It’s been a while, my friends. Today, I want to share my experience with trying to get my hands on a Rolex GMT-Master II, the left-handed version, also known as the “Sprite.” You know, the one with the green and black bezel? It’s a real beauty and super popular right now.
So, I started my journey by checking out some online marketplaces. I headed over to eBay first, hoping to find a good deal and maybe even get free shipping. I typed in “Rolex GMT-Master II” and browsed through the listings. There were quite a few options, but I wasn’t sure about the authenticity of some of them. The prices were all over the place, too. I remembered reading somewhere that the average price on the secondary market is around $29,000, but some of these were way higher!
I also checked a site called Farfetch. They had some new ones, but they were even more expensive than on eBay, I looked at another website specializing in luxury watches, but the prices were still pretty steep. I even thought about getting a used one to save some money, but the price is high.
Then, I did some more digging and found out that the original GMT-Master, the reference 1675, was introduced way back in 1959. It had crown guards and a 40mm case, which was 2mm bigger than the previous model. I also learned a cool trick – if you shine a UV light on an authentic Pepsi ceramic bezel, it glows all red. That’s a neat way to spot a fake!
After all that research, I decided to visit a local watch shop here in Osaka. It’s a well-known place specializing in high-end brands like Rolex, Omega, and Patek Philippe. I figured they’d have some expert advice and maybe even a Sprite in stock.
When I got there, I was greeted by a friendly salesperson. I told him what I was looking for, and he showed me a few different GMT-Master II models, but unfortunately, no left-handed version. He explained that they’re in high demand and hard to come by. But, I can order it in their store and it will takes a long time to have it.
- Searched on eBay for deals and free shipping.
- Compared prices on Farfetch for new models.
- Checked prices on other online luxury watch stores.
- Researched the history of the GMT-Master and learned about the reference 1675.
- Discovered the UV light trick for authenticating Pepsi bezels.
- Visited a local watch shop in Osaka.
- Talked to a salesperson about the availability of the left-handed GMT-Master II.
- Found out they are in high demand and difficult to find in-store.
So, my quest for the Rolex GMT-Master II Sprite continues. It’s a tough one to track down, but I’m not giving up. I might have to be patient and wait for one to pop up at the right price, or maybe I’ll get lucky and find a trusted seller online. Either way, I’ll keep you all updated on my progress. Wish me luck!
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