Alright, folks, gather ’round. Today, I’m gonna tell you about my little adventure with a high imitation Rolex, specifically the two-tone blue Submariner. Now, I ain’t no watch expert, but I do appreciate a good-looking timepiece, and this one caught my eye.
First off, I started by doing some digging online. Just wanted to see what the real deal was all about, you know? From what I gathered, a real two-tone Submariner is a hefty piece, weighing around 130 grams. Apparently, less than a fifth of that is actual gold. They only put gold on the middle links, the crown, and that rotating bezel thing. Seems like the real ones are pricier because they’re rarer than the all-steel ones.
So, I found this one watch online. The price wasn’t too crazy, which was a relief. I did some comparing, and the color and condition seemed pretty decent. I was tempted, but I’m not one to jump into things blindly. I recalled a saying from someone, something about holding a real Rolex Submariner in your hand. That got me thinking, is this the real feeling?
Next, I started checking out some forums and chats. Most people were saying it’s a solid watch for the price. Not the cheapest, but not bank-breaking either. One person mentioned an offer around $10,000, but that might depend on a bunch of factors. There’s also this site, something about buying and selling watches, but I didn’t dig too deep into that.
Anyway, after all that research, I decided to take the plunge. I ordered the watch. When it arrived, I gotta say, it looked pretty darn good. It had a nice weight to it, felt solid in my hand. The blue and gold combo really popped. I wore it around for a few days, got a couple of compliments, even. Nobody could tell it wasn’t the real deal, at least not at first glance.
But here’s the thing. After wearing it for a while, I started noticing little things. The way the bezel rotated wasn’t as smooth as I imagined a real Rolex would be. And the clasp, it just didn’t have that satisfying click. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a nice watch, but it ain’t a Rolex.
Here’s the bottom line:
- Looks: Pretty spot-on. The blue and gold look great together.
- Feel: Has some weight, feels substantial.
- Details: This is where it falls a bit short. The little things just aren’t quite there.
Would I recommend it? If you’re looking for a good-looking watch and you’re not trying to fool anyone, sure. But if you’re expecting a genuine Rolex experience, you might be a tad disappointed. It’s a good watch for the money, but it’s not the real deal. So, keep that in mind, folks. And remember, always do your homework before buying anything, especially when it comes to watches.
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