How can a genuine Rolex watch be distinguished from a fake?

It would appear to be a ladies pre-war Rolex Oyster perpetual made in Switzerland. Marked with intricately detailed hall marks and has 17.5 stamped twice on the case.|||On a genuine Rolex the second hand smoothly glides/sweeps around the clock face, instead of ticking and moving each second. This is the best way to tell.


Or you could take the back off and check the inside.


Or take it to a jewellers, preferably a Rolex dealer or who specialises in watches such as Longines and ask for a valuation and information|||take the back off it and read the fine print inside the cover,,,,, it should say rolex|||The second hand sweeps instead of ticking like a quartz.|||Go to your local jeweller and ask for a valuation.|||Order Number: 056521





Age:


1950's





Features:


Rolex Oyster with Solid Gold Case, Black


Dial and High Grade Rolex 17 Jewel


Chronometer Movement. Signed Rolex on


the Dial, Case, Crown and Movement.





Case:


Solid 14K Gold Oyster Case Signed Rolex


Geneva Swiss. Reference 5022 Inside Case


Back. Inside and Outside Have 14K Gold


Hallmarks. Signed Rolex Screw Down


Crown.





Dial:


Black Center Seconds Dial with Gold Hour


Markers and Luminous Filled Hands. Signed


Rolex Oyster and Swiss Below the 6. Outer


1/5 Seconds Graduation.





Movement:


High Grade 17 Jewel Rolex Chronometer


Movement Signed Rolex, Geneva Swiss,


Adjusted 2 Positions, Patented Superbalance.





Dimensions:


32mm Diameter Excluding Crown x 39.5mm


Top to Bottom. 19mm Lug Spacing.





Condition:


Excellent Condition. Comes with a 90 Day


Mechanical Warranty. 1 Year Extended


Warranty available for $199.00.





Price:


$2500|||Second hand's movement (Fluer's words are true) - magnification of glass over the date...there are many, but working class Brits who put their burger and Sun down in, say, Torremolinos (Costa Del Sol) to put their pudgy hands into pockets for their Euros only find out how hardy the watch is when either the second hand falls off back at Ringway, or the 'gold' colour turns a sickly green.|||Rolex wasn't called "Rolex" until about40 years ago (approx) my parents both own watches which were made by a company (forget name) who later went on to call themselves Rolex. they had the watches cleaned and valued at Switz watches Cambridge who confirmed that they are indeed original "Rolex" and worth quite a bit of money|||This is tricky. I think if its prewar, chances are its genuine. It has to be to have lasted this long.|||the spelling is usually Rolecks|||A real Rolex :


1-has nothing engraved or written on the steel or gold back (except seadewler model only).


2-does not have transparent back ( except some rare old models)


3- has a sharp 2.5 times magnification glass on the date where the date is centred and appears small if seen from out the magnification window


4- the luminous material of hours and hands is exactly of same colour and brightness


5- if the watch if made in 2005 or 2006 it has an itched crown seen with a magnifying glass under the six hour mark (over swiss made)


6- the certificate must have the same serial number as the number engraved between the lower lugs ,the number must be written on the certificate by small neat holes .


7- the finishing of the case ,chamfering of sharp edges and the caseback dents are perfect in the real thing.


8-the bracelet links are connected with polished wide slots screws ( not spring pins).


9- the model code number must be engraved between the upper lugs


Other signs are particular for some models like daytona or submariner please ask if you need this information|||difficult|||Do not dismantle it. Take it to a good quality jewellers they will say where to go|||a japanese made high quality fake rolex cannot be distinguished except for the Rolex Service Center. you should just send yours in and find out, i don't think they charge you anything for it.