How do 1 check if a Rolex is real?

[dpt.calvin]

Originally Posted by Rags

Go to an AD & pay to have it authenticated.

Most ADs will not authenticate. They don’t want the liability knowing the best replicas out there may fool them.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by arcampado

I can’t imagine what TRF would be like without your pointless and inaccurate feedback.

I can and I can make it happen, at least for me.

[shaunylw]

Originally Posted by Sprezzatura!,

Oh read the thread will you.

The fact that you are naive enough to think its a genuine comment says a lot.

This forum…

Maybe you could share more terrible threads like the one about a scratch on the back of your watch…

[KathleenL]

Originally Posted by majidessa

In addition to the above,

1- The date function should change instantly at 12.
2- The date cyclop should magnify at 2.5x in most cases.
3- Check the spacing, sharpness, and type of fonts on the dial and the date and compare them to photos of the same from the Rolex website.

Kindly note that the above criteria is more applicable on newer references

Originally Posted by S7gpt

all our dates change between 5 and 10 minutes past midnight !

Originally Posted by majidessa

Well, in recent ones they change faster but even 5 to 10 minutes is acceptable compared to other movements that usually take few hours to fully change.

The dial on my Lady Datejust has the coronets on both sides of the words "Swiss Made" at the 6:00 position, indicating that it was manufactured in 2021, so I consider it to be a "recent one." The ONLY times that the date has changed precisely at midnight is when I have manually advanced the time. On its own, the date changes at various times, usually between two and three minutes past midnight. This morning it changed at 1 minute 49 seconds past midnight. There have been a couple of times when the date didn't change until more than 5 minutes past midnight (but before 6 minutes).

And, yes, I know that my watch is genuine Rolex, as it was purchased from an AD and came "with box and papers."

[arcampado]

Originally Posted by shaunylw

Maybe you could share more terrible threads like the one about a scratch on the back of your watch…

Have to agree with you. Some people should just continue posting their worthless thoughts on forums like Reddit

[arcampado]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I can and I can make it happen, at least for me.

[baamvino]

Go to your local AD

[majidessa]

Originally Posted by KathleenL

The dial on my Lady Datejust has the coronets on both sides of the words "Swiss Made" at the 6:00 position, indicating that it was manufactured in 2021, so I consider it to be a "recent one." The ONLY times that the date has changed precisely at midnight is when I have manually advanced the time. On its own, the date changes at various times, usually between two and three minutes past midnight. This morning it changed at 1 minute 49 seconds past midnight. There have been a couple of times when the date didn't change until more than 5 minutes past midnight (but before 6 minutes).



And, yes, I know that my watch is genuine Rolex, as it was purchased from an AD and came "with box and papers."

I'm sure your watch is authentic, the date change mechanism is fast enough in your case as most counterfeit watches take much longer time sometimes hours like in ETA movements for the date to change.

I should have clarfied that in normal operation the date would take few minutes to fully change.

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[RolexSimon]

OP hasn't responded - likely troll post unfortunately.

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by majidessa

1- The date function should change instantly at 12.

Incorrect. Although it does change instantly.

[Nba188]

Interesting post

[Sprezzatura!,]

Originally Posted by shaunylw

Maybe you could share more terrible threads like the one about a scratch on the back of your watch…

Well thanks for ‘profiling’ me and doing your diligence.

Perhaps you could tell us more about the phenomenon that is… ‘left-wrist to left-hand collisions’? Haha…

Just read the thread in it’s entirety next time.

[214270Explorer]

Originally Posted by Sprezzatura!,

If the seconds hand ticks then it’s fake. If it moves continuously, then it’s real.

It’s the only way to determine a fake from a genuine.

Not necessarily. The old Rolex Oysterquartz's tick ! As Swearengen said in post # 52.

[Sprezzatura!,]

Originally Posted by 214270Explorer

Not necessarily. The old Rolex Oysterquartz's tick ! As Swearengen said in post # 52.

Haha, another one who doesn’t read the thread in it’s entirety.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by Sprezzatura!,

If the seconds hand ticks then it’s fake. If it moves continuously, then it’s real.

It’s the only way to determine a fake from a genuine.

All Rolex's tick. Some faster than others.

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[Sprezzatura!,]

Originally Posted by Tools

All Rolex's tick. Some faster than others.

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I’m surprised you didn’t read the entire thread which contained my subsequent follow-up…

It was facetious response to a likely troll.

[Th30n3]

Hey,

I just purchased 3 Rolexes I’m worried are all fake. How do I check?

[Kevin of Larchmont]

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[77T]

Originally Posted by Th30n3

Hey,

I just purchased 3 Rolexes I’m worried are all fake. How do I check?

If you read the entire 18 month old thread you won’t find an answer.

But if you wish to really know, ship them into the nearest Rolex Service Center. Ask for a service quote.

They will let you know if any part or the entire watch is not authentic.

I’d do this one watch at a time, not all 3 at once.


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