REPLICAS–Various Grades and different Qualities(一)

For decades since the original advent of the revolutionary wrist watch, what you wear on your wrist has always carried significance beyond the simple function of telling time. Rolex, Cartier, Breitling, Patek Philippe - these brands are household names, and they are the ultimate expression of social standing, and elevates one’s position in the social scenario. However, the exorbitant prices of these watches often make purchasing one unaffordable, or simply outright impractical.

Enter replica watches : these affordably priced timepieces give the same touch of luxurious feel, and make what is a dream to most people, a reality. However, with literally hundreds upon hundreds of websites with thousands of different products, and many different grades, it is easy for the consumer to get confused and simply overwhelmed with information. This article was thoroughly researched, and presented in a clean format for easy consumption for our readers. It clearly delineates the various grades of replicas available on the market, the features you should expect, and just as importantly, the price you should expect to pay. Based on continued reader feedback from their experiences with the retail sites, we have also taken the liberty to recommend websites that have had overwhelming number of customers send us positive feedback.

We hope this article helps you, the reader, make an informed decision, based on the amount you want to spend on a replica, and also safeguards your interests by not purchasing by fly-by-night websites.

A quick summary of the grades of the replica watches available, include:
＊Grade 1A Swiss Replica Watches (Triple AAA+ grade)
＊Grade 1B Swiss Replica Watches (A+ grade)
＊Grade 1A Japanese Replica watches
＊Grade 1B Japanese Replica watches

GRADE 1A - SWISS REPLICA WATCHES (Triple AAA+ grade)

The ultimate luxury, the crème da la crème of replicas. These perfectly crafted timepieces are heavily in demand, are crafted from a 1:1 block from the original, hence maintaining perfect dimensions. Usually using either the upgraded 27 Jewel Swiss ETA movement, or the 25 jewel Swiss ETA 2836-2 movement, these Grade 1A Swiss replica watches have an approximately 70 hour continuous power reserve, which is identical to the originals.

Production is hand crafted, and in very limited supply. Many websites purportedly claim to sell Swiss Grade 1A replicas, but please take caution, as many of these websites are fly-by-night. For assurance, please check out our website review section for dealers with a solid and established reputation.

Genuine Swiss Grade AAA+ replicas would come with the following:
1. Two-tone models use genuine 18k Solid gold
2. Full 18k Gold models use genuine triple wrapped 18k Gold
3. Genuine sapphire crystal used (mineral density tests should be used to verify this)
4. Diamond simulations are often mossainites
5. Full fledged serial numbers and engravings
6. Pressure tested and waterproof to usual depths of 30M/100ft at minimum
7. 1:1 block crafted from original
8. 99.9% accurate weight to the original
9. Genuine 440 grade (or higher) stainless steel construction
10.27 jewel or 25 jewel authentic ETA movements
11.Chronograph movements are either 7750 Valjouix, or manual wind Lemanias


Websites that offer genuine grade 1A Swiss replica watches are very few, and far between. After exhaustive research and feedback from our customers, we have narrowed the field down to two genuine suppliers of these rare timepieces.

At some expense, we also managed to verify the movement, crystal, gold, diamonds with jewelers to establish that these websites actually market genuine Swiss Grade 1A replicas (AAA+).

Pricing for Swiss Grade 1A replicas would range from $800 - $1300 approximately. Please be very wary of many sites marketing Japanese + Lower grade Swiss replicas as triple AAA+ grade Swiss replicas.

GRADE 1A – JAPANESE REPLICA WATCHES

Japanese replica Rolex watches are one of the most commonly found watches on the internet.


They are often very reasonably priced, well constructed with good quality and finish (assume you purchase from the right vendors), come with excellent warranties (again vendor specific), and don’t carry the hefty price tag of their Swiss counterparts.

However, should one decide to purchase a Japanese replica watch, there are many pitfalls to be careful of. Things to carefully consider, given the snake-oil like marketing stratagems of many fly-by-night websites:

- Am I purchasing a genuine Grade 1A Japanese replica watch, or a imitation Grade 1B Japanese, or even worse, an Asian replica?
- Does the website provide an adequate warranty policy?
- Does the website have an adequate return / exchange policy?

Genuine grade 1A Japanese replica watches are constructed of full, solid stainless steel, so should never fade or wear.

Specifications would include:

1. 21 to 25 jewel Japanese Miyota automatic movements
2. Genuine heavily micron plated gold (often ranging from 7-10 microns)
3. Genuine scratch resistant mineral or sapphire crystal
4. Full threaded screws in bands (for appropriate models)
5. Correct and accurate weight and markings
6. 99% accurate markings

Prices for genuine grade 1A Japanese replica watches usual range from $180 - $400.

This is the range that we would recommend for most readers who are interested in replicas, and enjoy the novelty of having a large selection of different brands/models, without compromising on quality.