After Thomas kicked the series off and Daan presented his picks just before last weekend, I am third in line to present mine. Selecting them was fun but also quite a challenge because the set budget allows plenty of great options. Then again, I always try to find the perfect replica watches that I would buy and would want to keep for a long time. That’s when the search gets a little tougher.

As Thomas explained in his article, the only guidelines we had to stick to were “vintage” and “under €5K.” That seems easy enough, right? As a watch enthusiast, you won’t be fazed by the seemingly unlimited options. As our regular readers know, I like a good list, and I do keep track of a wishlist of future buys. But what if the number-one fake watches for sale on that list gets picked by another writer before me? Usually, I would steer away from the same picks, but in this case, I won’t. I am so deep down the rabbit hole that it would feel insincere to keep it off my list. But enough pondering, let’s get going with my vintage picks under €5K.

Replica Omega De Ville Chronograph ref. 145.018 Watches

The next pick is a rare bird but a lovely one. I wrote a lengthy article on the cheap 1:1 fake Omega De Ville Chronograph ref. 145.018 watches and expressed my love for the watch. It’s an awesome chronograph that was in production from 1968 to 1970 and was one of the first Omega models powered by caliber 861. This cam-actuated chronograph caliber replaced the column-wheel caliber 321 and famously powered the Moonwatch, among other Omega classics. The De Ville ref. 145.018 is a beautiful classic three-register chronograph with a 35.5mm case with a 13.5mm thickness and a modest 40mm lug-to-lug.

The case with its pump-style pushers has the same sporty flair as the Rolex “Pre-Daytona” ref. 6238, which I also adore. There’s a big difference, though: you can actually get this Swiss made copy Omega watches at a decent price. The case was combined with different dials that will determine whether you can get one within our €5K budget. The gray-dial version with colorfully accented sub-dials that I featured in the mentioned article is a very rare bird. As such, you won’t find these under €5K. The same goes for the rare blue-dial version. But the versions with white and silver dials are readily available for friendlier prices within the budget.

Find the matching bracelet for the watch

Don’t immediately reject it if you find a ref. 145.018 that only has the Seamaster designation on the dial. Omega made the De Ville replica watches wholesale CA a separate collection in 1967. Before that, they used to be part of the Seamaster collection. While the ref. 145.018 was officially introduced in 1968, it was a transitional period, so Omega also created some versions with a Seamaster dial, and some combined the “Seamaster” and “De Ville” wording. I do not have a preference, so I would be fine with any dial if it’s in good condition.

Most of the De Ville Chronographs you will find nowadays come with leather straps. But I would try to get my hands on the original bracelet because it gives the luxury super clone watches that extra visual presence I want. Plus, I like the charm of a folded vintage Omega bracelet. Expect to see prices for this watch starting at roughly €3.5K and moving up to over €5K for one with a rare dial.

Fake Cartier Santos Carrée ref. 2961 Watches

It took quite some time to narrow down my third pick. There are so many great options that would be a great third watch for this list. In the end, I settled on the extravagant two-tone high quality replica Cartier Santos Carrée ref. 2961 watches. You could go for the regular version with a silver dial with Roman numerals, and you will have to put between €3.5K and €5K on the table.

For the models with the oxblood and slate-gray dials you see in these pictures, prices start just under €5K and quickly move up to roughly €7.5K for one in great condition. But we all like a good challenge, and with a bit of patience, you will be able to find one within the budget.

The Santos Carrée ref. 2961 was part of the Cartier catalog in the 1980s. It features a 29mm × 41mm stainless steel case with a square bezel in yellow gold, a stainless steel bracelet with gold screws, and a beautiful Cartier-branded clasp. Inside the case, you will find the automatic Cartier caliber 077, which is based on the ETA 2671. It’s the perfect reliable power train for this extravagant looker of replica watches site.

Would I pay €5K for a watch like this?

I adore this best quality copy watches and would most definitely wear it a lot if I could snag it for €5K. As I already mentioned, I might have to be somewhat patient and check the condition carefully, but I would indeed wait for the right one to pop up over the version with the regular dial with Roman numerals. If I’m going ’80s style, I like to go all in.

It’s often labeled a tasteless decade, but people like me who grew up in that era know better than that. While a lot of the styles and designs from the 1980s are at least debatable, some great China online replica watches gloriously celebrated the style of that era. This Cartier Santos Carrée ref. 2961 is a great example of that, and I would gladly add it to my collection.