heuer has been on point so far with its 2023 releases, especially that lit version of its racy Monza. What really struck a chord with us though was the satin-matte titanium of the cheap fake TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 200 Solargraph. Exactly as it says on the tin, this is a sustainably solar-charging dive watch, in a slim 40mm case. That two-tone lume is begging to be used for some dark descents, yet again proving that tool watch can look cool while also being functional.

Replica Panerai Submersible QuarantaQuattro Goldtech OroCarbo
Panerai does big, burly, sartorially sharp Italian copy watches for big wrists so while we applaud the efforts in tailoring the Luminor and best 1:1 replica Panerai Radiomir ranges to the small-chic zeitgeist, the full-fat 18ct rose gold Submersible is much more our bag. In a no-excuse 44m case with a massive trademark crown guard, a carbon fibre bezel tops a weighty brushed gold case with a recognisable monochrome dial. Now where do we find a wetsuit with brushed gold details?

Teeny, tiny high quality replica watches aren’t the only horological trend right now – here’s four more

Given all the heritage that’s riddled in watchmaking, you might assume that watches are not at the mercy of trends, but you’d be wrong. Watch trends are a thing. Timelessness can pervade – a panda-dial 1:1 replica Rolex Daytona will forever be a grail – but every year, a new clutch of shapes, sizes and finishes drift into favour, ousting those that were breaking the internet, bank accounts (and marriages) just a year ago.

Small watches – specifically those by perfect fake Cartier and Piaget – sit at the zenith of the zeitgeist right now, but what else should a discerning watch lover be looking for?

’70s kitsch is back (again)
Smaller shapes, ‘burnt’, sunburst colours and retro detailing are reigning supreme right now, be that in the popularity of specific vintage pieces – just look at the boom for tiny dress replica watches for sale – or the arrival of new watches that pay homage to the watch industry of the ’70s. Vintage dealer Robin Mann says the trend for “disco” top quality copy watches (as he lovingly calls them) is on fire. “Whether it’s derivative watches that look back,” he says, such as Rado’s Anotom Automatic or Casio’s Casiotron 50th Anniversary reissue, “or whether it’s the original Piagets that are doing so well, people are really tuning into them.”

Green dials are everywhere

One of many watch trends that bloomed last year and looks set to continue in 2024. “Five years ago, it was all about blue dials,” says de Turckheim, “now it’s all about green.” There are verdant pieces across the industry, ranging from Oris’s almost-silly-but actually-cool ‘Kermit’ Pro-Pilot to Swiss movement fake Cartier’s smoky bottle green Santos, and now cheap replica TAG Heuer’s limited edition Carrera Chronograph Green and Zenith’s new green dial Chronomaster Sport. “I just think that green is such an easy colour, it goes with everything,” adds De Turckheim. “A lot of buyers still think they can’t wear blue [watches] with black [outfits], but green literally goes with black, brown, steel or gold.”

UK AAA Quality Replica Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse ref. 3738

We picked a pre-owned 1:1 replica Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse ref. 3738 for something completely different. The Golden Ellipse has always been an acquired taste. It is a style statement in gold and blue that stands out immediately. This is not a watch for everyone, especially when it’s on its brilliant gold bracelet.

We understand that perfectly. However, the luxury fake Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse is the second-oldest model in the current super clone Patek Philippe collection after the Calatrava. The first Golden Ellipse debuted in 1968, and the line has been part of the brand’s catalog ever since. The design is based on the golden ratio that we, as humans, seem to love.

It results in an elegant case for this ref. 3738, measuring 35mm long, 31mm wide, and only 5.5mm thick. Inside it, perfect replica Patek Philippe used its self-winding caliber 240. In its production history from 1978 until 2009, the brand used four iterations of this super-thin movement. The gold case is combined with a gold dial featuring a metallic blue color and a sunray finish. It combines well with a leather strap, a gold buckle, and a full-gold bracelet.

Funnily enough, on the pre-owned market, there’s not a huge price difference between the bracelet- and strap-equipped models. They start at roughly €15K and move up to about €20K, which is affordable in the world of aaa quality replica Patek Philippe. I would buy it on the bracelet and get the strap as an extra. After ignoring the Golden Ellipse for the longest time, I have slowly warmed up to it, and now I am a fan of the design and the impeccable execution. Additionally, this is a bargain compared to other pre-owned high quality fake Patek Philippes, which is why it is on this list.