HOW TO TELL IF A ROLEX IS AUTHENTIC

A Rolex watch is the highest form of status symbol. Rolex SA is one of the most renowned luxury watch brands in the world, with its exquisite craftsmanship and lovely design. As a result, fake versions are widespread.

You don’t want to put a large sum of money down on what you believe is a real second-hand Rolex only to discover it’s a fake. Fortunately, there are several methods you can use to assure the validity of your Rolex:

Serial Number

At the 6 o’clock position, a serial number is engraved on Rolex watches. To discover it, you’ll need to remove the bracelet. A genuine watch will have a deeply etched serial number; an imitation will be rough or slipshod in engraving.

Box and Papers

Original Rolex watches come with papers, which include the warranty and provide evidence of its authenticity. If you receive your watch in a box instead, it’s most likely a fake.

Movement

Rolex uses high-quality Swiss movements in their watches. This is one way to tell if your Rolex is real or not; fake mechanical movements can be identified by off-centre second hands and other flaws in the design. Moreover, they don’t keep time as accurately as authentic ones do: 5 seconds per day compared to 1 second per day for an authentic version.

Crown Logos

There are a few distinct crown logos that appear on genuine Rolex watches. The top of the watch face is marked by one. Some fakes lack this entirely, but you can still identify anomalies or faults if it is there. A genuine Rolex has a properly centred, slightly elevated crown logo.

The tiny crown etching in the glass covering is another sure-fire method to distinguish a fake. The tiny crown etching in the glass covering is at 6 o’clock on Rolex watches produced after 2002. Due to its small size, you may need the assistance of a professional jeweller to detect it.

Case back

Another component to examine is the case back, which can distinguish between an authentic and a counterfeit. Except for a few uncommon versions, this area of your Rolex should be free of markings or inscriptions. To appear more genuine, many fake watches include carvings; however, it’s one of the simplest ways to spot a fraud.

A metal back, not clear glass, is required for the casing. To impress buyers with the watch’s inner workings, some counterfeiters include a transparent case back to try to mislead them. However, an experienced buyer will notice this and know that the watch isn’t genuine. Rolex has produced a very small quantity of clear case back watches over time and they were all showpieces.

Second Hand

The smooth motion of a Rolex second hand is one of the most difficult elements for imitation watchmakers to imitate. A second hand should move 8 times in a second, which appears near to continuous movement to the naked eye. Knockoffs, as a result of less meticulous craftsmanship, will frequently have shaky second-hand motion.

The distinct sound of a Rolex is produced because of this second-hand motion. A typical mechanical watch will make a tell-tale ticking sound as the second-hand turns, but not a genuine Rolex. If you hold your watch next to your ear and hear a ticking, it’s unlikely to be genuine!

There are a few more ways to identify a phoney, such as the fact that knockoffs are typically lighter and constructed of lesser metal quality. You can also verify that the Cyclops functioned properly. The ideal method to avoid purchasing a fake Rolex is to purchase from a trustworthy, high-quality merchant.

At Cheshire Chrono Solution, they buy and sell used Rolex watches. Rolex expert appraisers guarantee that each Rolex we acquire, and sell is genuinely genuine. You can be confident that you are not buying a counterfeit if you buy your used Rolex timepieces from us. If you’re selling your Rolex, you can be certain that their professional experts have been certified to offer you the best price possible.