This UK Best Quality One-of-a-kind Replica Patek Philippe Watches Just Sold For £13.7 Million

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If you’re the type of perfect replica Rolex or Patek Philippe watches collector who absolutely must own pièces uniques, then the bi-annual Only Watch auction is where you should be doing your shopping.

A charity auction, Only Watch brings together brands both large and small – including many high-end independents – to design one-off versions of their most famous wares. Then, the watch world cognoscenti gather in Geneva, the UK 1:1 fake watches are auctioned, and the money is donated to research into treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy…

…sort of. Forbes reported late in 2023 that of the £80m raised since the auction of the cheap AAA replica watches began in 2005, only £40m or so has been distributed. In the ensuing controversy, the November 2023 edition of the auction was cancelled, and numerous brands (Audemars Piguet, Biver Watches, Tudor, and others) pulled out. However, Only Watch returned last week, and went off without a hitch…

…sort of. Christie’s website was down, which meant that online bidding was off the table, and only phone or live bidding was possible. But still, the show went on, and Only Watch managed to raise a hair over CHF 28m, or roughly £25m. Not a bad take for a bunch of people throwing lots of money on what is essentially antiquated technology.

The vast majority of that sum came from a single lot: a unique minute-repeating Swiss made copy watches from Patek Philippe. Carrying reference number 6301A, it’s cased in stainless steel, automatically setting itself apart from the majority of the maison’s wares, which are generally cased in precious metals. (A steel Patek, no matter how pedestrian seeming, will almost always carry a premium over an equivalent version in gold or platinum.) On top of this, it features a gorgeous, blue-green, hand-guillochéd Grand Feu enamel dial with an outer railroad minute track, applied diamond indices, sub-seconds, and dual power reserve indicators—one for timekeeping, and another for the strikeworks.

Within the sizeable 44.8mm case is the manually-wound, 703-part Patek Philippe Caliber GS 36‑750 PS IRM movement with grande sonnerie, petite sonnerie, minute repeater, and jumping seconds functions. (The luxury replica watches audibly chimes the quarter-hour and, upon activation, chimes the current time; its seconds hand also ticks once per second, like that of a quartz watch.) Featuring three gongs visible via the sapphire caseback, the movement was granted three distinct patents.

Carrying an estimate of CHF 1.5-1.8 million – slightly higher than the list price of the ref. 6301P, the catalog version with a black Grand Feu enamel dial – the 6301A opened to a bid of CHF 5 million and slowly entered the stratosphere from there. Climbing past the eight-figure mark, it finally settled at CHF 15.7m, or roughly £13.7m, and went to paddle number 153. The gentleman who purchased the super clone watches wholesale, Zach Lu, turns out to be the same person who bought the Tiffany-signed Patek Philippe Nautilus ref. 5711 at auction in 2021 for $6.5m.

Part of Patek’s Grand Complications collection, the ref. 6301A represents, even in its non-unique Only Watch form, the pinnacle of the maison’s expertise. Combining an almost laughably complicated movement with a beautifully finished dial, it speaks to nearly 200 years of savoir faire. Its 2024 top replica watches like this that represent the last word in top-shelf horology – the possible exception being equivalent pieces from high-end independent makers – and the ultimate targets of high-profile collectors. The chance to own one and contribute to a charitable cause represents a unique pull.

Following an audit of its financials and a restructuring of its governance, it seems that Only Watch is here to stay. Hopefully, the substantial sum resulting from the sale of this unique China Patek Philippe fake watches online – and many other compelling pieces – does the good it’s meant to do.

The AAA Swiss Fake Patek Philippe Ellipse Watches UK Is Once Again On A Bracelet

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Today, the Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse sits on the periphery of mainstream Patek collecting. Outside of dress watch fanatics, vintage obsessives, the Queen, Drake, and John Reardon of Collectability, no one pays much attention to the Ellipse. Given the social media cataclysm of design-led 1:1 UK replica watches these past few years, a focus on this watch feels somewhat overdue.

It’s not like the Ellipse went anywhere. It has remained firmly in the catalog since 1968. What started as a blue-gold dial and yellow-gold 27×32 mm case on a bracelet has morphed into a few different elliptical iterations. What was once a dainty yellow-gold dress fake watches for sale on a bracelet assumed a modern form and became larger in proportion. The recent references include a jumbo platinum model with a sunburst blue dial (5738P-001) added to the collection for the Ellipse’s 40th anniversary in 2008, which was then joined, in 2018, by a large rose-gold model with a sunburst ebony black dial (5738R-001) as well as the platinum hand-engraved 50th-anniversary model ref. 5738/51G in 2021.

Last month, at Watches & Wonders, Patek (re)introduced the Ellipse on a bracelet. It was the perfect way to give the Swiss made Patek Philippe replica watches a revamp with a nod to the brand’s artisanal heritage. But the bracelet does more than signal a long history of metalwork. It changes the entire positioning of the watch. Whether it was an intentional move by Patek or not, the bracelet brings the watch right back to its mid-century roots and echoes the current desire for more obscure ’70s design amongst a certain set of collectors and dealers (who are very present on social media). You could call this obsession with mid-century vintage a “return to glamor,” or you could call it the inevitable next phase of the trend cycle. Whatever it is, it has permeated the watch community. The Patek Ellipse is making a confident stride into the spotlight as a consequence.

In all of its simplicity, the Ellipse became one of the defining cheap copy watches of the decade. It was conceived to be an instantly recognizable shape by Patek as well as unisex in its appeal. Composed of clean, simple, and symmetrical lines, its success was predicated on its almost ideal and proportional balance. A quick Ellipse recap, in case you need one: the Golden Ellipse was based on a “divine proportion” known as the golden ratio/golden section – a centuries-old aesthetic rule concerning the relationship between height, width, and volume which is said to be an expression of mathematically proven architectural perfection. This nod to antiquity resulted in a shape that was neither a circle, rectangle, or oval.

The design evolution of the top 2024 replica Patek Philippe Ellipse watches is relatively straightforward. It has come on bracelets, on straps, in various precious metals, with a stepped case, with gem-set embellishment, with a minute track and small seconds, it has even come as an Ellipse-Nautilus hybrid (aka Nautilipse). The “divine” shape means that it’s always easily identifiable and instantly recognizable as Patek. Having been made during the tail end of the ’60s, it was a precursor to the more audaciously designed watches of the 1970s. It was the little bridge between the more staid look of the ’50s and ’60s and the totally unrestrained experimentation of the ’70s.

Today the high quality super clone watches has remained true to its original form, albeit much larger in size to fit the demands of the modern consumer (or so I am told). This new rose gold release is 34.5 x 39.5 mm in diameter with a thickness of 5.9 mm. The dial is a sunburst ebony black with rose gold applied baton-style hour markers and slim cheveu-type hands. The crown is set with a black cabochon-cut onyx which creates a nice little balance of black detail. The watch comes equipped with ultra-thin movement Caliber 240, features a solid caseback, and is water-resistant to 30 meters.

Now for the crowning glory: The extremely intricate chain-style 18k rose gold bracelet is composed of fine rows of links individually mounted and polished by hand, and has an engraved clasp with three adjustment positions and is non-removable. The bracelet is made of 363 parts, including more than 300 links, each of which are crafted by artisan chainsmiths from a gold wire using CNC. Throughout its history, Patek Philippe has showcased the skills of its artisans and specialized suppliers with its variation of hand-made mesh and chain bracelets. The late 1960s and the ’70s also stand out as a period of great experimentation with metalwork for the brand. The new bracelet was created in the style of a classic chain but with modern specs eliminating the technical drawbacks associated with vintage models. The length can be adjusted as the clasp (its cover adorned with an engraved motif continuing that of the bracelet) offers the choice of three adjustment notches. “The bracelet is directly inspired by the earliest mesh bracelets of the line,” explains Founder of Collectability, John Reardon. “The clasp itself is what captures my heart though – constructed almost identically to what we saw from Patek Philippe in the 1970s and 1980s”

The new Ellipse is a kind of luxury item that feels understated and well made with just the right amount of opulence. It’s restrained but impactful. It’s the kind of perfect replica watches that makes you stare down at your wrist and feel a sense of insular watch-knowledge pride “I am wearing a Patek and I don’t need to scream about it”. And it sits in line with where fashion finds itself today: a return to quiet classics. The clean ebony dial is what minimalist dreams are made of, and it contrasts perfectly with a bracelet that is so intricately woven that it could be a type of knit pattern used by only the finest of luxury heritage cashmere brands tucked away in some remote Scottish highland village. It’s a premium product but it’s quietly glamorous.

Not to say that the Ellipse is slept on, because this isn’t a quest for vintage underdog glory. Perhaps the Ellipse is so much of a classic that it doesn’t need to be made a fuss of. Nobody would ever talk about the return of a white button-down dress shirt or Levi’s 501s! It has pure lines, a clean dial, and a subtle aesthetic impact. The kind of best fake watches that I think speaks to a person with their own personal style. They can slip it into an existing wardrobe rotation, it doesn’t need to be the centerpiece. While the new release is nearly twice as expensive as the existing model on strap ($36,900 vs $60,100), the bracelet does warrant a new category of price. It’s gone from being a dress-watch to a dress-jewelry-watch hybrid. Nonetheless, the Ellipse is discreet. The bracelet endows it with a perfect vintage feel that doesn’t make it feel like a forced reissue. It’s a clever way forward through a style of elegance that was originally honed in the mid-century.

Panerai Launches 4 Top Brand-Defining ‘Luna Rossa’ Edition Replica Watches UK

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This is the year of the Luna Rossa for Panerai. The dive-watch brand has launched four new cheap UK replica watches to commemorate its status as Official Sponsor of the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli sailing team, Italy’s entry in the the 37th America’s Cup, set for later this year in Barcelona. The quartet of Luna Rossa specials brings together Panerai’s most important talking points as a brand. They use proprietary or unusual materials, including Ti-Ceramitech and Carbotech; they use recycled metals (including titanium and steel) in an ongoing commitment to recycling and upcycling; they contain high-watchmaking complications that raise the bar for dive watches; and they demonstrate Panerai’s particular talent for on-point sponsorships. Panerai started out as a dive watch for the Italian navy, and has always been closely associated with the marine world, so the Luna Rossa is a natural tie-in. The Swiss made fake watches draw inspiration from the technologies and materials used in America’s Cup racing, and are tested by crew members while training on the Luna Rossa.

“Our partnership with Luna Rossa is about sponsorship, but also about product testing,” says Panerai CEO Jean-Marc Pontroué. “Members of the team are wearing our watches in terrible conditions. The boats go to 50 knots an hour, which is about 100 kilometers. It’s dangerous. They are wearing helmets, and believe the me, the watches are getting knocked around.” Pontroué says the crew has tested several AAA best copy watches over the past six months. “It gives us an idea of how practical, easy-to-use, water-resistant and functional they are,” he says. “We get great feedback from them.

The most advanced of the four high quality replica Panerai Luna Rossa edition watches is a skeletonized tourbillon with a GMT function (PAM 1405). The case is made of carbotech, made by compressing carbon fiber sheets at high temperature and high pressure, mixed with PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone), a polymer that binds the composite, enhancing its strength and longevity. “Carbotech is used for some of the components on the boat,” says Pontroué. “It’s great for both applications because it’s light. The lighter the boat, the faster it will go; the lighter the sports fake watches for sale, the easier it is to wear.”Just for fun, the GMT hand resembles the Luna Rossa sail. And for even more fun, the 20 lucky owners of one of these limited editions will be invited to participate in a behind-the-scenes experience at the America’s Cup in Barcelona during the finals. (Price tag: $176,500).

Also in the new-materials department is the luxury UK replica Panerai Submersible QuarantaQuattro Luna Rossa Ti-Ceramitech watches (PAM 1466 with a blue dial, and PAM 1543 with a white dial). Like all four Luna Rossa special editions, it’s part of the Submersible line, which identifies it as a hard-wearing dive watch. This one is water resistant to 500 meters. “Quarranta-Quattro” means 44, indicating its 44mm width. The case is made of a new material developed by Panerai called Ti-Ceramitech, a high-tech ceramicized titanium. “It’s titanium that’s infused with the plasma, like a ceramic alloy,” says Pontroué, who adds, “The color is unique to this process.”

There is also Panerai Submersible GMT Luna Rosso (PAM 1507) super clone watches for men, with a titanium case, and a steel automatic, the PAM 1565, both of which also bear the red, white and blue Luna Rosso livery. It’s worth noting that Paneral uses both recycled titanium and recycled steel for its watch cases. The PAM 1565 is an e-commerce special, with 300 pieces available starting April 10. “What we wanted to achieve with that strategy is ‘see now, buy now’ approach,” says Pontroué. “Traditionally, companies create a watch and launch it but then don’t deliver it until three months, six months, or a year later. We wanted people to see at least one innovation now and be able to book one immediately.”

For now, the Italian team for the America’s Cup race is called the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team, with no “Panerai” in the name, despite its status as “Official Sponsor.” When asked why not, Pontroué replies: “The cost of sponsorship at that level [officially called “Co-Title” sponsorship] is a nine-digit number.” Enough said.