Okay, so I’ve been wanting to get my hands on a Rolex GMT-Master II with that classic Root Beer bezel for a while now. It’s just such a cool-looking watch, you know? But, obviously, real Rolexes are crazy expensive. So, I started looking into high-quality replicas, or “high imitations” as they’re sometimes called.
After doing some digging online, I found a seller who claimed to have “original order” versions of the Root Beer GMT-Master II. Now, I’m not an expert, but from what I read, these are supposed to be pretty darn close to the real thing. So, I decided to take the plunge and order one.
The Waiting Game
The waiting was the hardest part! I was so excited to get the watch that I kept checking the tracking number like a hawk. Finally, after what felt like forever, the package arrived.
Unboxing and First Impressions
I carefully opened the box and there it was, nestled in a pretty decent-looking watch box. My first impression? Wow, this thing looks good! The weight felt substantial, the bezel had that nice click when I rotated it, and the colors of the Root Beer bezel were spot on. I mean, it really looked like a legit Rolex.
Checking the Details
Of course, I wanted to see how close it really was to the original. I remembered reading somewhere that the order of the hands on the dial is a good way to tell if a Rolex is real or not. On a real Rolex GMT-Master II, the hands should be stacked with the hour hand on the bottom, then the GMT hand, and then the minute hand on top. Guess what? My replica had the hands in the correct order!
- Hour Hand: Bottom
- GMT Hand: Middle
- Minute Hand: Top
I also compared it to a bunch of pictures of real Root Beer GMT-Master IIs online. I looked at the crown, the cyclops lens over the date, the bracelet, everything. Honestly, I was blown away by how similar it was. I’m sure a real watch expert could spot some tiny differences, but to my untrained eye, it was pretty much identical.
Wearing It Out
I’ve been wearing the watch for a few weeks now, and I’ve gotten a ton of compliments on it. Nobody has questioned whether it’s real or not. It keeps time really well, and I just love the way it looks on my wrist. Some people mentioned that the original Root Beer starts from over 13,400 USD for old models. My replica is just a tiny fraction of the original price.
Final Thoughts
Overall, I’m super happy with my “original order” Root Beer GMT-Master II replica. It’s a great-looking watch that feels and looks like the real deal, but without the insane price tag. If you’re thinking about getting one, I’d say go for it! Just do your research and find a reputable seller. You might be surprised at how good these replicas can be.
It may not be a real Rolex, but it makes me feel like a million bucks!
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