Alright, so I’ve been eyeing this Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi Bezel for a while now, and let me tell you, it’s a real beauty. I finally decided to pull the trigger and get a high imitation version, you know, just to see what the hype is all about without breaking the bank.
First off, I started digging around online. You wouldn’t believe how many forums and websites are dedicated to this kind of thing. I spent hours reading reviews, comparing different sellers, and trying to figure out which factories were producing the best imitations. There were a lot of discussions on the model like 126710BLRO which has a black dial.
Choosing a Factory
I found some old posts, one was even from 2017, talking about how the numerals on the bezel were a big tell. Some had the numbers really close to the inner edge, while others had them more centered. This got me worried, so I paid extra attention to the bezel photos. I also looked for posts from a bit more recent, like from last February or April.
After all that research, I decided on a factory that seemed to have the best reputation. Then, I started talking to a seller who specializes in these high imitation watches. We went back and forth for a few days, and they sent me pictures from all angles, close-ups of the bezel, the dial, the case, everything. They even sent me videos of the watch’s functions working.
Inspecting the Details
- The Bezel: This was my biggest concern. I wanted that iconic red and blue to look right. The factory I chose seemed to have nailed the colors and the transition between them. The numerals looked properly spaced, too, not too close to the edge.
- The Case: From what I could tell, the case size was spot on, 40mm just like the original. The steel looked good in the photos, and the weight felt substantial in the video. They even showed me that it’s a holes case like some original 16710 versions.
- The Dial: The dial was black, which is what I wanted. The hands and markers looked sharp, and the cyclops over the date window seemed to have the right magnification.
- The Movement: Okay, this is where you gotta be realistic. It’s not gonna be a genuine Cal. 3285, but the seller assured me it was a reliable automatic movement. They even showed it keeping good time in the video.
After a lot of back and forth, I finally placed my order. Waiting for it to arrive was torture! But when it finally did, I was pretty damn impressed. It looked great on my wrist and had a nice weight to it.
Honestly, for the price, I’m really happy with this high imitation Rolex GMT-Master II. It’s not the real deal, obviously, but it gives you that look and feel without costing a fortune. I’ve been wearing it for a few weeks now, and it’s been keeping good time. I even got a few compliments on it!
If you’re thinking about getting one, just do your research and find a reputable seller. It’s a bit of a gamble, but if you’re careful, you might just end up with a pretty sweet watch.
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