So, I heard some buzz about these high imitation Rolex watches, specifically the Black Submariner. Got me curious, you know? I decided to dig a little deeper, see what all the fuss is about.
First thing I did was hit up a few buddies who are into watches. One of them, he’s got a real knack for spotting fakes. He told me there are guides out there, articles and stuff, that tell you what to look for. Figured that was a good place to start. Spent an afternoon reading up on it. Learned about the details, the tiny things that separate the real deal from the knock-offs.
Then, I started looking around online, checking out these high imitation versions. Man, they are everywhere! Pictures, videos, people showing them off. They really do look like the real thing, at least in the photos. It’s crazy! And the price? Way cheaper than what I saw for a real used Submariner, which was like, over $15,000. No way I’m dropping that kind of cash. With these fake ones, it’s all about the look, I guess. Makes sense, people love to flex, even if it ain’t real.
Next, I went down to this shop downtown that sells all sorts of watches. I wouldn’t buy a fake one from there, or anywhere, really. It’s just not my thing. But I wanted to see one of these high imitation Rolexes up close, you know, with my own eyes. They had a two-tone black Submariner, and a No-Date Black Submariner. The shopkeeper, he was a smooth talker, tried to tell me it was an “original order”, some special deal. I just nodded along, didn’t want to get into it with him. Honestly, they did look good. From a distance, you wouldn’t know. But holding it in my hand, it just felt a little…off. Lighter than I expected, maybe. And when I looked close, some of the details weren’t quite right, just like those articles said.
Here’s the thing:
- These high imitation Rolexes are everywhere.
- They look pretty darn good.
- They are way cheaper than the real deal.
- But, if you know what to look for, you can tell they are fake.
At the end of the day, I decided it’s not for me. If I’m gonna wear a Rolex, it’s gonna be a real one, even if it takes me a while to save up for it. But I get the appeal, I really do. These fakes are a whole world of their own. It’s interesting, to say the least.
My takeaway?
Do your research. If you’re thinking about getting one of these, just know what you’re getting into. And hey, if you’re happy with it, who am I to judge? Just don’t try to pass it off as the real thing, alright? That’s just not cool. The real Rolex Submariner in 2024, the price is up there, probably more than $15,600 now. So, these fake ones are much more affordable, but it’s important to be aware, you are not getting the real deal.
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