Alright, let’s talk about this Rolex Submariner, the two-tone blue one, classic style. I’ve been eyeing this watch for a while, and you know what? I finally decided to take the plunge and make one, a high imitation one, of course.
First things first, I did a lot of digging around. I hit up all the usual spots online, looking for any info I could find on what makes this watch tick. Forums, watch blogs, you name it. I needed to know which one is the best. I was trying to figure out the quality between the genuine one and the replica one, and of course, the price.
Here’s what I found out:
- Real two-tone models are way more expensive when they’re new, obviously because of the gold. They hold their value pretty well, too, but that tends to drop over time, though it’s slower with Rolex than other brands.
- There are some brands out there, kind of in the same price range, that have models cheaper than Rolexes and are just as good, if not better, with more tech. We’re talking Omega, JLC, Grand Seiko, Girard Perregaux, and Zenith.
- I decided to buy the replica one because it is cheaper. But the seller told me the movement and the bracelet are similar to the genuine one but are not authentic.
And I started to make it by myself. I found some decent raw materials for the case and bracelet. You know, something that looks and feels quality but doesn’t break the bank. For the movement, I went with a reliable automatic one. It is a difficult thing to make. Luckily, I have done it after a lot of failures.
Next up, the dial. That blue dial is what really makes this watch stand out, so I spent extra time making sure I got that right. I tested out a bunch of different shades of blue until I found one that looked just like the real deal. It was a real pain, but totally worth it in the end.
Putting it all together was the fun part. I carefully assembled all the pieces, making sure everything fit just right. It felt like putting together a puzzle, but way more satisfying. And when I finally had it all done and strapped it on my wrist, man, it felt good.
The End Result
So there you have it, my journey to making a high imitation two-tone blue Rolex Submariner. It was a ton of work, but seeing the finished product made it all worthwhile. It might not be the real thing, but it’s close enough for me, and it’s a nice addition to my collection.
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