Alright, let’s talk about how I tried to get my hands on a high imitation Rolex GMT-Master II, the left-handed version. You know, the one they call the “Sprite”?
First off, I did some digging around. Turns out, this “Sprite” is the only left-handed Rolex out there. Why is it left-handed? Well, the date window and that little knob you use to set the time are over on the 9 o’clock side instead of the usual 3 o’clock spot. Makes it comfy to wear on your right wrist, just like a regular watch fits on the left.
Now, I knew getting a real one of these was gonna be tough. I mean, these GMT Master IIs are already hard to come by, and this special lefty one? Forget about it. So, I started looking at, ahem, “alternatives.”
I figured, why not try to find a really good imitation? I read somewhere that you can spot a fake by checking where the hands are stacked. Apparently, on the real deal, the hands go: Hour, GMT, then Minutes. Good to know, I thought.
- I browsed lots of websites, and asked lots of questions, but didn’t make any deals.
- Then, I remembered someone mentioned the “Noob factory.” But from what I could tell, that place is no more. Bummer.
- Someone suggested I just get a Seiko 5 GMT. Or maybe look at other brands that do that Rolex-ish look for way less. Might give me that “20/20 look,” they said. Not a bad idea, but I really wanted that Sprite look.
So, I kept searching, and honestly, it was a bit of a headache. There are so many sellers out there, and it’s hard to know who to trust. I even thought about giving up a few times, I just wanted a watch for my birthday.
Finally, after going through lots of websites and information, I found a guy who seemed legit. He had some pretty good pictures of the watch, and the details looked spot on. We chatted for a bit, I asked a bunch of questions, and he was pretty upfront about everything. Seemed like he knew his stuff.
I decided to take the plunge. Sent the money and held my breath. A few days later, a package arrived. And you know what? It looked pretty darn good! The weight, the feel, the details – it was all there. Of course, I’m no expert, but I was happy. It gave the feeling of wearing a real Sprite without breaking the bank.
So, that’s my story of getting a high imitation Rolex GMT-Master II “Sprite.” Was it an adventure? You bet. Did I learn a lot? Definitely. Would I do it again? Maybe. But for now, I’m just enjoying my new watch.
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