Okay, so let me tell you about this whole Rolex thing. I’ve been seeing this Rolex GMT-Master II, the left-handed version, popping up everywhere, you know? My neighbor’s kid, he got one. Says it’s a “High imitation” something. He’s always showing off. I say, what’s the big deal? A watch is a watch, right? But this one, they say it’s special ’cause the crown, that’s the little knob you wind it with, it’s on the other side. On the left side.
This got me curious. I mean, I’m not a watch guy, but a Rolex is a Rolex. Even if it’s not the real deal, it’s still something, you know? So, I started looking into it. Apparently, this left-handed thing is called the “Sprite Lefty.” They say it’s made for lefties, so the crown doesn’t dig into your wrist. Makes sense, I guess.
Digging Deeper
Now, I wanted to know how hard it is to get a real one of these. Turns out, it’s a real pain. I read online that the waitlist for a real Rolex GMT-Master II is like 12 to 24 months! That’s crazy! Who waits that long for a watch?
Then there’s this other model, the 116718LN, which I guess is discontinued now. It’s got a yellow gold case, a black ceramic bezel, and a green dial. Sounds pretty flashy. They say it’s a standout, whatever that means.
The Imitation Game
But here’s the thing, the one my neighbor’s kid has, it’s not real. It’s a “high imitation,” which basically means it looks like a Rolex, but it’s not. They say it looks like the real deal, but it ain’t. I mean, it’s got the look, the feel, all that. But it’s not a real Rolex, so it doesn’t cost an arm and a leg.
I did some more digging, found out that there’s a whole bunch of these imitation ones. There’s one called the “Pepsi,” which I guess is another model. And then there’s the “Batman” bezel, which sounds kinda cool. There are tons of them from various sources, some better than others.
Giving it a Go
So, I decided to try one out. I mean, why not? It’s not like I’m spending a fortune. I found a place that sells these high imitation ones, and I got myself a left-handed GMT-Master II.
- First, I picked one out online, this high imitation “Sprite” model.
- Paid for it, waited a few days.
- It arrived, and I have to say, it looks pretty good.
- I wore it around, showed it off a little.
- Felt pretty fancy, not gonna lie.
Honestly, I think I did pretty well for what it is. I mean, it’s not a real Rolex, but it’s close enough. And for the price, I can’t complain. It’s a fun little thing to have, and it gets people talking. Plus, I didn’t have to wait two years or spend thousands of dollars. So, yeah, that’s my Rolex story. A high imitation, left-handed GMT-Master II. Who would’ve thought?
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