The fake Rolex product line saw many interesting developments in the 1980s. The Cosmograph Daytona replica watches for sale went from the brand’s worst seller to its most sought-after timepiece thanks to the introduction of their first self-winding chronograph movement with the launch of the references 16520, 16523, and 16528 in 1988. Quick-set date functionality made models like the Day-Date far more user-friendly, and the universal incorporation of sapphire crystals across the brand’s models kissed the vintage, acrylic-crystal era goodbye.
Around 1984, just prior to the introduction of sapphire crystals in their bread-and-butter entry-level sports models – the black dial best fake Rolex Submariner ref. 5513 “no-date” Submariner and the copy Rolex ref. 16750 GMT-Master – Rolex introduced an important dial change that has lasted to the present day. After 18 years, Rolex switched from the matte dials used since 1967 to vibrant glossy, lacquered dials with white gold, luminous hour markers.
These still vintage, acrylic-crystal models were both discontinued and replaced with sapphire crystal versions: The blue and red bezel luxury replica Rolex ref. 16700 GMT-Master launched in 1988 replaced the 16750, and the ref. 14060 Submariner (now water resistant to 1,000 ft/330 m) replaced the 5513 in 1990.
The glossy-dial versions of these acrylic-crystal references are therefore quite rare, having been produced for just six years for the 5513 and only four years for the 16750. They combine the best of two worlds – vintage and modern – and are still quite affordable as the knowledge surrounding these rare variants is not widespread.
With all the GMT masters and Submariners burnt into your eyes, this “no dial” (excuse my French) design really strikes above all other Rolex dials I know. No hour markers and a dial made of a rare semi-precious stone. While the AAA perfect fake Rolex Day-Date is one of Rolex’s staple collection models, this particular version that sheds almost all of the dial elements in favor of a deep ultramarine lapis lazuli stone is really something.
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Leaving “only” the day window at 12, the Rolex brand inscription, and the date cyclops at there o’clock behind, the dial is more than enough to occupy the eye. It proves that sometimes less is more. Especially given the fact that the lapis lazuli stone is known to take on almost purple and golden hues when exposed to direct sunlight. Would I buy it? No, because I need hour indexes to feel good. Funnily enough, I consider this more striking than any number of jewels somebody puts on high-quality replica watches of Rolex.
It’s well known that the Morrison government is a fan of taking out the rubbish — dropping an unflattering report or announcement on a day when people aren’t paying proper attention. As such, four days before Christmas the government announced it would not release a report into expenses at Australia Post under fallen chief executive Christine Holgate. That report was triggered by Holgate’s admission she’d paid bonuses to four staff in the form of perfect replica Cartier watches made from gold, totalling almost $20,000. The whole affair infuriated Scott Morrison who launched a scathing attack on Holgate in parliament. Holgate ultimately left the job, admitting the bonuses simply did not pass the pub test.
What happened to the report?
If Holgate’s behaviour was, as Morrison claimed, “disgraceful”, why was the report shelved? Well, it turns out the final report might not be the damning takedown of Holgate the government had hoped for. According to The Australian Financial Review, it made a specific finding that Holgate had “not breached any rule, policy, procedure or governance requirement or committed any impropriety”. And as The Australian’s Robert Gottliebsen writes, it found she was acting within proper Australia Post board procedures which, essentially, allowed her to make bonuses of up to $150,000 without board approval. She chose to deliver those four bonuses in the form of $5000 Cartier watches, and did so in the presence of the chairman. Those bonuses went to executives who’d helped secure a deal between Australia Post and the banks, which added to the corporation’s coffers, and propped up nearly 3,000 post offices. In the scheme of things, that $20,000 was a mere drop in the ocean. In 2019, 13 Australia Post executives received bonuses in the six figures, totalling $3.4 million. And in 2017, former chief executive Ahmed Fahour resigned shortly after it was revealed, to much outrage, that he earned $5.6 million a year. So while the salaries of Australia Post executives are mind-bogglingly high to regular people at least, everything we know about the report suggests Holgate did nothing wrong by giving away the luxury replica watches UK. What brought about her downfall was “optics” — no doubt exacerbated by Morrison’s parliamentary rant.
FORMER AUSTRALIA POST CEO CHRISTINE HOLGATE.
What Morrison said
The shelving of the report right before Christmas is pretty convenient for the government, because it probably makes Morrison look like a bit of a mug. The prime minister repeatedly criticised Holgate — telling parliament he was “appalled” by her behaviour. “The chief executive … has been instructed to stand aside. If she doesn’t wish to do that, she can go,” Morrison said. Later Holgate’s lawyer said those remarks had been “humiliating”.
You’ll also receive special offers from our partners. You can opt-out at any time. There’s a good chance the final report makes all that language look like an overblown attack on Holgate. But regardless, the decision to keep it secret is pretty consistent with the Morrison government’s approach to transparency. For one, it represents a U-turn. In November, Communications Minister Paul Fletcher told the ABC the report would be released with appropriate redactions. He’d had the report a whole month, but waited until right before Christmas to announce it wouldn’t be made public. It’s hardly the first time the Morrison government has kept uncomfortable reading hidden. During the sports rorts affair, Phil Gaetjens, Morrison’s former chief of staff turned head of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, put together a report appearing to let the government off the hook. It’s never been released. So while Morrison’s attacks on Holgate last year still seem nasty and uncalled for, everything else about the affair is business as usual.
The end of a year is when we typically look back over the highlights of the past twelve months. Despite a 2020 that delivered more lows than highs, Swiss 1:1 replica watches makers made sure there were plenty of new models to keep fans happy. The team at FHH Journal share some of their favourites. 35 MM Replica Breitling Navitimer
The Breitling Navitimer replica watches for women is probably Breitling’s best-known watch and previously only for men. While the brand did introduce a 38mm diameter in 2018, this year’s 35mm is the perfect fit for a slim wrist. Breitling has done women the courtesy of not overloading this latest iteration with precious stones, while dial/strap colours veer away from pastel in favour of strong shades such as burgundy and blue (there is also a mother-of-pearl option with a smattering of diamonds for ritzy cocktails). This is clearly a woman’s watch but by no means girly, the main embellishment being that fabulous beaded bezel. Silver and steel lend a slick, means-business appearance, with the welcome warmth that comes from copper-toned hands and indexes. Time-only functions reinforce the clean design as does the choice of no date. Keeping track of hours, minutes and seconds is the reliable Breitling Calibre 17, with COSC certification and a comfortable 38 hours of power reserve. (Sandra Petch) Black Dial Copy Rolex Oyster Perpetual
My choice of the new 41 mm replica Rolex Oyster Perpetual isn’t based on its good looks, its robustness or its movement. Other Rolex copy have plenty to offer in that department, too. The reason lies elsewhere. While fans of the brand are drawn to the Submariner or the Daytona, whose prices continue to escalate, this cheap fake Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 is something rarely seen today: an affordable Rolex. Forget the claim that anyone who doesn’t own a Rolex at 50 is a failure. Its €5,550 price tag means you can now be a success at 40! And there’s plenty of bang for your buck. This hours-minutes-seconds is outfitted with the new 3230 calibre which incorporates a Chronergy escapement in nickel-phosphorus and an optimised version of the blue Parachrom balance spring. It also has Superlative Chronometer certification that guarantees precision of -2/+2 seconds per day. The steel case can be paired with a silver dial swept by yellow gold hands or a black dial with white gold hands. (Fabrice Eschmann)
