You see, Dubai’s got this rep, right? Flashy, luxurious, dripping in gold. But not everyone’s rolling in dough, let’s be real. So, the “copy watch” market thrives. I mean, who *doesn’t* want to flash a Rolex, even if it’s… well, *inspired*?
Now, those prices, yeah. They start, apparently, around 650 AED. That’s what one of those snippets said. But honestly, that’s probably the absolute bottom-of-the-barrel stuff. Think maybe a dodgy Casio pretending to be a Patek Philippe. You know, the kind where the second hand kinda jitters instead of sweeps.
The thing is, it depends on the *quality*. They call ’em “super clones” sometimes. Which, honestly, sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie. But basically, it means they put more effort into making it look legit. Better movement, better materials… you get the idea. And the pricier those get, naturally.
And brand name? HUGE factor. Everyone wants a Rolex, especially the Submariner. I saw something about Hublot fakes too… which, personally, I’ve never understood the appeal of Hublot in the first place, even the real ones. But hey, to each their own! The Royal Oak is apparantly a major target. No suprise there, it is a classic.
Finding ’em? That’s the fun part, innit? That snippet mentioning hidden locations near jewelry shops? Yeah, that’s the tip of the iceberg. It’s a bit of a “know a guy who knows a guy” kinda thing. Don’t expect ’em to be advertised on billboards, LOL.
Honestly, I’m not *encouraging* anyone to buy fake watches. Like, technically, it’s probably illegal or something. But, let’s be real, people do it. And Dubai provides!
And look, I think the whole thing is kinda funny, ya know? This whole idea of wanting to project wealth and status. But, if you are going to do it, do you really want a watch that barely lasts?
My personal opinion? Save up and buy something real, even if it’s not a Rolex. There are tons of cool, affordable watches out there that aren’t trying to be something they’re not. But hey, if you’re set on a “Rolex” for 650 AED, just… don’t be surprised when it stops working after a week, alright? Just sayin’.
