So, I set out to get myself one of those fancy green Rolex Submariner watches, the new ones. I’ve always liked how they look, and I figured it was time to treat myself.
First, I started looking around online, just to get a feel for what was out there. I was checking out a bunch of different sources, trying to learn everything I could about these watches. I mean, I didn’t want to get ripped off, right? I quickly found out these are some of the most copied watches in the world, so I knew I had to be extra careful.
- I learned that the real deal Submariners are 40 millimeters in case diameter, which is about 1.57 inches.
- I also found out that for the ones with a single color, like the all-green or all-blue models, the dial and the bezel should be the exact same shade.
After that, I hit up some local stores. I went in, talked to the guys behind the counter, and tried on a few. Felt pretty good on the wrist, I gotta say. I was comparing them, looking at the weight, the color, and all those little details. At one point, it really hit me how many fakes are out there. Every time I thought I was close, I’d find some tiny detail that was off.
Then came the waiting game. Apparently, these things are super popular. Like, really popular. I heard some people wait for one or two years for a specific Submariner, and even longer for other models like the Daytona. I put my name down on a couple of lists, but I wasn’t holding my breath.
While I was waiting, I kept digging. I found out that even the best copies, the so-called “first copies,” aren’t the real thing. They might look similar, have similar bracelets, and even similar movements, but they’re still not genuine. That just made me more determined to get a real one, even if it was pre-owned.
Eventually, I got the call. One of the stores I had visited had a new green Submariner in stock. I rushed over, checked it out one last time, and compared it against all the info I had gathered. The shade of green on the dial and bezel matched perfectly, the size was exactly 40mm, and the weight felt right. This was it. I bought it right there and then.
Man, it felt good to finally have it. It wasn’t just about having a nice watch. It was about the whole process, the learning, the waiting, and finally getting exactly what I wanted. And let me tell you, wearing it now feels pretty damn awesome. It’s a reminder that sometimes, good things do come to those who wait, and do their homework.
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