Alright, so I’ve been messing around with this whole Rolex Submariner thing, the black one, you know? I wanted to see if I could get my hands on a really good fake, a “high imitation” as some folks call it. And let me tell you, it’s a wild world out there.
Finding the Thing
First off, I started digging around online, reading all sorts of stuff about how to tell a real Rolex from a fake one. It’s crazy how much detail people go into. I mean, we’re talking about the tiniest differences, stuff you’d need a magnifying glass to even see. There’s a ton of info out there, but sifting through it all was a pain. Finally, I found a couple of sellers that seemed legit, or at least legit enough for someone like me who’s not a watch expert.
Getting My Hands Dirty
I ended up ordering one of these “high imitation” Black Submariners. It took a while to arrive, and the whole time I was kinda nervous. What if it looked like total junk? But when it finally showed up, I gotta say, I was pretty impressed. It felt heavy, the metal seemed good quality, and the details, man, they were pretty spot on, at least to my untrained eye. I took it, wear it, and I felt like it is pretty good.
Comparing and Contrasting
- The Look: Honestly, side-by-side with pictures of a real one, it was tough to tell the difference. The size, the shape, the little crown logo, it all looked right. I even showed it to a couple of friends, and they were fooled too.
- The Feel: This is where I think the real ones probably have an edge. The fake felt good, but I imagine a real Rolex feels even smoother, you know? Like, more refined.
- The Price: Obviously, this is the big one. We’re talking about a huge difference here. I paid a fraction of what a real Submariner costs.
The Verdict
So, after wearing this thing around for a while, taking it apart as much as I dared, and comparing it to everything I could find online, here’s my take: If you’re looking for a watch that looks like a Rolex Submariner, and you don’t want to spend a fortune, these high imitations are worth considering. I wore it for a while, and it kept time just fine. Nobody could tell it was a fake unless I told them. But of course, it is a fake one.
They’re not perfect, and I’m sure a real watch expert could spot the flaws in a heartbeat. But for the average person, they’re pretty darn convincing. Just don’t try to pass it off as the real deal, that’s not cool. I think I will keep wearing it for some time.
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