Alright, let’s talk about this Rolex Submariner, the two-tone blue one. I’ve always wanted a really nice watch, and I thought, why not try to make one myself? So, I got this idea in my head and decided to go for it.
First, I needed to find something that looked like the real deal. I found this watch called the “Steinhart Ocean One Vintage 39”. It was just 36mm, not too big, not too small. And it’s got a Swiss automatic movement. I don’t know a lot about watches, but I know Swiss is good, right?
So I ordered that watch. When it arrived, I was pretty excited. It felt heavy, like a real quality watch should. Not cheap or plasticky at all. The band was all shiny and metal, but it wasn’t quite what I wanted.
I wanted that two-tone look, you know? Like, two colors, gold and silver. Makes it look classy, but not too over the top. Just a little bit of bling.
I did some more digging online and found some parts that I could use to change up the look. I ordered a new bezel, that’s the ring around the watch face, in blue and gold. I also got a new bracelet, the band, that had gold-colored links down the middle.
Once I had all the pieces, I started taking the watch apart. It was a little tricky, but I managed to swap out the bezel and the bracelet. It was like putting together a puzzle, but with tiny little screws. I was so scared I was gonna break something.
My Little Project Results
- I swapped out the original bezel for a blue and gold one.
- I replaced the original bracelet with a two-tone one, gold and silver.
- I was so proud of myself that I did all the work without breaking anything!
After a lot of careful work, I finally got it all back together. And man, it looked great! It looked just like that two-tone blue Submariner I’d been wanting. It might not be a real Rolex, but it’s my own creation, and I’m pretty darn proud of it. It was tough and hard, but I’m so happy that I did it.
Now I’ve got a watch that looks like a million bucks, but didn’t cost me nearly that much. It might not fool a watch expert, but it fools me, and that’s all that matters. And you know what, I learned a lot about watches in the process. Maybe next time I’ll try building one from scratch!
I hope this story didn’t bore you to death. It was a fun little adventure for me, and I’m happy I could share it with you all. You guys should try to do something like this. It’s a great feeling!