Quick Take
While the splashiest Rolex-related headline of the day is the announcement of a new 41mm Submariner, that’s not the only new watch we’re getting from the Crown on this warm summer evening. It’s not even the only new 41mm watch, as it turns out. The best replica Rolex Oyster Perpetual watches, which is the entry point into Rolex’s collection, is now available in a 41mm case size, replacing the 39mm, and joining the 36mm, 34mm, 31mm, and 28mm options. The 39mm wasn’t added all that long ago (in 2015) and became something of a cult watch in its relatively short lifespan.
There are a few variations of the OP 41 at launch, all in stainless steel. But there are two special pieces that top fake Rolex watches is promoting as the “hero” pieces: One has a “bright black” sunray dial with white-gold hour markers and hands, while the other has a silver sunray finish dial with yellow-gold hour markers and hands. The latter is a totally new dial configuration for Rolex, and it looks quite handsome from the stock images provided to the press. It will be really interesting to see in person how the gold and silver play off one another. The other versions have bright dials like those on the new OP 36 models, but Rolex has not provided any images of these version of the OP 41, so check that story out to get a sense of just how vibrant those green, blue, and yellow options are.
All variations come in the same steel case on the same steel Oyster bracelet, andare powered by the new Caliber 3230, which is the same souped-up movement in the new Submariner. It has the Chronergy escapement and a longer power reserve, making these watches even better daily drivers.
Initial Thoughts
While it makes a ton of sense that buy Rolex copy watches would add a 41mm option to the OP lineup, it is definitely a surprise to see it replacing the 39mm version. Maybe it was only popular in watch nerd circles (sorry, Gary Shteyngart), but 39mm is such a sweet-spot size, and I saw tons of those watches out in the wild. (Check out my thoughts from a while back for more on that.) Paired with the upsizing of the Submariner, it definitely looks like Rolex’s customers are leaning toward larger watches, and they’re taking notice.
As far as the two main models presented here go, I think both executions look lovely. The 41mm version of the Oyster case has long lines, and those polished sides really accentuate the lithe proportions. The lighter dial definitely gets a bit of extra punch from those yellow-gold markers, and the black dial looks pretty similar to what you could find on the OP 39 and OP 36 models. I’ll be curious to see both up close and see if Rolex has changed the finish on the black at all to give the UK cheap replica watches the new look. Overall, if you’re looking for a watch with sport watch proportions but more of an all-situation look, the OP 41 could be just the ticket.
