High Quality Replica Watch: Six Recommendations for a Swimming Watches Replica, from Our Archives


In tribute to our first national gold medal earned by a born and bred Singaporean in the international games, Deployant dedicates this weekend to recommendations for that perfect swimming watch replica .The recent victory of Joseph Schooling in the Rio 2016 Olympics coincides  has certainly piqued Singaporean interest in swimming.

With more stringent criteria like relative lightweight, thus ruling out your typical Submariner, and compose a list of  surprising yet thoughtfully appropriate watch replica es replica for your swimming ventures.While there are many watch replica es replica out there which make intuitive sense as swimming companions, Deployant would like to look beyond mere water resistance.

So, what are some of the pieces that we have selected? Let’s find out!

Seiko PADI Prospex Diver’s Watch

The first watch replica on the list is none other than the remake of Seiko’s legendary Diver’s Watch – the Prospex Diver’s Watch, also known as the “Turtle Reissue”.

The Seiko Automatic Divers PADI SRPA21.

A Seiko Diver’s Watch is a quintessential piece in any collection, due to its practicality and relative affordability; by definition, it’s also a great watch replica for novice collectors. Not only does it feature an in-house movement (a critical if at times contextually misunderstood requirement for collectors), the watch is also robust enough for not just swimming but a slew of other outdoor activities. It’s the kind of watch replica which could follow you from conscripted military service through graduation. And the best part? Its price point. While the PADI Edition – with its sunburst blue dial – is slightly more expensive at €430 (approximately S$645), one can alternatively look at the more modestly priced variants, such as the SKX007/009 or the usual variants from the Prospex collection. The latter two are great choices as well, within the budget range of your average undergraduate and certainly as mechanically capable in terms of performance as their pricier Swiss counterparts.

A full hands-on review of the Automatic Diver’s: SRPA21 , in our usual analytical format will be online soon. Watch out for it here!

Sinn U1

The Sinn U1. This one is the Camo version, which adds an interesting touch to a serious tool watch replica .

Amongst WIS (watch idiot savants), the Sinn U1 is probably a watch replica that doesn’t needs much introduction, that said, it doesn’t enjoy the big marketing budgets of some of the better known brands and so it’s sort of an open secret to the watch replica -loving market at large. In terms of reputation, Sinn watch replica es replica are often touted by collectors as one of the more robust, serially produced timepieces and the U1 is probably a good representation of Germany’s prowess in the field of technology and manufacturing.

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While the U1 is not exactly a lightweight timepiece, its capabilities make up for the heftiness. Notably, the German Submarine Steel case allows the watch replica enjoy water-resistance of up to 1,000m, and it is said to be much stronger than traditional stainless steel watch replica es replica. Furthermore, the use of the rubber strap while not sartorially ideal, is practical, especially since the watch replica will be frequently used underwater.

The U1 comes in many different variants, including the Camouflage (S$4,700) as seen above. Given the wealth of options, they are pretty fashionable, having said that we still prefer the basic black dial edition. The U1 encapsulates what it means to be a no-nonsense, solid and serious tool watch replica capable of performing at any scenario. You could take a leaf from Bond and put this bad boy on a patent leather NATO strap and probably wear it as a dress watch replica (even if you shouldn’t ideally).

Tudor Pelagos

The Tudor Pelagos, in blue with an all-new in-house movement.

The Tudor Pelagos is one of the more popular pieces in Tudor’s line-up, following a complete revamp of the entire collection over the last few years. Partially inspired by the Submariner, and mostly by the “Snowflake” in Tudor’s heritage archives, the Pelagos has become a defining timepiece in Tudor’s renaissance- that respectful acknowledgement of past glories without blindly and completely copying the original.

Following the launch of Tudor’s new in-house movement in 2015, the watch replica maker had decided to give the Pelagos a timely upgrade. The watch replica now features the in-house MT5612 automatic movement and boasts an impressive power reserve of around 70 hours (usually reserved for watch replica es replica with far higher price tags). Icing on the cake, it is COSC-certified as well.

Interestingly, despite its sheer size, the Pelagos is actually a pretty light watch replica . This is possible thanks to the use of titanium for both its bracelet and case which significantly reduces the weight of the timepiece. Coupled with a lovely matte blue dial, the Tudor Pelagos is a timepiece performs exemplarily in both form and function. It retails at CHF4,200 (approximately S$5,796).

Omega Seamaster 300

The Omega Seamaster 300. The watch replica , notably, is available in several case options.

There are a number of dive watch replica es replica in the market – in fact, a few of the watch replica es replica that we have highlighted today are from the same category as well. However, there aren’t many out there, sans the Submariner, which has a reputation that is as well known as the Seamaster. It is, after all, James Bond’s choice of timepiece.

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The Seamaster 300, launched in Baselworld 2014, steps in a direction more nostalgic than its siblings in the Seamaster collection. For instance, the new dial is reminiscent of vintage 1950s Omega Seamaster watch replica es replica, juxtaposed with a modern ceramic bezel featuring space-age Liquidmetal diving scale. Powered by the the Master Co-Axial movement,  the new Seamaster 300 pulls heavy duty 60 hour power reserve, as well as anti-magnetic properties of up to 15,000 Gauss.

As usual, the Seamaster 300 is available in several options; but our choice will be the variant that is cased is grade 5 titanium (retailing at S$11,650). Not only is it lighter than compared to the other versions, but we feel that it is also more comfortable and practical for any strenuous activities such as swimming in butterfly stroke where arm movements are greatly exaggerated.

IWC Aquatimer 2000

The IWC Aquatimer Automatic 2000, in one of the two available dial variations.

When it comes to IWC watch replica es replica, both the Pilot’s and the Portugieser collection are probably what most collectors are familiar with. However, we believe that the Aquatimer series offers collectors not only an excellent alternative but also the historical provenance of being recognised as the progenitors of contemporary dive watch replica es replica when IWC worked with Porsche Design to create an innovative and unique modern diver’s watch replica .

Our choice for this article today is the Aquatimer Automatic 2000. The Automatic 2000, as its name suggests, is an incredible dive watch replica that is rated for up to 2,000m water resistance. It might be a little over-engineered for swimming but given that you a likely to spend more time out of water than in it, the many different details and aesthetic cues which come from “over-engineering” make for fascinating inspection. We chose this piece for two reasons: lightweight titanium case, as well as the watch replica ’s stylish design.

While the likes of Submariners and Seamasters are definitely more popular with the consumers, we reckon the Aquatimer gives its competitors a run for their money as well. It also offers a variety of complications, which we think that it will appeal to collectors who wish to own a dive watch replica that comes with different functions like depth gauge or even a perpetual calendar. However, if one wishes to opt for something that is simpler and cleaner, then Aquatimer Automatic 2000 (retailing at S$13,900) that is pictured above will be the watch replica that you should look at.

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Richard Mille RM27-02 Rafael Nadal

The Richard Mille RM27-02 Rafael Nadal Edition Wait, something is not quite right here...

Thus far, our selection has either been affordable or immensely practical but in order to celebrate the surprising gold medal win, we found it appropriate to introduce a challenge from beyond the field of recognised dive watch replica es replica. Cue the Richard Mille RM27-02 Rafael Nadal.

It was a watch replica specifically engineered for Rafael Nadal and his sport of choice – tennis. You are now probably wondering why (or how) on earth could this watch replica be a swimming watch replica . Well, the reasons are rather simple – it is one of the lightest and strongest watch replica es replica that is available in the market out there today. Weighing just shy of 19g through a combination of NTPT, titanium, and LITAL, the RM27 is extremely light yet incredibly durable. On top of that, the watch replica is extremely well-built- Despite its sandwich construction, the tourbillon movement within is able to withstand shocks of up to 5,000Gs. More importantly, it was a watch replica which Nadal happened to trash four other prototypes (the last one from waterproofing issues while showering after a game of all things) before Mille himself perfected the timepiece for public release. More information on the incredible movement, as well as the composites used, can be found in our review article here.

In short, the RM27 is the stuff of legends. It is incredibly robust, extremely light, and stylish in terms of appearance as well. In fact, we will say that this is one of the most all-rounded sports watch replica es replica that currently available. The price, however, is a bit daunting though – it retails at € 777,000 (approximately S$1,167,000).

Concluding Thoughts

This week’s Throwback Sundays covered six watch replica es replica that we reckon will work well as swimming watch replica es replica, and while there are many watch replica es replica which make the grade in terms of water resistance, with our more stringent criteria, there aren’t any watch replica es replica (as far as we are concerned) that can be categorised under this genre.

Most of the six watch replica es replica that we have chosen today are either cased in titanium or composites. This ensures that the watch replica es replica are lightweight, which are pivotal and practical for a sports like swimming. (Just check out this article on Schooling’s parents and the technical knowledge required on stroke speed and reaction times needed to become an competitive elite athlete), in short, weight of a timepiece would matter.

Do our choices resonates with you? What are some of the watch replica es replica you think should have made it into the list? Let us know in the comments section below, and till the next article, cheers!