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dbphotos · 23 October 2009, 04:29 AM

I know the obvious ones, i.e. if the metals are fake, etc. What about when you have a band that is solid SS with real gold and they both have all the Rolex markings, is there a difference between "fake" and "aftermarket" or is it 2 words for the same thing? Does Rolex authorize any company to make aftermarket bands with their logo or are they all violating their copyright?

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Noonan · 23 October 2009, 04:31 AM

A fake would have the Rolex logo, an aftermarket would fit a Rolex watch but not be marked with the crown or Rolex name anywhere. There are countless aftermarket bands made to look like an Oyster bracelet but only ones made by Rolex should have the crown on it.

TimeToGo · 23 October 2009, 05:57 AM

Fake would denote a trademark infringement, trying to portray an item as authentic when it is not produced by the trademark holder (Rolex).

Aftermarket is a part that is made to "fit" an authentic product, but it is not portrayed as authentic nor does it bear any markings, in the case of a Rolex, the crown, etc.

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Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	A fake would have the Rolex logo, an aftermarket would fit a Rolex watch but not be marked with the crown or Rolex name anywhere. There are countless aftermarket bands made to look like an Oyster bracelet but only ones made by Rolex should have the crown on it.

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TimeToGo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,628	Fake would denote a trademark infringement, trying to portray an item as authentic when it is not produced by the trademark holder (Rolex). Aftermarket is a part that is made to "fit" an authentic product, but it is not portrayed as authentic nor does it bear any markings, in the case of a Rolex, the crown, etc.

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