How to Tell a Real From a Fake Oyster Rolex Watch
Rolex is the leading luxury watchmaker in the world, which also makes it a top seller in the counterfeit watch market. The Rolex Oyster is the most traditional Rolex watch and comes in a variety of styles. If you do not purchase your Rolex from an authorized dealer, you may be at risk of buying a replica Rolex. Does this Spark an idea?
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Turn the Rolex face down. Genuine Rolex watches do not have any engraving on the case back, whereas many replica Rolex watches do have engraving.
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Check for the hologram sticker. New Rolex watches shipped from the factory have a hologram sticker on the case back. The sticker features the Rolex logo crown above the watch's reference number. Replica Rolex watches often do not have a real hologram sticker on the back that changes when you look at it from different angles.
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Verify that the Rolex has an automatic movement. The watch should wind automatically when worn and stay wound for about two days if not worn. The second hand should glide across the face of the watch, unlike the movement of the second hand in a battery-powered watch.
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Check that the magnification glass at the three o'clock position over the date on the front of the watch has 2.5 times magnification. Some replica Rolex watches may only have a magnification of 1.5 or 2. Not all Oyster watches have the date feature.
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Take your Rolex to an authorized Rolex watch repairman. He can open the watch and verify that it has a genuine Rolex movement. If you have a quality replica Rolex, this is the most accurate way to find out if your Rolex is genuine or not.
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