Seven-time Formula 1 World Champion and known Louis Vuitton aficionado Sir Lewis Hamilton was also in attendance, wearing head-to-toe LV like many of the show’s high-profile guests.
Well, not all LV. On his wrist was his piece unique cheap replica IWC Schaffhausen Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar “Black Lives Matter”, a one-off take on the Swiss brand’s complex watch that they gifted him during the 2020 Formula 1 World Championship, where Lewis publically supported the Black Lives Matter movement on the grid and kickstarted a more socially conscious era for F1.
Crafted from Swiss movement fake IWC’s proprietary Ceratanium compound, this fully blacked-out piece was the first 1:1 super clone IWC Big Pilot to ever have a Ceratanium case, as well as the first with a Ceratanium bracelet (or any bracelet for that matter). Exceptionally rare, it’s both a piece of watchmaking and F1 history.
The case, dial and hands The case is designed to bear close resemblance to the original Ingenieur SL created by Gérald Genta in the 1970s. The cheap replica IWC Ingenieur was first introduced in 1955, and in the 1970s Günter Blümlein had Genta do a re-design and created the SL collection.
This collection bore the Genta DNA, with the signature exposed screws on the dial, in this case 5 screws secure the round bezel to the case. The sides of the bezel are chamfered and polished, while the top carries a circular graining. The Genta design also called for an integrated bracelet, which is very nicely returns to the new high quality replica IWC Ingenieur collection. The case dimensions are also close to the original SL. The lug to lug distance of 45.7mm retains the proportions of the SL which has excellent ergonomics and wearability. The top copy IWC’s case is now lightly curved on the case back to better fit the wrist and the new bracelet retains the three link arrangement. Aesthetically the new bracelet looks more modern, but we think the older bracelets are more nuanced in the detailing, especially the middle link which is more prominent feels more 3 dimensional.
The dial is particularly attractive with the grid structure, made up of raised and depressed line sections to create the textured surface. The lines are offset 90 degrees to each other and is stamped on a soft iron core before it is galvanised to this rather brilliant green hue which perfect fake IWC calls aqua.
The indentations could have been made by a guilloché machine, but we understand that the traditional rose engine is designed to engrave into brass, silver or gold, which are softer materials than the iron used for the high end copy IWC Ingenieur dial. Iron is selected as the dial is part of the encapsulation of the soft-iron core. Overall, the impression of the new Ingenieur 40 is very positive. We had the original SL on hand for comparisons, though for some reason were requested by luxury replica IWC not to show both the new and old side by side. Concluding thoughts The Swiss made replica IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40 is a very handsome watch. The aesthetics are just right. The right amount of ruggedness and testosterone injected into the right amount of finesse and elegance.
We think it is a great super clone watch as an entry level candidate, to be considered with the competitors in a similar pricing. Yes, we do egret that the entry bar has risen to these levels these days, but the general field represented by the Laureato, the Alpine Eagle, the Streamliner and the Antarctique all fall within the same ball park. With the Overseas and Royal Oak punching in at even higher levels.
It was impossible to miss the sleuth of new high end replica watches presented during last week’s Watches & Wonders fair. The 2023 edition of what is now the biggest watch-related event of the year saw many new and very exciting new 1:1 fake watches being presented. We tried to bring you as much as possible already, but there is still much more to come that we haven’t been able to cover yet. But what are the absolute best copy watches? This is a tough question to ask, with over 50 brands on display, all bringing new models or adaptations of existing ones to the table. The Editorial Team has taken a vote though, to pinpoint what we think are the Top Ten novelties presented in the confines of Geneva’s Palexpo halls last week, and here’s the rundown, in completely random order.
FAKE IWC INGENIEUR AUTOMATIC 40 We’re not going to talk about the elephant in the room (the price) but rather embrace the fact the legendary Gérald Genta-designed luxury replica IWC Ingenieur finally makes a return! Available in steel with black, white or aqua blue dials or titanium with a light grey dial and blackened hands, all with nicely textured dials, it’s a very cool take on the original AAA super clone IWC Ingenieur SL Jumbo from 1976.
REPLICA CARTIER PRIVÉ TANK NORMALE The Swiss movement replica Cartier Tank is an absolute icon, and this year the Maison released a fitting tribute to the very first one from 1917. This new Cartier Privé Tank Normale fake for sale looks the part, especially in the full platinum suite. The silvery-grey satin-finished dial hasn’t lost any of its magic, even after more than a century. It’s limited to 100 pieces and costs EUR 41,800.
ROLEX DAY-DATE 40 Launched in 1956, the perfect fake Rolex Day-Date quickly became the timepiece of choice for the rich and powerful, leading to its nickname: the “President”. The first wristwatch to display the date and the day of the week spelled out in full, this waterproof, self-winding calendar watch has been one of Swiss made replica Rolex’s top sellers for more than 60 years. Available in various precious metal cases and with myriad dials ranging from simple to exotic and bejewelled, the purity of the current super clone Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 in yellow gold with white dial, fluted bezel and President bracelet makes it a wonderful choice with just the right amount of statement-making bling. £29,950.
PASHA DE CARTIER Another example of the resurgence of Cartier cool, the luxury fake Cartier Pasha is resoundingly different. With one of the most pronounced circular cases we know, there is a quirky charm to it that we absolutely love. From the jewel-like cabochon crown to blue lacquer-filled indices on the guilloche dial, the Pasha proves that best 1:1 replica Cartier doesn’t create insouciant watch trends, it follows them. Pasha’s late ’80s charm in yellow gold will set you back a princely sum, but it’s worth it. £15,100.
IWC PORTUGIESER AAA quality replica IWC is a purveyor of pilot’s watches of near-intimidating sizes. Its formal Portugieser range is known for sleek chronographs, but this three-hander is the sweet pick of the range. With a chocolate brown alligator strap complementing a softly brushed rose gold case, is it too classic-perfect? We will continue to ask ourselves that question as we struggle to try to find a single non-proportionate detail on its mid-century silky dial. £15,500.
