Okay, so I’ve been wanting to get a nice watch for a while, and everyone’s always talking about Rolex. So I thought, why not try a Rolex? But man, those things are expensive! So I started looking into, you know, the not-so-real ones. I heard the Black Submariner is a classic, so I decided to check out some high imitation versions.
First, I needed to figure out what makes a real Rolex Submariner, well, real. I did some digging and found out some stuff. Like, the real ones are supposed to be a certain size – 40 millimeters, which is about 1.57 inches. Apparently, that’s something to watch out for.
I also learned about the hands on the watch. I found that on a real Submariner, the minute hand is kind of short and doesn’t go over those little minute markers on the edge of the dial. On the fake ones, it is different. That seemed like a pretty big tell, so I kept that in mind.
Next, I started my hunt for a good fake. I went to a few different shops that specialize in these things. I looked at a bunch of watches and compared them to what I found out about the real ones.
- I picked up each watch and felt the weight. Some of them felt way too light, which I guess is a sign they’re not using the right materials. The real ones are supposed to be made of some heavy-duty stuff.
- I looked really closely at the minute hands. Some of them were way too long, just like the info I found said. That was a big red flag for me.
- I also checked out the overall quality. Some of the watches just felt cheap, with loose parts and stuff. Others seemed a lot better put together.
After looking at a bunch of watches, I finally found one that seemed pretty good. It had the right weight, the minute hand was the right length, and it just felt solid overall. I decided to go for it.
So, I bought the watch. I’ve been wearing it for a few days now, and honestly, I’m pretty happy with it. It looks good, it feels good, and no one’s been able to tell it’s not the real deal. Of course, I know it’s not a real Rolex, but for the price, I think it’s a pretty sweet deal.
My Takeaway
If you’re thinking about getting a high imitation Rolex, I’d say do your research first. Learn about the real thing so you can spot the differences. And don’t be afraid to shop around and compare different watches. You might be surprised at what you find!
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