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Rolex watches are an emblem of elegance and sophistication. This is why it has a huge fake market. The difference between real and fake watches is not always obvious, but with a few simple instructions you will distinguish genuine Rolex from cheap fake watches. However, for high-end fake goods, you may need to consult an expert. See Step 1 to start learning some effective tips for evaluating the quality of this expensive watch brand.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Check for major flaws

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   Listen for a "ticking" sound.For normal watches, the second hand moves jerkily and puffs because most of them are quartz watches. The second hand clearly moved each step. If you listen carefully, there will be a "ticking" sound as the second hand moves. On the contrary, Rolex watches (and many other famous brands) have almost perfect smooth seconds thanks to their non-quartz automatic movement, so Rolex doesn't make a "ticking" sound. If you hear a sound ticked Slowly in my watch, it is a bad sign that it is not genuine.

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   Look at the jerking movement of the second hand. As noted above, the Rolex seconds hand moves smoothly like gliding on the dial, not jerky little by little from second to second. Carefully examine your second hand - does it slide smoothly around the dial? Or is it abnormally fast and slow, jerky when moving? If there is any sign of this, chances are you have bought a counterfeit.
   • In fact, if you look closely, the Rolex seconds hand doesn't necessarily move smoothly perfectly. Many lines have a second hand speed of about 8 engravings per second. Some other models have even slower speeds. However, compared to the naked eye, the second hand still looks like it is gliding.

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   Observe the "divine eye" of the day. Most (not all) Rolex watches have a small dial or date window. Usually it is to the right of the watch face (near the "3 o'clock" position). To make the date calendar easy to read, some Rolex models have a magnifying lens (called a "cyclops" lens) located on the glass above the date dial. This is very difficult to do, so many fake Rolex watches still have a lens in the same place but look closely you will see that it is just ordinary glass. If this convex glass doesn't make the number of days look bigger, it's probably a fake.
   • In fact, Rolex lenses magnify the date by up to 2.5 times - the date would occupy almost as much as the convex glass window. "Spirit eye" of high-end fake goods will the date is enlarged, but not as close as the lens, and the number of days is not right in the center of the lens. Be wary of lenses that appear blurred or out of proportion.

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   Pull out the dial and turn counterclockwise to change the date, the time will return to the day before the hand goes into position 6 instead of 12. This feature cannot be counterfeited. If you can't do that, it's most likely a fake ..

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   Genuine Rolex watches are usually made from premium metals or crystals. Therefore, it creates a stable and feels heavy, firm hands. If you hold a Rolex in your hand and feel light, it may be missing some of the precious metals used in Rolex models, or made from substandard material.

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   Observe the transparent back. Some fake Rolex watches have a transparent glass back cover that allows you to see the movement inside. This transparent cover can sometimes be located underneath a removable metal lid. In fact, no Rolex line has this design at all, so if your hand is a Rolex watch with a transparent back case, it must be a fake. Only a few Rolex models have been made with the see-through back, but they are exhibition models only.
   • It is possible that a fake watch manufacturer intentionally made a transparent back case to help suppliers sell their watches to their customers by showing them the inner workings of their watches. Inexperienced customers will find it cool and they are not at all alert.

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   Look for non-metallic structures. Turn your watch over. Check the back - the back of the watch should be made of high-quality metal, smooth, and not engraved. If the watch strap is not leather, it must be a high-grade metal construction. Any detail in the watch's design is made of thin plastic or metal that looks as cheap as aluminum, it must be a fake. The less sharp edges in the machine-working process show that this is a bulk product. Rolex is made of the finest metals. There aren't any extra details on the product.
   • Also, if the watch's back case is metal but can be removed to reveal the plastic inner case, it is not genuine.

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   Check for water resistance. The sure way to determine if a watch is real Rolex is to watch for water tightness. All Rolex watches are sealed - if your watch gets a little absorbed, it's not real. Take a glass of water, make sure the screw is tight, drop the watch in there for a few seconds, then take it out. The watch must function perfectly and the dial should not hold water. If not, it is a fake.
   • However if your watch was fake then this test could ruin it. After determining that your watch is fake, you must bring it to repair or buy a new one, so you should try another way if you are not confident.
   • Note that the Submariner is the only Rolex model that is resistant to deep water - other models are only well water resistant in baths and showers, they can suffer under severe hydrological conditions.

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   When all else fails, compare directly with the real one. If you still wonder about your watch, it helps to compare its appearance with the product. standardThe Rolex homepage has a catalog of all products with accompanying pictures. Select the template you currently have and compare it with the "reference" images. Pay special attention to the watch face - is everything in its place? If your watch has extra dials like a chronograph or a date calendar, is it in the right place? Are number types the same? Are the words different?
   • If the answer is "no" to any of the above, then it is probably a poor quality product. The Rolex brand is famous for the quality of its craftsmanship - so recognizable errors are rare.
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Method 2 of 3: Find small imperfect details

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   Check the serial number. With a Rolex of super imitation, it is very difficult to look at the outside of the watch. To find out if a watch is fake or not, you need to check out the small details of the watch. To get started, try to find the watch's serial number. This requires you to unplug the cord. You can push the watch strap coupling out of its place with a stapler or similarly sized tool. However, if you are not confident you can ask an expert. The serial number will be located between the "bulge" at 6 o'clock, underneath the glass and bezel.
   • On genuine Rolex watches, the watch strap is engraved with the serial number with a diamond cut tip, so the numbers and letters are solid, sharp and have a certain depth to the engraved background, the colors are quite bright. Meanwhile, the fake watch uses etched acid so this part is quite faint, so the letters are fuzzy, shallow, and uneven.
   • On the opposite bezel will have a similar number sequence. This is the shell reference number and comes with the text, "ORIG ROLEX DESIGN."
   • A standard Rolex watch has intricate, detailed engravings between the lugs. Forgeries will try to imitate these details, so the result, as well as the serial number, the engravings will look slightly convex on the case.
   • The actual serial number can tell you the date the watch was manufactured - online sources (like this page) can help.

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   Look for the crown at 6 o'clock. Beginning in the early 2000s, Rolex began etching the brand crown logo into the crystal of its wristwatches. If your watch is made for the past decade or so, you can see this tiny hint of authenticity. Use a magnifying glass or jeweler's lens to carefully examine the glasses at the watch's 6 o'clock position. Look for the crown Rolex logo - same style as the larger logo at 12 o'clock. This engraving is very small and hard to see. You can see that it is easy to see if you reflect light at an angle onto the face of the watch.
   • Some fakes attempt to copy this engraving, but it is difficult to replicate it with the precision of a real Rolex. If the logo is large enough to be easily seen with the naked eye, it could be a fake.

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   Look at the ridges around the dial. Another sign is the smooth lines that often lie around the bezel of the dial. Use a magnifying glass or jeweler's glasses to check. This engraving must be soft, precise, elegant and free from defects. Also, this must be notch on the metal edge. If it looks drawn or printed on a watch it could be of poor quality.
   • Note that, normally all watches from a Rolex Oyster set have these engravings. Cellini wristwatches often have a non-standard design (rectangular dials, etc.) so they don't have this mark.

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   Look for a high quality crown logo on the dial. Most (though not allRolex watches with the trademark crown logo located at the top of the dial near 12 o'clock. Using a magnifying glass to observe carefully can detect errors. Real logo crafted with high quality metal. The circles at each pointed end of the crown should emerge. The outline of the crown really sparkles with iridescence differently from the inside. If your crown logo looks cheap or doesn't have curvature and sparkle, this could be a product of a poorly skilled worker (also a sign of a fake).

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   Look at the exact perfect letters on the dial. Rolex is known for their perfection. Even small, relatively hard to detect defects can be clues that your Rolex isn't in top quality. Check the letter on your wristwatch using a magnifying glass or jeweler's lens. Each letter should be perfect, accurate, with smooth lines and curves. The space between words and words should be regular. If you notice that any of the letters seem a little uneven or blurred, this is an indication that the watch has been manufactured using suboptimal subprime printing and perhaps not a true Rolex. means.
   • If there are any spelling mistakes it is a clear sign of spoofing.
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Method 3 of 3: Evaluate seller authenticity

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   Be careful with sub-standard packaging. When it comes to Rolex, everything must be elegant, dignified, and perfect. This even includes the carrying case. Rolex watches come in high-end jewelry cases that usually include a slot to hold and secure the watch as well as a small cloth to clean and polish it. All packaging features a Rolex name and logo. The box comes with an instruction sheet and warranty. If your watch is missing any of these, it may not be authentic.
   • Buying watches on the road is a big risk - there's no packaging, nothing endorsements.

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   Watch out for shady places. When you buy expensive things, you need to exercise your senses. A jeweler or major dealer appears to be more trustworthy than a curbside seller. Rolex products cost thousands of dollars, so you have an assumption that anyone who sells them must have great resources and own a business. If you are unsure of a trusted address, consult the online list of certified retailers here.
   • The pawnshop is an unpredictable place - maybe they have a real Rolex, maybe not, depending on who has resold them. Some stores make an effort to ensure that they only sell genuine, while others ignore it. If you are in doubt about how trustworthy the pawnshop is, you should read reviews online before making a trade.

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   Beware of unusually low prices. Rolex refers to perfectly crafted watches - they never come cheap. A price that seems too good for such a watch may not be good at all. The most expensive Rolex watch in the world sells for over a million dollars (equivalent to more than 20 billion dong), the cheapest price is more than 4000 dollars (more than 80 million dong). If you are offered a Rolex watch for around 2 million, it doesn't matter what the seller's explanation is - something is wrong with the watch or it's not real.
   • Do not accept the unscrupulous seller's excuses. If they say it's cheap for pick up reasons or it's a gift, throw it away. There is no luck falling from the sky and for a small amount you can buy a Rolex.

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   When all else fails, take your watch to an experienced jeweler. Sometimes, no matter what you need to consider, nothing is certain. In this case, an experienced and trusted jeweler or watch dealer can help you assess details that the average person cannot grasp. If you have good relationships with these people there may be no cost. The jewelry appraisal service isn't cheap, but it's still worth the price of a Rolex watch.
   • In some countries, jewelry appraisal services cost upwards of over $ 180 an hour. Due to such service nature, it is more beneficial to bring more items to check.
   • Use this service only if it's billed by the hour, by product or by a scheduled time contract. Never believe if they say service charges as a percentage of the value of the jewelry - this is a scam.

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Advice

• Take them to a professional and ask them to distinguish.
• Google the model and serial number and compare it with the clock in your hand.
• Fake watch cases are usually made of cheap wood and poor quality suede-like padding.
• Another detail to consider is the seller. Be wary if they say this is a foreign watch or gift, they are suspicious.

Attention

• Do not wear the watch to bed, play sports or exercise vigorously because it can scratch the glass.
• Identification of brokers through sweepstakes programs, and so on. Rolex does not have such services.
• Avoid losing your watch.
• It is advisable to remove the watch before showering, unless your watch is water resistant.
• Do not open the watch back yourself as you may damage it.