Looking for the best Rolex Day Date homage watches? Of course you are! Check out this list to get that perfect watch on your wrist!
The Rolex Day Date is a classic watch (aside from the Rolex Submariner and Date Just watches)
Obviously, the most distinct features of the watch are its day and date functions. However, it also characterized by the roman numerals (which I love).
This watch is also a favorite for many of the world’s elite businessmen. In fact, Warren Buffett actually owns a Rolex Day Date President watch!
Now at a $10,000+ price point, this watch isn’t affordable for a lot of us. But don’t worry!
I’ve complied a list of watches that are strikingly similar to the Day Date!
Here are the best Rolex Day Date homage and alternative watches.
$100 range
Here are the best Rolex Day Date homage watches in the $100 range…
Peugeot 14K Gold-Plated Day Date 1029G
This is a near replica of the more expensive Rolex Day Date for a fraction of the cost! In fact, the day and date functions are in the exact same part of the watch as the Rolex.
If you want to feel more powerful and successful instantly, this watch will do the job. Many people will mistake this as a Rolex!
Pros:
- A very good look a like to the Rolex Day Date for under $100!
- It comes in several different colors.
- Beautiful ridged bezel.
Cons:
- Quartz movement,
- Only water resistant for 30 meters (don’t go swimming with this!)
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Seiko Day Date SNK385K Watch
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This is a very beautiful Seiko homage to the Rolex Day Date.
Obviously, Seiko moved the date function from 12 o’clock to 3 o’clock. I’m not a big fan of that, but I LOVE everything else about the watch.
My favorite feature is actually the luminous hands, which can be handy in the dark!
Pros:
- Very classy watch and looks A LOT more expensive than it actually does.
- The silver toned hands are luminous.
- This is an automatic watch.
- The band is very smooth and high quality
Cons:
- Doesn’t have the roman numerals.
- Day function is at 3 o’clock instead of 12.
Brigada Day Date Watch
The Brigada watch is a really great lower priced alternative to the Rolex Day Date. It looks exactly the same, except for the day feature.
Other than that, it looks incredibly sleek and classy. The hands of the watch are very elegant and will look amazing on your wrist.
Pros:
- *Beautiful gold watch that looks nearly like the Rolex Day Date.
- Crystals in the 12 and 6 o’clock positions.
Cons:
- No day feature.
- 36 mm watch – don’t get this if you have big wrists.
Charles-Hubert 3400-OH Watch
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While the name Charles-Hubert is relatively unknown, it does sound like a “luxury” watch brand.
However, you don’t need to spend like a Rockefeller to be able to afford this Rolex Day Date alternative.
I love this watch because of its black dial in combination with the gold bracelet. The day feature on the top of the watch (at 12 o’clock).
Pros:
- Gold plated case and band that looks nearly identical to a Rolex
- The name “Charles-Hubert” sounds pretty fancy 🙂
Cons:
- No Amazon Prime – this watch is only available from 3rd party sellers
- This watch has a quartz movement
Bulova – 96C125
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There are truly not enough good Day Date alternative watches with a nice blue dial.
That’s why I was super excited when I saw the Bulova 96C125 watch.
It’s got a beautiful blue dial paired off with a sexy silver stainless steel bracelet.
The date function is at 3 o’clock and the day function is at 12 o’clock just like a Rolex.
Pros:
- For a Bulova watch, this is actually on the smaller side – case diameter of only 39 mm which I think is perfect!
- Fold over clasp with push button safety
Cons:
- Only 100 feet of water resistance
- Doesn’t have the ribbed edges on the dial like the Rolex.
$200 range
Here are the best Rolex Day Date alternatives in the $200 range…
Seiko SGF206 Day Date Homage
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If you’re interested in getting a watch that is very similar to the Rolex Day Date, then the Seiko SGF206 is the watch for you!
First off, I’m a big fan of the gold tone of the watch. It just oozes of elegance and portrays success.
And because this is a Seiko watch, you know you’re getting a quality watch at a good price.
Pros:
- Super small case diameter of 35.5 mm. I know for some people this is a little to small, but I’m actually a fan of smaller watches like this
- Looks VERY similar to the Rolex Day Date President
- It features three-hand function with luminous black hands and markers (like many of Seiko’s products)
Cons:
- Only water resistant for 30 meters (100 feet)
- This is a quartz watch
Bulova – 96C127 Watch
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The Bulova 96c127 is an amazing watch. The day and date features are at 12 o’clock and 3 o’clock, respectively.
The only thing that differs from the Rolex Day Date is just the roman numerals. In this case, I’m not too turned off by that because this is a very classy and well made watch at this price point.
Pros:
- The dial comes in different colors.
- Perfect size for most men (39 mm).
Cons:
- No roman numerals.
- Only 30 meters of water resistance.
Rotary GB02660-05 “Havana” Watch
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Wow, I just have to say that there are not enough Rolex Day Date alternative watches out there that come with a beautiful blue dial.
So if you love blue, snap up this bad boy right away!
This watch features a very dark blue (almost bordering purple) dial. The date feature is at 3 o’clock and the day feature is at 12 o’clock.
It comes with a beautiful silver bracelet.
Pros:
- Beautiful dark blue dial with a silver stainless steel bracelet – a deadly combination if you want to look handsome and successful
- Day and date features are in the exact positions you would expect from a Rolex
Cons:
- Only water resistant for 50 meters
Seiko SNE366 Solar Watch
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Wow…a Day Date homage watch that is also solar powered? If that’s what you’re looking for, then snap this up right now!
I think this is a very classy watch with the nice and clean white dial and the elegant gold bracelet.
The day and date functions are both at 3 o’clock.
Pros:
- Solar powered do you don’t have to worry about pesky batteries!
- Very clean and elegant dial!
Cons:
- Doesn’t have the ribbed edges on the dial like a traditional Rolex Day Date.
$300+ range
Here are the best Rolex Day Date equivalents and lookalikes at the $300+ range…
Orient “President” Watch (Model EV0J003B)
This Orient President Day Date watch is a thing of beauty.
The only feature that is different from the Rolex is the roman numerals. Instead, the Orient President
Pros:
- Diamonds instead of roman numerals.
- The watch comes in several different colors.
- This is an automatic watch with a 40 hour reserve.
Cons:
- This is a heavier watch (almost 12 ounces).
- Only 100 meters of water resistance.
