Okay, here’s my story about getting a knockoff Rolex GMT-Master II, the left-handed version.
So, I’ve always been into watches, right? And the Rolex GMT-Master II, that’s like a dream watch for a lot of us. But man, those things are pricey! I recently stumbled upon this left-handed version, which is pretty rare, even for a fake.
I started by doing some digging online. You know, just browsing forums, checking out some of those sketchy websites. I found a bunch of pictures and videos of this particular model, the left-handed GMT-Master II, which I guess is officially called the 116718LN, or something like that. It’s got this yellow gold case, a black ceramic bezel – you know, the spinning part – and this cool green dial that Rolex is known for.
Now, I knew I wasn’t going to get the real deal. But I wanted something that at least looked the part. The big thing I learned is to look at the hands. Apparently, on a real Rolex GMT-Master II, the hands are stacked in a specific order: hour, then the GMT hand, then the minutes hand on top. Most fakes mess that up. So that’s the first thing I checked.
After a couple of weeks of looking around, I finally found a seller that seemed okay. We chatted a bit, I asked a million questions, and he sent me some extra pictures. The hand stack looked right, and everything else seemed pretty good, especially for the price. I mean, we’re talking a fraction of what a real one would cost.
So, I took a chance and ordered it. It took a little while to arrive, you know how it is with shipping these days. But when it finally showed up, I was pretty stoked. It looked even better in person than in the pictures. I compared it to photos of real ones online, and honestly, it’s a really good fake.
- The weight feels pretty good, not too light.
- The bezel clicks nicely when you turn it.
- That green dial really pops, just like the real thing.
- And most importantly, the hand stack is correct!
Here’s what I noticed
Of course, it’s not perfect. If you really know what you’re looking for, you can probably spot some tiny flaws. But for everyday wear, and for someone who just likes the look of the watch, it’s more than good enough.
So, yeah, that’s my story. I ended up with a pretty sweet-looking left-handed Rolex GMT-Master II, without breaking the bank. It’s a fun little addition to my collection, and a good conversation starter. Would I recommend it? I guess, if you know what you’re getting into and you’re not trying to fool anyone, then why not?
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