In the modern world, prestige watches are present everywhere. Among all brands, an authentic Rolex watch is quite successful and it is a status symbol.
Uncompromising attention to detail is the key to success. Rolex stand out also due to its limited production of watches.
Rolex watch is the most sought after watch not only because the quality of Rolex is superior, but also because it has unique investment value. When you have a Rolex on your wrist you not only have style and class,men’s watches, you also have the ultimate status symbol. It is known that Rolex watches that have been sold after 20-30 years have fetched prices double the original.
History
For the Sports Conscious: The Rolex Daytona
In 1908, a German, Hans Wilsdorf, and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up a company called Wilsdorf &,women’s watches; Davis in London. The company’s agenda was to create smaller watch movements. Pocket watches were prevalent at the time, and achieving accuracy was difficult on anything smaller.
By 1910, Hans Wilsdorf sent his first movement in a wristwatch to the School of Horology in Switzerland. The watch received the Chronometer Award for best "accuracy" of timekeeping. It was the first time that this award was bestowed upon a wristwatch.
With award in hand, Wilsdorf perfected the watch further with dust and waterproof watch cases and skillfully advertised his watches around the world. Wilsdorf registered the Rolex name in Switzerland in 1915, and its timeless appeal made history.
Counterfeits
Stay real and don’t be tempted to buy a counterfeit Rolex. It is the top contender in the fake designer accessory market.
Fakes are sold all over the world and may look so real that you may decide "why not",breitling watches; and purchase one. A fake Rolex will not have any resale value since it is worthless. A counterfeit Rolex will be impossible to take to a jeweler for a battery change or cleaning because it will be either confiscated or reported. Rolex takes counterfeiting seriously and requests such items be destroyed when encountered by a reputable jeweler.
Types
The Oyster for Women
There are about a dozen different designs of authentic Rolex watches. The top all-time sellers are within the Oyster series.
The Rolex Cellini imparts an executive aura. Also included in their fashionable collection for men are Daytona, Explorer & President, Explorer II, GMT-Master-II, Sea-Dweller, Submariner and Yacht-Master.
Women are never left out of the Rolex assortment either, with much of the styling similar but smaller than the masculine counterpart.
Serial Numbers
Distinguish the authentic Rolex watch from the not real by the model numbers. The model number is a code and ranges from four to six numbers. It is located at 12 o’clock between the lugs and under the bracelet. Each digit will signify the type of model, bezel and materials used to manufacture the watch.
Sitting opposite the model number is the serial number at the 6 o’clock position, between the lugs and under the bracelet.
The Rolex system consists of one letter followed by six digits. The letter differentiates the actual time period that the case was made, but not the watch. The balance of the numbering system can only be deciphered by Rolex and only the company knows the meaning on each watch and when it was made.
Case and Bracelet
The introduction of the Oyster model case in 1926 set the watch apart. By 1927, the Rolex Oyster was on a successful swim of the English Channel on the arm of Mercedes Gleitz; it showed no leakage within its casing. This proved that the Rolex case was superior for waterproofing, and sales and demand for it soared.
Most cases average in thickness at 9.7 mm to 11.7 mm, with the Sea-Dweller having the largest case, with a thickness of 14.6mm.
The classic appearance of an authentic Rolex bracelet has changed little over the years. Rolex currently uses three different standards of bracelets on its Oyster collection watches. An authentic Rolex bracelet has a number stamped on the folding part of the clasp, which identifies the bracelet type and details about it.
Cautions
Make sure you know what to look for in an authentic Rolex watches before making a purchase and be sure that you should only buy an authentic Rolex watche from an authorized dealer or distributor in your area.
Authentic Rolex watches may hold their value greatly with their initial purchase and actually in some cases increase in value over time. A lot of stylish and successful people all over the world wear Rolex watches and admire its extraordinary, well-made timepieces.
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