It Turns Out That The Watch Replicas You Like Have Easter Eggs

Easter eggs originated from the Western Easter egg hunting game, which means “surprise” I believe movie lovers are no strangers to this. In fact, in watchmaking, many works also conceal secret codes.

There are several reasons for the emergence of easter eggs: one is anti-counterfeiting, the other is signature, the third is interest. Its existence makes the watch collection more fascinating. Some watch friends can talk endlessly about the design features of their favorite brand, but they don’t know much about Easter eggs. Next, let us explore and discover the easter eggs in the works of those advanced watchmaking brands. Patek philippe replica.

Rolex

Rolex Submariner “ROLEXROLEXROLEX” engraving

Perhaps the most counterfeited watchmaking brand, Rolex has many hidden logos, such as carefully placed engravings on the inner bezel, including “ROLEXROLEXROLEX” end to end and a serial number at 6 o’clock. Previously, the serial number was only engraved between the case lugs.

The dotted outline of the laser-etched signature crown logo

Modern Rolex watches also laser-etch the dotted outline of the iconic crown emblem on the sapphire crystal. Of course, not all models have this feature. But we can often find it at the 6 o’clock position of most Rolex watches produced in the early 2000s and after.

The dotted outline of the laser-etched signature crown logo

Interestingly, some antique watch collectors will deliberately look for unengraved watches instead because this marks the transition of Rolex from ancient times to the present.

Breguet

As the eponymous brand’s founder, Mr. Abraham-Louis Breguet brought several breakthrough innovations to the watchmaking industry, including the “hidden signature.” Although the rigor of craftsmanship required to manufacture a Breguet timepiece is enough to prevent counterfeiting, watchmakers still need to confirm authenticity.

Abraham – Louis Breguet pocket watch signed

As early as the 1800s, Mr. Breguet wrote, “In order to ensure that the public will not be deceived by works that are not mine, I will use a machine that is extremely difficult to imitate to stamp a unique mark on the dial.” The tools of the “drypoint pantograph” (one of which is preserved in the Breguet Museum in Paris) etched an almost imperceptible signature on the dial.

Breguet concealed a laser-etched signature.

Modern Breguet timepieces retain the covert signature, but lasers replace the tools. This signature is usually seen at 6 or 12 o’clock on a guilloché dial or the lower half of an enamel dial and is only revealed when the light hits it at an oblique angle.

Lange

Lange & Söhne 1815 Rattrapante Honey Gold Watch

Attention to detail is one of the hallmarks of this Glashütte watchmaker. Among them, the most enduring and endearing is the hand-carving on the balance wheel bridge of the movement. Surrounding the central screw, the petals gradually open. The sophisticated machinery and graceful curves complement each other, and the delicate engraving makes each watch unique, like a snowflake.

Blancpain

Blancpain Classic Perpetual Calendar Enamel Watch

Some easter eggs need a magnifying glass and good lighting conditions to find them. Not all Blancpain timepieces are marked, but the Grand Feu enamel watch is an exception because it is a work of art.

Covert ‘JB’ logo

The “JB” logo is usually located between 4 o’clock and 5 o’clock or between 7 o’clock and 8 o’clock. This is the acronym for the name of the founder, “Jehan-Jacques Blancpain.” pay tribute.

Cartier

Cartier’s pieces have always been the target of counterfeiters as one of the most famous luxury brands in the world. Because of this, the brand will mark a concealed signature on most dials.

Cartier tank watch

Carefully observe the 7 or 10 o’clock position, and Cartier has integrated the brand name ‘CARTIER’ into the Roman numerals ‘VII’ or ‘X.’ Like currency microprinting, it is not easy to print such a clear pattern in such a small space, and it is difficult for most counterfeiters to do.

Crown blue lion

Some secrets are hidden in plain sight; for example, you may have noticed two stars on the dial of the crown blue lion watch replicas, but what do they mean? The octagonal shape indicates a “special dial”; the dial base, hands, or hour markers should be made of precious materials. The five-pointed star means the accuracy is adjusted to the highest level with an annual error of plus or minus 5 seconds.

Crown Blue Lion 9R01 movement

Crown Blue Lion also has a tradition of telling stories through movement design. For example, the layout of the 9R01 caliber is reminiscent of Mount Fuji (the view seen from the miniature art workshop).

Omega

Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch

Omega placed a miniature “Ω” in the center of the sapphire crystal mirror, a practice that began in the 1950s and continues today. The new Omega Speedmaster series professional moon watch offers Hesalite and sapphire crystal mirror models, the former laser-etched with the “Ω” symbol.

Vacheron Constantin

Vacheron Constantin Maestro Flora watch with cloisonné enamel dial by Anita Porchet

Some Vacheron Constantin Maestro watches in miniature or enamel bear the inscription “AP,” the signature of Anita Porchet, one of the few talented dial artists.

AP (Anita Porchet) signature engraving

At the same time, Vacheron Constantin used a banknote printer to create a watermark under the sapphire crystal mirror of the Quedley series of watches to thwart counterfeiting attempts.