Alright, so I’ve been messing around with watches for a while now, and I gotta say, this latest project was a real doozy. I decided I wanted to see if I could make a decent fake of a two-tone black Rolex Submariner, you know, the kind that usually goes for, like, 15 grand or more.
First off, I started looking around online, trying to figure out what makes these watches tick, literally. I saw some folks debating whether the blue or black version was better, but I went with black because it seemed a bit more under the radar. Plus, I saw some chatter on forums about two-tone Subs, so I figured that was the way to go.
Next, I had to actually get my hands on some parts. Let me tell you, finding decent fake parts is a pain in the neck. But I managed to piece together something that looked halfway decent. The hardest part was probably getting the little numbers and engravings right. Those counterfeiters are always trying to copy the most popular Rolex models, so they can sell them off quickly, right? I had to pay close attention to those details to make sure I didn’t totally blow it.
- Scouring online forums: Spent hours reading about two-tone Subs and which color is more popular.
- Sourcing parts: This was tough, had to find decent-looking fake parts that wouldn’t immediately give it away.
- Assembling the watch: Putting it all together was like a puzzle, but I got it done.
- Focusing on details: The serial numbers and engravings were key, had to make sure they looked legit.
Putting the whole thing together was like solving a really complicated puzzle. I had all these tiny pieces, and I had to make sure they fit just right. It wasn’t easy, but after a lot of trial and error, I finally got something that looked pretty convincing. It didn’t take me to do this for only a week. I mean, it’s not perfect, but you’d have to look pretty closely to tell it’s not the real deal.
Honestly, the whole process was kind of a headache, but it was also pretty interesting. I learned a lot about what goes into making a high-end watch, even if it was a fake one. I’m sure this can get me a good price from some guys who have no idea about watches. Would I do it again? Maybe, maybe not. It’s a lot of work for something that’s not exactly legal. But hey, it was a fun experiment, and I got a pretty cool-looking watch out of it. What do you think, did I nail it or what?
Reflecting on the Outcome
After all that work, I’m pretty satisfied with how it turned out. It’s not something I’d wear every day, but it’s a neat little project that taught me a lot. Plus, it’s kind of a conversation starter, you know? I can show it to my buddies and be like, “Hey, check out what I made.” Most of them are pretty impressed, even if they know it’s not a real Rolex. And hey, maybe one day I’ll try my hand at making a real one. Who knows?
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