The Day-Date is a Rolex signature wristwatch, was first produced in 1956 with the reputation of using precious metals, particularly 18 karat gold. With the specially created President bracelet, this highly sought-after luxury watch signifies status and power. Due to the difficulty in attaining it, replicas have been seen in the market, some sellers even claiming that they are authentic. If you are learning how to spot a fake Day-Date Rolex watch, here are some ways you can authenticate a Rolex Day-Date watch.

Spot The Rolex Day-Date Upper Dial Weekday Text

For most places, using the weekday’s text as a gauge to check for authenticity is one of the surest ways to check for authenticity. The weekday’s text is at the top of the dial where the weekday is stated. When comparing with the original Day-Date, the fake Day-Date’s text is in the wrong size, usually larger in an unproportionate size, and the text in the fake is larger and typically of a thicker looking font. This leads to improper spacing between the letters in the weekday dial, usually letters being placed too closely to each other. The text is placed perfectly in the center of the day window for the authentic Day-Date which may not be so for a fake.

The Date Wheel

Likewise with the upper dial weekday text, the date wheel for the replica typically has a slight misalignment as well. The numbers might not be centered and not aligned to the middle of the date window. The font-weight too for a fake does not have an even thickness like the legitimate ones, with their font typically too thick.

The Clasp

The fake Day-Date typically has the text engraved too deep, leading to the text looking too thick. Just as the rest of the factors mentioned above, the fake watch has letters of different font sizes. The original always has an even size for the letters engraved.

The Materials Used

It is known that the authentic Rolex Day-Date is made of the 18 Karat Gold, which could add up to be of a bit of weight. First of all, this is a tell-tale sign whether the watch is legitimate or not. If the Day-Date is too light, chances are it is not the original. There are also some fakes that weigh too much so it important to be discerning. Apart from the weight, going to any jeweler can help you check if the material of your Day-Date is truly gold. Most replicas are made with stainless steel, so this can be easily checked.

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