Okay, here is my sharing about the whole process of purchasing a high imitation Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 (Older Model):
Man, let me tell you about this whole ordeal I went through trying to get my hands on a decent fake Rolex Sea-Dweller, the older 16600 model. I’ve always been a watch guy, but mostly into vintage Omegas. I even got a Speedmaster in my collection, but lately, I’ve been itching for a vintage Rolex, that classic, rugged look. So I started doing my homework, reading up on all these different Rolex models, trying to figure out which one I wanted.
Then I stumbled upon some talk about the Sea-Dweller 16600. It’s like, the perfect mix of old-school cool and that legendary Rolex quality. But, getting a real one? Forget about it! Those things are crazy expensive now. Some dealers are getting the last produced Sea-Dweller ref.16600 time pieces ever since the introduction of the Deep Sea model, which make the price go even higher. That’s when I started thinking about maybe, just maybe, going the replica route.
I started digging around online, looking at pictures, reading forums, you name it. I learned a lot about what to look for in a good fake. Let me tell you, there’s a lot of trash out there. I mean, some of these fakes are so bad, it’s laughable. But I kept at it, and slowly I started to get a feel for what a decent 16600 replica should look like.
There are a lot of red flags to look out for on the Daytona, which helps me a lot in spotting a fake or counterfeit Rolex. Based on the photos I have seen online – I must say most of them are FAKE. Indeed looking at all photos I am sure some are fake.
I reached out to a few sellers, asked a bunch of questions, and got some pictures. Finally, I found one that looked pretty darn good. The details were right, the weight felt good (or so I was told), and the price was something I could actually stomach. I’m not gonna lie, I was nervous as hell pulling the trigger on this thing.
So, I wired the money, and waited. It felt like forever, but finally, the package arrived. I ripped that thing open like a kid on Christmas morning. And you know what? It was pretty impressive. I mean, it’s not the real deal, obviously, but it’s a darn good copy. I’ve been wearing it for a few weeks now, and I gotta say, I’m happy with it. It looks good on my wrist, it keeps time well, and it gives me that little bit of that Rolex vibe without breaking the bank.
- The waiting was the hardest part: Man, those days waiting for the package to arrive were brutal. I was constantly checking the tracking number, hoping it would magically appear on my doorstep.
- The unboxing was a thrill: Finally getting my hands on the watch was such a rush. I carefully unwrapped it, examined every detail, and tried it on. It felt great on my wrist!
- Wearing it with pride (and a little bit of guilt): I love wearing the watch, but there’s always that little voice in the back of my head reminding me it’s not the real thing. But hey, it looks good, and that’s what matters, right?
Conclusion
Would I recommend going down this road? I don’t know. It’s a bit of a gamble, and you gotta be prepared to maybe get burned. But if you do your research, find a reputable seller, and manage your expectations, you might just end up with a pretty sweet watch for a fraction of the price of the real thing. Just don’t try to pass it off as genuine, okay? That’s just not cool.
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