Okay, let’s dive into my latest project. I’ve been tinkering around with watches lately, and I got my hands on a high-imitation Rolex Deepsea 116660. You know, trying to see how close these replicas get to the real deal. Here’s the breakdown of what I did and what I found.
First off, I ordered this thing online from one of those shady-looking websites that claim to have the best fakes. I was pretty skeptical, but hey, for the sake of science, right? It took a while to arrive, lots of back and forth with the seller, you know the drill.
When the package finally showed up, I ripped it open like a kid on Christmas morning. The watch was nestled in a cheap-looking box, definitely not the kind you’d get with a real Rolex. But the watch itself? It looked surprisingly good at first glance. Heavy, solid, the right kind of shiny.
I started by examining the dial. The text is supposed to be super sharp on a genuine Rolex, and honestly, this one was pretty darn close. They used some good quality prints, I’ll give them that. But I noticed the “Sea-Dweller” label—it’s there, but it’s just a tad off if you really stare at it. If you weren’t looking for it, you wouldn’t know.
- I then moved on to the bracelet.
- This is where things got a bit dicey.
- The real Deepsea 126660 had some updates to the bracelet in 2018, making it wider and fit better, or something.
- This replica is based on the older 116660, so the bracelet felt a little off compared to what I expected.
Checked out the clasp next. It clicked shut okay, but it didn’t have that solid, satisfying feel of a genuine Rolex. It felt a little loose, if I’m being honest. I could easily see it popping open by accident.
I also compared the overall dimensions to what I could find online about the real 116660. This thing is a beast of a watch, and the replica definitely captured the size. But the “Hörnern,” or the lugs, they were a bit different. On the newer models like the 126660 and 136660, they’re supposed to be slimmer, but on this 116660 imitation, they were bulkier. Not a huge deal, but it’s a detail that stands out when you know what to look for.
The Verdict
So, after all that poking and prodding, what’s the verdict? This high-imitation Rolex Deepsea 116660 is a pretty good fake, I have to admit. But it’s definitely not something you could pass off as real to anyone who knows their watches. There are enough little details that give it away. Would I wear it? Maybe, for kicks. Would I try to sell it as real? No way. These things sell for like 8-10K, and I wouldn’t want that on my conscience. It’s fun to dissect these things and see how they’re made. Stay tuned for more experiments!
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