Okay, so, let me tell you about this little project I got myself into. I’ve always been a bit of a watch guy, and the Rolex GMT-Master II, especially that new left-handed version, really caught my eye. But, you know, those things are pricey! So I thought, “Why not try to make a high imitation one myself?”
It all started with an idea. I spent a few days just looking at pictures and videos of the Rolex GMT-Master II Left-Handed Version online. I wanted to really understand how it looked and felt. I mean, I wasn’t going to spend a ton of money on a real one, but I still wanted mine to look decent.
Next, I started hunting for parts. I found some online stores, that seemed okay. It was a bit of a gamble, ordering these things, hoping they’d be good enough. I ordered a case, a dial, some hands, and a movement – basically, all the bits and pieces you need to put a watch together. It felt like forever waiting for everything to arrive.
- Ordered the watch case.
- Got the dial and hands.
- Found a decent-looking movement.
- Waited, and waited, and waited some more for the parts.
Once I had all the parts, the real fun began. I cleared off my workbench, got my tools ready, and started assembling the watch. It was tricky, let me tell you. Those little screws and parts are a pain to work with. I had to be super careful not to scratch anything or mess up the movement. I spent a whole weekend just putting it together, taking my time, making sure everything fit just right.
The Assembly
Putting it all together was a real test. I had to use these tiny screwdrivers and tweezers. My hands were shaking a bit, not gonna lie. I followed some guides I found online, but mostly it was just me, figuring things out as I went. I remember struggling with the hands the most, I did get the hang of it.
After a lot of patience and a few close calls, I finally got it all assembled. And you know what? It looked pretty good! I mean, it’s not a real Rolex, but for a high imitation, I was proud of it. I even got a nice strap for it, to complete the look.
Now, I wear it around sometimes, and it’s a great conversation starter. People ask me about it, and I tell them the whole story. It’s not about pretending it’s a real Rolex, but more about the fun I had making it. Plus, it’s a good-looking watch, even if I do say so myself.
So, that’s my story of building a high imitation Rolex GMT-Master II left-handed version. It was a challenge, but it was totally worth it. Now I’ve got a cool watch that I can show off, and a fun story to go with it.
Click to consult