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Choose a Cartier Drive for you

Cartier released the Drive as a fully formed collection – with everything from high-complication to simple steel options. As such, it’s a replica watch with diverse appeal. We take a look at the squad as a whole and match some key pieces with the men who might wear them

The Drive de Cartier Second Time Zone Day/Night in pink gold

It’s an oft-repeated truism that the simple things in life are the best. Clearly the person who first uttered that statement didn’t have an appreciation for horology, because in replica watches, added complication can add some serious wrist appeal. And that’s exactly what’s going on here. This Drive, with its idiosyncratic mix of complications is a real charmer. Retrograde second timezone, big date and a monochromatic day/night indicator – all brought together with just a touch of whimsy. RRP $31,800

Who’s it for?

The man who prefers the road less travelled. Someone unsatisfied with the usual crop of tool-like GMT replica watches – but for whom keeping track of time at home is still key.

The Drive de Cartier Flying Tourbillon

This is without doubt the shining jewel in the Drive collection. The tourbillon is what sets it apart, proudly displayed at six. The movement is hand-finished to the highest standard, and the replica watch bears the Geneva seal. The C-shaped tourbillon carriage is a nice touch, and the openworked dial with satin and sunray finishes completes the look. RRP $126,000

Who’s it for?

The patrician. You lead an exceptional life, surrounded by objects of beauty – why should your replica watch be any different?

The Drive de Cartier in steel

And finally there’s the steel Drive. We gave you a 60-second peek earlier this week, but this replica watch is so good it deserves a second look. The steel case keeps it casual, and even amps up the Drive’s sporty side. And it’s hard to argue with that price. RRP $8750

Who’s it for?

The analogue man. A man who owns a real camera (the kind with a mirror), a car without electronics and a pen you need to refill. A man who appreciates a replica watch with a heart.

The Drive de Cartier in pink gold with grey flinqué dial

What a difference a dial makes. If the silver dialled, pink gold model we looked at earlier this week is daylight, then this pink and grey take on the Drive is undoubtedly dusk – dark, mysterious and undeniably sexy. RRP $27,100

Who’s it for?

The night-owl. Whether you’re on stage at a jazz club or just in the audience, what really matters is that you’re at your best when the rest of the world is sleeping.

Reviewing The Omega Seamaster 300 Replica Watch

Editor’s Note: The fact it’s James Bond’s choice automatically makes it good enough for the rest of us, but even without the exploding bells and whistles, the Seamaster 300 packs a heck of a punch.

The story in a second

The Omega Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial was one of the best replica watches of 2014, combining the brand’s rich history with their impressive Master Co-Axial movement.

The big question

Does Omega finally have a dive replica watch that can challenge the supremacy of the Rolex Submariner?

For the first version of the new Seamaster 300 Omega smartly decided against cherry-picking the best and most popular elements from all of their vintage 300 models, instead they opted (much like they did with the Speedmaster ‘First Omega in Space’) to faithfully reproduce the first Seamaster 300 released in 1957.

The case

When you first see at the Seamaster 300 on a screen it looks like the replica watch is a 1:1 reissue of the 1957 original. The case shape, from the bezel, to the lugs to the exposed crown (crown guards came later) is remarkably similar. But there are differences between old and new. Inflation has (of course) taken its toll; what was once 39mm is now 41mm. You could hardly call this an excessive bloating; it’s more of a sensible adjustment in line with market norms. Understanding specifications is one thing, but the pictures and press releases don’t adequately prepare you for reality. When you hold the Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial in your hands you’re immediately aware that this isn’t a straight vintage reissue. Largely this is down to the Master Co-Axial movement adding significant thickness to the case, giving it a very modern bulk.

Last year Omega answered the prayers of their most fervent fans, re-releasing the Seamaster 300, a beloved vintage model, and one of the all-time great dive replica watches. The Seamaster 300 hasn’t been seen in catalogues for the last 45 years, and it was past due for a comeback. And not only because the replica watch industry can’t get enough of heritage reissues at the moment. The time is right for the Seamaster 300 – it has the combination of looks, legacy and technical prowess to rival the mighty Rolex Submariner.

The other big surprise for me was just how shiny it was. I wouldn’t say Omega have gone out of their way to make this a flashy replica watch. The polished case elements, ceramic bezel and mirror finish on the hands gives the Seamaster 300 a definite new replica watch vibe, which lifts it out of ‘tool replica watch’ territory.

The dial and bezel

Omega has really knocked it out of the park with the dial and bezel. Managing to make what is a very technical execution appear simple and uncluttered. Not an easy thing to pull off. First let’s talk about the dial. The triangular hour indices and the broad arrow hands, both filled with off white luminous material that has become synonymous with heritage pieces dominate the dial.

If you look closely you’ll note that the luminous indices are recessed and you’d be forgiven for thinking that this was a ‘sandwich’ type dial construction, of the sort popularised by Panerai. In actuality Omega have laser cut the indices out of the single layer dial and filled them with luminous material, creating a great sense of depth. They’ve further added to the richness of the dial by using a matte textured black finish that looks almost like sandblasting. Completing the vintage look of the dial is the printed numerals and the refreshingly sparse dial text. Sure, it doesn’t say ‘Seamaster 300’ in the lower half as the originals did, but I understand that Omega are keen to show off their new movement and two discreet lines is nothing compared to the paragraphs found on other dials.

Onto the bezel. I said earlier that I found this replica watch unexpectedly shiny. A lot of that has to do with the bezel. Not only the glossy ceramic (with Liquidmetal numerals) insert, but also that mirror-like inner steel ring. The combination of these two elements really plays in the light, and contrast starkly with the sober dial. It’s a good combo, but one that someone expecting a vintage replica watch will be surprised by. On the functionality front the bezel is grippy enough for a replica watch that will mostly be on desk diving duties, and there is minimal play. I’m glad Omega opted for an applied luminous pip at 12, as one inset into the ceramic would have detracted from the look.

Of all the elements of this replica watch the ‘faux-tina’ is the one that might put some people off, but I think that Omega have been judicious with their heritage tweaks and haven’t gone overboard; meaning that this replica watch won’t date too badly when we all move on from our infatuation with vintage.

The movement

The new generation of anti-magnetic Master Co-Axial movements (which meet the stringent new METAS standards) are the most technically impressive and best quality high-volume production movements in the game at the moment. Omega knows this and they’re not letting you or their competitors forget it by hiding it behind a steel caseback.

If the exterior of this replica watch is all about the past, the interior is all about the future. Flip over the replica watch and you can’t help but notice the Calibre 8400, a large movement filling up the sapphire display back and gleaming from every angle thanks to its radial Geneva striping.

The visibility of the movement in this replica watch is also a deliberate statement by Omega. A solid caseback would have suited the aesthetic of the replica watch, and even though I’m sure most consumers of the replica watch are more than happy to be able to whip their replica watch off their wrists and impress their friends with the glimmering workings, I think there’s more to it than that.

On a practical note, the ability to independently adjust the hour hand forwards or backwards in one-hour increments is supremely useful.

On the wrist

I was a little sad that the model I wore for a few days had a leather strap – I was looking forward to seeing how the very vintage looking bracelet (with contentious polished centre links) played in the real world. That classic case of #firstworldproblems aside, the Seamaster was a joy to wear. It managed to achieve what Kung-Fu masters call conscious unconsciousness. I wasn’t aware I was wearing it, until I looked at it, and then BAM! The gorgeousness of the replica watch hits you every time you check the time. For me this continual feeling of excitement is the mark of a great replica watch. The Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial is a close to perfect everyday replica watch, a future classic that takes the best of Omega’s past and packs it full of their latest technology.

The Knowledge

Talking Point

The Seamaster 300 is widely tipped to be the replica watch on James Bond’s wrist in Spectre, the latest instalment of the franchise.

Who’s it for?

In short, everyone and anyone. It impresses the vintage fanboys and meets the needs of the ‘one good replica watch’ crowd.

What would we change?

This is a really hard one. There are a few points about this replica watch such as the vintage-look lume, polished centre links on the bracelet, and the thickness of the case that might turn people off. I can see why all these decisions were made and I don’t think that Omega made the wrong move with any of these choices. Having said that I think an option of a solid caseback would complete the vintage package for those who aren’t overly concerned with looking at the movement.

For the replica watch forums

How do you comfortably balance contemporary technologies, like the Master Co-Axial movement and the ceramic bezel in a heritage reissue replica watch? Do these advances add or detract from the whole package?

Omega Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial Australian Pricing

The Seamaster 300 comes in a range of configurations and metals. In steel on a bracelet it has a retail price of $7750, and on leather $7600.

Images by Jason Reekie.

Reviewing The Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 Carbotech

Carbotech, a technology that up until recently was only seen in aviation and supercars, was first debuted by Panerai on last year’s Luminor Submersible. A composite carbon polymer material that’s both incredibly strong and incredibly light, outperforming ceramic and titanium in both metrics, it also allows for some interesting finishes, like the matte black wood-grain effect of the PAM00661. The replica watch has a hint of ‘stealth’ about it, so although the distinctive crown guard means this is clearly recognisable as a Panerai, the use of unconventional Carbotech makes it more understated.

After a surprisingly quiet SIHH, Panerai chose to reveal a host of new models at an exclusive event just four months later in Florence. There’s a lot of new wrist-candy on offer, but one particular piece caught our collective eye – the Luminor Marina 1950 Carbotech, or PAM00661 if reference numbers are more your thing.

The modern case material is offset by the warm brown Ponte Vecchio leather strap, as well as the dial’s classic Panerai hands and markers in vintage-style ecru. There are some other interesting features to the dial too; the applied round hour markers look to have been borrowed from the Submersible collection, as does the bright blue second hand. You’ll also notice Panerai’s iconic sandwich-style dial construction is absent.

This model – along with others from the likes of Bell & Ross and Audemars Piguet – could well be forging a new trend in carbon fibre. Still, like PVD before it, only time will tell if Carbotech and its buddies have what it takes to endure. But however you slice it, the Luminor Marina 1950 Carbotech is a very good-looking chunk of carbon polymer.

The new P.9010 movement (an upgraded version of the P.9000) powers the replica watch. So while the Carbotech is the most obvious new feature, it’s not the only new element at play, and as a whole the combination of reassuringly solid design and highly technical materials works well.

Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 Carbotech (ref. PAM00661) Australian pricing

Panerai Luminor Marina 1950, in Carbotech, reference PAM00661, $16,100

The Swiss Haigh & Hastings Classic

Editor’s Note: Last year we held a special week of stories focusing on local replica watch brands, and in a fit of creativity we called it ‘Australian Replica Watch Week’. Twelve months down the track, many of the brands have come up with a fresh crop of models, and we’re going to be having a close look at some of the stand outs over the next few weeks. First up, Haigh & Hastings.

Perth-based Haigh & Hastings has spent the past few years developing a reputation for solid sports and diving replica watches, as we saw with the M2 Diver last year. The brand continues to go from strength to strength, bringing in former Audemars Piguet head of design Emmanuel Gueit to lend his expertise to their latest model: the Haigh & Hastings Classic.

Firstly, the internals. As with previous models, H&H elected to run a Seiko NH35A automatic movement, which is known for its reliability, accuracy and all-round robustness. The Classic isn’t pitching itself at the adventure market like its peers, but the Japanese mechanism is an excellent match for general duties, able to withstand life’s usual knocks and bashes. There’s a clear undercurrent of sturdiness throughout this piece, particularly evident in the case and crown.

Gueit’s input on the Classic is immediately obvious; it’s a clean, simple design that’s very well balanced, and avoids many of the design pitfalls that so often plague young replica watch brands. Things like short hands, poorly sized date windows – the sort of problems you get with an off-the-shelf product. The Classic is a strong design and the decision to bring Guiet’s skills onboard has clearly paid off.

When it comes to its case, the Classic walks the difficult line of being large enough without being too big. The case measures in at 42mm across and 12.2mm high, and there’s a genuine presence which announces itself without being too bold or arrogant. It’s a proper masterstroke from designer Gueit, who has created millimetre-perfect dimensions throughout the body.

The H&H Classic tested came fitted with a blue crocodile-style leather strap, which is perhaps a touch dressy for the sports casual piece, but it’s also offered on a khaki NATO, which looks great. Even better would be aged brown leather pull-through, to offset the crisp lines and blue dial, and to help it play off its strengths. In our eyes the replica watch is a bit like James Bond – tough inside, hardy outside, but elegant at face value and entirely useable, even in difficult circumstances. If you’re looking for a timepiece that is versatile, resilient and good value, the Classic is worth considering.

On the wrist, it’s a comfortable piece, and the sort people will notice without the replica watch screaming “look at me”. In daylight, the radiant blue sunburst dial is quite stunning and works well with the lumed hands and markers. At night, the chromed bezel catches light and the dial creates a warm blue glow. The distance between the sapphire and the replica watch face is quite deep, casting some interesting shadows and giving the replica watch a feel of substance.

It’s a very good replica watch, but there’s still room for improvement. Although both the polished bezel and brushed case stainless steel case look good, side-by-side the two finishes don’t quite harmonise. But it’s the fit of the sapphire that is unfortunately our biggest qualm. When looking straight on, the gap between the sapphire and the bezel reveals the white gasket beneath. The millimetre-perfect design hasn’t translated into the manufacturing. Of course, when considering the replica watch’s numerous strengths, there will be many willing to overlook these foibles, particularly considering the sub-$800 price tag.

Haigh & Hastings Classic Australian pricing

The Haigh & Hastings Classic retails from $788 AUD.

Images by Jason Reekie.

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 20th May, 2016. Yep, we’re already talking about SIHH 2017

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I know it’s not in the spirit of the Wind Down, but I write this without the assistance of a refreshing knock-off beverage. Pardon the pun, but I’m still on the clock, as we’re having a little soiree with Oris in a few hours – yes, they’ll be bringing the Basel-beating bronze – and there are still stories to write and replica watches to see. But don’t let my sobriety deter you, go right ahead, cheers!

This guy!

What happened

You may have guessed from the way the site looks at the moment, but we’ve been spending a lot of time on Cartier’s shiny new Drive de Cartier mini-site. Mostly we’ve been using it to check reference numbers and prices, but we couldn’t help but notice they’ve included a little Drive mini-game. Perhaps we’re reachin’ here, but is there a resemblance between the car in the game and the 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle that was so prominent in Drive? Maybe not, but I almost felt like Gosling there for a second.

Robert Downey Jr let GQ rifle through his collection, then he threw most of his pieces around the room. Which, frankly, we loved. Because, down with Safe Queens!

Jorn Werdelin gave the big brands a spray, while life imitated HBO, which made us sad. Let’s hope the ghost of Tony Soprano pays this guy a little visit.

What really mattered

It’s only May but already we’re talking about SIHH 2017. Don’t worry, the pre-releases haven’t started coming out (yet!), but serious changes, they are afoot. First of all, SIHH is going to have some new (and returning faces) next year. Indies Peter Speake-Marin, RJ-Romain Jerome, Ressence and the Grönefelds are making the switch from Basel to SIHH, along with Kering-owned brands Girard-Perregaux and Ulysse Nardin. It’s a smart move for a lot of these brands (some of whom will still show at Baselworld), but it definitely makes sense for Speake-Marin and Romain Jerome, who are big enough to have a booth in hall one at Basel, but who seemed to miss out on the foot traffic.

But wait, there’s more! To accommodate these new exhibitors the SIHH is expanding by some 40-45,000 square metres. And, for the first time the Salon will be allowing members of the public to enter next year, though only on the last day. This might be because a) the organisers are trying to drum up interest in a slow market, or b) they’re finally formally acknowledging that important customers are a part of the big dance.

In other news, Panerai threw a party in Florence, releasing a swathe of new replica watches, including the slender Luminor Due (in a range of sizes and cases), a new edition of the hand-engraved Firenze and an upgraded Luminor 1950 and a very handsome Luminor Marina 1950 with a Carbotech case.

Lastly, and MOST IMPORTANTLY. Ceri David joined the team! Mediaweek and influencing.com told the world about it. As did Andrew, who, just quietly, sent the girls holding hands emoji several times during the week. The dynamic GQ Aus duo, back together at last.

The week in numbers

4: The number of people in the Time+Tide office with worryingly intense James Bowthorpe #beardenvy. His replica watch isn’t too bad either.

165,000: The amount in dollars this Longines sold for at the Start-Stop-Reset auction. Look out, Patek.

33,000: The number of views of the Omega ‘Her Journey Through Time’ video. The force is still strong with this one.

Meet The Breguet Classique Hora Mundi 5727

One of my personal highlights from Baselworld this year was Breguet’s Classique Hora Mundi 5727. While it’s actually a cosmetic update of the original 5717 Hora Mundi from 2011, it’s a significant one that makes the smart twin time feel like a completely new replica watch.

So if there’s only one set of hands and one city displayed on the dial, how is this a dual time replica watch? Well, therein lies the genius. The calibre 77FO inside the Hora Mundi features an instantaneous time zone jump. Press the button at eight and you’ll see the city disc, time, day/night indicator (in the offset subdial) and, if necessary, the date, all instantly change.

Before we talk about the looks, let’s look at what the Hora Mundi is. Essentially it’s a dual time or GMT replica watch, but one unlike any other. The dial is clean and clear, without the second hour hand, 24-hour displays or city rings that are typically part and parcel with this sort of complication. Of course the city ring still exists, it’s just hidden, except for the small aperture at six.

So that’s the mechanics covered off, which leaves us with the looks. In short, the Hora Mundi 5727 is classic Breguet. With its relatively slim (12.6mm) yet well sized (43mm) white gold case in the traditional style with its fluted caseband and welded lugs, the replica watch epitomises everything that makes Breguet great. And that’s before we even get to the best bit: the dial.

The earlier version of the Hora Mundi features a stylised map in the central section of the dial, and a much more colourful day/night indicator. It was a replica watch that stated, loudly and clearly, that it was made for travellers. The 5727 is positively stealthy in comparison. The dial is monochrome Breguet at its best, Roman numerals, blued Breguet-style hands (obviously) and that impeccable engine-turned guilloché, with hobnail finish in the centre and alternating weave and flame finishes on the day/night indicator.

Honestly it’s one of the coolest complications I’ve ever used. It’s also an exceptionally clever interpretation of a dual time complication, which uses two special cams that operate as a programmable ‘mechanical memory’. Essentially you set your home city and time, activate the pusher at eight, then set the second time zone. From this point on, the replica watch will ‘remember’ the current time in both locations. Breguet has four patents tied up in this elegant solution to a typically busy complication.

It all adds up to a replica watch that can comfortably serve duties as a dressy daily wearer as well as a reliable travel companion, and an excellent example of how Breguet continues to innovate while remaining true to its roots.

Breguet Classique Hora Mundi 5727 Australian pricing

The Breguet Hora Mundi 5727 in white gold, $88,800

NEWS: Paramedic faces court for allegedly stealing James Gandolfini’s Rolex Submariner while “taking his pulse” after fatal heart attack

Image via Jake’s Rolex World.

In what seems to be a cruelly ironic twist, the actor that played Tony Soprano in The Sopranos – a HBO TV series that “probably featured more Rolex replica watches per actor than any other TV show or movie in history” according to Jake’s Rolex World – James Gandolfini has had his Rolex Submariner lifted from his wrist as he laid dying from a massive heart attack. Various news outlets are reporting that a paramedic who transported James Gandolfini to hospital after the attack stole the replica watch, either in his room at the Boscolo Exedra Hotel in Rome, or in the ambulance.

Claudio Bevilacqua, 43, went on trial on Monday for allegedly snatching The Sopranos star’s $3000 Rolex Submariner replica watch on June 9th, 2013. Some reports go as far as to claim that the theft took place while Bevilacqua was taking the pulse of the dying superstar. According to police reports, efforts to resuscitate Gandolfini were well underway when the theft allegedly occurred. Bevilacqua was not present in court Monday for the case’s first hearing, which lasted only a few minutes.

Image via ladmedia.fr

The Submariner is not a model Gandolfini’s character Tony Soprano is associated with. The solid gold Rolex Day-Date was his day-to-day replica watch in the seminal series, but we’ve got to say that this understated Rolex is the perfect choice for a man who was, by all accounts, humble and generous to a fault.

ANNOUNCING: Ceri David to join Time+Tide as Content Director and Sydney-based lead

When Time+Tide started, back in 2014, we all loved replica watches but we all had other jobs. Our cunning and devious plan? Well, if you could be so kind as to call it a plan, we wanted to start a new online magazine in an increasingly digital world. One that would work well on the devices we saw people glued to on their – and our – morning commute to the nine to five. Fast-forward and we’re now working closely with more than 20 Swiss replica watch brand partners to provide replica watch-related coverage on a new level. Coverage that can cut through on an iPhone or a tablet, as well as in your monthly luxe magazine over coffee.

The journey leads us to today. Some things have stayed the same. We still love replica watches, for example. But some things have changed. We no longer have other jobs. And when we see people on their phones on the train, we try and stalk over their shoulder to see if it’s Time+Tide. The biggest change in recent history though, is today’s proud announcement that Ceri David is joining the Time+Tide team as our Content Director. Ceri will, with Felix, Andrew and an ever expanding list of contributors and specialists, lead the revolution in seeking and creating stories and videos that make replica watches as addictive to you as they are to us.

Why did we choose Ceri? So many reasons. Ceri brings to Time+Tide over 15 years experience as an editor and journalist specialising in luxury fashion, lifestyle and celebrity. Previously editor of GQ Australia – one of only three women ever to have been an editor of GQ anywhere in the world – she has also contributed in a big way to Marie Claire, Inside Out, L’Officiel and Sunday Magazine. Ceri will bring this expertise to the fore at Time+Tide, not only introducing a fresh new voice and perspective to the site, but also ensuring that we give more time and space to women’s replica watches and to broader luxury categories that overlap with replica watches. We’re still looking at life through the lens of a replica watch, but now, with Ceri’s help we’re going to be seeing more objects and more people in the frame.

It was fitting beyond any Hollywood script that her first official duty for us was to co-host ‘Her Journey Through Time’ with Omega, a night that focused on the largely unwritten story of how important women’s replica watches have been through history. And that’s only the beginning. Please join us in welcoming Ceri to the team and look out, world.

Read Ceri’s first stories for Time+Tide here, the phenomenon that was the ‘Baselworld Lookbook’, in which Ceri matched brand new replica watches with key pieces, looks and ensembles. As we said at the time, if you’d like sass with your fashion, you’re in luck.

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 13th May, 2016, yup it’s Friday the 13th.

Ooh, Friday the 13th! Spoooooky. Don’t walk under ladders or bang your replica watches on brick walls, people. Or, you could throw superstition out the window and have a drink. We at T+T know which option we’ll be going for.

What happened?

Well, Robert Downey Jr shared his luxury replica watch collection with the world (via GQ US). From this we learned a few things. Firstly, RDJ has an interesting, personal mix of replica watches, including a fake Speedy and a probably not-fake Breitling. He’s also nailed a faux-earnest parody of Hodinkee-style ‘Talking Replica Watches’ style delivery – seriously, his story about the Baume & Mercier brought tears to our eyes.

It’s also shown us that replica watch guys can’t take a joke. The number of angry internet commentators implying RDJ wasn’t worthy of owning something nice was frankly, worrying. Perhaps we all need to breathe and repeat the following mantra “I accept that other people may not love replica watches as much as me, and that’s OK.”

What really mattered

On to more serious news, Bloomberg reported that Vaucher Manufacture, which makes high-end movements for Parmigiani Fleurier and Hermès, is laying off 30 per cent of its workforce, equating to around 50 staff. Is this an early warning of bigger shockwaves to come?

The week in numbers

10: Hours remaining on a Lange power reserve when the reserve indicator goes red. Why 10? At the Melbourne showing of the 2016 collection Joanna Lange claimed it’s because no respectable German sleeps for more than 10 hours.

100,000: The upper estimate in CHF for this vintage Longines Tre Tacche being sold this weekend at the Phillips Auction. That’s a pretty penny for a Longines.

454: Likes for our snap of the Omega Globemaster Annual Calendar – though you need to see this one IRL to appreciate it fully.

OPINION: Yes, we saw replica Robert Downey Jr’s ‘epic’ collection and yes, we have some pretty intense questions / suggestions

Robert Downey Jr wearing his Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX3 Tourbillon GMT – “Probably my best replica watch.”

The replica watch world is all in a tizz with the unveiling of Robert Downey Jr’s ‘epic’ replica watch collection. Our initial response to the nine replica watches, captured in the screenshot from the original video by GQ US, is pretty much wow, mixed bag, lotttt of questions. It’s hard to pick a ‘bent’ to his selections, and like most real-life collections, it tells as much of a story about who Robert is and the experiences he’s had as it does anything else. We’ve captured his feelings about each of the pieces in one sentence, and then suggested what else might be nice along similar, or perhaps slightly more exciting, lines. We’ve also highlighted a couple of, um, suspicious signs…

Watch #1 – Breitling, something something

PRICE GUIDE: Sketchy, at best.

RDJ’S COMMENT: “I don’t know.” And neither do we. A Nissan Pathfinder, yep, that exists. A Breitling Pathfinder. Nope. Does bring to mind this great band, though.

WHERE TO FROM HERE: Best case scenario, this is a super-cool prototype Breitling. It could also be a custom or aftermarket dial. Worst case scenario, RDJ got duped. But the most likely option is that this Seawolf look-a-like was used as a prop that he took home.

Watch #2 – Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX3 Tourbillon GMT

PRICE GUIDE: $125,000

RDJ’S COMMENT: “I wore it in Iron Man 2, it’s probably my best replica watch.”

WHERE TO FROM HERE?: The AMVOX is great, but JLC is a classy brand, so let’s go for something a little more refined. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre Unique Travel Time in pink gold, because, hey, you’re Robert Downey Jr, man. You might be iron most of the time, but you’re precious metal to us.

Watch #3 – Omega Speedmaster Professional Chronograph

That’s not what a legit Speedy looks like Bob.

RDJ’S COMMENT: “I don’t have an endorsement with them so they can suck it.” Omegaforums suggests that, despite RDJ’s appreciation for its sporty look, it might not be an entirely legit look. We’re hoping for his sake that he kept a fake replica watch that was used as a prop on set.

Watch #4 – Bamford Replica Watch Department – Rolex GMT-Master II “Ghost”

RDJ’S COMMENT: “I got myself and a buddy of mine black Rolexes for his birthday for some reason… You can’t go wrong with Rolex.”

PRICE GUIDE: $25,000

WHERE TO FROM HERE: We disagree. You can go wrong with Rolex, if you buy a modded Rolex. Sorry boss, but we’re a bit dull like that. Just get an Everose Yacht-Master, you can afford it.

Watch #5 – Bell & Ross BR01-94 Titanium

RDJ’S COMMENT: “Ben Stiller gave me this replica watch when we wrapped Tropic Thunder.”

PRICE GUIDE: $4000

WHERE TO FROM HERE: The Bell & Ross (BR 126) Carbon Orange is the new orange, so let’s all move on. Ben, nice thought, you really do seem like a nice guy, even in real life, but it’s time Bob upgraded.

Watch #9 – Patek Philippe Nautilus Moonphase Steel ref. 3712

RDJ’S COMMENT: “My missus gave me this replica watch, this is easily the most glamorous replica watch a man can have… And also I did not want to incur her wrath.”

PRICE GUIDE: $32,000

WHERE TO FROM HERE: Look mate, we desire a Patek as much as the next guy. See here, here and here. But we can’t get past the fact that with your irreverent take on the world, and your mood in this video, that the H. Moser & Cie. Swiss Alp Replica Watch might not be more on-brand for you?

Same disruptive shape, but even more so for its jab at the Apple Replica Watch. Stark Industries would never support a company like Apple, so we like this fit. Here are some photos to make you sure we’re right about this. From @doobooloo (follow this guy). Your missus will forgive you, we promise.