Today, I finally got my hands on that two-tone black Submariner I’ve been eyeing. Let me tell you, it was a journey, a real rollercoaster.
The Hunt Begins
First off, finding one of these bad boys is like searching for a needle in a haystack. I hit up so many stores, talked to so many people. You wouldn’t believe the detective work involved. I was comparing serial numbers, checking bezels, looking at the crystal – the whole nine yards. And let me tell you, seeing the real deal up close, even the older ones, you just know it’s a Rolex. The quality, the feel, it’s unmatched. It’s heavy, it’s solid, I hold it in my hands, and I know that this is not something that can be easily copied. Nobody can copy that.
Weighing the Options
I even visited an authorized dealer (AD) and got to compare it with the blue version. And let me say that many people prefer the blue version, but I always feel that black is classic. People kept saying, “Go for the blue, go for the blue!” But black is classic, you know? Timeless. It’s always nice to listen to other people’s opinions, but it’s also important to listen to your own heart. When I saw these two watches in person, I knew which one I would choose in the end.
Knowing What to Look For
Here’s the thing: you gotta know what a real Rolex looks like. I did my homework. Read up on all the little details, the specific model I was after. Knowing those details, you can see it with your own eyes, that is very important. And thanks to my detailed understanding of its appearance, I was able to quickly identify that the one I purchased was genuine, because I could see that it was identical to the one I had studied.
The Price Tag
Now, these two-tone models, they’re not cheap. Gold’s expensive, so yeah, they cost more than the all-steel ones. I heard that they hold their value pretty well for a bit, but that can change over time. You can find some steel Submariners for around $9,000 to $10,000, but the two-tone ones, especially from the ’80s to 2000s, they’re up there around $12,000. And I heard that a two-tone Submariner weighs about 130 grams, and only a small part of it is gold, like the middle links and the crown. So I prepared well for the budget.
The Final Decision
- Step 1: Research. I spent weeks researching online, reading forums, and watching videos.
- Step 2: Visit ADs. I went to multiple authorized dealers to see the watches in person and compare.
- Step 3: Ask Questions. I talked to sales associates, other collectors, and anyone who knew about Rolex.
- Step 4: Inspect Closely. I learned how to spot fakes and examined every detail of the watch I wanted.
- Step 5: Make the Purchase. Finally, after all that, I pulled the trigger and bought the two-tone black Submariner.
After all the searching, comparing, and learning, I finally made my decision. And let me tell you, holding this beauty in my hand, it was all worth it. It’s more than just a watch; it’s a statement. A classic.
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