Let’s talk about this Rolex Black Submariner, the so-called “original order” one, which is a fancy way of saying it’s a really good fake. I got my hands on one of these bad boys and I’ve got to say, it’s pretty wild how close it is to the real deal.
First off, I started by checking the weight. I know that a real Submariner is about 40 millimeters wide, give or take. So, I measured this one and it was almost spot on. It felt heavy in my hand, just like how I imagine a real Rolex would feel. This thing wasn’t light or cheap-feeling at all.
Next, I took a magnifying glass – yes, I went full detective mode – and looked for the model and serial numbers. On a real Rolex, these numbers are engraved, not printed. And guess what? This watch had engraved numbers too! They were super tiny and tucked away in the usual spots, just like on the authentic ones. I was seriously impressed.
- Then there was the minute hand test. I read somewhere that on fake Submariners, the minute hand is often too long and overlaps the markers on the dial. But on this watch, the minute hand was just the right length. It didn’t overlap anything, just like it’s supposed to.
I spent hours going over every little detail. I compared it to pictures of real Submariners online, looking at the crown, the bezel, the way the date window magnifies the date, everything. It was kind of scary how accurate this thing was.
Now, I’m no expert, but I’ve always been into watches, and this fake Rolex really blew my mind. I wouldn’t go around trying to pass it off as a real one – that’s just asking for trouble. But I’ve got to give credit where it’s due. The people who made this, they knew what they were doing. It’s a reminder that you have to be careful with buying luxury watches.
My takeaway from this whole experience?
If you’re thinking about buying a Rolex, make sure you’re buying from a reputable source. These high-end fakes are getting seriously good, and it’s easy to get fooled if you’re not careful. And for me, it was a fun little experiment to see just how far the replica game has come.
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