{"id":51,"date":"1999-08-13T13:50:11","date_gmt":"1999-08-13T18:50:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bernardwatch.com\/blog\/?p=51"},"modified":"2023-01-30T12:39:16","modified_gmt":"2023-01-30T18:39:16","slug":"fake-rolex-comparison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bernardwatch.com\/blog\/fake-rolex-comparison\/","title":{"rendered":"Fake Rolex Tell Tales – Submariner How To Spot a Fake"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are looking for a genuine Rolex Submariner to buy, please review our Rolex Submariner<\/a> inventory.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We had a gentleman come in one day to offer a Rolex two tone blue Submariner he had bought mail-order from someone in Florida. Original Rolex boxes and booklets accompanied the watch. Nice touch, it makes you want to let your guard down. This watch is a good counterfeit with most of the markings. When I picked up the watch, something just did not seem right. Here are some of the subtle differences on this fake versus the “Real McCoy”.<\/p>\n

Edit: Please note this Rolex 16613<\/a> comparison was created in 1999, before the SEL (Solid End Links) were utilized and much before the new Rolex 116613<\/a> was introduced.<\/b><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
\n<\/td>\n		\n
\n<\/td>\n		\n
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\n\n
\"\"<\/div>\n

Had a hint of purple to it. Paint in gold script appeared to have burst bubbles in it when viewed through a 10x loop. Rolex print is always superb, with a convex appearance with no bubbling and sharp corners.<\/td>\n

\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\n\n
\"\"<\/div>\n

This watch had a gold plated Swiss ETA with the rotor signed. Rolexes\u2019 movement is easily distinguishable from any others by the different colored wheels and the rotor. I was actually expecting to see an original Rolex movement in this knock-off with all the other trouble they went to.<\/td>\n

\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\n\n\n\n
\"\"\"\"<\/td>\n\n
\"\"<\/div>\n

No numbers on end pieces that affix to the head. Numbers on the link closest to the head are “punched” in more crudely than the Rolex. The same goes for the buckle, there is a “sandy” look inside the logo on the inside and in the indentions on the outside. Edges of the fake bracelet are too sharp.<\/td>\n

\"\"\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\n\n
\"\"<\/div>\n

These continue to get better and better on the fakes… scary. Rolex watches have a continuous scratch of each number or letter, one smooth “ditch”. On the fake, the engraver seems to start and stop many times leaving build up in the “ditch” each time.<\/td>\n

\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\n\n
\"\"<\/div>\n

The inside engraving has that “sandy look”. The outside has a green clear sticker made to resemble an original hologram. If you have ever seen a hologram before, you would know this is not one.<\/td>\n

\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\n

These are all points to look at when purchasing a pre-owned Rolex. The counterfeiters are getting good but having a hard time getting the engraving and punching of script as perfect as Rolex. As seen here in blow-ups, it is often hard to decipher unless you know what to look for. Best advice is to work with someone you know and trust to be knowledgeable in these areas.<\/p>\n

Jeff Bernard<\/p>\n

BernardWatch.com<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

BernardWatch always offers a selection of genuine Rolex Submariner watches<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you are looking for a genuine Rolex Submariner to buy, please review our Rolex Submariner inventory. We had a gentleman come in one day to offer a Rolex two tone blue Submariner he had bought mail-order from someone in Florida. Original Rolex boxes and booklets accompanied the watch. Nice touch, it makes you want… Continue reading Fake Rolex Tell Tales – Submariner How To Spot a Fake<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,10,12],"tags":[4,42],"class_list":["post-51","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-watch-comparisons","category-watch-knowledge","category-watch-tips","tag-rolex","tag-submariner","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":32,"url":"https:\/\/www.bernardwatch.com\/blog\/things-you-should-know-when-buying-a-submariner\/","url_meta":{"origin":51,"position":0},"title":"Things You Should Know When Buying A Rolex Submariner 16610","date":"September 6, 2013","format":false,"excerpt":"Stainless Steel Submariners often look very similar and you might have a hard time telling them apart at first glance. Here are what we consider the key features when deciding on a Submariner Date (model 16610) with aluminum bezel: The Solid End Link or SEL bracelet. You can find this\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Watch Knowledge"","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.bernardwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/rehaut.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":216,"url":"https:\/\/www.bernardwatch.com\/blog\/rolex-serti-dials\/","url_meta":{"origin":51,"position":1},"title":"Rolex Serti Dials","date":"August 31, 2013","format":false,"excerpt":"When people refer to a Rolex with a Serti dial, most often they are referring to a Submariner 16613 with a champagne or slate dial set with 8 round diamonds and 3 sapphire markers. Serti is French for \"setting\".\u00a0 If you visit rolex.com and do a search for serti you\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Watch Knowledge"","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.bernardwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/16613-serti.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":421,"url":"https:\/\/www.bernardwatch.com\/blog\/rolex-submariner-116610-vs-16610-comparison\/","url_meta":{"origin":51,"position":2},"title":"Rolex Submariner 116610 vs 16610 Comparison","date":"November 21, 2013","format":false,"excerpt":"The 16610 model of Submariner Date was discontinued in favor of the 116610 model Submariner Date, which is often referred to by its most notable feature as the ceramic bezel Submariner. So when discussing features, we should start with the bezel. This is the most exciting and visually accessible difference\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Watch Comparisons"","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.bernardwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Steel-Sub-Comparisson-1.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":562,"url":"https:\/\/www.bernardwatch.com\/blog\/which-watch-is-better-a-submariner-or-a-seamaster\/","url_meta":{"origin":51,"position":3},"title":"Which Watch Is Better? A Submariner or a Seamaster? Late 90s to Early 2000s Edition","date":"April 22, 2014","format":false,"excerpt":"I am frequently asked \"Which watch is better, an Omega Seamaster or a Rolex Submariner?\" and the answer is difficult and complex unless the inquirer is very clear about which models of the two watches they are comparing and what they want to get out of the watch. The first\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Watch Comparisons"","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.bernardwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/submariner-vs-seamaster-header3.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":37,"url":"https:\/\/www.bernardwatch.com\/blog\/omega-is-gunning-for-rolex\/","url_meta":{"origin":51,"position":4},"title":"Omega is Gunning For Rolex","date":"August 13, 2013","format":false,"excerpt":"Omega has been stepping up their game every year. \u00a0Their current incarnation of the \u00a0Seamaster Planet Ocean boasts a ceramic bezel and the reliable Omega 8500 Co-Axial caliber. \u00a0The Rolex Submariner still offers one of the best values for a rugged, yet sophisticated Swiss watch. View the conversation on Facebook","rel":"","context":"In "Watch Comparisons"","img":{"alt_text":"Rolex 116610 vs 232.30.46.21.01.001","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.bernardwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/comparison1-888x1024.jpg?resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":959,"url":"https:\/\/www.bernardwatch.com\/blog\/sevenfriday-watch-size-comparisons\/","url_meta":{"origin":51,"position":5},"title":"SevenFriday Watch Size Comparisons","date":"March 27, 2015","format":false,"excerpt":"SevenFriday's 47mm watch dimensions might scare some, but the watch actually wears much more conservatively. In this photo-heavy blog post we compare this unique watch to some popular Swiss watches.","rel":"","context":"In "Watch Comparisons"","img":{"alt_text":"4 SevenFriday x 2 Rolex x Panerai x TAG x Tudor x Breitling","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.bernardwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/SevenFriday-Size-Compare-7.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bernardwatch.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bernardwatch.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bernardwatch.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bernardwatch.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bernardwatch.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/www.bernardwatch.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1179,"href":"https:\/\/www.bernardwatch.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51\/revisions\/1179"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bernardwatch.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bernardwatch.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bernardwatch.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}