So, I started looking into getting one of these fancy Rolex watches, you know, the green Submariner. Heard a lot about them, seen ’em on people’s wrists. They look pretty slick, I gotta say. I found out the average waiting time is about 6-12 months. I was like, “whoa.”
First, I tried hitting up some official Rolex retailers. Figured that was the smart move, right? Go to the source. I browsed some online stores and found their addresses. I wanted to see these watches in person, get a feel for them.
Go to the store
I walked into the store, all excited like a kid in a candy shop. I checked out a bunch of different models, but that green one, man, it really caught my eye. They told me a bit about the watch, the history, all that. Pretty interesting stuff, even if it is just a watch.
- Checked out the watch: I spent some time looking at the watch. It is shiny and definitely looks expensive.
- Talked to the sales guy: He knew his stuff. Told me all about how it’s made and everything.
- Tried it on: Of course, I had to try it on. Felt good on my wrist.
But here’s the kicker – the price. It was way out of my league. I mean, I knew Rolexes were expensive, but this was a whole other level. I thought maybe find some alternatives. Like, a high imitation or something. Looked around online, found some forums where people were talking about it. Seemed like a whole underground world of these imitation watches.
Then it hit me – why not try to make one myself? I’ve always been a hands-on kind of guy, like to tinker with things. So I started doing some research. Looked up what materials I would need, what tools, all that jazz. I watched a bunch of videos online about watchmaking. It’s pretty complicated, but I figured I could give it a shot. At least I could try to make something that looked similar.
My DIY Project
I ordered some parts online. Nothing too fancy, just some basic watch movements, a green dial, a case that looked kind of like the Submariner. I even got some tools, like those tiny screwdrivers and magnifying glasses. Felt like a real watchmaker, haha.
- Gathered materials: Got everything I thought I needed. Felt like a scavenger hunt, to be honest.
- Set up a workspace: Cleared off my desk, laid out all my tools. Looked pretty professional, if I do say so myself.
- Started assembling: This was the hard part. Those parts are tiny! My hands were shaking, I was sweating.
It took me a few weeks, working on it here and there in my spare time. Made a lot of mistakes, messed up a few parts. But eventually, I managed to put something together. It wasn’t perfect, not by a long shot. The hands didn’t move quite right, the dial was a little crooked, and the whole thing felt kind of cheap. But hey, it was green, and it kind of looked like a Submariner. From a distance, maybe.
I wore it around for a few days. Got a few compliments, surprisingly. People thought it was a real Rolex! I didn’t correct them, just kind of chuckled to myself. It was a fun little project, I learned a lot. And I got a new appreciation for those real Rolex watchmakers. They are something else. Maybe someday I’ll get a real one, but for now, my homemade “Submariner” will do just fine. And I learned the Classic Rolex watches are dressier than normal ones, this is the simple way to tell them apart.
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