Alright, alright, let’s talk about them Rolex Submariner watches, the ones that look like the real deal but ain’t. You know, the high imitation ones. People call ’em fakes, but some are so good, you can’t hardly tell the difference, unless you really know your stuff.
First thing’s first, if you wanna buy one of these fancy lookin’ watches, you gotta be careful. Don’t just go buyin’ from any Tom, Dick, or Harry on the street corner. You gotta find a place that’s got a good reputation, ya know? Someone who ain’t gonna rip you off. Word of mouth is good. If your neighbor got a good one, ask him where he got it.
Now, these watches, they got all sorts of things you gotta look at. They say the real ones have numbers and markings, right? Well, the good fakes do too. But the real ones, the numbers are deep, like they’re carved in there good. The fakes, sometimes the numbers are just painted on, or they’re kinda shallow. You gotta look close, real close. Maybe even use a magnifying glass, if you got one. My old eyes ain’t what they used to be.
- Weight: A real Rolex Submariner, it’s got some heft to it. It feels solid. The fakes, they might feel a bit light, like they’re made of tin or somethin’. Pick it up, feel it in your hand. Does it feel like a real watch, or does it feel like a toy?
- Finishing: That’s what they call it, “finishing.” It just means how smooth and shiny the watch is. The real ones, they’re smooth as a baby’s bottom. No rough edges, no bumps. The fakes, sometimes they got rough spots, or the finish ain’t even. You gotta look at it real careful.
- Serial Numbers: Now, these numbers, they’re important. They’re like the watch’s ID. Real ones got ‘em deep and clean, in the right places. Fakes, they might have ‘em too, but they might be crooked, or too shallow, or in the wrong place altogether. And some say you can even call Rolex and check the numbers, but I ain’t never done that myself. Sounds like a lot of trouble.
And then there’s the inside of the watch. The real ones, they got all sorts of little gears and springs, all working together like a well-oiled machine. The fakes, well, they might look kinda similar, but they ain’t the same. They might use cheaper parts, or they might not be put together as good. But honestly, who’s gonna open up a watch? I ain’t got the tools for that.
Some people talk about them “Red Subs”. I don’t know much about that, sounds fancy. But they say if you’re gonna buy a fake, or a “high imitation” as they call it, you should learn about them special ones. Maybe they’re worth more, or maybe they’re just harder to spot as fakes. I don’t know. I just want a watch that looks nice and tells the time.
Look, at the end of the day, it’s your money. If you wanna buy a watch that looks like a Rolex Submariner but don’t cost as much, that’s your business. Just don’t be fooled into thinkin’ you’re gettin’ a real one if it ain’t. And don’t pay too much neither. These things ain’t worth a king’s ransom, even the good ones. A few hundred dollars, maybe. But not thousands, no sir. That’s just plain crazy.
And one more thing, don’t go showin’ off your fake watch to everybody. Some folks get real touchy about that kinda stuff. They think you’re tryin’ to be somethin’ you’re not. Just wear it, enjoy it, and keep your mouth shut. That’s my advice. High imitation Rolex Submariner purchasing ain’t rocket science, but you gotta be smart about it. Don’t get swindled, ya hear?
So, you wanna buy one of them fancy watches? Just remember what I told ya. Look at the weight, look at the finishin’, look at them numbers. And don’t pay too much. And for goodness sake, don’t go around braggin’ about it. It’s just a watch, after all. It ain’t gonna change your life. It just tells the time, and maybe makes you feel a little bit fancy, even if it ain’t the real deal.
But if you really want a real Rolex Submariner, well, you better start savin’ your pennies, cause them things cost a fortune. More than my house, probably. And that’s just silly, if you ask me. But hey, to each their own.
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