Those familiar with the Replica Rolex Air-King collection have likely browsed plenty of popular models.

While a number of these references are common for collectors to have heard of, it’s safe to say that fewer are familiar with the Domino’s Rolex, which isn’t a nickname coined because of a particular color or style, but rather the label given to Rolex watches made especially for the giant pizza chain.

This merging of two incredibly different brands, where one represents affluence and the other affordability, may surprise some as it is hardly the most expected pairing. However, Domino’s Pizza has been ordering custom Rolex watches from the Swiss watchmaking giant for more than 40 years.

History of the Replica Domino’s Rolex 

Tom Monaghan, the founder of Domino’s Pizza, revealed the origins of the Domino’s Rolex watch in his 1986 autobiography, Pizza Tiger. He wrote, “I started giving away watches in 1977, when I wore a Bulova with our Domino’s logo on its face. A franchisee asked what he had to do to get that watch from me, and I told him, ‘Turn in a twenty-thousand-dollar sales week.’ He did it, and for the next few years I gave away several Seikos and after that hundreds of $800 Rolex watches.”

The Rolex watches he mentioned were in fact, the Air-King ref. 5500. With its stainless steel 34mm Oyster case, steel Oyster bracelet, and time-only dial, the Air-King 5500 is one of Rolex’s most understated watches. However, the vibrant Domino’s blue and red logo emblazoned on the dials of the Air-King watches awarded to high-achieving store managers makes the otherwise discreet Rolex stand out.

Monaghan understood that the chance to win a Rolex would be a fantastic motivator for store managers, so the pizza company set up the Domino’s Pizza Rolex Challenge. While the original way to win a Domino’s branded Rolex was to hit $20,000 a week in sales, the targets became more ambitious as the pizza chain grew. Additionally, as Rolex’s catalog has also changed, Domino’s branding has not only appeared on various watches, but also in different forms over the years. And yes, the Domino’s Pizza Rolex Challenge is still going on today with the brand new Oyster Perpetual 36 ref. 12000 standing in as the coveted prize.

It’s important to emphasize that genuine Domino’s Rolex watches are not aftermarket pieces with custom branding done by Domino’s— – these come straight from Rolex and  furnished with necessary logos, some even with paperwork stating “Domino’s Pizza” as the purchaser.

Features and Variations of the Replica Domino’s Pizza Rolex

With a history that spans over four decades, there have been several variations of Domino’s branding on Rolex watches. For instance, earlier models included the Domino’s logo on the dial. There are examples with color logos (blue, red, and white) and black and white logos, in addition to larger logos, smaller logos, straight logos, and tilted logos.

• Color Logos or Black & White Logos 
• Smaller Logos or Larger Logos 
• Straight Logos or Tilted Logos

Sometime in the mid-2000s, the Domino’s logo moved from the dial to the bracelet. The Domino’s logo, which is also fashioned from stainless steel, is attached to the first link (later, the second link) of the steel Oyster bracelet for a more discreet approach to the co-branding effort. There are examples with the full square Domino’s logo on the bracelet, as well as models furnished with a simplified logo with just the domino piece without the name of the pizza brand. There are a few rare transitional examples from aroundabout 2003/2004 that have the logos on both the dial and the bracelet.

• Full Logos with Domino’s Name
• Simplified Logo with No Name 

Additionally, Domino’s Rolex watches typically have engravings on the caseback, which can also vary depending on the year they were awarded. Some have casebacks with the Domino’s logo, some have the initials of the awardee, some with the date and sales target (e.g. $20,000) achieved, and so on.

• Full Logo Engraving 
• Simplified Logo Engraving 
• Initial of Awardee Engraving 
• Date & Sales Target Engraving 

Which Replica Rolex Watches Have Domino’s Branding? 

Although all Domino’s Rolex watches have been stainless steel time-only watches, there have been various models used over the years including Air-King and Oyster Perpetual watches. As previously mentioned, the first Domino’s Pizza Rolex was the Air-King ref. 5500, which is one of Rolex’s longest-running models.

When Rolex discontinued the Air-King 5500 in the late-1980s, the Replica Air-King ref. 14000 took over and therefore became the watch Domino’s used as the prize for its Rolex Challenge. There’s also the Air-King ref. 14010, which is similar to the ref. 14000 but with an engine-turned bezel rather than a smooth one. In the 2000s, Rolex upgraded the Air-King to the ref. 14000M (and 14010M) with an updated movement, followed by the Air-King ref. 114200 in 2007.

In 2014, Rolex discontinued the Air-King line entirely but kept the ref. 114200 as part of the Oyster Perpetual collection. Along with Domino’s versions of the Oyster Perpetual 114200 with 34mm cases, there are also Domino’s Oyster Perpetual 116000 models with larger 36mm cases.

In 2020, Rolex released a brand new generation of the Oyster Perpetual in various sizes and as expected, there’s a new Domino’s Rolex, too, in the form of the Oyster Perpetual 36 ref. 126000 with the silver dial and gold hands and indexes.

Here’s a quick reference on the timeline – keeping up with this challenge is, well, challenging: 

• Late-1970s – 1989: Domino’s Rolex Air-King ref. 5500
• 1989 – 2000: Domino’s Rolex Air-King ref. 14000 and ref. 14010
• 2000 – 2007: Domino’s Rolex Air-King ref. 14000M and ref. 14010M
• 2007 – 2020: Domino’s Rolex Air-King ref. 114200, Oyster Perpetual 34 ref. 114200, and Oyster Perpetual 36 ref. 116000
• 2020 – Present: Domino’s Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 126000

There have also been a few smaller ladies’ Domino’s Rolex watches made over the years including the Oyster Perpetual ref. 67194, 67180, 76080, and 176200.

How Much Are Replica Domino’s Rolex Watches?

With stainless steel cases and bracelets and simple three-handed dials, the Oyster Perpetual and discontinued Air-King references (not the current Air-King ref. 116900) have always been some of Rolex’s more affordable models. Historically, a pre-owned Domino’s Rolex watch sold anywhere between $3,000 and $6,000 depending on the specific reference and condition, with some collectors willing to pay a slight premium for the unusual branding.

However, the current value of the latest 2020 Domino’s Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref. 126000 on the secondary market is around $8,000, which is on par with the value of a standard pre-owned Oyster Perpetual ref. 126000. To put this into context, the official retail price of the Oyster Perpetual 126000 is $5,600. However, like many current Rolex models, these references (Domino’s branded ones included) sell for higher prices on the open market thanks to consumer demand significantly outpacing supply.

The Unique Rolex Watches Made for Domino’s Pizza 

An Important Partnership to Commemorate Achievement 

While there are several co-branded Rolex watches out there including Tiffany, Cartier, COMEX, Pan Am, and Chevrolet (just to name a few), the Domino’s Pizza ones stand out for several reasons. For instance, this has been a relationship that has endured for over 40 years and still continues today. Conversely, many of the other corporate co-branded Rolex watches were discontinued decades ago.

Furthermore, these Rolex watches are not what we traditionally think of corporate watches, such as those given after decades of service (like Coca-Cola and Winn-Dixie). Instead, the Domino’s Pizza Rolex watches are prizes offered on a regular basis for the highest-achieving members of the company.

Although some may turn their noses up at the curious co-branding of ultra-luxurious Rolex and mass-marketed Domino’s Pizza, it’s important to remember that these watches are symbols of hard work and incredible achievement on the part of the original recipient. As collectors, we often talk about the story behind the watch and all Domino’s Rolex watches have a story of personal dedication and triumph.

When it comes to Replica Rolex, it is the tiny, almost undetectable differences that account for thousands, even tens of thousands of dollars in value. Among Submariners, several references stand out and are highly regarded by aficionados and collectors. Rolex introduced the Submariner in 1953 so all those early models from the 1950s will be valuable. One particular reference to note is the vintage Submariner ref. 5508 that debuted in 1958. By no means was it the first Submariner, but rather, it represents a crossroads in the watch’s history and the end of a particular style for Rolex’s now-famous diving watch. 

Join us as we lay out the history, evolution, and importance of the vintage Rolex Submariner 5508.

About the Rolex Submariner 5508

Replica Rolex Submariner 5508 Quick Specs

• Production Years: 1958 – 1962
• Case: 38mm
• Crown: 6mm, No Crown Guards
• Material: Stainless Steel
• Bezel: Bidirectional Rotating; Black Aluminum
• Dial: Black Gilt Gloss, Chapter Ring, Mercedes Hands, No-Date, 
• Lume: Radium
• Caliber: 1530 Automatic Movement
• Original Water Resistance: 100 meters (330 Feet)

Brief History of the Replica Rolex Submariner 5508

Rolex introduced the Submariner 5508 in 1958 following about half a dozen other references. All these Submariner references in a matter of five years since the launch of the Submariner model are hard to imagine today as we’ve become used to Rolex producing the same reference for at least a decade. 

The company was experimenting with the design of the Submariner in the 1950s, trying to nail the perfect balance of legibility, durability, and performance to produce the ultimate diving watch. This wasn’t an exercise to create the most luxurious sports watch in the world – it was the pursuit of making the most dependable tool watch for underwater divers. 

Those early Submariner models from the fifties varied in terms of water resistance, dial details, and crown size. Before the 5508, there were incongruences among Submariner dials. Some featured dials with hour markers- similar to those on contemporary Submariners, while others contained Explorer-style dials with 3, 6, and 9 indicators. Many collectors divide these vintage 1950’s Subs into “Big Crown” and “Small Crown” groups. 

The Submariner ref. 5508 is a “Small Crown” variety, featuring a 6mm crown (for comparison, the “Big Crown” Submariners included 8mm crowns) and a slightly slimmer case. Rolex produced the Submariner 5508 until 1962 and its production run overlapped with other models like the Submariner 6538, 5510, and 5512. 

Another key adjustment that came with the 5508 was the switch in Submariner reference numbers to the 55xx string, which lasted all the way into the 1990s.

Replica Rolex Submariner 5508 Design Details

• The last 38mm Submariner
• The last no-crown-guard Submariner
• The last 6mm “Small Crown” Submariner
• The last 100m (330 feet) water resistant Submariner

Like all Submariners that came before it, the Submariner 5508 featured a 38mm steel case, black aluminum rotating timing bezel with a 60-minute scale, and a black dial with a trio of hands to indicate the hours, minutes, and seconds. 

Since this is a vintage model, the dial is gilt-gloss (characterized by a glossy black background punctuated with gold-colored text) and the luminous material used was radium. However, the 5508 was made during the time when the dangers of radium became more widely understood; therefore, Rolex used a lower concentration of radium on later 5508s. 

For the Submariner 5508, Rolex opted for the Mercedes-style hands and a mix of round and rectangular hour markers, along with the inverted triangle at 12 o’clock. This layout has since become the standard for Submariners. 

While the reference 5508 marked a company trend towards standardization, it was also one of the last references to feature characteristics that were emblematic of the very first Submariners. Chiefly among these features is the lack of crown guards. Although crown guards are now a quintessential element of the contemporary Submariner, none of the first references had them – a change that took place shortly after the 5508. The Submariner 5508 was the last model to not include crown guards and to feature a 38mm case. What followed was the larger 40mm Submariner 5512 with guards protecting its 7mm crown. 

An additional classic feature of the 5508 was its depth rating. The very first Submariner (reference 6204) had a water resistance of 100 meters, and the vast majority of Submariners that followed in the 1950s also featured 100-meter depth ratings (some boasted 200 meters). The reference 5508 was the last Submariner to have 100m water resistance as subsequent references featured depth ratings of 200 meters or more.

One notable change that happened during the production of the Submariner 5508 is the evolution of the bezel. The earliest versions included a red triangle on the bezel (at the zero position), similar to the preceding Submariner 6538. However, Rolex eventually changed it to a silver-colored triangle with later examples. Regardless of the color of the triangle, all Submariner 5508 bezels include hashes for the first 15 minutes followed by marks (alternating between numbers and sticks) every five minutes after that. Unlike modern Submariners with unidirectional bezels (for better safety), the bezel of the vintage 5508 turns both ways. 

Powering the reference 5508 is the Caliber 1530 nickel-finished lever automatic movement, featuring 25 jewels and a monometallic compensation balance. Both this movement and the one that came before it (caliber 1030) are known as “butterfly movements” due to the shape of their rotors, however, the caliber 1530 is more modern and reliable than its predecessor.

Replica Rolex Submariner 5508: The End of an Era

The Rolex Submariner Reference 5508 is highly regarded because it is both the first and the last to feature certain pivotal characteristics. 

When a company has been around for as long as Rolex, and when it has made as few changes as it has to the Submariner, references that mark the end of certain features and the beginning of others certainly have their place in the hearts – and on the wrists – of true collectors.

Replica Richard Mille RM052 Tourbillon

Now, we are still celebrating our lunar new year festival, most watch factories have already been back to work for several days, there is a good news, that is VS factory opened again, however, about Noob factory, there is no sign of reopening. There are many dealers still selling Noob products through website, wechat or whatsapp, do not trust them, they are not real Noob watches.

Replica Richard Mille

About new replica watches, I have not seen for a long time, actually there were not too many new models published in our market in the last 2021, I hope the factories will make more in this year, but under current situation, there is a big risk.

Replica Richard Mille Skull Crown

Today, I want to show you guys a tourbillon watch, which was made by JB factory several years ago, it is not a new watch, originally I would like to make a summary of best sellers in 2021, but it needs time to complete that article, so, let’s see this Richard Mille watch first.

Replica Richard Mille Titanium Case

About this Richard Mille watch, it uses a real tourbillon movement, you can see its working tourbillon device on the dial. Two factories are making it, one is JB, the other is EUR. Both factories use real tourbillon movement, which is hand winding, the price of JB edition has a higher price. For all tourbillon watches, JB sells higher prices than EUR, I do not know why, I compared, and did not find the difference on case finish or movement quality. Other factories that make this watch do not use real tourbillon movement.

Replica Richard Mille Hand Winding Tourbillon Movement

This Richard Mille replica watch is highly recognizable because of its skull dial. it looks cool, but most people will not consider it just because it has a skull dial. The case looks a little grey, yes, it is not made with stainless steel, but with titanium, you can also see the “Titanium” engraving on case side, so, when buying this Richard Mille replica watch, you may be scammed by three places, first, is it really from JB factory? Second, is it equipped with a real tourbillon movement? Third, is it made with real titanium material? To make sure you can get the correct watch that worth the money you paid for, please ask the seller to send QC photos before sending to you, better with a video to check the working tourbillon device.

Replica Richard Mille Skull Tourbillon

By the way, like the other Richard Mille watches, this Richard Mille skull tourbillon watch is also not waterproof. Please do not let it contact water, you’d better take if off before washing your hands.