Okay, so, I’ve been into watches for a while now, and the Rolex GMT-Master II with the “Root Beer” bezel has always caught my eye. It’s just got this cool, retro vibe, you know? But let’s be real, a real one is way out of my budget. So I started looking into this whole high imitation thing.
First, I went to Amazon and check the reviews there, and there is this one from the American brand Stuhrling, but I don’t think that is what I want. Then I did some digging around. I read somewhere that Rolex brought back the Root Beer style in 2018 with some fancy reference number, 126711CHNR, or whatever. That just made me want it more, haha. I figured there must be some decent high imitations out there.
I started scouring the internet, checking out all these online stores that specialize in high imitation watches. It was kind of a wild west situation, honestly. Lots of sketchy-looking websites with promises that seemed too good to be true. But I kept at it.
Eventually, I found this one listing for a “High imitation Rolex GMT-Master II Root Beer Bezel.” The pictures, I gotta say, were pretty impressive. It had that two-tone bracelet that I love, and the bezel looked pretty spot-on, at least in the photos. The price was definitely right, way cheaper than a real Rolex, obviously.
I debated for a while. Was this a dumb idea? Probably. But I was like, screw it, let’s see what happens. I placed the order, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness. I mean, you never really know what you’re gonna get with these things.
A couple of weeks later, the package arrived. I ripped it open like a kid on Christmas morning. And you know what? I was actually pretty surprised. This thing looked good! The weight felt substantial, the bezel had that nice click when you rotated it, and the colors were pretty darn close to the real deal, from what I could tell from pictures online.
I’ve been wearing it for a few days now, and I’m not gonna lie, I’m digging it. Of course, it’s not a real Rolex. I’m not trying to fool anyone. But it satisfies that itch for the Root Beer style without breaking the bank. And hey, if anyone asks, I’ll just tell them I got it from one of those “specialty stores” that have all kinds of watch, haha.
- Pros:
- Looks surprisingly good.
- Affordable price.
- Satisfies my craving for the Root Beer aesthetic.
- Cons:
- It’s not a real Rolex, obviously.
- Finding a reputable seller was a bit of a hassle.
Would I recommend it?
Honestly, if you’re on a tight budget but love the look of the Rolex GMT-Master II Root Beer, then yeah, maybe give a high imitation a shot. Just do your research, manage your expectations, and don’t expect to pass it off as the real thing. It is more like finding the best classic style on a budget!
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