IWC Yacht Club ref. 811
I must admit that I am not au fait with the high quality replica IWC Yacht Club other than its newer, more angular sibling. At the time of its release, this was a sports watch, but these days, it is a glimmering vintage alternative to a 36mm luxury replica Rolex.
It also has the C-shaped case you might know from the Genta-designed aaa quality replica Omega Constellation. Keeping in mind that this is a 50-year-old watch, make sure you find a serviced one in the best condition possible. Through a quick search, I tracked down this rare and temptingly double-signed one. On a solid 18K bracelet, Swiss movement copy IWC UK has the added desirability of a capitalized Türler dealer signature and would fit me very nicely. At €8,300 plus shipping through Chrono24, it represents real value.
Budget-buster bonus: Fake Rolex Oysterquartz Day-Date ref. 19018
I am a big fan of the various 1:1 replica Rolex Oysterquartz models, but their days of peanuts-budget availability are well and truly over. I’m not surprised in a world where Swiss made fake Rolex is a massive status symbol and everyone wants an integrated bracelet. Plus, quartz is cool, so don’t underestimate its rise to grail status. My optimism did get the better of me, though, as a full-gold OQ is more than €10K, at least this week. The cheapest good-looking one I found is advertised for €11,000. But hey, it is a solid gold 1:1 replica Rolex sports watch. And on an integrated bracelet, it might be worth adding a thousand or two to your budget.