How To Spot a Super Fake Rolex – The $500 Super Fake Studied

How to Spot a Fake Rolex: Whether you're a novice or an experienced watch collector, you'll probably agree that Rolex is one of the most recognized luxury brands in the world. This also means that they're one of the most counterfeited. If you're in the market for a new timepiece, this can sound intimidating, especially with NEW SUPER FAKES on the market. What exactly should you look out for? Join us today as we examine counterfeit watches within 3 different price points.

$50 Fake Rolex

It goes without saying that the cheaper the "Rolex", the greater the possibility that it's counterfeit. You'd be hard-pressed to find a genuine Rolex for $50.

If you do come across one there are a few things that you can look for to determine if it's fake.
First, make sure that the feature set being sold is available for the watch that you're purchasing. For example, the Submariner is not available with a red and blue "Pepsi" bezel. You should also look for any obvious mistakes, such as spelling errors or miss-placed text. The difference between fake and genuine Rolexes might be as simple as the order of the wording on the dial. You'll have to do a bit of research if you aren't already familiar with the fine details of the watch that you're purchasing.

You should also be mindful of cheap gold plating, which might be fading away on a fake watch. Many counterfeit Rolexes also run on a Quartz movement instead of an automatic one and have a seconds hand that ticks instead of sweeps.

$200 Fake Rolex

You'll have to examine a $200 Rolex closer than a cheaper, $50 Rolex to determine if it's fake. For example, the movement might be automatic instead of Quartz. In this case, check the functions of the movement itself. Does the date mechanism work? If it's a GMT Master, does the dedicated hand jump?

A genuine Rolex will have solid components & impressive heft to it. It will has impeccable text on the dial with crisp lines, & components that fit together perfectly with almost no space in-between. The crown on a fake Rolex will look cheaply made & lack the usual craftsmanship of a genuine watch.

The clasp & end links should have the correct stamps & marks. For example, a stainless steel clasp should not have an 18k stamp. If any detail is off, there's a high possibility that the Rolex is fake.

Another detail is the specifics of the hallmarks & engravings. First of all, are the reference & serial numbers present? The reference number is located between the lugs, and the serial number is located either between the lugs on an older watch or engraved on the inner reflector ring on a newer watch. If the Rolex markings & engravings are present, make sure that the reference number matches the watch model and that the serial number is from the correct production era.

How to Spot a $500 SUPER Fake Rolex

Some of the best counterfeit watches are difficult to spot, even by seasoned watchmakers. Many of them need to be taken apart to be deemed with certainty if they are genuine or fake. For the average customer, the trick lies in paying close attention to the fine details of the dial. A $500 super fake Rolex is on another level, & likely won't have typos or blatant font errors. It's better to look at the quality & placement of the text as well as the finish on the indices and hands. For example, the dial markers on an authentic Rolex watch have crisp, finished edges.

If the exterior of the case checks out, your next step will be to verify that the reference & serial numbers are present. If they're missing, you don't even have to bother having a watchmaker open the case for you. If they’re there and you suspect that the watch may be fake, the movement will give you a better idea of the watch's authenticity.

A really high-quality fake probably runs on an automatic movement. In that case, the functions should be the same as the model that you're trying to purchase. I.e., the date mechanism should work properly, the side pushers should coordinate with the chronograph functions, etc.
If you take a peek inside a genuine Rolex, you'll notice that the finishing is impeccable. Every component is beautifully crafted, & the movement itself fits perfectly in the case. The calibre engraving will also be visible if you're examining the movement & will verify the watch's authenticity even further.

When buying a used Rolex, pay close attention to the details of the watch that you're about to purchase. If you're not dealing with a trusted reseller & the deal seems a little too good to be true, it probably is.

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