The life of the replica Rolex Daytona, nowadays the most popular ticket on the vintage watch market and the world’s favorite chronograph, has experienced three separate generations, defined almost totally by their individual calibers. Let’s talk about the Patrizzi Dial Daytona. 
The first wave began in 1963 and went on, but failed, all the way until 1988, using the manually-wound Valjoux 72 movement. The modern era models, released in 2000, are fitted with Rolex’s own in-house Cal. 4130 like the hottest chronograph on the market.
There was a 12-year span in between where the brand’s flagship racer was driven by another third-party mechanism—arguably the first automatic chronograph engine ever made; the El Primero from Swiss neighbors Zenith. It was the first of the fake rolex Daytonas, as they became unofficially known, that eventually put the watch on the map and started the insatiable feeding frenzy that we associate with the Cosmograph today.
Therefore, it finally led to patience-defying waiting lists and incredible premiums charged for those wanting to cut in line. As the Daytona’s reputation grew, more and more people began searching out the earlier examples—and the rest is history.
Made between 1994 and 1995 used an organic varnish, the black replica model called Zapon, to protect the Daytona’s face. Unrecognized at the time, the lacquer did not offer enough coverage and, over the years, the silver outer tracks on the iconic sub dials have oxidized, turning a definite brown color as they react with UV rays. The key point to collectors, the changes do not stabilize and continue to take effect the older the watch gets. It means every one of the so-called Patrizzi dials is special and, in the world of classic Rolex, unique equals expensive.
Due to their inherent rarity, it is the Zenith Daytonas, with or without a Patrizzi dial, which are currently representing a better bet for collectors than the very latest models. Visually almost identical to the contemporary example, the luxury replica watch is also the last all-steel reference sold without a Cerachrom bezel. The closest you can get to that classic effect within the modern range is with the white gold pieces, at a significantly higher price point.
Certainly, if you do manage to get your hands on a Patrizzi dial Daytona, it stands for one of the most rock solid investment potentials of them all. A beloved replica watch, with a relative mere handful of examples displaying the unique flaw, its stock is only going to keep on rising. If you get the opportunity, you could do a lot worse than securing yourself one sooner rather than later.
Month: May 2018
Top Quality Replica Bell & Ross BR V2-94 Racing Bird Chronograph
Manufactured in tribute to the replica Bell & Ross watch new BR-Bird racing plane design, the new BR V2-94 Racing Bird Chronograph translates the plane’s concept and livery into a handsome and distinctive pilot’s chronograph. Following the fake Bell & Ross’s in-house designs of race cars and motorcycles, the brand has designed a racing plane meant to compete in the Reno Air Races. It’s a sleek design with a rearward cockpit sitting well behind a broad set of wings. While only a conceptual design study, the BR-Bird has inspired a pair of handsome cheap replica watches from Bell & Ross, this V2-94 chronograph, and the BR V1-92 three-hander.
Like its three-handed sibling, the BR V2-94 Racing Bird Chronograph is a distinct departure from the more vintage-inspired aesthetic of other models in this range from Bell & Ross. While the Racing Bird retains its 41mm steel case and two-register, 30-minute chronograph layout, this limited edition model chooses for a more modern use of Arabic numerals set on a legible white dial with blue, grey, and orange accents. The typical date at 4:30 has been replaced by a “three-day” date display sunk into the base of the running seconds sub dial. The effect is sporty, fun, and undeniably connected to the replica Bell & Ross’s aviation designs. 
To get to the point, the more I see the photos, the more I admire the BR V2-94 Racing Bird. I prefer the white dial, together with the blue and orange accents on the subdial at nine, I like that they have the silhouette of the BR-Bird in the counter balance of the bright orange chronograph seconds hand. Strange enough, I think I might like the date display too, which is a first for me. I like how it conforms to the shape of the register and that the date wheel is color matched to the dial. I’ll reserve final judgment until I get to see it in person at Baselworld, but BR-Bird or not, I think the Racing Bird chronograph looks really good. Limited to 999 units, the replica BR V2-94 Racing Bird is powered the ETA 2894-2 and is available on a blue leather strap or a steel bracelet.