Well, let’s talk about them Rolex watches, the green ones, the Submariner kind, you know? Folks call ’em “high imitation,” which is just a fancy way of sayin’ they ain’t the real deal. But hey, sometimes a fella just wants the look, right? Ain’t nothin’ wrong with that.
Now, I ain’t no expert, mind you, but I’ve seen a thing or two. First off, these fake ones, they often feel kinda… light. You pick up a real Rolex, it’s got some heft to it, like a good ol’ cast iron skillet. These other fellas, they feel like tin cans sometimes.
And the finish, oh boy, that’s where you can really tell. A real Rolex, it’s smooth as a baby’s bottom, all shiny and perfect. But these fakes, they can be rough around the edges, like they forgot to sand ’em down good. You might see little scratches or bumps, or the color might be off, not that deep, rich green you expect.
- Look at the numbers and markings real close. Them real watches, they got numbers carved in deep, neat and tidy. Fake ones? Sometimes the numbers look like they were just scratched on with a pin, not deep at all.
- And another thing, that little cyclops window, the one that makes the date bigger? On a real Rolex, it magnifies that number real good, makes it pop out. Fakes, sometimes they just make it blurry, or it ain’t even lined up right.
Now, if you’re serious about buyin’ a watch, and you ain’t sure if it’s real or not, take it to someone who knows. There are fellas out there, they look at watches all day long. They’ll tell you right quick if it’s a fake, and they can give you a price, what they call a “quotation,” for a real one or even a good fake one.
Sometimes, though, a fella just likes the way somethin’ looks. He ain’t got the money for the real thing, or maybe he just don’t wanna spend that much. If you just like the look of that green Rolex, that Submariner, and you find a fake one that looks good enough, well, that’s your business. Ain’t nobody gonna fault you for that.
But you gotta be careful, see? Some folks try to pass off fakes as the real deal, and they charge you a whole heap of money for it. That ain’t right. That’s why it’s important to know what you’re lookin’ at, to be able to spot the differences. It ain’t always easy, though, them fake makers, they gettin’ better all the time.
They got these guides out there, stuff you can read, tells you all the things to look for. They show you pictures, real close-ups, so you can compare. They point out all the little details, the stuff you wouldn’t even think to look at. Like the way the hands move, or the little crown on the side, or even the way the bracelet links together. It’s mighty interestin’, all the stuff they can spot.
And talkin’ about that bracelet, that’s another place you can tell a fake. A real Rolex bracelet, it’s solid, it feels good on your wrist. It ain’t gonna fall apart on ya. Fakes, sometimes they feel flimsy, like they might break any minute. And the clasp, that little thing that holds it all together, it should snap shut tight, no looseness. A loose clasp is a dead giveaway.
So, there you have it, a little bit about them high imitation Rolex Submariners. They ain’t the real McCoy, but sometimes they can look pretty darn close. Just remember, do your homework, know what you’re buyin’, and don’t get swindled. And if you just like the look, well, that’s alright too. It’s your money, you spend it how you want.
And one more thing, don’t go buyin’ no watch off the back of a truck, you hear? You want a good watch, you gotta go to a reputable place, or find someone you trust. That’s the best way to make sure you’re gettin’ what you pay for, whether it’s real or not.
Now, I reckon I’ve said about all I know on this subject. It ain’t rocket science, but it’s good to be informed. So go on, do your research, and happy watch huntin’!
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