Want To Buy A Rolex Watch Learn How To Spot A Fake

If you're in the market to buy a Replica Rolex watches, you need to know how to spot a fake. I've done some research and wanted to share with you what I learned so you can be an educated consumer. After all, both new and pre-owned Replica Rolex watches are an investment and you don't want to be throwing your money away on a counterfeit piece of jewelry.

According to estimates by the Swiss Customer Service, there are some 30 to 40 million counterfeit watches put into circulation each year. That means your chances of coming across one are significant. However, after reading this guide, I hope you will have an idea of what a fake Rolex looks like and you won't become a victim of an unscrupulous seller.

Swiss Customs estimates that 40% of counterfeit watches come from China. The BaselWorld annual watch trade show attracts people from China whose actual job it is to take pictures of the watches on display from prestigious watch brands. As a result, a counterfeit version of a new or prototypical design is often launched in the marketplace before the real, authentic version is.

There are different types of counterfeits:

There are two groups of counterfeit watches. The first group consists of low-priced imitations that keep time. A cheap counterfeit watch sports the name of a prestigious designer brand, but lacks the functions and design. The second group involves counterfeit watches made to resemble the original designer watch. There are some higher-priced imitation watches that are made from higher quality materials and have gold-colored parts and leather straps.

Like many high-priced, designer watches, Replica Rolex watches are frequently counterfeited and are sold illegally on the internet, on the streets, and at flea markets. These fakes are primarily made in Asian countries such as India, Korea, Taiwan and mainland China (however, there are counterfeit Rolexes being made in the USA as well). The prices are anywhere between $5-$1,000 depending on the quality of the replica. The higher-end counterfeits can have parts fabricated from solid karat gold (although many gold Rolex counterfeits use gold electroplating). The fake Rolex trade has become so sophisticated, that there are even full-color, glossy marketing materials to accompany these fakes made in China and sold to retail vendors throughout Asia.

Characteristics of Counterfeit Rolexes:

• One common giveaway that a Rolex is a fake is a transparent case back which allows the watch movements to be seen. Rolex has almost never produced a watch like this except for some extremely rare models from the 1930's and some very new Cellini Price models.
• Authentic Rolex watches never have a manufacturer engraving of a logo, design or Rolex name on the outside of the caseback. The only exception to this is the Sea-Dweller which says "Rolex Oyster Original Gas Escape Valve" on the back in black along with two Rolex logos.
• Genuine Rolex models are free of engravings on the caseback, therefore they are smooth (however, there are some ladies' models with engraving on the caseback).
• More recently, some genuine Rolex models were shipped new from the factory with a 3-dimensional, Hologram-encoded sticker on the caseback with a floating Rolex crown positioned above the watch's case reference number, which is now printed in black. Most fake stickers are a solid green color or are actually a repetitious "Rolex" pattern, not a hologram.
• As of 2007, Rolex stopped using the hologram and new watches are not being shipped with them. In addition, inside the crystal of an authentic Rolex is a very subtle, almost invisible laser etched Crown Logo located at the 6:00 position. Some fakes have this etching, but it is often smaller than what is found on an authentic Rolex.
• The date magnification of a Rolex is 2.5 times the normal size.The date should take up the entire glass bubble. There are some fake Rolexes that have a bigger font wheel to imitate this look, but come far from close to looking like the real appearance of the date.
• The lettering on the dial should be precise. Under high-magnification, the type should reveal clean edges not found in forgeries.
• Many fake Rolexes will have have regular glass instead of true sapphire crystal. A great test of the materials is to check the water surface tension. A smeared film of water will pull together on sapphire because the surface is smooth.
• The second hand on a genuine Rolex always is smooth and continuous. Most fake Rolexes have movements that are small and jerky (although this is not always the case in higher-priced counterfeits).
• The weight of an authentic Replica Rolex Watches is relatively heavy because of the materials used. This isn't a scientific method in determining a fake, but a counterfeit Rolex will feel lighter due to the cheaper materials used. In addition, the bands on a genuine Rolex are full whereas fakes often display hollow links.
• The serial and case reference numbers on an authentic Rolex are engraved with great detail and are smooth. The numbers are located between the lugs on the side of the case. The numbers on counterfeit Rolexes often look like they have been sand-blasted or roughly etched into the case.
• The edges on a Rolex and its band are not sharp and scratchy; they are smooth.

In Conclusion:

If you do have the ability to compare a replica Rolex next to the real thing, you will be able to see the subtle differences in the laser printing on the face, color differences on the band and dial, and other defects that will let you know if a Rolex is authentic or a replica.

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IWC Portuguese Perpetual Calendar Watches

The Replica IWC Watches - Portuguese Perpetual Calendar II watch is a classically beautiful perpetual calendar watch that offers truly exciting mechanical virtuosity. Encased within its elegant 42.3 mm gold case, an IWC manufacture movement provides an extremely precise perpetual calendar mechanism with full century indication, and a moonphase indication of unparalleled accuracy.

The Replica IWC Watches: Portuguese Perpetual Calendar II watch is powered by the exclusive IWC calibre 51610, which is part of the IWC Pellaton family of movements. Characteristic to the Pellaton calibres are a unique and highly efficient bi-directional winding system incorporating a rocking bar with jeweled rollers and a pawl. Further outstanding attributes of the 51610 calibre include an exceptionally long 7-day power reserve and a screw-weighted balance wheel equipped with a Breguet overcoil hairspring. The Replica IWC Watches perpetual calendar functions of the IWC Portuguese Perpetual Calendar II are both wonderfully user friendly, and aesthetically balanced.

Since the calendar elements of day, date, month, and century year—as well as the moonphase--adjust simultaneously when the crown is turned, there is no need for complex individual setting procedures such as is often the case with more traditional perpetual calendars; another advantage of this system is, that should the watch be put aside and stop, it is a simple matter to reset it within moments. A power-reserve indicator shows the status of the watch's mainspring, ensuring that the watch need not run down, unless its owner so desires. Like its larger sibling the Portuguese Perpetual Calendar, this watch features a moonphase complication that is the most precise ever developed in a portable timepiece---steadily moving in a "celestial arena" at the top of the dial, 577.5 years will elapse before this display errs by one day from the moon's actual progress.

The IWC Perpetual Calendar II is available in both 18K rose gold with a silvered dial, and also in 18K white gold, with a richly colored "ardoise" dial; both versions showcase the elegant leaf hands and cabochon minute track that are hallmarks of the IWC Portuguese watches. An 18K gold deployant buckle is standard. The IWC Portuguese Perpetual Calendar II watch is positive proof that lovers of perpetual calendar watches need not make any sacrifices in the way of classicism to enjoy the fascination of mechanical brilliance.

Bvlgari Bvlgari-Bvlgari Complications Annual Calendar watch

The Bvlgari Bvlgari-Bvlgari Complications Annual calendar watch is an elegant and stylish timepiece that unites the world famous Bvlgari-Replica Bvlgari watches design with the prestigious annual calendar complication.

Positioned between the complete calendar (which requires date adjustments during months of less than 31 days) and the perpetual calendar (which accounts for the various lengths of months automatically, as well as leap year), the annual calendar complication has a mechanical calendar display that requires only a single manual correction per year, in the month of February.

The Replica Bvlgari Watches : Bvlgari-Bvlgari Complications Annual Calendar watch utilizes a selfwinding movement which has been elaborated by Debois-Depraz for the annual calendar mechanism.

This reliable movement, which has a power reserve of 42 hours, has been meticulously refined by the Bvlgari artisans with traditional decorative techniques.

The Replica Bvlgari Watches Bvlgari-Bvlgari Complications Annual Calendar watch is offered exclusively in a 38mm case made from 18K white gold or 18K yellow gold. Meticulously finished, this pleasing yet contemporary design shows off the famous double Bvlgari logo on the bezel, a hallmark of the Bvlgari-Bvlgari watch collection. Completed by a fine, padded alligator strap with an 18K gold buckle, the Bvlgari Bvlgari-Bvlgari Complications Annual Calendar watch is a distinguished and highly attractive luxury timepiece.

IWC Pilot Chronograph Watches

The Replica IWC Watches Pilot's Watch Chronograph Automatic will redefine the genre of Replica IWC Watches aviators' timepieces for a long time to come. With an updated 42-mm stainless steel case, and a bold, completely restyled dial, the Pilot's Watch Chronograph Automatic has become an instant classic in strong demand. With technical details determined by its mission, this purposeful instrument incorporates a robust automatic-winding chronograph movement, the Replica IWC Watches 79320 caliber. In addition to it's 30-minute and 12-hour totalizers, this mechanism provides the Pilot's Watch Chronograph Automatic with the additional indication of the day and the date.

Replica IWC Watches provides further protection to the movement of the Pilot's Watch Chronograph Automatic with a soft iron shield over the movement, furnishing it outstanding resistance to strong magnetic fields, such as can be found around the electronic instruments so prevalent in the modern world. Available on either a strap or a finely crafted, yet rugged bracelet, the technical details combined with 60-m water resistance make the IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph Automatic the perfect watch for an active lifestyle, either in the cockpit or on the ground.

Chanel J12 GMT Automatic Modern and Style

Chanel J12 GMT Automatic: Modern and Style

Replica Chanel Watches has added a new complication to its J12 collection, a second timezone. The J12 collection features a time-only model, a chronograph and a Tourbillon. The new GMT has a case, done in black ceramic, that measures 42mm and has a sapphire crystal. It is water resistant to 100 meters.



Movement is the automatic ETA caliber 2893 with GMT complication, with 21 jewels and a power reserve of 42 hours. Price is 3,900 Euros

TAG Heuer Carrera Automatic chronograph Tachymeter Watches

The Replica TAG Heuer Watches - Carrera Automatic Chronograph Tachymetre watch is a mechanical chronograph whose fine technical elements and rich historical lineage are equally impressive. Tracing its design back to the iconic Carrera chronograph introduced by Heuer in 1963, the new Replica TAG Heuer Watches Carrera Automatic Chronograph watches are sure to appeal to those who value rich history -- as well as performance and style -- in a sports timepiece.

The heart of the Replica TAG Heuer Watches: Carrera Automatic Chronograph Tachymetre watch is the precise and reliable Calibre 16 movement. In addition to the normal functions of time, subsidiary seconds, and date, this mechanism also incorporates a chronograph that can record time intervals of up to 12 hours in duration. As suits a watch which was originally created for race-car drivers, the tachymeter bezel enables the chronograph to be utilized in the measurement of average speed or rates. Extraordinarily consistent in both its timekeeping and its mechanical reliability, the Calibre 16 movement winds efficiently upon the wrist of an active wearer, and has a power-reserve of more than 44 hours.

 In terms of style, the TAG Heuer Carrera Automatic Chronograph Tachymetre watch has a design which is timeless in its masculine appeal. The 41-millimeter stainless steel case, which is water-resistant to 50 meters, unifies a classic shape with the sophistication of angled surfaces on the case lugs; a matching stainless steel bracelet with five rows of alternating brushed and polished links, compliments the case design perfectly. A diverse array of options allow considerable scope in the personalization of the Carrera Automatic Chronograph Tachymetre watch. TAG Heuer makes the dials available in black, silver, blue, or brown, with the tachymeter bezel coordinated to match; for those who don't prefer a bracelet, a strap in perforated rubber or padded calfskin makes for an exceptionally attractive and very casual alternative.

Corum Admiral's Cup Tides 44 watch

The Replica Corum Watches Admiral's Cup Tides 44 watch represents the ultimate culmination of technique and style in a watch born and bred for the high seas. Combining Corum's exceptionally crafted Admirals Cup watch design, with a unique movement that tracks the time and force of the tides in relation to the moon's phase, the Admiral's Cup Tides 44 watch is both a magnificent object of luxury, and a remarkable and robust instrument.

The key to the technical versatility of this Replica Corum watches is its fine, selfwinding Swiss movement, which has received the title of Chronometer after passing the demanding 15-day precision testing administered by the Controle Officiel Suisse des Chronometres (COSC). This watch supplies, at a glance, a wealth of information that mariners will find invaluable, including phases of the moon, state of the tide, times of high and low tide, state of the tide at each hour of the day, the tidal height, strength of the currents, and water height by factors of 25 (20-45, 95-120).

While Replica Corum Watches feels it important to emphasize that this watch is not a replacement for sound navigation procedures and dedicated instrumentation, there is no question that the functions this unique sports watch provides are an extremely worthwhile backup for anyone who spends a great deal of time navigating the seas. A rapidly adjustable date display adds yet another attractive and frequently important function. The Corum Admiral's Cup Tides 44 watch is produced in stainless steel, or 18K rose gold; these intricate cases, complete with a distinctive 12-sided bezel demonstrate both exceedingly fine finish details, and also an impressive water resistance of 100 meters.

The intricate dial of this watch--available in blue, or black--demonstrates fine detailing, as well as a clear layout of all the relevant indications; the internal bezel which lies beneath the domed sapphire crystal is marked with 12 colorful nautical pennants that add an unmistakable flair to this elegant sports watch. Completed by a massively crafted bracelet in stainless steel, stainless steel and rubber combined, or solid 18K rose gold, or an alternative rubber strap with a deployant clasp, the Admiral's Cup Tides 44 watch proudly upholds the proud seagoing heritage of the Corum Admiral's Cup watch collection.

Pre-Basel 2008 Chopard Happy Sport Mark II Chrono All Black Watch

Replica Chopard Watches has announced a fashionably stealthy addition to its Happy Sport watch collection.  The new Chopard Happy Sport Mark II Chrono All Black timepiece features a 42mm stainless steel case, which has been given a PVD coating; the matching black dial features blackened Roman figures, and displays five mobile round brilliant diamonds.

The Replica Chopard Watches Happy Sport Mark II Chrono All Black watch will be presented in two variations--the sportier model is fitted with a rotating time-lapse bezel in PVD stainless steel, while the dressier version shows off a bezel set with 2.20 carats (tw) of round brilliant diamonds.

This new Replica Chopard watches is animated by a battery-powered quartz movement that offers a chronograph function in addition to the time display, subsidiary seconds, and the date.  The watches feature curved sapphire crystals, and a crocodile strap with a PVD stainless steel buckle.

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Tag Heuer Aquaracer Ladies Quartz Watches

The Replica TAG Heuer Watches Aquaracer Quartz ladies watch is a serious sports timepiece with many fashionable guises. Designed to uphold the strict standards of water-resistance and rugged technical construction that has long distinguished Replica TAG Heuer Watches amongst watchmaking companies, the Aquaracer Quartz is a ladies watch that is--by technique--a perfect companion for busy lifestyles, and at the same time an ideal accessory to the varied wardrobe of todays active woman.

Durability is an important consideration in a watch worn often, and the Replica TAG Heuer Watches Aquaracer Quartz delivers this in spades, along with great practicality. Featuring a 27-mm stainless steel case machined from a solid block of metal, the caseback and crown screw down to ensure that the watch will remain resistant to water intrusion all the way down to the warranted depth of 200 meters, a level suitable for scuba diving.

A unidirectional rotating bezel that is designed for divers as a means to measure their air supply and other critical underwater activity, is equally useful to mark off the remaining time on a parking meter, or even a kettle of spaghetti noodles boiling on the stovetop. A date feature is standard on this watch, and is easily adjusted by unscrewing the crown and pulling the stem out to its first position. Great accuracy is assured by the extremely precise ETA F03.111 calibre quartz movement, which is powered by a battery.

The TAG Heuer Aquaracer Quartz ladies watch has the aesthetic versatility to match its reliable timekeeping performance. Available in many variations-- in polished stainless steel or polished stainless steel in combination with 20-micron gold electroplate, with various mother of pearl dials, some further accented with Top Wesselton diamonds on the dial or bezel--there is a style to match every preference.

A strong and elegant link bracelet with a polished finish is standard on all models; completed by a well-constructed sturdy clasp that features a hidden extension piece, the bracelet insures that the watch will remain joined to its owner. Also universal to this model in general are easily read dials featuring strikingly faceted polished hands coated with luminous material. No matter the occasion, the Replica TAG Heuer Watches Aquaracer Quartz will prove to be an outstanding selection for women who require a timepiece that can truly do it all.