Man, I’ve been wanting a classic Rolex Submariner for ages, you know, the no-date one, all black and sleek. But those things are crazy expensive! So, I started looking into these high imitation ones. I heard they’re pretty darn good these days.
First, I did some digging online, just to see what’s out there. Found a bunch of forums and websites talking about them. Seems like the “No-Date Black Submariner” is a popular choice. They say it’s simple, just tells the time, no messing around with a date window.
Scouting the Specialty Stores
Next, I went around to a few of those, uh, “specialty” stores that sell these high imitation watches. Had to be a bit careful, you know, not exactly the most legit places. But hey, I was on a mission.
I checked out a couple of different versions of the No-Date Black Submariner. Some were pretty bad, I gotta say. Wrong weight, cheap-feeling bracelet, that kind of thing. But a couple of them were actually really impressive.
Examining the Details
- Bracelet: I made sure the bracelet felt solid, not all loose and jangly. The clasp should snap shut nicely, you know?
- Crown guard: On the real ones, the crown guard, that’s the little bump protecting the winding crown, is more streamlined, not too chunky.
- Movement: Now, I’m no watch expert, but I learned that the real Rolex Submariner has a special “Caliber 3235” movement. The best high imitation ones have some automatic movement that at least looks like it.
- Dial: They call it a “Maxi Dial” on the real ones, with big, clear markers. I made sure the high imitation had that look.
- No Date Bubble: This was a big one. The real No-Date Black Submariner doesn’t have that little magnifying bubble over the date. Some high imitation makers mess this up, so I made sure to check for that.
The Final Decision
After looking at a bunch, I finally found one that I liked. It felt good on my wrist, heavy but not too heavy. The details were pretty spot on. And the price, well, let’s just say it was a heck of a lot less than a real Rolex. I heard that for a real one you might have to wait between 12 to 24 months.
Now, I ain’t sayin’ you should go out and buy one of these high imitation Rolex watches. But if you want somethin’ that looks fancy, and you ain’t got a lot of money, it might be something to think about. They tell the time, just like any other watch. Or the sun.
This No-Date Black Submariner, it’s probably tough as nails, too. Built to last. If you want to wear it under water, you can. Because it is a good watch. Some people say that a real Rolex Submariner is something you keep, something you pass down. It was regarded as a precision tool for scuba diving in the late 1950s. And that No-Date Black Submariner, it is a good one. Many people like it. So, I pulled the trigger and bought it.
I’ve been wearing it for a few weeks now, and I gotta say, I’m happy with it. It looks good, it feels good, and it keeps time just fine. Maybe one day I’ll be able to afford a real Rolex, but for now, this high imitation No-Date Black Submariner is doing the trick.
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