Okay, so I’ve been messing around with this whole high-imitation Rolex two-tone black Submariner thing, and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride. First off, I started digging around online, trying to figure out what the deal is with these watches. I mean, why would someone want a fake Rolex? Turns out, they look pretty darn close to the real thing, but they’re way cheaper. That got me thinking, maybe I should check one out for myself.
So, I went on a hunt for one of these specialty stores that supposedly sell them. It wasn’t easy, let me tell you. I felt like I was in some kind of spy movie, sneaking around, looking for clues. But finally, I found this one place that looked promising. It was kind of hidden, not like those fancy stores you see in the mall.
When I walked in, the guy behind the counter gave me this look, like he knew what I was there for. I asked to see the Rolex Submariner two-tone black, and he pulled out this tray full of them. They looked shiny and new, just like the pictures I saw online. I picked one up and it had a good weight.
The guy told me that it is the first copy, which is as good as the real one. But I still doubt it.
I tried on a few, and they felt pretty good on my wrist. I even compared them side-by-side with some pictures of real Rolexes that I had on my phone. Honestly, I couldn’t tell much of a difference. The date window, the way the numbers looked, everything seemed spot on.
Now, I’m not gonna lie, I was tempted to buy one right then and there. But I remembered reading somewhere that you shouldn’t spend too much money on these things. So, I decided to play it cool. I told the guy I needed some time to think about it. He gave me his card and told me to come back anytime.
I walked out of there feeling all kinds of things. Excited, confused, a little guilty even. I mean, is it wrong to want a watch that looks like a Rolex but isn’t? I don’t know. But I do know that these high-imitation watches are out there, and they’re pretty convincing. I just had to make sure the date was bigger, like 2.5 times bigger, just like someone told me.
After leaving the store, I started to research more about these watches. I found some forums and articles online where people were discussing the pros and cons of buying a high-imitation Rolex. Some people were saying that it’s a great way to get the look without breaking the bank. They talked about how these watches can even retain some value over time, although not as much as a real Rolex, of course. They are cheaper and look real, that is the point I guess.
- Weight: I noticed that the genuine Submariner watches are supposed to be pretty heavy.
- Case Diameter: They should have a 40-millimeter case diameter. I didn’t have a ruler with me at the store, but I should go back and check.
- Date Window: This is a big one. The real Rolex Submariner has a date window that magnifies the date 2.5 times.
I also read about people who had bought these watches and were really happy with them. They said that they got compliments all the time and that nobody could tell that it wasn’t a real Rolex. That made me feel a little better about considering buying one.
On the other hand, I also saw some people warning against buying these watches. They said that it’s unethical to support the counterfeit market and that you could get in trouble if you tried to sell it as a real Rolex. I definitely don’t want to do that.
But some guys online said the pre-owned real ones are a good deal, it could save up to 50%. They can be found at those stores.
After weighing all the information, I decided to go back to the specialty store. This time, I was more prepared. I brought a small ruler to measure the case diameter and a magnifying glass to examine the date window. I know, it sounds a bit extra, but I wanted to be sure.
I spent a good hour in the store, examining different watches. I measured the case diameter of a few of them, and they were all pretty close to 40 millimeters. I also looked at the date window with my magnifying glass, and it did seem to magnify the date, although I couldn’t be 100% sure if it was exactly 2.5 times.
In the end, I decided to buy a two-tone black Submariner. It wasn’t an easy decision, but I felt like I had done enough research to make an informed choice. The watch I chose felt good on my wrist, and I was happy with how it looked. Plus, it was way more affordable than a real Rolex. This might be a nice try-out before I go for a pre-owned one.
So yeah, that’s my story about getting into this high-imitation Rolex world. It’s been an interesting experience, and I’m still not sure how I feel about the whole thing. But for now, I’m just going to enjoy my new watch and see where it takes me. Maybe I’ll even start a blog about it or something. Who knows?
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