How to spot a Fake Rolex

ARTICLE DATE 01/13/2026
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REAL VS FAKE DAYTONA

- Font on the Bezels is different
- Emblem on dial (Rolex Logo) is different
- Different color dial
- Dial texture
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REAL VS FAKE DATEJUST

- Logo fell off
- Diamonds fell off
- Crown looks different
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REAL VS FAKE SUBMARINER

- 1000 // <— should be “ft” 
- Luminous dot triangle on the bezel looks very odd
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REAL VS FAKE DAY-DATE

- Huge diamonds in bezel
- Day is too low and not centered (vertically)
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REAL VS FAKE YACHT-MASTER

- Sweep second hand is not red
- Hour markers are falling and had holes to hold them
- Inner bezel is VERY reflective (unlike actual watch)

 

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