Los Angeles-based trader WatchGuys has unearthed a piece of Rolex history in the form of perfect Rolex Submariner replica watches given to a Peruvian fighter pilot following the war between Britain and Argentina over the Falkland Islands.
Robertino Altieri, founder of WatchGuys, the story of this UK 1:1 Rolex fake watches begins in the early 1980s during the Falklands War.
A small group from Peru’s armed forces were awarded with Swiss made replica Rolex Red Submariner 1680 watches for their roles in the conflict.
This particular high quality Rolex copy watches was owned by a pilot who flew one of Peru’s Mirage jets, advanced military aircraft at the time, although Peru denied its military were actively involved in any fighting.
While only a few pilots flew these jets during the time of the conflict, it’s believed that around 150 soldiers in total were gifted these military-issued luxury Rolex Submariner replica watches, each bearing unique FAP caseback stampings.
The fact that this fake Rolex watches for men was specifically tied to one of the pilots who flew the Mirage jets adds a layer of historical significance, making it an incredibly rare and valuable piece.
Red Rolex Submariner 1680
What makes this China AAA replica Rolex Red Submariner 1680 watches even more remarkable is its rarity.
The Red Submariner is already a highly sought-after model because of its distinctive red text on the dial, which was only produced for a limited time.
“A Red Submariner is rare, but one with military stampings is even rarer,” Mr Altieri explains. “These military-issued models, especially ones marked by the Peruvian Air Force, command a premium in the vintage watch market due to their unique provenance.”
The closed steel case back of the top Rolex super clone watches is stamped with “Fuerza Aerea Del Peru” (Peruvian Airforce).
The best Rolex replica watches‘ condition further adds to its value. “Condition is everything with vintage watches and this Submariner has with all original parts, which greatly enhances its value,” Mr Altieri suggests.
WatchGuys has almost 50 Rolex Submariners for sale right now, but Mr Altieri considers the military-issued 1680 more of an auction piece or a tempter for a private sale.
“As far as how much this watch is worth, it really all depends on how much someone is willing to pay. But this one is staying in my safe for years to come,” he says.
The reference 1680 was the very first date-displaying Rolex Submariner fake watches UK shop, which makes it an especially important reference in the history of the brand’s famous dive watch.
Like many vintage Swiss movements Rolex copy watches, the Submariner Date ref. 1680 came in several iterations and the so-called “Red Sub” models, which Submariner on their dials in red, are some of the most collectible of them all.
The Red 1680 was only made between 1967 and 1975, suggesting the Fuerza Aerea Del Peru watches awarded for operations during the 1982 Falklands War, were old stock.