Okay, so I’ve been into watches for a while now, and I got this itch to try and put together a Rolex GMT-Master II that could pass for the real thing. Not to sell or anything, just for the fun of it, you know?
So, I started digging around. I spent days looking at different parts, comparing bezels, dials, bracelets, the whole nine yards. It was a real rabbit hole, let me tell you. Finally, I decided to go for it. The model that really caught my eye was the GMT-Master II with that “root beer” bezel. I mean, come on, that color combo is just classic, right?
Sourcing the Parts
I found this one place online that had a bunch of parts for a “High imitation Rolex GMT-Master II Root Beer Bezel.” The pictures looked pretty good, honestly. This one had that two-tone bracelet I was after, and the bezel colors looked spot on in the photos. So, I took the plunge and ordered a bunch of parts.
When the package arrived, I was like a kid on Christmas morning. I ripped that thing open and started laying out all the parts. First impressions? Not bad, not bad at all. The bracelet felt solid, the bezel had a nice click to it, and the dial looked pretty sharp. It was a good start.
Putting It All Together
Now came the tricky part – putting it all together. I cleared off my workbench, got my tools ready, and took a deep breath. I started with the movement, carefully placing it into the case. Then came the dial and hands, which was a real test of patience. Those tiny screws are a pain, let me tell you!
After a few hours of tinkering, and a few choice words I won’t repeat here, I finally had the watch assembled. I snapped on the bracelet, wound it up, and… it worked! The hands were sweeping smoothly, the date flipped over correctly, and the GMT hand was doing its thing.
- First,I started to source parts to try to make a high imitation watch.
- Then, I spent days choosing parts, comparing bezels, dials, bracelets.
- Next, I found this place which had all of parts I wanted, and I ordered them.
- When the package arrived, I was so excited, and the first impressions of these parts are not bad.
- After that, I started putting all these parts together, I finally had the watch assembled after a few hours.
- Finally, I snapped on the bracelet, wound it up, and it worked!
The Final Result
I gotta say, I was pretty impressed with myself. This thing looked good. Really good. I mean, I’m not saying it would fool a watch expert, but to the untrained eye, it was pretty convincing. I wore it around for a few days, and I even got a few compliments on it. People actually thought it was a real Rolex!
So, there you have it. My little adventure in the world of watchmaking. It was a fun project, and I learned a lot along the way. Would I do it again? Maybe. But for now, I’m happy with my “root beer” GMT-Master II. It’s a nice addition to my collection, and it’s a good conversation starter, too.
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