10 WAYS TO TELL A REAL ROLEX FROM A FAKE
1.There has never been a Rolex produced with a see-thru case back. Any “Rolex” with a clear back is a knock-off..
2.Rolex Oyster case backs typically have no engravings or markings on the case back. You will see Original Rolex Design on the back of some older models. Consider any other markings as a sure sign of a fake.
3.Any skeleton (see-thru) area’s on the dial are another sign of a fake. Rolex has never made a watch with a open area on the dial.
4.Rolex case-backs are the threaded, screw down type. If it has a pop-off case back that is a copy.
5.Rolex watches are fabricated out of solid materials of stainless steel, gold or platinum. If you have chrome or gold plating then it is not a Rolex.
6.Rolex watches with the day and date feature together are only made from Gold or Platinum. Steel day-date models are knock-offs.
7.There has never been a two-tone (steel and gold) President day-date model. They are always Gold, Platinum or Tridor which is Yellow, Rose and White gold in the bracelet.
8.Papers alone do not guarantee the watch is authentic. If a fake can be made out of metal the fake papers can also be accomplished..
9.Rolex did make a Quartz model in the late 1970’s through the early 1990’s. Not terribly common, you will see them on occasion as Men’s Datejust and Day-Date models.
10.Over the years Rolex has had certain parts made outside of Switzerland in countries such as U.S.A, Mexico, Italy and Venezuela. They have NEVER produced anything in China, so if you see China anywhere on the watch it is a Fake.