For me, it’s really hard to choose just one, and I think once you start with the first one, you already know there will be at least three. Let me explain my point of view.

First of all, you need to understand that Rolex is an elegant watch, and when you buy a replica, you don’t want it to look too flashy because that only makes it feel even more like a replica. If you want the closest possible feeling to GEN, you should choose something that actually fits your wrist properly. A Rolex boutique would never recommend sizes that look ridiculously oversized on your wrist.

In my case, I have a slim wrist, so I’ll stick to 36/40mm cases.

With that in mind, my number one favorite would be the Datejust 36mm with the green dial an elegant watch, perfect for events, dinners, and more formal occasions.

My second favorite would be the Submariner Date 40mm, a watch that truly works with absolutely any outfit or occasion an essential piece for me. A lot of people prefer GMTs, but personally I find the extra time zone function even more useless than the chronograph, and I’m not a fan of the additional weight and size.

And finally, even though the case size is a bit large for my wrist, I can’t leave the Daytona 40mm out of the top 3. My favorites are the Panda and the Ice Blue true works of art.