How to Tell a Fake Rolex

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When you are in the market for a Rolex watch, you have to be careful that you do not get taken in and pay an exorbitant price for an imitation or fake Rolex. You do need to know how to spot a fake watch and how to get the watch authenticated by a professional. The Rolex company is very concerned that their product has been imitated and sold as the genuine article because it lessens the value of the watches, especially if a customer has bought what he/she thinks is a genuine Rolex and then finds there are faults in the craftsmanship. Usually this customer only finds out that their purchase is not the real thing until they encounter problems.

A genuine Rolex watch features an 18 kt. yellow gold buckle and an 18 kt. case with screwdown crowns. There are also three chronometer dials, a units per hour bezel and a goldtone chronometer. If you do not know Rolex watches, the oyster may appear to be a bit bluish. You should know what you want in a watch and base your research on these facts, rather than just looking at the features on the watch.

When buying a Rolex watch, the main way to avoid buying a fake watch is to have a licensed expert verify that the watch is authentic. Authentic Rolex watches have papers that guarantee that they are genuine, so this is the first thing you should ask of the dealer. If he/she does not have any papers to give you, then you should look elsewhere because there is a good chance that the watch is not genuine. Any dealer who will not allow a Rolex expert to inspect the product needs to be avoided at all costs.

At one time it was very easy to tell whether or not a Rolex watch was fake. The fake watches had a second hand that moved around the watch in one second increments. Since this is not a feature of the original design, it made the process of finding a genuine watch much easier. However, those who imitated the Rolex brand, soon developed ways of correctly this problem. Some of the fake watches have the dial repainted so as to look like a genuine Rolex or have stamping on the back of the watch that are very similar to the real luxury watch.

Many dealers who sell genuine Rolex watches do not sell them online. Visiting these sites will tell you that in order to purchase a Rolex watch, you have to visit the offline store and speak directly to a salesperson. Although this may be inconvenient, it does offer you peace of mind that you will be able to purchase a watch and receive the proper verification. Before you visit the store, you should find out as much information as you can about the watch. When you inspect it, look carefully at the logos, the watch face and the hands to ensure they are not made from inferior materials. Fake Rolex watches are often available in a variety of colors and this should be the first indication that it is fake. Counterfeiters of the Rolex watches have not been able to duplicate the automatic movements of the watch or a stopwatch with working functions.

You should educate yourself about all the features of a Rolex watch before you buy one on an impulse because the price seems as if it is too good to be true. With all the fake Rolex watches that are available on the market, it probably is. If you really want a genuine Rolex, you should be prepared to do your homework before you buy.