Alright, so I’ve been eyeing this Rolex Submariner, the two-tone black one, for a while now. You know, the one that screams “I’ve made it” but also “I still like to get my hands dirty.” I finally pulled the trigger and went to purchase it but was a little afraid of it being a fake one. Let me tell you, it wasn’t as straightforward as I thought it would be.
First off, I started hitting up the forums, places where watch nerds like me hang out. I saw some people debating between the blue and the black two-tone Subs. Honestly, I always knew I wanted the black. It’s just more…me. But reading those threads, I started getting a little paranoid about getting scammed. There are so many fakes out there that you must be careful.
I started digging deeper into how to spot a fake. One of the first things I learned was to check the weight. Apparently, real Rolexes are hefty because of the good stuff they’re made of. I figured, okay, I can do that. I’ve held enough watches in my life to know what feels substantial.
- Checked the weight.
Then there was the whole deal with serial numbers and engravings. Supposedly, those are a big tell. I read something about understanding their significance, so I spent an evening squinting at pictures online, trying to memorize what a real Rolex engraving looked like. It was like training to be a detective or something.
- Checked the weight.
- Learned about serial numbers and engravings.
I also learned that I should familiarize myself with vintage and discontinued models. I mean, I was going for a newer one, but you never know. Better safe than sorry, right? I went down a rabbit hole of old Rolex ads and articles. It was actually kind of fun, learning about the history of these things.
- Checked the weight.
- Learned about serial numbers and engravings.
- Familiarized myself with vintage and discontinued models.
The dial, that was another thing. I read that fake dials are pretty common, and a simple swap could mean a huge difference in price, especially with those “Red dials” I saw mentioned. I figured I needed to be extra careful with that. The plan was to take a magnifying glass and examine it meticulously.
- Checked the weight.
- Learned about serial numbers and engravings.
- Familiarized myself with vintage and discontinued models.
- Planned to examine the dial carefully.
Armed with all this newfound knowledge, I finally went to the dealer. I picked up the watch, and yep, it felt heavy, just like the forums said. I whipped out my magnifying glass and checked the engravings, comparing them to the pictures I had studied. They looked legit. Then I examined the dial with an eagle eye, looking for any imperfections. Nothing.
After a good hour of scrutiny, I finally felt confident enough to pull the trigger. It was a big purchase, but man, it felt good. Now I’ve got this beautiful two-tone black Submariner on my wrist, and I know it’s the real deal.
Conclusion
It was a bit of a journey, but it was totally worth it. This experience taught me to do my homework before making such a big purchase. Also, don’t be afraid to ask questions and use the resources available online. It’s better to be safe than sorry when dealing with things like this.
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