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| • Clear Casebacks are said to be the easiest way on how to spot a fake Rolex watch. Imitations normally have a skeleton display where the inner workings can already be viewed. You should not fall prey to this scheme because the watch company does not apply such technique. Take into consideration that there are only two identified Rolex samples that have “glass exhibition shells.” Both though are very old such as the manual wind models from the 1930’s. If you stumble upon such items at this juncture, they are definitely fake because they were not classified for “production.”
• Hologram Stickers are also a guarantee on how to check a fake Rolex watch. The authentic ones are shipped wholly new from the plant having a three- dimensional code on the caseback of the watch. The hologram can be distinguished without much hassle by watching from different angles thus the background pattern changes. The stickers feature the trademark Rolex crown situated on top of the of the reference number. You should also understand that a lot of fake are not hologram at all but simply a “repetitious” background pattern where the appearance does not alter. Also, the stickers were not part of the product not until 2002 when it had a new design as well as the reference number from gold to black lettering.
• Date Magnifications are implications on how to spot a fake Rolex watch. You can basically tell an imitation because with bona fides, the crystal has a glass bubble attached and is positioned above the date. Rolex had this purposely to enlarge the little aperture with a magnification set at about 2.5 times. As for the fake, the date magnification is only to a maximum of 1. 5 times. When you think about it, there is not much of a difference but when you have it in your hands, the disparity is very overt. Be very careful because there are some counterfeits highlighting a much larger font date wheel to give an illusion.
• Triplock Crown Seal is a way on how to decode a fake Rolex watch. Remember not all the real models have this feature but only the likes of Daytona, Sea Dweller and Submariner. The three employ an extra seal within the threads of the crown tube that winds. The triplock looks like an O- ring in black color and is very visible when the twisting gasket is fully unscrewed. Most of the imitations do not have an O- ring but they do have basic screw- down threads. There are also some duplications that have a rubber seal but when closely examined, is merely a cosmetic since it does not function.
• Yacht- Master Minute Hand is another manner on how to uncover a fake Rolex watch. This model has a “minute” hand that is much thicker when compared to other sports watch versions of Rolex. The fake ones usually utilize the “minute” hand found in Submariner which can be distinguished when you glance at each sides.
• Daytona Hands are another technique on how to reveal a fake Rolex watch. The imitations use the wrong size and shape of the hands. The real Daytona model has a “minute” hand that reaches down to the exterior of the “hash” marks. A copied watch will most of the time end up having plenty of flaws because of settling for the cheapest stock parts available. Rolex will never ride in this scheme because they only employ those of superb class. The fake has an incorrect shape of the hands while the current Daytona model has a round hand on the edges.
• Daytona Registers are also a form on how to verify a fake Rolex watch. The true models have small registers on the dial which functions like a chronograph. The stop watch operation also includes a huge “sweep” hand on the dial. The imitations though rarely perform such tasks but are only employed for a twenty- four hour time, day of the week and date. Also, the position and size of the small registers are wrong.
• Micro- Etched Crystal is a connotation on how to determine a fake Rolex watch. This feature just actually started, in 2002 to be exact. The watch has a small crown logo into the crystal taking a six o’ clock position. If you think that the mark can be seen by the naked eye, it is not because of the dimensions. However, when placed under a loupe, the pale outline can be recognized. This is not found in all of Rolex products though. You are taking hold a fake with this facet when the model is created not later than 2003.
• Case Reference Number is deemed to be the most defined manner on how to cognize a fake Rolex watch. This is because every watch from the company has its own unique case reference number. This is a special identity etched on the corner of the case that is located in between the lugs. Rolex engraves the figures on fine lines which are akin to a diamond cut edging. Most of the fake has a sandy appearance where the spacing is very close to each other. Counterfeits usually have the same numerals such as R863698.
• Engraved Casebacks are another sure means on how to identify a fake Rolex watch. If you see that there are hallmarks, logos or designs on the flipside of the watch face, they are imitations because the company does not create such. The real Rolex has a “smooth” rear shell where you cannot see any etchings at all. However, there are exceptions such as the ladies’ models that were released in the middle of the 1990’s. Such items had the “original design” in an arc fashion while there is also one from Sea Dweller where you can read the words “Rolex Oyster Original Gas Escape Valve.” Apart from the two, they are already fake.
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