Alright, let’s talk about this Rolex GMT-Master II, the “Original order” version. I’ve been eyeing this watch for a while, and finally decided to pull the trigger. I did some digging around, you know, just to make sure I wasn’t getting ripped off.
First thing I did was check out some forums and videos. Learned a couple of neat tricks to spot a fake. One key thing is the order of the hands on the dial. Apparently, on a real Rolex GMT-Master II, the hands should be stacked like this: Hour, GMT, Minute. If they’re in any other order, you know, that’s a red flag.
So, I found a seller, looked pretty legit. They had a bunch of pictures, and I made sure to check the hand stack in each one. Everything looked good. The watch arrived, and I gotta say, it felt heavy, solid, just like I expected. I spent a good hour just examining it. Looked at the crown, the bezel, the bracelet, and the case. Made sure to look for that the hands. The detail was insane, especially that hands, you could see the craftsmanship, if you know what I mean.
I even took it to a local watch guy, a friend of a friend who knows his stuff. He popped open the back, took a look at the movement, and gave me the nod. Said it looked like the real deal, or at least, a darn good replica. That was good enough for me.
Been wearing it for a few weeks now. I have to say that it’s a really good watch. I love this watch. And I just want to share my experience with you guys.
- Checked online forums and videos to learn about spotting fakes.
- Learned about the hand stack order: Hour, GMT, Minute.
- Found a seller with good pictures, verified the hand stack.
- Received the watch, it felt solid and well-made.
- Examined the details, crown, bezel, bracelet, etc.
- Got it checked by a watch expert, got a positive feedback.
- Been wearing it, and enjoying it very much.
So, yeah, that’s my story about getting this Rolex GMT-Master II. It wasn’t exactly cheap, but I feel like I got my money’s worth. It’s a great watch, and it looks amazing on my wrist.
My final thoughts
If you’re thinking about getting one of these, just do your research, be careful, and make sure to check those hands.
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