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Rolex is not only a precise watch; it is always used as a representative of one’s social status and wealthy. However, if anyone buys a fake one, it is beyond waste of money, he will lose his face in front of his friends. So let’s talk about how to prevent to buy a fake Rolex?

1, A ‘genuine’ Rolex is perfect in every aspect as in detailing, quality and craftsmanship. ioioi advice you to visit your local Rolex Dealer and inspect  different types of Rolex watches. Question your sales representative on various features of a genuine Rolex watch. You will see more about its uniqueness, functionality etc.

2, Check the Rolex Report which is an Unauthorized Reference Book for the Rolex Enthusiast, 4th Edition by John E. Brozek. More than 300 pages of relevant material which saves research time when one is considering to purchase a genuine Rolex, especially if it is a pre-owned watch.

3,In essence, look between its bottom lugs (part where the band connects to case), top lugs and opening the case back. This is the best way to distinguish between a ‘genuine’ and fake Rolex.

a) Clear Case backs – Notice that Rolex does not make watches with clear case backs. So if you find a watch which has a clear case back it is definitely not a ‘genuine’ Rolex watch.

b) Engraved Case backs - No logos or slogans are engraved on a Rolex case back. You won’t even find any engravings on it. The only exception to this case is the Ladies model (circa 1990’s) and the ‘Sea-Dweller’ model.

c) Hologram Stickers – A simple way to distinguish between a fake and a ‘genuine’ is to check the case back. A ‘genuine’ Rolex watch comes with a 3-D hologram-encoded sticker on the case back. Moreover you can clearly identify the Rolex ‘crown’ trademark which is place right above the case reference number. In most cases, the 3-D effect is not even identifiable in a fake hologram sticker.

d) Date Magnification – Common errors made by replicas include the cyclops being much smaller and not aligned properly, a large font date is another feature to fool a customer. With the case of genuine watches, all of the genuine ones feature the cyclops that magnifies the date by 2.5x, the only exception being the ‘Sea-Dweller’.

e) Triplock Crown Seal – The three Rolex models, namely the Sea-Dweller, Submariner and Daytona feature the ‘Triplock crown’. While a replica does not have a seal, a genuine Rolex uses the extra seal by the rubber o-ring on the winding tube. This is worth a mention as many original Rolex parts and accessories can also be replaced by fake ones, and so in the cases of pre-owned Rolexes this should be kept in mind.

f) Micro-etched Crystal – The Rolex ‘coronet’ or ‘crown’ just under the 6 o’clock marker was micro-etched on all Rolexes from the year 2002. If you use a jeweler’s loupe, you will notice that in comparison to a replica, the ‘genuine’ crown is much more evident and robust. In addition, fake ones have a poor overall design.

g) Size and Weight – although it is not the most scientific method for determining a fake, it should be noted that genuine Rolex watches are very sturdy and therefore relatively heavy. Fake watches are made from cheaper materials and typically feel very light. Also, the bands on genuine Rolex watches are full whereas fakes often display hollow links.

h) Hand Movement – The second hand on a genuine Rolex watch features a smooth and continuous movement that often cannot be duplicated by fake watches. Their movements are often in small, jerky increments.

i) Sapphire Composition –Many faux-Rolexes will use regular glass instead of true sapphire crystal. A good test of the materials is to check the water surface tension. A smeared film of water will pull together on sapphire due to the extremely smooth surface.

j) Lettering – Be sure to check the dial of your potential purchase to see if the lettering is precise. Under high-magnification, the type should reveal clean edges not found in many forgeries.

k) Case Reference Numbers – The serial and case reference numbers can be found in between the lugs on the side of the case. Genuine Rolex numbers are engraved with great detail and are very smooth. The numbers on fake watches often look “sand-blasted” or are roughly etched into the case.

4, Most important is—- All genuine Rolex are produced in Switzerland. ioioi suggest you to go to Switzerland and buy your favorable Rolex? You have more choices there. What is more, you could buy the genuine one. You have even made an important decision to purchase such an expensive watch, why not spend a little money to buy the “insurance”. Enjoy yourself in Switzerland!

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