Perfect Replica Rolex Chronograph ref. 3525
Let’s start this list with a proper oldie. The best fake Rolex ref. 3525 watches debuted in 1938 and goes by the nickname “Monoblocco” because the 35mm case and bezel were one solid piece of steel or gold. Two-tone (steel/gold) variants’ cases were not one piece of metal, but Rolex fans also call them Monoblocco as it’s simply easier. This specific reference is also the first known Rolex chronograph with an early or transitional Oyster case featuring a water-resistant screw-in back and screw-down crown. This development was pivotal in shifting chronographs from dressy watches to more functional daily wearers and, later on, sporty tool watches.
Ref. 3525 is also famous as a Prisoner of War watch that Rolex made available to officers of the Allied forces during WWII. Many brands did the same, but people still remember Rolex for offering this service. On top of that, this chronograph was a very reliable watch that often survived those dark times flawlessly. Rolex equipped the top replica watches with the Valjoux 23 caliber. This column-wheel chronograph movement operated at 18,000vph and offered 48 hours of power reserve.
Many variations of the AAA fake Rolex ref. 3525
High quality copy Rolex watches produced a variety of dials for the two-register ref. 3525. Due to both their layouts and colors, some variations are worth mentioning. The most common dial colors were white and black. However, as you will understand, the colors vary greatly nowadays due to discoloration. You will find examples with dials that have some beautiful patina. In terms of design variations, the most common version features a triple-scale layout, which includes tachymeter and telemeter scales encircling the railroad minute scale. On the white dials, the tachymeter scale was black, while the telemeter scale was blue for some nice contrast. The black-dial versions feature gilt markers that make the watch look super classy.
Another two-register dial design was much easier on the eye. It simply had a 60-second/minute scale on the perimeter. This design was also available for silver and black dials and significantly changed the watch’s presence. Overall, the ref. 3525 is one of the most interesting vintage Swiss replica Rolex watches. It comes with several interesting historical stories and still looks amazing.
The brand stopped producing the ref. 3525 cheap super clone watches in 1946, right after World War II. After that, Rolex started making chronographs with more modern case shapes, as we will see later in this article. What that will get you is one of Rolex’s greatest historical storytellers.
