Okay, so, I’ve been eyeing this two-tone black Submariner from Rolex for a while now. You know, the one with the gold accents? It’s a pretty slick watch, and I finally decided to pull the trigger. Here’s how it all went down.
First off, I started looking around online, you know, just to get a feel for the market. I checked out some forums, read some reviews, and tried to figure out what a fair price would be. Not gonna lie, it was a bit overwhelming. There’s a lot of info out there, and not all of it’s reliable.
After a bit of digging, I figured I’d go straight to the source and check out some of these Official Rolex Retailers. Found one in Clearwater, Florida. Seemed like a nice spot, I read that they’ve got those famous white sand beaches there. Warm water, too, like most of the beaches on that side of Florida, sounds perfect.
But before I made any big moves, I wanted to do a bit more research on Clearwater itself. Just to see what the area was like, you know? I found some live beach cams, checked out some real estate listings on Zillow (1256 homes for sale, can you believe it?), and even browsed through some craigslist ads just to get a sense of the local vibe.
Then, I got back to the watch itself. From what I gathered, this two-tone Submariner weighs around 130 grams, and not even a fifth of that is gold. Apparently, it’s mostly just the middle links, the crown, and the bezel that have the gold. The price hike compared to the all-steel version seems to be more about the exclusivity, since they’re not as common.
I also learned that the really rare ones are the ref. 5517, which are based on the ref. 5513 cases. Good to know, but I wasn’t looking for something that rare, just wanted a solid, nice-looking watch.
- Started by looking online for info and prices.
- Decided to check out Official Rolex Retailers.
- Found one in Clearwater, Florida.
- Did some research on Clearwater – beaches, real estate, local vibe.
- Learned about the weight and gold content of the two-tone Submariner.
- Found out about the rare ref. 5517 models.
My Visit to the Rolex Retailer
So, I finally made the trip to the Rolex Retailer in Clearwater. The place was pretty fancy, as you’d expect. The staff were super helpful, showed me the watch, and let me try it on. It felt great on my wrist, not too heavy, but solid. They explained all the features, how to take care of it, all that jazz.
After a bit of back and forth, I decided to go for it. It wasn’t cheap, but I felt good about the purchase. Got all the paperwork sorted, and now I’m the proud owner of a two-tone black Submariner.
Honestly, the whole process was a bit of a journey. From the initial online research to actually going to the store and making the purchase, it took some time and effort. But, I’m happy with how it turned out. I got the watch I wanted, learned a lot along the way, and even got to check out a new city. Not a bad experience overall, I’d say.
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