Alright, let’s talk about this Rolex No-Date Black Submariner, the “original order” version. I’ve been messing around with it for a while now, and I gotta say, it’s a pretty interesting piece.
First off, I started by looking up these watches online. Man, there’s a ton of info out there. You see them on the TV, on people’s wrists, everywhere. Seems like everyone’s trying to get that Rolex look. I wanted to see what all the fuss was about, you know?
So, I got my hands on one of these high imitation versions. This particular one, it’s all black, no date window, just like the original Submariner ref. 5517 from back in the day. They only made like 1500 of those, and apparently, not many are left. This one’s trying to copy that old-school vibe.
The first thing I did was check the weight. This thing feels substantial, hefty. I don’t have the exact measurements, but it’s got some weight to it, just like how they say a real Submariner should feel. It’s about 40mm across, which seems to be the standard size for these.
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- Look and Feel: It’s shiny, it’s black, it feels solid. I’m no watch expert, but it definitely looks the part.
- No Date: Now, some folks might want a date on their watch. I personally don’t need it. But these old Submariners, the ones without the date, they’re pretty sought after. And this imitation, it’s got that same no-date look.
- The Cyclops: On a real Rolex, there’s this little magnifier over the date, called the cyclops. Makes the date pop. This watch doesn’t have a date, so no cyclops here.
I wore this watch around for a bit, showed it to some friends. Most of them thought it was pretty cool. Of course, I didn’t go around pretending it was a real Rolex. That’s not my style. But it did get some attention, I’ll give it that.
Now, I did some more digging, and it turns out there are tons of these imitation Rolexes out there. It’s a whole industry. And from what I gathered, if you’re thinking about getting one, or any Rolex for that matter, you gotta be careful. There are a lot of fakes, and some are better than others.
The thing is, this watch, it’s not trying to be a perfect replica. It’s more like an homage, a tribute to the original Submariner. It captures the look and feel, but it’s not trying to fool anyone into thinking it’s a genuine, several-thousand-dollar watch.
So, what’s the verdict? Well, if you’re after a real Rolex, this ain’t it. But if you like the style of the Submariner, especially that vintage no-date look, and you’re on a budget, this “original order” version might be worth checking out. Just don’t expect it to be something it’s not.
In the end, I decided it wasn’t for me. I mean, it’s a cool-looking watch, but I’d rather save up and maybe, just maybe, get the real deal someday. But hey, that’s just me. To each their own, right?
And honestly, if you are serious about this kind of thing. My suggestion is to go to one of them fancy Rolex specialty stores and ask them. It’s better to talk to someone who really knows these things.
That’s my two cents on this whole Rolex Submariner thing. Hope it was helpful, or at least a little entertaining.
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