How Do You Spot A Counterfeit Rolex?
Rolex watches are a symbol of prestige and elegance, but many people can’t afford the cost of a genuine Rolex, whose least-expensive models cost thousands of dollars. For that reason, Rolex also is one of the most counterfeited watches in the marketplace. Although the price tag might be the simplest way to know the watch you’re examining isn’t a Rolex, there are other methods. Turn the watch over and look at the caseback. If a Rolex has a clear caseback that allows you to look at the inside of the watch, it isn’t authentic: Rolex doesn’t make a watch with a clear caseback. Check the caseback for engraving. Except in very rare instances, authentic Rolex watches don’t have engravings or markings on the caseback. The only Rolex models to have engraved casebacks were certain ladies’ watches manufactured before the mid-1990s and the Rolex Sea-Dweller. Check the weight of the watch against an authentic Rolex, if you have one available. Rolex watches are made with gold or stainless steel and
