Fine Watches – Is your Rolex a Real one?

Fine watches sure are in vogue today, with everyone keen to possess one. These watches add a touch of class and elegance to a person wearing it. And probably the finest of fine watches, is the renowned Rolex. A classic Rolex is a craze, a fashion statement, a must...call it what you want. But just about everyone who's interested in watches, longs to own a Rolex. Why? Because the Rolex has got everything - quality, class, durability and sophistication. Probably the right question, is why not?

Speaking of durability, many of Rolex watches are passed down by owners,to future generations, thereby passing affection and esteem to the younger generations. While you have to pay a high price for the Rolex, it's worth every dollar that you spend on it. And in spite of the high price, there is a huge demand for these wrist watches. However with this demand, fake or replica Rolex watches have also become common. And a true wrist watch connoisseur will spot a fake Rolex after a few glances at the watch. So, the question is, 'How can you tell if the Rolex that your sporting is a real one?'

There are different methods to identify a real Rolex wrist watch. Many duplicates are difficult to identify from the real ones since they imitate the style and designs of the real. One can't recognize the differences unless they are aware of the minute details of a real Rolex fine watch. These replica watches even have the unique features of a real Rolex watch such that many people are fooled by these characteristics. Some of these use the wind type feature of the real watch which means they don't need batteries for the watch.

Most of the fake Rolex watches will have a clear back where one can view the inner parts of the watch. But remember none of the real Rolex wrist watches have a clear back. So that's one sure sign for you, that it's a fake. Sellers of these replica watches may advertise them as discount watches.

If anyone is looking forward to buy a real Rolex watch he or she must analyse the hologram at the back of the watch. The real Rolex has a hologram of the trademark crown of Rolex. One can find a real Rolex hologram by viewing it in different angles. These stickers will change if viewed at different angles. The fake watches will also have a hologram sticker which looks identical to the real one but most will have the same appearance at different angles. So here's another sign, that it's not real.

One can find a collection of Rolex fine watches from numerous websites which are in fact replicas. These watches come at an incredibly cheap price, compared to a real Rolex. Many real Rolex wrist watches use an extra seal inside the threads of the winding crown's tube. This extra seal is available on many models of Rolex fine watches like Sea- Dweller, Daytona and the Submariner. This seal appears like a tiny ring which can be viewed while unscrewing the winding crown. These replica watches, most often don't have this extra seal. Some fake watches go a step further, and may have this extra seal to look like the real ones but this seal doesn't provide the function, thus indicating that it's a fake.

Another distinguishing feature of the real Rolex watches is a special feature of the crown logo. The present models of Rolex fine watches will have a crown logo which is carved into the crystal at the position of 6 o' clock. The mark is very small for one to identify with normal vision. It can be viewed only by the help of a magnifying glass. So if anyone claims that they have a Rolex, you can tell by some of these distinguishing features, if it's real or not!

Needless to say, if you are in the market for a Genuine Rolex Watch, make sure that you are purchasing one from an Authorized Rolex Dealer.