Okay, so, I’ve been wanting a Rolex Submariner for a while now, the no-date version. You know, the classic one. It’s a pretty penny, so I didn’t want to just jump in.
Started doing some digging online, checking out what people were saying about these watches. Turns out, there’s a whole world of folks out there who are into these things. Some people talked about these “high imitation” ones. These aren’t your average knock-offs, apparently they’re built with a lot of precision and use some pretty decent materials, like 904L stainless steel and even 18K gold, just like the real deal.
I got in touch with a local dealer, not one of those fancy authorized shops, but a guy who’s got a good rep in town. He told me he could get his hands on one of these high imitation Submariners, the 124060 model, which is the latest one as of 2020.
We met up, and he showed me the watch. Man, it looked good. It had a nice weight to it, felt solid. The dealer explained that these high-quality imitations even mimic the size differences between the Submariner and the other Rolex dive watches, like the Deepsea Sea-Dweller. He said the Submariner is about 41mm and the Deepsea is 44mm, just like the real ones.
He also mentioned something about the rarest Submariners, the ref. 5517, also known as Military Submariners or “double-reference” because they have both 5513 and 5517 numbers. I didn’t quite get all the details, but it sounded like it’s a big deal for collectors.
I asked him about the date function. I mean, the watch I was looking at didn’t have it. He said it’s all about preference. Some people like the date, some don’t. He said the no-date version is more “classic” and “simple,” but both versions are cool and they keep their value.
After thinking about it for a bit, I decided to go for it. I mean, I was not ready to shell out the cash for a real Rolex from an official store. This high imitation one seemed like a good middle ground. Plus, it didn’t have that date window, which I kinda liked.
So, yeah, I pulled the trigger and bought it. I’ve been wearing it for a few weeks now, and honestly, I’m pretty happy with it. It looks great, feels good on the wrist, and I didn’t have to sell a kidney to get it.
Maybe someday I’ll get the real deal, but for now, this high imitation Submariner is doing the job just fine.
- Started by researching online about Rolex Submariners.
- Discovered the world of high imitation watches.
- Contacted a reputable local dealer.
- Met with the dealer and inspected the watch.
- Learned about the details and variations of Submariners.
- Decided to purchase the high imitation no-date Submariner.
- Enjoying the watch and satisfied with the decision.
Final Thoughts
This whole experience has been pretty interesting. I learned a lot about watches, and I got myself a nice timepiece without breaking the bank. If you’re thinking about getting a Rolex, maybe consider one of these high imitation ones. Just make sure you go to a reputable dealer, not those online places that are selling cheap knock-offs. Do your homework, and you might be surprised at what you find.
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