As some of you will know, the history of the perfect fake Omega Seamaster Chronograph is extensive. The Seamaster line is the oldest in Omega’s current collection and dates back to 1948. Chronograph versions of the Seamaster were not introduced immediately but followed later on. But cheap replica Omega had already produced chronographs with the famous caliber 321 in the late 1940s. It would be worth a separate article to dive into both the history of the different Seamaster chronographs and the 321-powered chronographs that did not carry the Seamaster name. But in this article, I would love to focus on the luxury fake Omega Seamaster Chronograph ref. 105.005, which was available in the mid-1960s.
This watch is interesting because of the typical ’60s 1:1 fake Omega Seamaster looks and the legendary Omega caliber 321. A critical aspect in my appreciation of its looks is the style of the hands. In the early 1960s, Swiss movement replica Omega still used the very classical-looking alpha-style hands for the Seamaster chronograph models. In approximately 1963, the brand updated the hands to the more modern pencil hands for the ref. 105.001. It was a big step toward modern-day aesthetics. The same thing happened with the copy Rolex ref. 6238 that I wrote about in a previous installment of this series. The mid-1960s were crucial in taking the next step in the design of hands and dials. In my view, that’s when many classical looks were updated to the more contemporary aesthetics we still see used today.
The basics of the Seamaster Chronograph
Although the hands play a huge part in my love for the cheap fake Omega Seamaster Chronograph ref. 105.005, let’s start out with some more overall specs. This mid-’60s piece features a modestly-sized 35mm case that is 12mm thick. It came in stainless steel and gold-capped versions. What I love about the case design is the round shape with the straight lugs connected to the case at a steep angle. It’s a simple but effective design that was not necessarily unique but still looks great on both the regular and the chronograph versions of the UK Omega Seamaster replica for sale from those days.
The integration of the chronograph is wonderfully done. On the right side of the case, you will find the pump-style pushers. They might look slightly oversize in comparison to the case, but to me, they are perfect. The integration of the chronograph counters into the dial is also wonderfully done. Swiss movement fake Omega produced a number of different dial variations for the ref. 105.005. First off, there are silver versions like the ones you see in the pictures. That is the most common dial color. But high end copy Omega UK also produced versions with a black dial that are a lot rarer. Both versions look stunning, but my preference would be the silver-dial version as it is so close to my father’s Seamaster De Ville that I love so much.
The dial design of the Seamaster Chronograph
If you let your eyes hover toward the dial’s periphery, you will find the tachymeter scale printed there. As you can see, the edges slope downward slightly. I love these details that reveal themselves if you look at the watch from an angle. Another great detail is the execution of the chronograph registers. They are slightly recessed and feature snailing for a proper contrast with the rest of the dial. I also love the applied hour markers with their little tritium lume squares at the end. Overall, the dials of the Omega ref. 105.005 fake online are beautiful, especially considering the excellent readability for a 35mm watch.
The best fake Omega UK offered the watch on a leather strap or a beads-of-rice bracelet. I love seeing the watch on the bracelet, and it’s why I would search for one with a bracelet in good condition. Besides the sportier looks, it also makes the watch wear slightly bigger. Owners of thea ref. 105.005 will tell you that it wears slightly larger than its 35mm size would suggest. A big factor in that is, of course, the chronogaph pushers. But visually, a bracelet also lends itself somewhat to the overall feeling of wearing a bigger watch. Nevertheless, the super clone watch online looks brilliant on both a bracelet and a strap.
