Whenever you want to buy a Rolex watch, one question that bothers you is spotting a fake Rolex. Previously, it was not easy to duplicate a Rolex watch. Still, in recent years, replica watches have become sophisticated, and high-quality fake Rolex watches are changing hands for thousands of pounds.
Following is a guide on buying Rolex watches
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To make the task of telling a fake Rolex from a genuine one, you have to get details of an original one. The size, shape, feel, and other features like the clasp are things you need to have on your fingertips. Thus you can easily spot a fake one.
The quality of finishing
One of the ways of distinguishing an original Rolex from a fake one is the finishing. An original type has sharp corners, and the finishing is fine. It’s usually a golden or diamond finish, and the texture is fine.
The hands
Check the stacking; is it correctly done? The order of the hand should be consistent with a genuine article. Check also the detailed finishing under magnification. The paint should be within the defined areas, and the corners should be sharp.
Rotor post
This is the position in the middle where the hands are stacked upon. The finishing of the rotor post the primary giveaway on a Rolex piece. To determine this, you have to examine the post under magnification.
Is the finish smooth, or are there rough edges? The quality of engineering that goes into the production of a Rolex watch means even the most minor parts of the watch are perfectly finished.
Dial markings
Check out the writing on the dial; it should be precise and demonstrate the quality that went into the manufacture of the piece.
Under magnification, the font should be consistent in number, letter, and minute marker. The crown should be present on the 12 o’clock position and show like perfections as lettering. The imperfections in lettering are a straightforward way of telling the fake from the original one. The lettering will appear perfect to the naked eye, but under magnifications, you can see the imperfections- the lettering appears a bit pitted.
Hour markers
Many Rolex models like the GMT – Master II and the submarine are perfectly finished to the super quality with smooth edges and perfectly painted markers. These have luminescent hour markers, and their color lumination should be consistent. Try holding the dial under some bright light for seconds, then take the watch to some darkness. If the luminescent glow is inconsistent, that is a good sign the Rolex watch could be a fake one.
The Rehaut
This is the watch area that stands around the edge of the dial and goes up to the bezel. The modern Rolex pieces should have the word “Rolex” repeatedly engraved around the rehaut. Any Rolex watch manufactured after 2004 should have a serial number between lugs, visible on the rehault center.
Not every Rolex watch you see in the stores is a genuine one, and therefore you have to check for some qualities to ensure you have the best. A sure way of buying the original one is visiting a Rolex authorized dealer.
