So, I’ve been wanting to get a Rolex GMT-Master II for a while now. But, man, those prices are insane! I mean, who has that kind of cash lying around? Not me, that’s for sure. So, I started looking into alternatives, and that’s when I stumbled upon these high imitation Rolexes.
I did some digging, you know, reading forums and stuff. I found that the GMT-Master II, especially the “Pepsi” bezel ones, they are really popular right now. I decided to try to get one of those “Batman” ones too, it looks pretty fancy. But let me tell you, finding a decent one isn’t as easy as you might think. These are not the real deal, mind you.
First, I had to figure out what kind of movement I wanted. There are a bunch of different ones out there, and they all have their pros and cons. After reading a ton of reviews, I finally decided to go with a particular movement that was supposed to be pretty reliable.
Next, I needed to find a seller. There are a lot of websites and individuals selling these things. It took me a few days of looking around and comparing prices, reading reviews, and doing some basic checks on the sellers.
Once I found a seller I felt comfortable with, I placed my order. It felt a bit weird, to be honest, buying a fake watch. But hey, I really wanted that Rolex look without breaking the bank.
The waiting game was the hardest part. I was constantly checking the tracking information, hoping it wouldn’t get seized by customs or something. Finally, after a few weeks, the package arrived! I ripped it open like a kid on Christmas morning.
My First Impression
And there it was, my very own high imitation Rolex GMT-Master II. The first thing I noticed was the weight. It felt substantial, just like the real deal. The bezel clicked nicely, and the colors were spot on. Even the cyclops lens over the date window looked legit.
I started playing around with it, setting the time and the GMT hand. It all worked smoothly. I wore it around the house for a few days, just to get a feel for it. It was surprisingly comfortable on the wrist.
Putting It to the Test
Now, I know what you’re thinking. Is it really that good of a copy? Well, I took it to a local watch guy I know. He took one look at it and said, “Nice watch!” He thought it was real! I didn’t tell him it was a fake, of course.
- The watch keeps time pretty well. I’ve only had to adjust it a couple of times in the past few weeks.
- It’s pretty easy to read, even in the dark.
- The bracelet is comfortable and doesn’t feel cheap.
One thing I did notice is that the lume (you know, the glow-in-the-dark stuff) isn’t as bright as a real Rolex. But honestly, that’s a minor detail. Also I did some tests on it, like measuring my cholesterol and stuff, just kidding! But I did use a tool called GMR1000 to test the timing, and it’s surprisingly accurate, it can sync to a variety of timing references and provide a range of outputs including NTP, IEEE1588v2 PTP, IRIG-B, SMPTE, 10Mhz.
Overall, I’m pretty happy with my high imitation Rolex. It’s not perfect, but for the price, it’s a pretty darn good copy. I get to enjoy the look and feel of a Rolex without having to sell a kidney. Would I recommend it? If you’re looking for a budget-friendly way to get that Rolex style, then yeah, I’d say go for it. Just do your research and be realistic about your expectations. It won’t be the real thing, but it’s still a pretty cool watch. I also had to high-pass some of the deep low end in my music to make it sound better. I usually roll off low end on my master at 20Hz. You see, it is just like how I handled my music.
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