On the heels of the controversial release of the Patek Philippe Cubitus—about which we have had rather mixed thoughts ranging from straight criticism to a conversation with its creator—we thought it was a good time to get into the world of square AAA UK replica watches and see what’s out there on the pre-owned market.
Conventionally shaped round fake watches for sale are often viewed as more practical for their versatility, but rectangular cases have their time and place. They may not always be top of mind—the Cartier Tank being the only true hit in the genre—but there exists a plethora of beautiful right-angled cheap 1:1 copy watches that offer their own unique experience on the wrist.
The very best (or certainly most interesting) even feature movements designed explicitly for these cases—which was just one of the criticism of the Cubitus, though we digress. Nonetheless, the very idea of a a square movement says something about the level of dedication to the format, and for serious collectors a movement that was clearly built to support the overall design is always a sign of excellence.
Replica Cartier Santos Or Massif 2960 “Gordon Gekko” Watches | $24,900
We can’t have a list of rectangular top fake watches without including the original from Cartier, and this is a special example that exemplifies the true character of the design. The Santos utilizes a complex and beautiful case design that dates back to 1904, where it became the first commercially sold wrist watch for men. The luxury online replica Cartier watches was commissioned by Brazilian pilot, Alberto Santos-Dumont, and the design from Cartier remains just as compelling and unique today, well over 100 years later. The Santos has been produced in a wide range of configurations, but if you ask us, it doesn’t get much better than this Or Massif reference 2960.
This is the super clone watches for men worn by the fictional Gordon Gekko as portrayed by Michael Douglas in Oliver Stone’s 1987 film, Wall Street. With that, this Santos certainly passes the vibe check, and this particular example, which comes to us from Wind Vintage, is in exemplary condition. Cartier proclaims this the Or Massif, or mass of gold, right on the box, and that’s exactly what we find here in what appears to be unpolished condition. This represents one of the best versions of one of history’s most important Swiss made replica watches.
Fake Patek Philippe Gondolo 5124 Watches | $21,875
The Gondolo represents an unlikely bit of Patek Philippe history. One of the most prolific perfect China copy watches retailers of the late 19th century was Gondolo & Labouriau, based in Brasil’s then vibrant capital city of Rio de Janeiro. While the full story has many threads, what’s important here is the birth of so-called clubs (perhaps early enthusiast groups?) that allowed for ownership of a suddenly thriving Swiss watch industry. The importance of this retailer to the survival of Patek Philippe prior to being sold to the Stern family can’t be overstated, and the existence of the Gondolo collection is testament to that fact.
The best quality replica Patek Philippe Gondolo watches has taken many forms over its lifetime, but the most distinctive of the bunch are the rectangular case references, such as this modern 5124. This reference used an art deco style case that measures 33 mm across. This example is rendered in white gold paired to a salmon colored dial with Breguet style Arabic numerals. This configuration was discontinued to make way for a new design released in 2015, but there’s an old school charm that was lost in translation along the way. This is a perfect example of the Gondolo with classic Patek Philippe hallmarks.
