Okay, so let me tell you about this little project I got into recently. I’ve always been a watch guy, but who can afford those crazy prices, right? So I thought, why not try my hand at making a “high imitation” – basically, a really good fake – of a Rolex Two-tone Black Submariner? Sounds fun, yeah?
Getting Started
First off, I did some digging. This watch is a classic – stainless steel and 18-karat yellow gold, black dial, black bezel. That two-tone look is just killer. I found out that the real deal, like the Submariner ref. 16803 or 16613, has gold details all over the dial and that slick 41mm case. The new ones even have this Cerachrom bezel, which is some fancy ceramic stuff.
I started gathering my materials. Now, I’m not a watchmaker, but I’m pretty handy. I got a decent stainless steel case and bracelet. For the gold parts, I found some gold-plated stuff that looked pretty convincing. It’s not real 18-karat gold, but hey, it shines just the same!
Putting It Together
The dial was tricky. I found a black dial that looked like the Submariner’s. And I managed to get the bezel insert for it too. It was not easy to find these parts, I gotta say. But I did it!
Then came the hard part – putting it all together. I carefully assembled the case, the bracelet, and installed the dial and bezel. I even found some hands that looked like the real Rolex ones. Let me tell you, my hands were shaking! But I took my time, made sure everything was aligned just right.
The Final Touches
After a few days of work, I finally put the thing on my wrist. You know what? It felt pretty darn good! It looked really, really close to the real Submariner. Sure, it’s not the same weight, and an expert could probably tell it’s a fake, but to the untrained eye? It’s a dead ringer.
- The Look: The two-tone design with the black and gold? Spot on.
- The Feel: It’s got a decent weight to it, feels solid on the wrist.
- The Reaction: Showed it to a couple of buddies, and they were impressed. No one suspected it was a fake.
Now, is this a genuine Rolex? Of course not. But did I have fun making it? You bet. It’s like, I wanted that luxurious look without having to sell a kidney. And I got it. This “high imitation” Submariner, it’s become my little secret. It is a conversation starter, that’s for sure.
So, there you have it. My adventure in making a pretty convincing Rolex Submariner fake. Would I recommend it? If you’re into watches and like a good DIY project, why not? Just don’t go around trying to pass it off as the real thing, okay? It’s all about having fun and enjoying the look of a classic timepiece, without breaking the bank.
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