Hey everyone, it’s your boy back again with another project. This time, I went all out and got my hands dirty trying to put together a pretty convincing replica of a Rolex Two-tone Blue Submariner. Yeah, you heard that right. I’ve always been a huge fan of the classic style, but, like many of you, dropping a cool $15,000 to $20,000 on a watch isn’t really in the cards for me right now. So, I thought, why not try to make my own?
First off, I started digging around online. I looked up everything I could about the Rolex Submariner, especially the two-tone blue ones. I found some forums talking about weights and sizes. One of them mentioned that the real deal Submariner has a case diameter of 40 millimeters. I made a note of that, figuring it would be important later. Also, I’ve been seeing ads like “Treat Yourself, Shop Watches At Next Online,” but nah, that’s not my kind of thing.
Getting the Parts:
- I found a decent watch body that looked close enough to the Submariner style. It wasn’t easy, and I had to be careful to make sure it was the right size, around 40 millimeters.
- The blue bezel was a tough one. I ended up finding a separate one that had that classic blue color I was aiming for.
- Straps are important, right? So I got a two-tone strap, just like the real ones, gold and silver color.
Putting it all Together:
Honestly, the hardest part was fitting the bezel. It took a lot of patience, and I might have messed up a couple of times, but I eventually got it to fit just right. The strap was easier – just had to make sure it was secure. And about that weight thing I read online? I tried to match it as closely as possible, adding some weights inside the watch body.
After hours of tinkering, a few frustrating moments, and a lot of cross-checking with pictures of the real Submariner, I finally had my own “high imitation” version. It looked pretty darn good, if I do say so myself. It felt good on my wrist, had that nice weight to it, and the blue bezel really popped with the two-tone strap.
Was It Worth It?
Absolutely! It wasn’t just about having a watch that looked like a Rolex. It was about the experience, the challenge, and the satisfaction of making something with my own hands. Plus, I learned a ton about watches in general, which is pretty cool. And hey, I saved a bunch of money, which is always a plus.
So, there you have it – my adventure in making a high imitation Rolex Two-tone Blue Submariner. It was a fun project, and I’m pretty stoked with how it turned out. If any of you are thinking about doing something similar, I’d say go for it! Just be prepared to get your hands a little dirty and maybe get a little frustrated. But trust me, the feeling of accomplishment when you’re done is totally worth it.
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