How To Spot Fake Rolex Watches
While Rolex is a resemblance of elegance and style, it is probably one of the most counterfeited watches on the market. Too often unsuspected shoppers get taken advantage of because they do not know how to spot these fakes that are on the market. A little knowledge of how to spot a fake Rolex watch will give you the edge if you happen to run across a deal that seems too good to be true.
Look at the back casing of the watch - If you see any engravings, markings, or imprints know that the watch is counterfeit or fake. A real Rolex is constructed with a smooth back casing plate. If the back is see-through or reveals the inner working of the watch this is also a fake since this is not a feature of Rolex.
Look at the material that it is constructed from - Rolex only uses stainless steel, 24K gold or platinum. They do not use any other materials. There should never be a two-tone Rolex since they have never combined the gold and stainless steel. They do not use chrome, chrome plating or gold plating.
Look for the Swiss-made sign at the bottom of the watch - Most genuine Rolex watches are constructed in Switzerland. This manufacturer's mark should never say China or any other country.
Look at the case reference and serial numbers that are etched on the side of the casing - These numbers should be engraved in light reflecting very fine lines. If the engraving is shoddy or of poor appearance it is a fake. Also look to see if the numbers are different if the seller has more than one watch for sale. Many times fakes will all carry the same number.
Look at the second hand to ensure that it make a continuous sweep - On a genuine Rolex the second hand makes a continuous sweep and should not tick or hesitate as some watches do.
Listen to hear if the watch ticks - Some watches will tick, but not a genuine Rolex. If you are able to hear any type of movement in the watch it is not genuine.
Evaluate the price - Depending on the make and model a genuine Rolex starts at a couple of hundred dollars, while some of them are several thousands of dollars. If the price seems to be too good to be true or is really negotiable than it is probably a fake.
Take it to a jeweler or appraiser - Counterfeiters have become really good at what they do. Some items are hard for the average person to determine that they are fake. Only an appraiser or good jeweler can determine whether or not the Rolex that you are considering purchasing is real or fake.