Used Rolex Watches - Shopping Guide

While buying used Rolex watches, one should learn how to distinguish between genuine and fake watches. Rolex watches are prime targets for the unscrupulous counterfeiters because it is extremely exclusive and desirable. Today it has become almost impossible to determine the difference between an original and a counterfeit watch. But still there are a few fine details, which can help you spot the difference between the two. Every Rolex watch has an item-by-item reference number inscribed between the casing lugs at the 12 o'clock position. This refers to the year and the model of its manufacture. The watch cases come with a screw and are made up of different carats of gold or silver, but never from cheap electro-plated metals. Genuine Rolex watches never have a transparent watchcase. Because of its demand and extravagant use of customer's, the fake watches have a bigger crown which shows irregularities compared to the very small crown in the original watches which is barely visible to the naked eye. Usually all genuine watches have a hologram sticker at the back. Each Rolex watch has a Cyclops bubble over the date display, which magnifies the date by two and a half times which is not available or practically possible to copy in counterfeits. The movement of the second hand in a genuine watch is faultless and very smooth, whereas, the counterfeits' movement is usually irregular. Look for signs of wear and tear on gold colored Rolex watches. Usually in the counterfeits the color is worn off. The weight of the watch is another thing to look for. Original Rolex watches are usually very heavier when compared to the duplicates. While buying a Rolex on the Internet always make sure your seller has a good and genuine track record. Look for feedbacks and other details like how long has he been selling and if he has all the legal documents with him etc. Always ask your seller any question that comes to your mind, a genuine seller will always advise you of the genuineness of the watch. If after buying your Rolex watch if you discover it's a fake then there are few steps that you can take by contacting the website from which you bought and also contact the local police, which will help prevent future scams and may get a refund of your watch. Used Rolex watches or vintage Rolex watches are nostalgic pieces for collectors which are very rare to locate and difficult to find. Many persons choose to keep their watches as antiques and keep them functional. Many buyers also eye for the sale of Rolex watches and preferably antiques and vintage watches of the brand. This is because there are people who know, believe and rely on any type of Rolex watches as they are reputed for their quality and durability.