Well, let’s gab about them fancy Rolex Submariner watches, the ones they sell in them special stores. Folks say they’re real good, but I gotta tell ya, it ain’t always easy to figure out what’s what.
The Real McCoy Rolex Submariner
Now, these real Rolex watches, they’re somethin’ else. Shiny, heavy, and they tick-tock just right. They got this here thing called a “rotating bezel,” that’s the ring around the face, see? You can twist it, and it helps ya keep track of time underwater, or so they say. I ain’t never been divin’, but I reckon it’s useful for them that do. And they got this other thing, a “helium escape valve,” sounds fancy, don’t it? It lets the air out if you go real deep in the water, so the watch don’t bust. But mostly, people just like ’em ’cause they look nice and show off how much money they got.
Them real ones, they cost a pretty penny. I heard tell some of ’em go for more than a good used car! Can you believe that? For a watch! But I guess if you got the money, you can spend it how you want. They say the real special ones, the ones they call “collectibles,” them are the real expensive ones. They got numbers on ’em, like “5513” and “5517,” and folks go crazy tryin’ to find ’em.
- The Face: The real ones got a clear face, and the hands move smooth, like butter.
- The Back: Most of the time, the back is just plain metal, all shiny and smooth. No pictures or words, just metal. But some old, old ones, from way back when, they got see-through backs, so you can see all the little gears and springs inside. Them are rare, like hen’s teeth.
- The Winding Crown: That’s the little knob you use to set the time and wind it up, if it ain’t one of them automatic ones. It should feel just right, not too loose, not too tight.
Them Fake Rolex Submariners, Watch Out!
Now, where there’s fancy stuff, there’s always gonna be fakes. And them fake Rolexes, they’re everywhere. Some are real bad, you can spot ’em a mile away. But some, they’re pretty good, and it takes a real sharp eye to tell the difference. I’ve heard tell there’s guides out there just for helping you spot the fakes! They say even if they look real good, they ain’t gonna last like a real one. They’re likely to break down, or the hands might fall off, or they just won’t keep time right.
So, how do you spot a fake? Well, that’s the tricky part. They say you gotta look real close.
- The Price: If it’s too cheap, it’s probably fake. A real Rolex, it ain’t gonna be a bargain, that’s for sure.
- The Weight: A real one’s heavy, it feels solid in your hand. Them fakes, they’re often lighter, feel cheap.
- The Details: You gotta look at everything, the hands, the numbers, the little crown logo. Are they sharp and clear, or blurry and messy? On a real one, everything’s perfect. And that second hand? It should move real smooth, not jerky like it’s got the hiccups.
- The Movement: This is the hard part, ’cause you gotta open up the watch to see it. But a real Rolex has a real nice movement, all them gears and springs working together just so. A fake one, it’ll look cheap and messy inside.
The Specialty Stores, Are They Trustworthy?
Now, them special stores that sell Rolexes, they’re supposed to be the best place to buy a real one. They got all the fancy displays and the salespeople in suits. But even then, you gotta be careful. I ain’t sayin’ they’re all crooks, but there’s always a few bad apples in every barrel. And sometimes, even the experts can be fooled by a really good fake. So, you gotta do your homework, know what you’re looking for, and don’t be afraid to ask questions. And if somethin’ feels off, walk away. There’s plenty of other places to spend your hard-earned money.
In the End…
Look, a Rolex Submariner, it’s a fancy watch, no doubt about it. Whether it’s worth all that money, well, that’s up to you. But if you’re gonna buy one, make sure you’re gettin’ the real deal. Do your research, look close, and don’t be afraid to walk away if somethin’ don’t feel right. And remember, it’s just a watch. It ain’t gonna make you a better person, or a happier person. It’ll just tell you the time, and maybe impress a few folks along the way. But if you’re gonna spend that much money on something, might as well make sure it’s real, right?
The Rolex Submariner, real or fake, it’s been a popular watch for a long, long time. And I reckon folks’ll still be wearing them, and talking about them, for many years to come.