Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with watches lately, and let me tell you, it’s a wild world out there. I decided to try my hand at making a really good fake of the new green Rolex Submariner – you know, the one everyone’s drooling over. I mean the original is way too expensive to buy, and it took me a long time to wait for one. I’m not going to lie, the whole process was way more complicated than I thought it would be, but I learned a ton along the way.
First off, I had to find all the parts. And not just any parts, these had to be top-notch, almost-the-real-deal kind of stuff. I spent hours, days even, online, going through forums, checking out these shady websites, and talking to some, uh, “interesting” characters. Finally, I found a guy who seemed to know his stuff. He hooked me up with a really good quality case, a movement, hands, a dial and a beautiful green ceramic bezel, and a bunch of other bits and pieces.
- Case: Got a 41mm one, just like the real Submariner, made from some pretty solid stainless steel.
- Movement: This is the heart of the watch, right? I went with a decent automatic movement, the best one I could find that wouldn’t break the bank.
- Hands and Dial: These were surprisingly hard to get right. I wanted that classic Submariner look, with the Mercedes hands and those round hour markers. Found some pretty good ones, though.
- Bezel: Ah, the green ceramic. This was a must. Took me a while, but I finally got a hold of a really vibrant green one that clicked just right.
- Bracelet: I ended up with a stainless steel bracelet, not too bad, got that nice weight to it, similar to the real Rolex one.
Once I had everything, it was time to put it all together. Let me tell you, watchmaking is no joke. You need tiny tools, a steady hand, and a whole lot of patience. I watched a bunch of YouTube videos, read some articles, and basically just went for it. There were a few close calls, a couple of springs that went flying across the room, and a lot of cursing, but eventually, I got it all assembled.
And you know what? It turned out pretty darn good. I mean, I’m not going to try to pass it off as a real Rolex or anything, but it’s a solid watch. It looks great, it feels good on the wrist, and it keeps decent time. I even got a few compliments on it from my friends, though I am honest with them it is a high-imitation version.
The Results
This whole experience was a real eye-opener. It gave me a new appreciation for the craftsmanship that goes into these luxury watches, even though I am not able to own one now. It also made me realize how much of a difference quality materials make. I’m not saying I’m going to become a full-time watchmaker or anything, but it was a fun project, and I’m pretty proud of my little green Submariner, even if I waited for a long time. Maybe I’ll try another one someday, who knows?
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