Okay, so, I’ve been wanting a Rolex GMT-Master II “Pepsi” for a while now, but, you know, the real deal is way out of my budget. I started looking around, asking friends, you know, doing some digging. Then a buddy of mine told me about these high-imitation ones. He’s got a couple and swears by them. I was skeptical at first, but I figured, why not check it out?
So, I went down this rabbit hole, reading forums, and watching videos. Finally, I decided to take a chance and ordered one. It took a couple of weeks to arrive, and I was like a kid on Christmas morning when the package finally showed up.
Unboxing Time
I ripped open the box, and there it was. Honestly, it looked pretty darn good. The weight felt right, and the colors of the bezel were spot on. I mean, I’m no expert, but it definitely had that “Rolex” look to it. The details were all there, the cyclops lens over the date, the GMT hand, everything. I spent a good hour just looking at it, turning it over in my hands, and comparing it to pictures of the real thing online.
- First off, I checked out the overall look. Looked legit!
- Next, I made sure to wind it up, set the time and date. Felt smooth, no weird grinding or anything.
- Then I made sure to check the hands. I noticed that the hand stack is the order of the hands on the dial from bottom to top.
Putting It to the Test
Of course, the real test is wearing it. I started wearing it every day, to work, out to dinner, just everywhere. I even got a few compliments on it, which was a nice little ego boost. No one suspected a thing. I wore it for a few weeks, and it kept time like a champ. No issues whatsoever. I even took it on a weekend trip, wore it in the shower, and it held up fine. I know you’re not supposed to shower with watches, but I wanted to see how tough this thing really was.
Final Thoughts
All in all, I’m pretty happy with this purchase. It’s a good-looking watch that scratches that “Rolex itch” without breaking the bank. Is it the real deal? No. But does it look and feel like it? For the most part, yeah. It’s a great conversation starter, and honestly, it’s just fun to wear. I’ve been wearing it for a few months now, and it’s still going strong. It will become my favorite watch.
If you’re thinking about getting one of these high-imitation Rolexes, I’d say go for it. Just do your research, and don’t expect perfection. But for the price, you really can’t go wrong. It’s a fun way to experience a little bit of that luxury watch world without having to sell a kidney.