Well, let me tell ya ’bout them fancy watches, the Rolex Two-tone Blue Submariners. Folks say they’re somethin’ special, so let’s see what the fuss is all about.
What’s this Two-Tone Submariner thing anyway?
Now, I ain’t no expert, but from what I gather, this “two-tone” means it ain’t just one color. It’s got some of that shiny gold stuff mixed in with the regular metal. Makes it look kinda fancy, ya know? And “Submariner,” well, that sounds like it’s for them folks who go swimmin’ underwater. But most folks I see wearin’ ’em ain’t never been near a submarine, let me tell ya.
- The Look: They got this blue color, like a deep well on a summer day. And that gold, it just shines and shimmers. Makes you wanna show it off, I reckon. Some folks like the black ones too, but this blue one, it’s somethin’ else. It’s got them little markers on it, so you can tell what time it is, even if you ain’t got your glasses on.
- The Feel: They say it’s heavy, but not too heavy. Just right, like a good ol’ cast iron pan. You know, the kind that lasts forever? This watch, they say it’s kinda like that, built to last. I heard it weighs somethin’ like 130g, but what that means in real weight, I ain’t quite sure. Less than a small bag of potatoes, I’d say.
- The Price: Now, this is where it gets tricky. These things ain’t cheap, no sirree. They say it’s ’cause of that gold, and ’cause they don’t make as many of these two-tone ones as the regular all-metal ones. Exclusivity, they call it. Sounds fancy, but it just means they cost a whole lot more. You could probably buy a good used car for the price of one of these watches, maybe even a small piece of land!
Why folks go crazy for ’em?
Beats me, to be honest. But I hear tell it’s ’cause they’re well-made, and ’cause they hold their value. That means if you buy one today, you can probably sell it for about the same price later on, maybe even more. It’s like an investment, they say. But I always figured investments were for them city folk with their fancy suits and ties. Out here, we invest in good land and good animals.
Where do you even find these things?
They got these things called “specialty stores.” That’s where you gotta go if you want a real Rolex, not one of them fake ones they sell down at the flea market. These stores, they’re all fancy and shiny, with glass cases and folks dressed up like they’re goin’ to church. Makes a body feel a little out of place, if you know what I mean. You can’t just walk in there with your muddy boots and expect to be treated like royalty. But hey, if you got the cash, they’ll probably sell you a watch, no matter how you’re dressed.
Thinking about gettin’ one?
Well, if you got a pile of money sittin’ around doin’ nothin’, and you like shiny things, then go for it. But me, I’d rather spend my money on somethin’ practical, somethin’ that’ll last and ain’t just for show. Like a good tractor, or a new roof for the barn. But I ain’t gonna judge. Everyone has their own way of spendin’ their hard-earned money.
The Bracelet and other fancy details
Now, they got all these numbers and letters for the different parts of the watch. Like, this “62523H” number, they say that means it’s got a special kinda bracelet, with gold and metal mixed together. Sounds fancy, but it’s just a watch band to me. They also talk about how the markings on the watch face gotta be real clear and not all smudged. I reckon that’s important if you wanna actually tell the time. But some folks just like the looks of these watches, even if they can’t tell time without squintin’.
The Gold Parts
They say there ain’t that much gold on these watches, maybe only one-fifth of the whole thing. It’s just on the middle links of the bracelet, the crown where you wind it up, and the edge around the face. But that little bit of gold is what makes the price go up, way up. It’s all about supply and demand, they tell me. The less there is of somethin’, the more folks are willin’ to pay for it. And I guess that’s true for gold and fancy watches.
The Submariner’s History
These watches, they been around for a long time. They started makin’ ’em way back in the 1950s. That’s before most of you young’uns were even born! The first one came out in 1953 or 1954, somethin’ like that. And they been makin’ improvements ever since. Now, this two-tone blue one? It’s got that classic Submariner look, but with that fancy gold mixed in. It’s a good-lookin’ watch, I’ll give it that.
Making the Decision: Blue or Black?
Some folks can’t decide between the blue one and the black one. They say the blue one is more popular, but it really just comes down to what you like. It’s like choosin’ between a blue shirt and a black shirt. They both keep you covered, but one might just catch your eye a little more. Best thing to do is go to one of them fancy stores and try ‘em both on. See which one feels right on your wrist and which one looks better with your skin tone. But for my money, that blue one sure is somethin’ special.
So, that’s the lowdown on them Rolex Two-tone Blue Submariners, as best as I can tell it. They’re fancy, they’re expensive, and they seem to make folks happy. But me? I’ll stick with my old Timex. It tells the time just fine, and it don’t cost an arm and a leg.
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