So, picture this: I got this wild idea in my head. I decided I wanted to make a watch that looks just like the Rolex GMT-Master II with the “Root Beer” bezel. You know the one, right? It’s got that slick brown and black bezel. Yeah, that’s the one I went after.
First things first, I started by looking around online. I found some pictures of the real deal, just to get a good look at what I was trying to copy. Then, I made a list of all the parts I thought I’d need – the case, the dial, the hands, the movement, and of course, that iconic “Root Beer” bezel.
Next up, I went hunting for the parts. I checked out a few different online stores that sell watch parts, and managed to find almost everything I needed. The hardest part to track down was that specific bezel, but I finally found one that looked pretty darn close to the real thing.
- Ordered the parts online
- Waited for them to arrive
- Got impatient, but it was worth it!
Once I had all the parts in hand, I started putting the watch together. Now, I’m no watchmaker, but I’ve tinkered with watches before, so I had a general idea of what I was doing. It was a bit tricky at times, especially getting the movement in just right, but I took it slow and steady.
After a few hours of careful work, I finally had the watch assembled. I put it on my wrist, and honestly, I was pretty impressed with myself. It looked really, really close to the actual Rolex GMT-Master II “Root Beer”. Sure, if you looked super close, you could probably spot some differences, but from a distance? It was a damn good imitation.
The Final Result
The last step was showing it off to my buddies. They were all blown away. Most of them couldn’t even tell it wasn’t a real Rolex. I even took it to a local watch shop, and the guy there had to do a double-take before he realized it wasn’t the genuine article.
It’s a bit funny, actually. That’s the beauty of it, right? It looks like a million bucks, but it didn’t cost anywhere near that. Now, I’m not saying it’s the same as owning the real deal, but for someone like me, who just likes the look of the watch, it’s perfect.
So, that’s my little adventure in making a high imitation Rolex GMT-Master II “Root Beer”. It was a fun project, and I’m really happy with how it turned out. Maybe I’ll try another one soon – who knows?
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