Replica Audemars Piguet watches with a nice faded

People tend to think Replica Audemars Piguet watches should look as if they're brand new, but that's not what real vintage collectors want at all. We want something that is old and looks old. After all, these watches are about history, provenance, and heritage.A while back, I was in the market for a great Red Submariner, and despite being able to find literally hundreds of them for sale at a time, I couldn't find one that had even an ounce of fade on it. I ended up buying a "Steve McQueen" 5512 instead. The Red Sub is one model that people love, it's also one model you see many fakes of, and many "Franken-Replica Audemars Piguet watches " of. This is why when I came across the Red Submariner you see here, I got so excited. Look at the color of those markers and hands! Look at the grey color of the bezel insert! This thing is absolutely beautiful, and it's one of the nicest Red Submariners I've come across in a long, long time. If I hadn't bought my 5512, you can bet this Red Sub never would've made it onto Hodinkee and instead would be on my wrist right now.

Editor's NoteFrom time to time, I am going to be signing in to give readers my personal thoughts on the world of watches. I'm often asked by people what I look for in vintage watches, and today, I'll be telling you. - BCI love vintage watches, that much is clear. But, I am often confronted with watches from friends, dealers, readers, and the occasional stranger that, despite claims to be many decades old, look as if they came off the factory line just yesterday.I don't understand the appeal. What is the point of wearing a vintage watch that doesn't look vintage? When I am buying a vintage watch, a Rolex for example, I want PATINA on my dial.What is patina exactly? It's basically when the lume of the dial becomes a darker, richer color based on exposure to light. The markers on the dial should match the color of the hands exactly, so you know they're both original. Also, if you can find a Replica Audemars Piguet watches with a nice faded bezel with dark pearl, that's even better.