Top 3 Ways To Spot a Fake Rolex

‘Top 3 Ways To Spot A Fake Rolex’ Posted By: American Coins & Gold on 05/17/18

 

Real Rolex vs. Fake Rolex

Rolex as a brand has not only done an amazing job at creating a successful luxury watches brand, but has also mastered the art of marketing which has allowed the value of Rolex’s to appreciate in value. Due to their demand and high price tag, Rolex watches are often counterfeited and to the untrained eye can be very difficult to spot. Some people might say that distinguishing a real Rolex from a fake Rolex is simple, and in some cases it might be.

However, when you are talking about watches that cost tens of thousands of dollars there are big incentives for counterfeits to be produced. With that being said, after being in the industry for over 20 years we have seen it all.

When it comes to buying and selling luxury watches, always be sure to deal with professional businesses and stray away from Craigslist and eBay. Our professional luxury watch appraisers have compiled the top 3 ways to spot a fake Rolex which are listed below

1) Weight Of The Watch

One of the easiest way to spot a fake Rolex is by examining the watches weight. While good fakes will have a genuine weight and feel to them, most fake Rolexes are much lighter than the real deal.  When you wear a real Rolex or hold one in your hand the heftiness should stand out to you and is a memorable feeling. But many counterfeits are made with much cheaper materials which are less dense, therefore produce a lighter watch.

 

2) Second Hand Movement

Another common way to determine whether a Rolex is real or fake, is to examine the watches movement. As opposed to their fake counterparts, real Rolexes feature an automatic movement .Due to the luxury movement of a real Rolex they require to be kept in watch winders to keep them at the accurate time. This means that the watch has no battery, but rather is charged by the kinetic energy caused by the movement.

 

 

This is the case with most luxury watches and gives the second hand a smooth sweeping motion. If the watch does not have a sweeping second hand and rather moves like a quartz watch (tick….tick…tick) then you have a fake Rolex on your hands. When examining a Rolex for authenticity, always closely look at the way the second hand moves. As we mentioned above, some fake Rolexes are very good and can seem to have an automatic movement. To double check, always put the watch up to your ear to see if you can notice any sounds. The real deal will never make ticking sounds which is why this is one of the most common ways to tell if your Rolex is fake or authentic.

3) It’s All In The Details

The final way to determine a true Rolex from a fake Rolex is to look at the fine details. Look closely at everything you are presented with. If you have the box on hand, look at the way to Rolex logo is imprinted. On the watches face, look at the way the logo is printed, the way to date is magnified, and some other close details. Many times counterfeit Rolexes aren’t able to match the attention to detail that a true Rolex encompasses. This means there are often ways to distinguish if your watch is a fake just by comparing the watch in question with a authentic Rolex.

 

Often times the sizing of the logo and writing on the watch will be different and inaccurate compared to the real thing. Also, sometimes counterfeiters will add engravings of the logo on the watches band that the real Rolex doesn’t even have. Always be sure to have a professional evaluate your watch before you buy or sell to ensure you know what you are dealing with. A professional luxury watch appraiser will be able to evaluate the watch for its true authenticity and value. By looking at the inside mechanics of the watch, professionals are able to see things the average person doesn’t know what to look for. 

 

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