Is it a 'real' Rolex?

You want a 'real' Rolex watch, not the imitations that you get email spam about. How can you know if a so-called Rolex is real or a fake?

The web site which gives you detailed information about the real verses the fake is here in case you want more detail than I present on this blog.

There are nine items that you should look for when considering whether a Rolex is real or phoney:

1. The weight of the watch should seem heavy, not light at all.
2. The dial face should be of crystal, not plastic.
3. The magnifier bubble over the date on the watch should be perfect and present.
4. The second hand should run smoothly around the clock face instead of ticking from second to second.
5. The bracelet, when viewed from the back side, should be perfect and have no flawed links. Also, the bracelet should clearly match the watch itself.
6. The back of the watch should NOT be clear. Rolex has not ever made any see-through backs to enable you to view the working parts inside.
7. Look for a crown emblem on the winding stem. If it is glued on, it is a fake watch.
8. The winding seal is not loose but is firmly attached.
9. Inspect the hologram seal on the back of the watch. If the sticker does not change in appearance when you view it from a different direction, it is a fake.

If you can afford to pay the price of a real Rolex watch, you deserve a real Rolex watch. Do not allow yourself to be deceived.