Okay, so, I’ve been wanting to get my hands on a Rolex Submariner for a while now. But, man, those things are expensive! So, I started looking into these high imitation ones. I did a deep dive on the internet and here’s what happened.
First off, I spent hours, I mean hours, scrolling through forums and websites. It’s a jungle out there! So many places claim they’ve got the best high imitation Rolexes. I started to get a sense of which sources were more trustworthy. I wanted to get the best possible copy.
Then I started looking specifically at the Black Submariner. That’s the classic, right? I noticed a few things. The real ones, they don’t have a date bubble on the “No-Date” version. Some of these imitation places, they mess that up. They put a bubble on it when it shouldn’t be there. I made a mental note to watch out for that.
I also started comparing the details. I looked really closely at pictures of real Submariners and the high imitation ones. The weight, the way the bezel clicks, the feel of the bracelet. I learned that the real deal is made of some pretty high quality materials. Some of these replica makers, they cut corners, I can tell. Also, the fine details on the dial and hands, you gotta look real close to see the differences, but they’re there.
I reached out to a few sellers, asked them a bunch of questions. Some of them were pretty dodgy, but a couple seemed to know what they were talking about. They were even honest about the fact that the two-tone models, they’re not using real gold.
- Weight: I kept reading that the real Rolexes have a certain heft to them. These high imitation ones, some are too light.
- Bezel: The real ones have a very specific click when you turn the bezel. Some fakes, it’s all loosey-goosey.
- Date Bubble: Like I said, the “No-Date” Submariner shouldn’t have one. That’s a dead giveaway.
- Materials: Real Rolexes use top-notch stuff. Fakes, not always.
Finally, I pulled the trigger. I ordered a high imitation Black Submariner from one of the sellers that seemed legit. It wasn’t cheap, mind you. These high imitation ones, they still cost a good chunk of change. But way less than a real one, that’s for sure.
When it arrived, I was pretty impressed. Honestly, to the untrained eye, it looks really, really close to the real thing. It’s got a good weight to it, the bezel clicks nicely, and it doesn’t have that date bubble. I compared it to a bunch of pictures online and it’s pretty darn close.
Now, I’m not trying to fool anyone into thinking it’s a real Rolex. I just wanted something that looked the part without breaking the bank. And I gotta say, I’m pretty happy with it. It’s a good conversation starter, and it scratches that Submariner itch I had. But I will say this: it’s not the same as owning a real Rolex. That quality, that craftsmanship, you just can’t fully replicate it. One day, maybe I’ll get the real deal. But for now, this high imitation is doing the trick.
I’ve been wearing it for a few weeks now, and I’m still happy with the purchase. It’s a good looking watch, and it feels good on the wrist. Just don’t go around trying to pass it off as a real one, okay? People who know their watches, they’ll be able to tell the difference. But if you’re just looking for a nice-looking watch that resembles a Submariner, these high imitation ones, they’re not a bad option.
Disclaimer
Just don’t try to sell it as a real one. That’s not cool, and it’s illegal. Be honest about what it is, and you’ll be fine.
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