Okay, so, I’ve been wanting to get my hands on one of those Rolex No-Date Black Submariner watches for a while now. But, you know, they’re crazy expensive. So, I started looking into these high imitation ones. I mean, who’s gonna know, right? Plus, I found this specialty store that everyone’s been talking about, and I thought, why not give it a shot?
First things first, I did a bit of digging around to see what makes a Rolex, well, a Rolex. I learned that the real deal, like the ref. 5513 or the even rarer ref. 5517, are pretty hefty and have this solid feel to them. They’re supposed to be around 40 millimeters in diameter, which is about 1.57 inches. So, that was my first checkpoint – the weight and size.
Then, I went to this store, “The Official Flagship Store” or whatever they call it. They had a ton of watches, all shiny and new. The one I was after was this No-Date Black Submariner. They even had some for the ladies. The reviews were nuts, like over 7,000 of them, all saying how great these watches were. The prices were way lower than the real thing, which was a huge plus.
I picked one up, and man, it felt heavy, just like the real ones are supposed to be. I even measured it with a ruler I had in my bag – don’t judge, I was prepared. And it was spot on, 40 millimeters. They looked just like the pictures online, all sleek and black.
I talked to the guy at the store for a bit. He was going on about how they sell these watches all over the place, even on those online auction sites. I checked one out later, it was called something like Catawiki. And yeah, they had a bunch of watches there, too.
- Find the watch: I started looking for the No-Date Black Submariner in specialty stores.
- Check the specs: I made sure the watch was 40mm in diameter and had a good weight to it.
- Visit the store: I went to “The Official Flagship Store” to check out their selection.
- Inspect the watch: I picked up the watch, felt its weight, and even measured it.
- Compare with online info: I compared the store’s offerings with what I found on auction sites.
So, after all that, I decided to buy it. I mean, why not? It looked the part, felt the part, and the price was right. I’ve been wearing it around for a few weeks now, and no one’s questioned it. A buddy of mine, who’s really into watches, even thought it was genuine. Score!
The Actual Process
Now, the actual process of buying it was pretty simple. I walked in, told them what I was looking for, and they showed me a couple of options. I picked the one that looked the best, paid for it, and that was it. No fuss, no hassle. I walked out with a brand-new watch on my wrist that everyone thinks is the real deal.
Honestly, if you’re thinking about getting a Rolex but don’t want to drop a ton of cash, I’d say go for one of these high imitation ones. Just make sure you do your homework, check the weight, the size, and you’re golden. And hey, if anyone asks, just play it cool. Chances are, they won’t even know the difference. Trust me, I’m living proof.
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