A Trip Down Fake Rolex GMT-Master Memory Lane
There’s no denying the 1950s were a golden era for perfect replica Rolex. Iconic releases like the Submariner and the Milgauss elevated Rolex to Beatles-level stardom. Combining form with functionality, the luxury fake Rolex GMT-Master was no exception.
The first 1:1 fake Rolex GMT-Master hit the market in 1955, catering to Pan Am’s many pilots who were after a timepiece that could handle dual-time functions. While today’s models boast a slew of modern updates, they still honour the legacy of the original pieces, down to the original design which includes a 24-hour bezel and a dedicated GMT hand.
Evolution Highlights:
Ref. 6542 (1955): Bakelite bezel, 50m depth rating, and three different calibres over its production run.
Ref. 1675 (1959): Crown guards, 40mm case, and the first COSC-rated movement in the series.
Ref. 16750 (1981): Quickset date function, Caliber 3075.
Ref. 16700 (1988): The last of the original GMT-Masters, featuring a sapphire crystal.
The Replica Rolex GMT-Master II – A New Era
Swiss made replica Rolex introduced the GMT-Master II in 1982, and it came with a game-changing feature: an independent GMT hand. The first model, ref. 16760, needed a thicker case for this new function, earning it the nicknames “Fat Lady” and “Sophia Loren.” Later models like the ref. 16710 streamlined the design while keeping the independent 24-hour hand.
At the turn of the Millennium, the aaa quality replica Rolex GMT-Master II earned a modern makeover. The ref. 116710LN debuted the Cerachrom bezel and the robust Triplock crown. The case got beefier with what Swiss movement super clone Rolex fans call the “Super Case,” featuring larger crown guards and lugs. This generation also introduced the first black and blue “Batman” bezel and the return of the iconic red and blue “Pepsi” bezel on stainless steel models.
