5 Common Problems with Top Quality Japan-made Rolex Replicas

Posted by adminNo CommentsJul 05, 2011

1) movement Problems

They use swiss-made movements, but even Swiss-made movements sometimes have problems. If you do not keep the watch winded, it will obviously lose time. If you jam thecrown too hard or pull it out too hard, you can jam the movement. Just take care of the replica as you would a $10,000 watch and you shouldn’t have any problems.
2) Gold Wearing Off
Usually a less serious problem in the short-term, the single-wrapped gold models will eventually wear off. Single-wrap is basically gold-filled, or very thick gold plating. Any type of gold plating will eventually wear off if not cared for correctly or if you dent it against something.

3) Crown Problems
The crowns might fall off if you pull them too hard. We’ve also heard of users who don’t screw in the crown tight enough, and water gets in.

4) Water Damage
Although they are supposed to be waterproof, water has been known to somehow get into the watch if you don’t close the case tight enough or don’t screw in the crown tight enough.

5) Stainless Steel Rusting

Some sites ship bands with non-solid stainless steel bands. What happens after a while is the stainless steel starts to wear off, or corrode. Read our tips below on how to care for the gold on your watch, and you can use the same techniques to care for the stainless steel on your watch as well. The only thing to prevent receiving a poor quality band is if you purchase from a credible site, such as those listed in our Website Reviews section. But generally this isn’t a big problem because you can always purchase a solid stainless steel band.

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5 Common Problems with Regular Japan-made Rolex Replicas

Posted by adminNo CommentsJul 05, 2011

1) movement Problems
Although these replica rolex watches use much better Japan-made automatic movements than the asian-made Rolex replicas, there are problems that can occur. The most common is loss or gain of time. We really think that most people just don’t know how to use these watches. Most reported ‘time loss’ problems are because the user doesn’t keep the self-winding watch in movement, and therefore it does not run.
Another possible movement problem is when the user pushes or pulls the crown too hard. The movements are delicate, so you must be very careful. If you jam the movement, you can no longer adjust the time or date anymore (although the movement will continue in motion). You can see that these problems are generally caused by the user, so the lesson is to wear and use it carefully, and treat it like a $10,000 watch.
The Japan-made movements are generally very reliable and free of manufacturers’ defects.
2) Gold Wearing Off
These replicas use genuine gold plating, but the plated gold color does not look exactly the same as solid gold on a genuine Rolex. Also, all gold models are known to wear off after a period of time, obviously because it is gold-plated. We highly advise you to take good care of it (tips listed below), or don’t get any gold models. There’s no way to re-plate the bands. You could just purchase a stainless steel replica Rolex band instead.

3) Water Damage
A big problem with all replica Rolex watches is water damage, because users think that ‘water resistant’ means you can swim in them. We highly recommend you do not swim in these replicas, because water will eventually get in. We’ve heard of very few problems when it comes to general daily use (such as showering or washing hands). Most water-damage problem is caused by the user not screwing down the crown tightly enough and the water seeps in through the crown.

4) Hour Markers Falling Off
Sometimes, the hour markers will fall off or might even be missing altogether. This happens quite often, and there’s really nothing that can be done about it. Just be careful not to bang the watch against anything else.

5) Dirt on Dial
A less common problem, only about 1 out of 4 Japan-made replicas will have any dirt/particles appear on their dials. Usually, it’s just very tiny hairs, or negligible specs of dust. This isn’t exactly a big problem, but can still happen. From a distance, they are usually invisible to the naked eye.

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Replica Rolex Warranty and Repairs

Posted by adminNo CommentsJun 28, 2011

Many customers want to know what typical problems appear in Rolex replica watches. We will discuss all the different types of qualities available on the Internet, as well as common problems. We’ll also give you extremely helpful tips on how to care for the gold on your replica if you purchase an asian-made replica with false gold plating. This will ensure the gold on your replica will last for as long as possible, sometimes years

Common Problems

These problems may or may not appear on your replica rolex watch. No Rolex replicas are created equal, because they are mass produced. But through the many years of experience our volunteer team has agreed on the following. Listed are only warranty problems that occur on the replicas. So an incorrect date font is not considered a warranty problem, but water damage is considered a warranty problem.

5 Common Problems with Asian-made Rolex Replicas
1) movement Problems
All Asian-made Rolex replicas are known to always run into some sort of movement problem within a few months. Either the movement stops working, the date does not change properly or the watch does not keep time. There really is no way to avoid any of these problems, because repairs on these Rolex replicas aren’t worth it. They have a wholesale value of $20, and any automatic watch you will receive for that price won’t be good. They have really cheap movements with plastic parts and you get what you pay for.

2) Plated Materials Fading
Since these Rolex replicas are all plated fake gold and stainless steel, it will begin to fade usually within 60 days. The fake gold is shiny, and anything underneath is a silvery color. The stainless steel plating also looks very shiny (almost like chrome) and will show a brown/green base metal underneath. The color of the gold and stainless steel are usually giveaways that it is a fake.

3) Loose parts
Hands, crystals, pins, backs, and crowns have been known to fall off quite easily. These are basically manufacturing defects, but can also result from aggressive use by the consumer. The back of the watches are not screwed on – they are snapped on, so they can fall out easily. The crowns can lose their threading and won’t screw in any more. If you pull it out too hard, it can damage the movement and you can’t set the time or date. Crystals and pins are known to fall off. Remember that even though you are paying $100-$150 for the replica, it is only worth about $20

4) Water Damage
None of the Asian-made automatic Rolex replicas can take any water. If you wash your hands with the watch on, you risk getting water inside. There are several reasons for this problem. Firstly, the lack of a proper gasket on the crown or back of the watch, or a loose component will allow water to seep in. Avoid taking showers with them, and never swim with them.

5) Imperfect Dials
Dust particles and tiny hairs seem to appear on top of the dials. If you look carefully, you’ll be able to spot them on most of the replicas. This is likely caused by dirty manufacturing conditions. Some other things found on the dials include loose or broken hands and hour markers or scratches on the dials themselves. Sometimes the ink markings on the dial are smudged.

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Why Rolex Replica Dealers are Different

Posted by adminNo CommentsJun 27, 2011

You Get What You Pay For
The worst thieves are the ones who take your money, then ship you a poor quality product. This isn’t fraud; it is simply misrepresentation of the product and is nothing more than a civil matter. A New York China-made rolex replica can cost as cheap as $20. Japan-made replicas usually cost about $100 wholesale. And swiss-made replicas usually cost $400-600 wholesale. So if a thief sells you a Swiss-made quality replica for $400-600, and ships you a $20 replica, just imagine how much money they earn.

Taking precautions when purchasing a Rolex replica is completely different from taking precautions when purchasing books online. Why?

Some Rolex replica dealers are downright dishonest people. Otherwise they wouldn’t be selling replica Rolex watches, with outrageous and bogus claims, and preying on gullible shoppers. They don’t care less if your family has little to eat, and you saved up $600 all year to purchase a Rolex replica; they’ll try to earn their money any way they can.

The real crooks are not scared of police nor the FBI. Some Rolex replica dealers are petty thieves who know someone in New York selling cheap fake watches on the streets. They make a quick website to earn as much as they could. And why not? Selling replica Rolex watches is safer than selling drugs and the punishment is certainly much less. Getting arrested is even more unlikely given the non-violent nature of replicas.

When you deal with replica Rolex watches, the dealers expect you to be less likely to report the crime. Even if you did report the crime, they assume law enforcement agents wouldn’t care. They already have many cases to deal with and might even blame you for trying to purchase a replica Rolex watch in the first place.

You Get What You Pay For
The worst thieves are the ones who take your money, then ship you a poor quality product. This isn’t fraud; it is simply misrepresentation of the product and is nothing more than a civil matter. A New York China-made Rolex replica can cost as cheap as $20. Japan-made replicas usually cost about $100 wholesale. And Swiss-made replicas usually cost $400-600 wholesale. So if a thief sells you a Swiss-made quality replica for $400-600, and ships you a $20 replica, just imagine how much money they earn.

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Japan-made Rolex replicas can last for years

Posted by adminNo CommentsJun 24, 2011

Reality: Undecided.

Just like a car can last you a long time if you take good care of it, a rolex replica can also last you a long time if it has no manufacturers’ defects and if you take good care of. For some people, the replica Rolex watch will last as long as the movement keeps ticking, and in that sense, the Japan-made 21-jewel Miyota automatic movements can tick for as long as 8 years. But the biggest problem for Japan-made Rolex replicas is when the gold plating begins to wear off, or if other minor problems surface in its appearance. Sometimes engravings begin to dent, chip, or fade, or other cosmetic problems begin to appear. When the gold on a Japan-made Rolex replica begins to fade, you can no longer wear it in the public. Everyone knows that a gold-faded Rolex is an obvious fake. And the gold usually begins to wear on the inside of the bands within 6 months, and it will start fading on the outside usually within 1-2 years. So no matter how reliable the rest of the watch is built, if the gold begins to fade, it can’t be worn in the public anymore.

But the mechanical parts of the watch likely won’t break. If the band begins to fade, you can just purchase a new band that looks like a Rolex band.

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Japan-made Rolex replicas are just as water-resistant as Swiss-made Rolex replicas

Posted by admin1 CommentJun 24, 2011

No, it’s not true

Many dealers claim their Japan-made rolex replicas are water-resistant to 50m, 100m, 150m or more, while swiss-made Rolex replicas are only water-resistant to 30m. But the truth is they are wate-resistant only as far as you can swim, which is about 5m. And you can’t keep the Japan-made Rolex replicas under water for a long time or they will fog up and water will enter the watch. Swiss-made Rolex replicas are indeed water-resistant to 30m (100 feet), but Japan-made Rolex replicas are water-resistant to no more than 3-5m (10-15 feet), and you definitely should not keep them under water for long. They fog up easily and water will eventually get in because they do not have good seals. If your Japan-made Rolex replica fogs up, put it under direct sunlight for a few hours and the fog should clear up. The replica Rolex dealers know you can’t prove them wrong, so don’t bother trying. Even if you can prove them wrong, there’s nothing you can do about it because they obviously won’t replace your replica watch.

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Swiss-made Rolex replicas have triple-wrapped 2-tone bands?

Posted by adminNo CommentsJun 24, 2011

Reality: False.

You will discover that many dealers are beginning to try to offer “poorer quality swiss-made rolex replicas” for $400-$600. They’ll say their 2-tone replica Rolex models have triple-wrapped 18k gold bands instead of solid 18k gold bands, and that is why the price is cheaper. But the reality is they are shipping out Japan-made Rolex replicas which you can purchase elsewhere for $200. There is no such thing as genuine Swiss-made Rolex replicas which have triple-wrapped 2-tone bands. Swiss-made Rolex replicas are virtually identical to the real thing and only have solid 18k gold bands. Replica dealers who claim to have ‘slightly lower quality triple-wrapped 2-tone bands’ are scams. The best indicator is to check their 2-tone Submariner models and see if they say “Solid 18k Gold” or “Triple-wrapped 18k Gold”. Also, if their prices are ridiculously low ($600 for a solid gold Swiss-made watch), then they are also likely a scam.

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Myths and Realities of Rolex Replicas

Posted by adminNo CommentsJun 24, 2011

You’ve probably noticed many more dealers of replica rolex watches on the Internet. Some of these dealers don’t always offer great products and can’t differentiate themselves. But most of them dealers are rookies who don’t even know much about Rolex replicas, and they are usually shut down after a few months, so they try to sell as many replicas as they can using whatever methods at their disposal.

We receive hundreds of emails a month, and we wrote this article to clarify the myths and realities of Rolex replicas for the average customer. You are probably confused by what might be true, and what really is true, because every dealer makes different claims. Don’t be too confused by all these new dealers who know nothing about Rolex replicas, and the bad dealers who are just trying to rip you off to make a few bucks selling replica Rolex watches. We’ll clarify the most common myths about Rolex replicas.

Myth #1: “Genuine grade 1 swiss-made Rolex replicas are exactly the same as a real Rolex, but many dealers say Grade 1 Japan-made Rolex replicas are 99.9% identical to the real thing.”

Reality: False. Genuine Grade 1 Swiss-made Rolex replicas are really so similar that no one can ever tell the difference, and so many dealers say they are exactly the same as a real Rolex (of course which isn’t true, or it must be a real Rolex). Grade 1 Japan-made Rolex replicas, on the other hand, are very similar to a Rolex watch. But it is by no means indistinguishable. There are still many minor flaws, and the watch doesn’t feel and weigh exactly like a real Rolex. But realistically speaking, how can you expect a watch that retails for $200 to look, feel, and weigh exactly like a $10,000 Rolex watch? Japan-made replicas cost $50-$75 wholesale, so it follows by logic that it simply is not possible. Otherwise, Rolex would be out of business!

Myth #2: “Swiss-made Rolex replicas only have a 25- or 27-jewel Swiss ETA movement.”

Reality: True. Genuine Swiss-made Rolex replicas come with a 25-jewel 2834-2 ETA movement in pre-2008 models, or a 27-jewel 2892-2/A2 ETA movement in 2008 models. Unfortunately, we have received tons of emails from customers who have said that dealers promised a 27-jewel movement, but shipped a Japan-made replica. You just have to look for all the tell-tale signs of a 2008 Swiss-made Rolex replica in order to guarantee you’ll get one. Make sure the replica has a laser-engraved Rolex crown on the crystal at the 6 o’clock position, and serial numbers engraved in the area between the dial and the crystal (so underneath the crystal of the replica).

Myth #2: “Swiss-made Rolex replicas only have a 25- or 27-jewel Swiss ETA movement.”

Reality: True. Genuine Swiss-made Rolex replicas come with a 25-jewel 2834-2 ETA movement in pre-2008 models, or a 27-jewel 2892-2/A2 ETA movement in 2008 models. Unfortunately, we have received tons of emails from customers who have said that dealers promised a 27-jewel movement, but shipped a Japan-made replica. You just have to look for all the tell-tale signs of a 2008 Swiss-made Rolex replica in order to guarantee you’ll get one. Make sure the replica has a laser-engraved Rolex crown on the crystal at the 6 o’clock position, and serial numbers engraved in the area between the dial and the crystal (so underneath the crystal of the replica).

Myth #3: “Grade 1 A+++ Rolex replica watches are better than Grade 1 Rolex replica watches, and Grade 1 AAA Rolex replica watches are better than Grade 1 Rolex replica watches.”

Reality: False. There is no such thing as Grade 1 A+++ or Grade 1 AAA Rolex replicas. There is only 1 grade of genuine Swiss-made Rolex replicas. Any dealer telling you of these new ‘grades’ of Rolex replicas are obvious scams who are either swapping in cheap parts or trying to convince you to hand over your money. Judge the quality of a Rolex replica watch by the credibility of the dealer in our Site Ratings and Reviews, and by the specifications of the watches on their website. But, pay no attention to these new ‘grades’ of quality which don’t exist.

Myth #4: “Japan-made Rolex replicas only have a 21-jewel Miyota automatic movements.”

Reality: True. Japan-made Rolex replicas use nothing but 21-jewel Miyota Japanese automatic movements. No ETA movements, no 25-jewel movements, no 31-jewel movements, and no 34-jewel movements. We highly recommend you never to purchase from anyone who say they have anything but 21-jewel Miyota Japanese automatic movements in their Japanese replicas. People who create fake specifications are usually the scam dealers who don’t even deliver a product, or worse yet they deliver an asian-made replica then ignore your phone calls.

Myth #6: “Swiss-made Rolex replica wholesalers can sell the replicas for $400-$600 each.”

Reality: False. There is no such thing as Swiss-made Rolex replica wholesalers who sell factory direct Swiss-made Rolex replicas to end users for low, low prices. Many dealers try to claim they can offer lower prices by ‘cutting off the middleman’. Anyone claiming to do so is shipping cheap watches at higher prices, then shutting down their website and doing it again with new websites to make easy money. Don’t be a sucker.

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Replica Rolex Feature: Date Fonts and Date Magnification

Posted by adminNo CommentsJun 22, 2011

Because there really isn’t much difference, we’ll compare the most common features in rolex replicas:

replica Rolex Feature: Date Fonts and Date Magnification

Genuine Rolex: Rolex-style with 2.5x magnification
swiss-made Replica: Identical to the Rolex-style with 2.5x magnification

The date font is the font that appears in the date window. Swiss-made Rolex replicas have the exact same date font as a real Rolex watch. This is because Swiss-made replicas use the 2834-2 ETA automatic movement, which jewelers use to replace Rolex movements on worn-out Rolex watches. It is the only ETA movement that fits in Rolex watches, and it was designed to make the watch look exactly like a real Rolex watch. Therefore, the date font on the movement itself is also perfect.

The date magnifier rests on the crystal (ie. the glass face) of the watch. It magnifies the date for easier reading. Only a genuine, Swiss-made Rolex replica has a 2.5x date magnifier. There are some higher quality Japan-made Rolex replicas that have 2x magnification, and those retailers usually falsely claim they have 2.5x magnification. Don’t believe it.

If you are fortunate enough, you will find inferior quality Rolex replicas with very similar looking Rolex-style fonts instead of the blocky fonts found on cheap replicas (under $150), and 2x magnification instead of the 1.5x magnification on cheap Rolex replicas. But it is never exactly the same, even if the dealers try to claim. Take note of that before a genuine Rolex owner notices it – it can save you a lot of embarrassment. Many Rolex owners can recognize a fake Rolex simply by the date font and the date magnifier, and these are the easiest indicators because you don’t even have to take off the watch and they can see from a few feet away.

Replica Rolex Feature: Automatic Movements

Genuine Rolex: 25- to 36-jewel Rolex Automatic Movement
Swiss-made Replica: 25-jewel or 27-jewel ETA 2834-2 Automatic Movement

We have already talked about this above. Swiss-made replicas carry a movement manufactured by the ETA group, the most well-known automatic movement manufacturer in the world. As noted earlier, it is not correct to say that a Rolex movement is better than an ETA movement. ETA has a far longer tradition in manufacturing watch movements than Rolex does. Also, most watch retailers will tell you a Rolex watch is not the best quality watch available on the market, even if its price is the highest.

Both movements have very smooth sweeping second hands and will last you very, very long. The inferior automatic movements found in non-Swiss-made replicas can only be expected to last you a few years at most. Some won’t even last you more than 6 months (be careful of the warranty they offer! Make sure it’s at least 6 months). As a general guideline, if a company offers you a warranty of 6 months, then the movement should last at least a year. If they offer you a warranty less than 6 months, don’t expect the movement to last very long. After all, what can you expect from a $200 replica??

Replica Rolex Feature: Gold Finish
Genuine Rolex: Solid 18k gold on all models
Swiss-made Replica: Solid 18k Gold on 2-tone models, Triple-Wrap 18k Gold on all-gold models

One of the biggest concerns of many consumers is: “Will the gold wear off?” Only on genuine grade 1 Swiss-made replicas can you be sure that the gold will not wear off. Although you might be worried about triple-wrapped 18k gold on all-gold models, take a look at the price difference: a genuine, all-gold Rolex Presidential will cost you $20,000 and up, whereas a genuine, Grade 1 Swiss-made replica will cost you $1000. Of course, it doesn’t mean there’s 20 times more gold in the all-gold Rolex Presidential, but it does give you an idea of the big price difference simply because the watch is solid gold.

The weight is slightly lighter on the Rolex replica (of course, since gold is heavier than stainless steel), but the difference is very negligible and a regular person really cannot feel the difference. You will have to weigh it on a scale. The reason it is lighter is because the solid gold links are hollow on the 2-tone models.

And for those new to Rolex replicas, triple-wrapped basically refers to 3 different layers of gold wrapped around a core metal (usually stainless steel). This is hundreds of times thicker than regular 18k gold plating found on popular everyday watches. There is no worry about the gold wearing off on a triple-wrapped Rolex replica.

Contrary to popular beliefs, triple-wrap gold does not wear off that quickly. If you received a triple-wrapped Rolex replica that wore off after 8 months, does that mean triple-wrapped replicas wear off quickly? No. It just means you did not receive a genuine, triple-wrapped Rolex replica.

Replica Rolex Feature: Crystal
Genuine Rolex: Sapphire
Swiss-made Replica: Sapphire
The crystal is the glass protecting the dial of the watch. Only genuine Grade 1 Swiss-made Rolex replicas have a sapphire crystal. Of course, as usual, many other dealers claim their Japan-made Rolex replicas have a sapphire crystal. Don’t believe it.

Replica Rolex Feature: Weight and Feel
Genuine Rolex: Exact
Swiss-made Replica: 95-100%
Swiss-made Rolex replicas do not always have 100% precise weight and feel because on triple-wrapped replicas, the core metal is stainless steel so it is slightly lighter than a real, solid all-gold Rolex replica. Also, on 2-tone models, the solid gold links are hollow.

But for most parts, the rest of the Swiss-made Rolex replica looks, weighs, and feels exactly like the real thing. Because Swiss-made Rolex replicas use high-grade forged stainless steel, it feels exactly like a real Rolex should feel.
Most replica dealers of replicas under $500 claim their replica watches look and weigh just like the real thing. As we always say: use your head. If a $1000 replica looks and weighs just like the real thing, a $500 replica Rolex probably does not. And by the way, how can a $500 replica without solid gold weigh exactly the same as a real Rolex with solid gold?

Replica Rolex Feature: Markings/Engravings
Genuine Rolex: Exact
Swiss-made Replica: Exact
Only manufacturers of Swiss-made Rolex replicas will go to the painstaking task of ensuring that each and every last marking/engraving on a real Rolex also appears on a Swiss-made Rolex replica. Lower quality replicas are always missing some markings and engravings, even if they cost $500 each. Usually, the major missing markings are the serial and model numbers engraved between the lugs, as well as on the sapphire crystal.

Some bad dealers will manually engrave them if the manufacturer in Asia does not engrave them. But these manual engravings are never perfect and are always crooked or imperfect in some way.

Replica Rolex Feature: Dial
Genuine Rolex: Laser-etched watch dials
Swiss-made Replica: Laser-etched watch dials
Genuine Swiss-made Rolex replicas are the only known replicas to have laser-etched dials, just like a real Rolex watch. Lower quality replicas never have laser-etched dials. The process is much too expensive to etch a $300 or even a $500 replica.
Laser-etched dials are more precise and cleaner than a dial printed by ink. This is because the patterns are carefully programmed into a computer and then precisely imprinted onto the dial with high-precision tools, and also because ink smudges. Only high-end Swiss watch manufacturers use this expensive process.
Experienced Rolex enthusiasts can tell the difference because ink markings are never exact. They always have tiny smudges in certain areas.

Replica Rolex Feature: Dial
Genuine Rolex: Laser-etched watch dials
Swiss-made Replica: Laser-etched watch dials
Genuine Swiss-made Rolex replicas are the only known replicas to have laser-etched dials, just like a real Rolex watch. Lower quality replicas never have laser-etched dials. The process is much too expensive to etch a $300 or even a $500 replica.
Laser-etched dials are more precise and cleaner than a dial printed by ink. This is because the patterns are carefully programmed into a computer and then precisely imprinted onto the dial with high-precision tools, and also because ink smudges. Only high-end Swiss watch manufacturers use this expensive process.
Experienced Rolex enthusiasts can tell the difference because ink markings are never exact. They always have tiny smudges in certain areas.

There are also many other notable features which are exlusive to Grade 1 Swiss-made Rolex replicas. For example, on newer Rolesium Swiss-made Rolex replicas, the bezels are solid platinum instead of triple-wrapped platinum. Also on all-gold Presidential Swiss-made replicas, they have a rose-gold clasp instead of a yellow-gold clasp, just like the real thing.
Just be sure that if you are purchasing a Swiss-made Rolex replica, carefully examine our Website Reviews to ensure that the dealer has a good track record of delivering quality, Grade 1 Swiss-made Rolex replicas. Otherwise, you might not be receiving a genuine Grade 1 Swiss Replica!

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Discover Swiss-made Rolex Replicas

Posted by admin1 CommentJun 22, 2011

Here is a much-anticipated article that teaches you everything you will ever need to know about genuine, swiss-made rolex replicas. It doesn’t talk about lower-quality Rolex replicas made in Japan or other parts of Asia. So if your replica Rolex watch is inferior in quality, and is not crafted from genuine solid 18k gold or triple-wrapped 18k gold, this information will not apply

We don’t have any articles dedicated to explaining genuine (so-called ‘grade 1’) Swiss-made Rolex replicas in full details, so this article aims to fulfill that missing link.

What exactly is a Grade 1 Swiss-made Rolex Replica?

Swiss Rolex Replica Comparison: a Jeweler’s Perspective

Comparison of Facts with Rolex Replica

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