Okay, here is my sharing about the Rolex GMT-Master II Batman Bezel.
So, I’ve been eyeing this Rolex GMT-Master II Batman Bezel for a while now. You know, it’s a classic, and who doesn’t love a good watch? I finally decided to pull the trigger and get one for myself, but, I’m not made of money. Instead of going straight to the official store, I thought, why not try to find a high imitation first? See if it gives me the same vibe without costing me an arm and a leg.
I started looking into it. I searched for the price on the internet. It says “Listing: $14,760 Rolex GMT-Master II Batman 116710BLNR 2018 ” Oh my god! It was too expensive. So I started to make one by myself.
First things first, I needed to get the parts. I spent days, maybe even weeks, looking for the right materials. I wanted it to look as close to the real deal as possible, so I was super picky. I ended up getting a decent-looking case, a movement that seemed to work fine, and of course, that iconic black and blue bezel.
The Build
Putting it all together was a whole other story. I’m not exactly a watchmaker, but I’ve always been pretty handy. I watched a bunch of videos online, read some forums, and basically just winged it. Let me tell you, it was not easy.
- The first step, get the case ready. This was surprisingly straightforward.
- Next, I tried to put in the movement. This was a pain. Those tiny screws are a nightmare to work with.
- After what felt like forever, I finally got the movement in place.
- Then came the dial and hands. This was tricky, but I managed to get them on without messing anything up too badly.
- Finally, the bezel. This was the most satisfying part. Snapping it on and seeing that black and blue goodness come to life was awesome.
It took me a few tries, and I definitely made some mistakes along the way, but eventually, I had something that resembled a Rolex GMT-Master II Batman. Was it perfect? No way. But was it good enough for me to wear around and feel a little bit fancy? Absolutely.
The feeling of wearing something I put together myself was great. Sure, it’s not the real thing, but it’s mine, and I’m proud of it. Plus, I saved a ton of money, which is always a good thing. I wore it for a few weeks, and you know what? It felt pretty good. I even got a few compliments, which was a nice bonus.
Now after I wear it a lot, I decided maybe I should go for the real one. I saved some money and went to the official store to try it on. Honestly, seeing the real deal in person, it was something else. The weight, the feel, the way it shines, it’s just different. I understand the price now.
I guess you get what you pay for. I still love my self-made watch, but maybe one day, I will buy the real one. For now, I have my own “Batman” watch, and it’s a reminder that sometimes, it’s fun to try and make things yourself, even if it’s not perfect.
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