Ladies Rolex Watch Identification

Rolex Quality

Genuine Rolex watches are regarded as one of the best made watches around. Their design has inspired many other watch designs over the years. A genuine Rolex can cost between $3000 to $20,000. The company uses only the highest quality materials, such as 18K gold, which is not the case with fake Rolex watches. These high quality materials are used both on the inside workings of the watch, throughout the watch making process, and on the outside features visible to the human eye.

It's important to familiarize yourself with the models, styles and specific features before purchasing your own Rolex. The Rolex website is a great place to start and offers details on the technology used to create their fine watches. The site is clear that Rolex ships its watches only to authorized dealers. There is also a list of those dealers on the website under sales and service. Check out the site map for more information on events, appearances (such as Wimbledon) and new watch designs and innovations.

Signs of a Fake

One of the first steps to ladies Rolex watch identification is to understand the signs of a fake. There are many people selling Rolex's online. Some are very reputable and some are not. Many Rolex experts recommend that you not buy a Rolex watch that you haven't first viewed in person or from online auction sites and unknown sources. Even secondhand watches can be fakes. The person selling you the item may not even realize the watch is a fake if she received it as a gift or bought it under the impression that it was the real deal. Remember, before you buy an expensive watch, that knowledge is power and you can avoid being scammed. Here are just a few things you can look for:

• A clear back on the casing. Rolex does not produce a watch currently with a glass back. A watch with a clear backing is an evident fake. Sellers of these knock offs will tell you that the clear case is so that you can view the inner workings of the watch but only two very rare, vintage watches are available with clear backs and they are under lock and key collections. The watches are not currently made in this way.

• Engraved case back. Rolex does not engrave the backs of their watch cases. The surface should be smooth and clear of any imprints or blemishes. Fakes often have an imprint or engraving marking them as a "special edition" Rolex. They may be special editions, but they are rarely official Rolex's.

• Case reference numbers. The best way to identify a counterfeit is with this number. For more in-depth detail on how to understand these numbers, visit Quality Tyme.

Signs of an Authentic Watch

Ladies Rolex watch identification becomes even easier when you understand a little more about Rolex watches. Here are some signs of genuine watches:

• Real Rolex watches are usually much heavier than the fakes.

• Rolex's feature a glass bubble attached to the crystal and placed over the date so that the size is magnified.

• A hologram sticker is placed on the back. Fakes usually have stickers but not holograms. The holograms will change in appearance as you view them from different angles.

Additional Ideas for Ladies Rolex Watch Identification

If you currently use a trusted jeweler and want to purchase a watch from a private seller, you may want to ask that he meet you at the jewelry store so your jeweler can verify that the watch is authentic. The serial numbers on the back of the watch can be looked up and the authenticity of the watch can be verified.