There are not many reviews about this Chinese brand, Rarone, I firstly introduced the brand and its watch years ago, that watch has a very creative design, please check my review here https://www.bobswatchstore.com/2022/10/10/rarone-the-rebel-x-watch-review/. Today, I want to bring you another good-looking Rarone watch, does it look similar to AP? At least on the dial it refers to the design of Audemars Piguet, but this Rarone watch looks more lightweight and compact. Audemars Piguet has many classic models, such as the 15400 and 15500, they are the most popular stainless steel watches everyone is pursuing, but I did not see many homages in Chinese watches, the Chinese watch which I have seen with a very close outlook to AP 15500 is the one from Geya, please see my review at https://www.bobswatchstore.com/2024/01/25/the-best-audemars-piguet-royal-oak-15500-homage-geya-watch-78083/, but this Geya watch is completely a copy of the original watch just with another brand name on the dial, I know many Chinese brands are doing this thing, but some other brands only borrow one or two design elements and don’t completely copy the original, this is the right direction.
Rarone is not a young brand and they have been producing watches for a long time, but seeing the designs on their watches, Rarone is definitely targeting younger customers. Not like other big brands from China, Rarone does not publish too many models each year, but every timepiece from them have their own designs and always focuses on one point, which is young.
I like this Rarone watch, it is made with stainless steel, the case is measured to be about 41.5mm in diameter and 11mm in thickness. The angular case is brushed with polished edge that feels very smooth, the round bezel sites on the case, it features brushing on the top and polishing on the side. The angular case and round bezel lay the foundation for this watch’s sporty style. The crown set at 2:00 is big, but with the help of the extended “ears” on the case, it does not look that big. And this crown is the element that makes this watch looks younger, if it is placed at 3:00 as usual, then the watch will look more mature.
The Rarone watch is equipped with a Japanese Miyota automatic movement, which I think is a Miyota 8215. The stainless steel bracelet looks high end but the rubber band makes the watch look more sporty.
