Okay, so, I’ve been wanting to get a decent fake Rolex for a while, specifically the GMT-Master II with the Pepsi bezel. I finally pulled the trigger on an “original order” version, and let me tell you, it was an experience.
First off, I started by doing a ton of research online. I mean, who wants to get ripped off, right? I read through forums, watched some videos, and even compared pictures of real and fake ones side-by-side. It’s crazy how good some of these fakes look.
I learned that one of the big tells is the hand stack. Apparently, on a real Rolex GMT-Master II, the hands are stacked in a specific order: Hour, GMT, then Minute. So, that was the first thing I checked for when the watch arrived.
The Arrival
- I ordered the watch from some online shop.
- The package took forever to arrive, or at least that’s what it felt like.
- Finally, it showed up. I ripped open the box like a kid on Christmas morning.
The watch was wrapped in layers of bubble wrap. I unwrapped it carefully, and there it was. It looked pretty darn good, I’m not gonna lie. The weight felt right, the bezel clicked nicely, and the colors popped.
Inspection Time
Okay, time to get serious. I grabbed a magnifying glass and started inspecting. I checked the hand stack, and sure enough, it was Hour, GMT, Minute. Score!
Then, I looked at the second hand. On real Rolexes, it’s supposed to sweep smoothly, not tick like a cheap quartz watch. This one swept pretty well. Not perfect, but good enough to fool most people, I think.
I also checked the serial number. It’s there, etched between the lugs, just like on a real one. I’m not sure if it’s a legit serial number, but hey, it’s there.
I even tried using a UV light. I saw a video where they used UV light on a real Rolex, and some hidden markings showed up. When I shined the UV light on this one, nothing happened. It means that they didn’t get that detail right, but honestly, who’s gonna carry a UV light around to check your watch, right?
Final Thoughts
Overall, I’m pretty happy with this “original order” fake Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi. It’s not perfect, but for the price, it’s a solid watch. I wore it out a few times, and no one suspected a thing. I even got a few compliments on it. Would I buy it again? Yeah, probably. It scratches that itch for a luxury watch without breaking the bank.
But, of course, it’s not a real Rolex. I wouldn’t try to pass it off as one or sell it as one. It’s just a fun little experiment and a decent watch for everyday wear.
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