Man, I’ve always been a fan of those classic Rolex watches, you know? So, I decided to get my hands on a high imitation of the Rolex No-Date Black Submariner. I’m telling ya, this thing is a beauty. Let me walk you through how I got it and what I did.
First off, I started by doing some digging online. I mean, you gotta know what you’re getting into, right? I read through a bunch of articles and watched some videos about how to tell a real Rolex from a fake one. Some folks, Elizabeth and George, had this video that was pretty helpful. They talked about all the little details to look out for.
After I felt like I had a good grasp on things, I started looking for sellers. This was a bit of a wild goose chase, to be honest. But I finally found a few that seemed legit. I reached out to them, asked a bunch of questions, and compared their answers to what I had learned. It felt like being a detective or something, haha.
Choosing the Right Watch
So, I narrowed it down to a couple of sellers and a few different versions of the No-Date Sub. There’s the Submariner Date and the No Date, and they’ve got some differences. I was more into the No Date for that clean, classic look. It’s all about personal preference, I guess.
When I finally picked a seller and a watch, I made sure to inspect the photos they sent me super closely. I was looking at the logo on the dial. The real ones are supposed to be super precise, while the fakes might be a bit off. Also, I learned that since 2002, Rolex puts a tiny crown etching at the 6 o’clock on the glass. So, I made sure to look for that too.
Getting the Watch
After I paid for it I did not wait for a long time, I got the watch. I took it out of the box, my heart was racing a little. I started examining it right away.
- The Feel: First, I checked the weight and the feel of the metal. It felt solid and heavy, just like the real deal is supposed to be.
- The Movement: Then I listened to the ticking. It was smooth, no weird pauses or anything.
- The Crown: The crown etching was there, right where it should be! It was tiny, but I could see it with a magnifying glass.
- The Logo: The Rolex logo on the dial looked pretty spot on. No misalignments or anything that jumped out at me.
- The Case Back: This one didn’t have a see-through case back, which is good because the real ones don’t have that.
I’m pretty stoked with how this turned out. It’s a great-looking watch, and it didn’t cost me an arm and a leg. I’ve been wearing it for a few days now, and I’ve gotten a few compliments already. It’s not the real thing, but it’s close enough for me. Plus, I learned a lot about Rolex watches in the process. It’s been a fun little adventure, I gotta say.
Anyway, that’s my story about getting a high imitation Rolex. It’s a pretty cool watch, and if you’re into that kind of thing, I’d say go for it. Just do your research and be careful out there, you know? There are a lot of fakes out there, but if you’re smart about it, you can find a good one.
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