As a quick reminder, this series was inspired by our endless efforts to find the best pre-owned replica watches for sale to spend our fictitious money on.
Replica TAG Heuer Camaro ref. 9220 Watches
Our next pick is the classic Heuer Camaro. But it’s not just any Camaro. Most collectors will probably go after the cheap fake TAG Heuer Camaro ref. 7220 watches in all its different variations because it is powered by the legendary Valjoux 72 movement with three sub-dials. But one that’s at least as interesting is the Camaro ref. 9220. It is powered by the Valjoux 92 and has two sub-dials.
The Camaro ref. 9220 came out shortly after the 7220’s introduction in 1968. These high quality copy watches were sold simultaneously in the first production run until 1972. Because of this relatively short production run, you will quickly discover that they are fairly rare birds.
But there is more to the story than just the two sub-dials versus three. If you look closely, the sub-dial on the right is not a typical 30-minute counter but a 45-minute counter. You can choose a black or silver dial with or without a tachymeter scale. The hand-wound Valjoux 92 was paired with a 37mm cushion-shaped case measuring 12.5mm thick. Therefore, it is a nicely sized chronograph with a lot of character.
And the great thing is that you can get this watch at a lower price than the Camaro ref. 7220. The asking prices for a Camaro ref. 9220 start just under €4K and move up to roughly €5.5K depending on the condition of the AAA UK replica watches. That will buy you a proper classic racing chronograph from the golden days of Heuer.
IWC Doppelchronograph ref. 3713 Fake Watches
Our final pick for this week is the luxury replica IWC Dopppelchronograph ref. 3713 watches. It’s a watch that RJ, Lex, and I think is very cool. I vividly remember that Paul, Fratello’s resident watchmaker, brought one to the office a few years ago. It was a great reminder of how cool this watch is. And thanks to its rattrapante complication, it’s double the fun of a regular chronograph.
As Lex explained in a piece about the Doppelchronograph ref. 3713, it was the successor to the first ref. 3711 came out in 1992. The magic of this 1:1 Swiss super clone watches was the Valjoux 7750 base movement with an innovative split-second chronograph module developed by Richard Habring.
In 1996, the ref. 3713 followed the ref. 3711, and top IWC replica watches updated several things. The newer reference came with a flat sapphire crystal and Super-LumiNova instead of tritium lume. However, some transitional models with a flat sapphire crystal did have tritium lume, so both are possible. As a result of the base movement with the module on top, the 42mm case is a substantial 16.2mm thick.
Despite that, it is pretty comfortable on the wrist. That’s also where you quickly learn that the dial design is a masterclass in readability, especially considering its double-chronograph functionality and day/date window at 3 o’clock. IWC produced the IWC Doppelchronograph ref. 3713 fake watches wholesale in different materials and with different dials. But the black-dial version in stainless steel is the one to go for. Combine it with a leather strap or find one on the cool stainless steel bracelet for anywhere between €4K and €6.5K.