How can I tell if a rolex watch is real?

How can I tell if the Rolex watch is real?|||I just copied it all from the site, that I posted at the bottom:








CLEAR CASEBACKS... Probably one of the easiest ways to identify a fake Rolex is by the caseback. Counterfeiters will often use a clear display, or "skeleton" caseback, thus allowing you to view the inner workings of the watch. The problem is Rolex does not make such a watch, therefore, these models are easily identified as counterfeit. (Please Note: There are only 2 "known" examples of Rolex watches with glass "exhibition backs", and they are both vintage manual wind models from the 1930s, and they were not "production" models.)





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Counterfeit Rolex models with "engraved casebacks".


Left: Counterfeit Submariner with engraved hallmarks %26amp; logos.


Right: Counterfeit Daytona with engraved "Winner Rolex 24".


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ENGRAVED CASEBACKS... In addition to the "clear casebacks" listed above, engraved casebacks are another easy way to identify counterfeit Rolex watches. Again, Rolex does not engrave the caseback with logos, hallmarks, or designs (as shown in the example above). Genuine Rolex models will have a "smooth" caseback, and are free of these engravings.


The rare exceptions to this are ladies' models (prior to the mid 1990's) which had "Original Rolex Design" or a similar variation thereof, engraved on the caseback in an arc fashion. Another exception is on the Sea-Dweller case backs which will have "ROLEX OYSTER ORIGINAL GAS ESCAPE VALVE" engraved around the outside of the caseback in an arc fashion.








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Comparison of genuine and counterfiet "hologram stickers".


Left: Genuine Rolex hologram-encoded 3-dimensional sticker.


Right: Counterfeit fabricated hologram sticker.


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HOLOGRAM STICKERS... Genuine Rolex models are shipped new from the factory with a Hologram-encoded (3-dimensional) sticker on the caseback. This sticker features the trademarked Rolex "crown" positioned above the watch's case reference number. The hologram can be easily identified by viewing it from different angles, thus causing the background pattern to change.


However, "most" counterfeit stickers are not holograms at all, but rather simply a repetitious "Rolex" pattern which does not change in appearance when viewed from different angles. It is worth mentioning that the genuine Rolex hologram stickers did not feature the "crown logo" as a part of the hologram until (around) 2002, when the sticker was redesigned. At that time, the Reference number was also changed from gold lettering to black, as it is currently.








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Comparison of a genuine and counterfiet "date magnification".


Left: Genuine Rolex Submariner with proper (2.5 times) date magnification.


Right: Counterfiet Rolex Submariner with much smaller date magnification.


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DATE MAGNIFICATION... For authentic Rolexes, the crystal (on all current date models--excluding the Sea-Dweller) will have a glass bubble, or "cyclops" attached to the crystal, positioned over the date. Its purpose is to magnify the tiny aperture and does so at 2.5 times magnification.


However, on MOST counterfiet models the date magnification is more like 1.5 times, at best (as shown in the example above). This may not sound like much of a difference, but when looking at the dates side-by-side it's obvious. The date window should practically "fill up" the cyclops--the fakes don't even come close. It is worth mentioning that some counterfeits are now featuring a new larger font date wheel to give the "illusion" of being magnified at a full 2.5 times.








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Comparison of a genuine and counterfeit "Triplock crown seal".


Left: Genuine Rolex Submariner Triplock crown with rubber o-ring seal.


Right: Counterfeit Rolex Submariner basic crown without seal.


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TRIPLOCK CROWN SEAL... Rolex models featuring the Triplock crown (i.e. Submariner, Sea-Dweller and Daytona) utilize an extra seal within the threads of the winding crown's tube. This gasket resembles a black o-ring and can be visible when the winding crown is unscrewed fully. As shown in the example above, (most) counterfeit models will not feature this o-ring seal, but rather will have basic screw-down threads. It is worth mentioning that some new counterfeits will feature a "similar" looking rubber seal, but upon closer examination you will see that it is merely cosmetic, and is not functional.


As shown in the image below, t|||QualityTyme's online Rolex or replica guide will help point you in the right direction and assist you in recognizing the more obvious indications of a counterfeit, but if you are planning on buying the watch, you should have the watch authenticated by a Rolex Authorized Dealer before completing any transaction.|||Here's a link with details on how to spot a fake Rolex. I made this post on my watch blog a couple months ago. There's also a entertaining people's court video about how to spot a fake Rolex.





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