Rolex Replica How To Spot – Best Guide And Infographic, Ever!

Rolex Replica How To Spot Guide

Rolex replica how to spot, I think the name says it all… Most of you reading my blog probably own, or at least are thinking of buying a Rolex replica, because no watch collection is complete without the “king”. But there may be some people that want more, for whom a replica just won't do. That doesn't necessarily mean they can afford a brand new one and they scout the market for a used watch, in good condition.

Purpose Of This Rolex Replica How To Spot Guide

The whole purpose of this entry is to make sure that less-knowledgeable people who want to buy themselves a genuine Rolex get exactly that, an original. By reading this Rolex replica how to spot guide, you will be on the safe side, always being able to tell if the Rolex you're interested in is genuine or not. Let's face it, no one likes to get hustled, right?
Also, I have to give credit to my good friend Timothy for helping me out with this most awesome infographic on real vs fake Rolex watches.

First Thing First, What Is A Rolex Replica?

The answer is quite simple, a Rolex replica is a watch made to look like a Rolex, but it's not made by Rolex. One thing I can tell you from my experience, even though I've seen some really nice replicas out there (I even own a few), as far as functionality goes, originals and fakes are usually worlds apart. As you may already know, or guess, most Rolex replica watches are assembled in China, whereas all the genuine ones are made in Switzerland, where the brand has its headquarters and production factory.
The good news is that no replica can exactly duplicate a genuine Rolex. Whether it's the lack of precious materials, whether it's the actual movement, differences exist.

Main Aspects To Take Into Account

Rolex Replica How To Spot Infographic

The first and maybe most important thing to take into account is that NO ROLEX SELLS CHEAP! No one receives a $7000+ watch as a gift and decides to sell it at a tenth of its value. No one “wins” a Rolex and decides to pawn it for a couple of hundred bucks.
Another important aspect is that everything about a genuine Rolex is PERFECT! All details are perfectly done, no rough edges, no offset parts, nothing. Most Rolex replica watches can present imperfections, from discoloring, to dents, scratches and bad paintjobs (see this Rolex Daytona replica ). Also, take into account the weight. Genuine Rolex watches are quite heavy, since only high quality materials are used in the process.
Take a look at the seconds hand. The genuine will have a “sweeping” motion, which is actually 8 beats per second. Quartz (battery-powered) fakes tick once per second, but there are some automatics that move multiple times a second. Nonetheless, most times, the motion is not continuous. Of course there are a few genuine Rolex models that display a less than 8 beats per second movement, but it's very unlikely to come across one of these, so to be on the safe side, look for that sweeping motion on the seconds hand.
For the models that have the Cyclops lens (date magnification window), such as Submariner, Datejust, the date is magnified 2.5 times, jumping right at you. Most fakes don't go beyond 1.5X magnification.
Another thing to take into account is that no genuine Rolex available for sale has a clear glass backside. Don't get impressed when seeing the inner workings, because if you can see those, the watch clearly is a fake!

The Bottom Line

To sum up this Rolex replica how to spot guide, always make sure you buy a genuine from the right place. Think real estate – location, location, location. If the seller is any conceivable way shady, avoid him!
Again, the whole point of this guide is to inform watch enthusiasts, making sure they don't get scammed. Also, the Infographic is valid for MOST Rolex replica watches, especially for poorly made ones (aka the majority).
I am not, in any way, condemning those who buy replicas. Just in case you haven't read my blog so far, I buy replicas, I wear replicas, I love replicas!
The thing is, if you're after a genuine one, getting it from a Rolex authorized seller is your best bet and you'll receive it with all the papers.
If you're looking for a replica, make sure you get it from the right place (you can read my blog, I tend to think that it's not that boring). From my experience, I can tell you that finding a good Rolex replica seller in not an easy task, but there are a very few that do it perfectly. For example, here's how a great Rolex replica should look like.

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