Hey everyone, it’s your boy back again with another crazy experiment. So, I’ve always been fascinated by watches, especially those fancy Rolex ones. But let’s be real, those things are expensive! I saw this ad for a “High imitation Rolex Two-tone Blue Submariner,” and I got curious. Could a fake really be that good? I decided to find out.
First, I searched around for an online store that seemed somewhat legit. I mean, as legit as a fake watch store can be. I found a few, compared prices and pictures, and finally settled on one that looked alright. The price was a fraction of a real Rolex, so I figured, why not? I placed my order for the two-tone blue Submariner, paid with my credit card (fingers crossed), and waited.
A couple of weeks later, a package arrived. I opened it up, and there it was, the shiny, blue and gold watch. It looked pretty good at first glance, I gotta admit. It had some weight to it, about 130g as I found online, though probably mostly steel with a bit of gold on the middle links, crown, and bezel. I put it on my wrist, and it felt… decent.
Now, I’m no watch expert, but I did some research online about how to spot a fake Rolex. Here’s what I checked:
- Serial Number: Apparently, real Rolexes have a serial number on the inside or behind the bracelet. I looked for it on mine, and it was there, but it looked kind of rough. Not as clean as the pictures of real ones I saw.
- Minute Hand: I read that the minute hand on a real Submariner is short and doesn’t overlap the markers. On mine, it was actually a bit long. Oops!
- Weight: As I mentioned, it felt heavy, but probably not as heavy as a real one with more gold.
Conclusion
So, what’s the verdict? Well, it’s definitely a fake, no surprise there. But it’s not a terrible fake. It looks pretty good from a distance, and if you don’t know what to look for, you might even be fooled. I wore it around for a few days, and nobody seemed to notice anything. Would I recommend buying one? Honestly, it’s up to you. It’s a cheap way to get the look of a Rolex, but it’s never going to be the real deal. And I can send some pictures to show it if you guys need. I ended up selling it to a friend who just wanted a flashy watch and didn’t care about authenticity. I’ll probably stick to my trusty old Casio for now. It may not be fancy, but at least it’s real!
That’s it for this experiment, guys. Stay tuned for more, and remember, don’t always believe what you see online, especially when it comes to “luxury” items at bargain-basement prices!
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