Swiss fake Rolex 1908 watches collection has garnered praise for its merging of traditional craftsmanship and modern upgrades. Named for the year the company was founded, the luxury watch lineup debuted in 2023, with Hodinkee calling it Rolex’s “best dressy watch in years.” It should come as no surprise then that a genuine 1908 comes with a steep price tag, nor that the average income of a Rolex owner is over $100,000. Depending on the specific 1908 model, you’re looking at spending anywhere between $25,250 and $35,900, and that’s before taxes. Fortunately, German watchmaker Tourby offers a viable alternative that’s friendlier to your wallet.
There are many great top Rolex replica watches alternatives out there that cost less, but Tourby is a newer brand that often flies under the radar. Tourby has 16 different watch models listed on its website, and there are quite few that could rival Rolex in terms of look and elegance. Of them all, however, it’s the Art Deco collection that is perhaps most comparable to Rolex’s 1908 line. Tourby’s Art Deco timepieces carry a similar sleekness to the 1908, with a minimalist Arabic-numeral dial, feuille hands, and a singular sub-dial. Adding to their visual similarities is the strap, the alligator leather versions of which look almost identical between both brands. Watches in the Art Deco lineup are available with hand-wound and automatic movements. However, unlike the 1908, Tourby’s Art Deco watches start at €2,150, which equates to just $2,493.68 in U.S. dollars, or over $20,000 less than what you’d spend on Rolex’s 1908.
Here is how Tourby Art Deco watches compare to Rolex 1908
Launched in 2007, Tourby is still young among luxury timepiece brands and is a much smaller company than Rolex. However, it’s quickly grown in esteem and has received generally positive reviews for quality and attention to detail. And for those considering Tourby’s Art Deco as an alternative to Rolex’s 1908, the two watches’ comparability thankfully goes beyond visual characteristics. The dials on each perfect fake watches are shielded with powerful domed sapphire crystal lenses, for instance. Both watches also come equipped with shock absorption and anti-magnetic standards, too.
Still, there are some noteworthy differences between Rolex 1908 and Tourby Art Deco timepieces. For example, the 1908 comes in a gold (yellow or white) or platinum casing, whereas Tourby’s Art Deco is only available in stainless steel (the Rose model, which arguably looks the most like the 1908’s yellow gold models, achieves its appearance with PVD plating). And, compared to the 1908’s 66-hour power reserve, the Tourby has 60 hours. Of course, these distinctions may be considered minor enough if you’re just in the market for a luxury watch that looks like a Rolex but is much more affordable. As some customers have noted though, Tourby’s prices have gone up in more recent years. It’ll probably be many years before they’ll rank among the Swiss replica watches uk worth the most money, though, so now could still be a good time to buy. If Rolex is just too pricey for your liking, and you’re unfazed by stainless steel casing, lower power reserve, or lack of brand recognition, a timepiece from Tourby’s Art Deco lineup could be a worthy alternative.
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