tell-tale signs of a fake rolex

it is a fake when the hologram, if there is one, looks the same when viewed from different angles. if there is no hologram, there is no need to look; straight away, you know it is a fake. a genuine rolex comes with a hologram-coded (3 dimensional) sticker on the caseback.

in a genuine rolex, the date magnification is 2.5 times. in most fakes, it is usually about 1.5 times. in some cases, the fakes use a bigger font for the numbers.

the sweeping action of the second hand. the movement of the second hand should be smooth, a sweeping kind of action. a ticking or less than smooth movement means it is a fake.

in some fakes, the hour hand is a bit on the short side. in a genuine rolex, the minute hand reaches up to the 'hash' marks.

when you adjust the date manually by moving the hands, the date change should take place at exactly 0000hr (12). in most fakes, the date jumps even before the minute hand reaches 12.

one with a skeleton case where you can see the inside parts of the watch is definitely a fake.

nowadays, the replicas are so well-made, most of us can be fooled into thinking they are the real stuff, so it is best to take it to a professional/the dealer to check. a grade 1 swiss-made replicas come with 100% correct date fonts, real 2.5x date magnification and the green rolex hologram stick, among other things.

the swiss and italian claim that their replicas are superior to the japan-made replicas. the japanese replicas are definitely better than the china-made replicas. the market for replicas must be quite lucrative because they even advise you to buy your replicas from a reputable source.