How can you tell if a rolex is fake?
05/22/25 9:26pm
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Here's what to look for to tell if a Rolex is fake:
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- A shallow engraving. The engraving on a Rolex should be deep. If you rub on it, you should be able to feel it. Sometimes when they're fake, it’s just a scratch, or it's just light on top, but it should be deep.
- Wrong or no serial number. Rolex has started making the serial numbers alphanumeric. The older ones were just numeric, but now they're alphanumeric serial codes.
- Small or no manufacture date. Some rolexes have the dates they were manufactured on them, and if your date looks small and not magnified, particularly on the screen of the watch, that's a red flag.
- Light weight. Rolexes are usually heavy. They're made out of high-grade metals that are solid. If you pick up a Rolex and it feels really light, that's another red flag.
- Transparent or engraved back. The backs of Rolexes are almost always smooth, with no engravings, and no transparency.
- Low-quality finish. Overall, Rolexes have high quality, beautiful finishes. If it looks rusty or the details are inconsistent, beware.
- No warranty card. Check the warranty card in the box. If the Rolex does not come with one, that's another red flag, especially if it's brand new.
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