36mm Diameter Daydate 118238A-83208 Real Gold

I’ve always been a fan of Rolex; I own a steel Datejust 126334 (valued at around $10,000) and a steel 40mm Submariner with a black dial, along with a few other watches from top-tier brands. Recently, I became fascinated with the all-gold Day-Date 118238A—a flagship Rolex model. Here’s a quick bit of trivia: the "A" in the model number 118238A indicates that it features diamond hour markers. The retail price is around $39,000, and even pre-owned ones on Chrono24 go for nearly $25,000. I didn't feel the need for every single watch in my collection to be an authentic piece, so I decided to buy a replica instead. It cost me $1,000, including shipping (I’m based in Los Angeles), and the package arrived from Hong Kong just a week later. I tested the power reserve and got about 43 hours; the authentic version offers 48 hours, so the difference is negligible. Secondly, the replica is rated for a water resistance depth of 30 meters, whereas the authentic model is rated for 100 meters—though, realistically, who would actually wear an all-gold Rolex while swimming? Thirdly, the official weight of the authentic watch is 180g, while the replica weighs 190g, matching its description. I’m really curious about how they achieved that weight, given that it obviously can't be made entirely of solid gold.