Alright, folks, let’s talk about this whole Rolex thing. I’ve always been fascinated by these watches, especially the two-tone black Submariner. So, I decided to take a closer look at one that’s, shall we say, a very good “tribute” to the real deal.
First things first, I got my hands on this watch. Holding it, you immediately notice the weight. It felt substantial, about 130g as I knew from my online search about a real one. It’s a mix of materials, you know? Not all gold, just some parts like the middle links of the bracelet, the crown, and that rotating bezel. It’s mostly steel, but it still has that luxurious feel.
Now, I’m no watch expert, but I’ve done my homework. I know that genuine Rolexes have these serial and model numbers etched onto them. On this one, I found them on the inner ring, the rehaut, and also behind the bracelet at the 6 o’clock position. They were pretty well done, I gotta say. It wasn’t sloppy or anything. It looked like they really tried to match the real thing, not sure how it is placed on a real one but, it looks nice.
Here’s where it gets interesting. I popped open the back to take a peek at the movement. Now, I’ve seen pictures of real Rolex movements online, and this one… it was shockingly similar. I mean, I’m sure a real watchmaker could spot the differences, but to my untrained eye, it looked almost identical. All those tiny gears and parts, all moving in sync, it was pretty impressive.
- Weight: Felt good, about 130g like the real one, though only parts are gold.
- Engravings: Model and serial numbers were there, on the rehaut and behind the bracelet, looked pretty decent.
- Movement: Looked very similar to pictures of real Rolex movements I’ve seen online.
From what I read online, these high-quality replicas are called “super clones” in some circles, and it’s easy to see why. They’ve really nailed the look and feel of the genuine product. Of course, there are differences that distinguish them from the real deal, it’s the exclusivity that increases the cost of the real one as I read online.
So, there you have it. My little adventure into the world of high-end replica watches. It was an interesting experience, and it definitely gave me a new appreciation for the craftsmanship that goes into these timepieces, both real and fake. I still can not afford the real one, but it is nice to have a good quality watch like this one, it looks good.