Fake Rolex vs. Real: Top Videos on How to Spot a Fake Rolex

Rolex is famous for its style and reputation, but the price of a genuine Rolex can be out of reach for many watch lovers. This high cost often leads people to think about buying a replica—or a “fake Rolex.” If you’ve ever wondered whether there’s really a big difference between a real Rolex and a knock-off, or you just want to learn how to spot a fake Rolex, this article is for you.

We’ve put together a list of top YouTube videos that compare fake Rolex vs. real watches. These videos show all sorts of details, from the subtle differences in the dial to the feel of the bracelet. While some reviewers are strongly against replicas, we acknowledge that many folks simply don’t want to pay the extra mark-up for a brand name. Our goal here is simple: share the facts so you can decide for yourself.

We don’t know who the manufacturers of the replica watches used in the comparison or their grade quality, some lower, some higher, and even though the reviewers are biased towards buying authentic Rolex watches as they are either vendors or reviewers of those luxury brands, therefore they present some differences with much exaggeration, however, we will leave you, the reader, to decide whether the presented differences are worth the huge price difference between a real and a superclone Rolex watch. We also want to note that many of the presented differences are not present in our superclone watches as we always upgrade our machinery and manufacturing process to eliminate any flaws in our watches, but this will be a good guide for you on what to expect from a good replica watch.

Let’s start with our first video, the 116610LN comparison!

This older video provides a side-by-side look at a genuine Rolex and a replica, focusing on details like the dial, case, and overall feel on the wrist. While it’s an excellent resource for spotting common differences—especially for its time—the replica market has evolved significantly since the video was made. Many of the shortcomings discussed here have been addressed in newer counterfeit models, so today’s replicas may be even harder to tell apart from the real thing.

The comparison of a replica Rolex Daytona!

This video from the Watchfinder & Co. channel, which we strongly advise to subscribe to, as they present a lot of useful information and reviews on Rolex watches, compares three awesome models, a replica Rolex GMT-Master 126710 BLRO “Pepsi”, the iconic superclone Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116500LN “Panda” and the well renowned Rolex Submariner 116610LN. It’s a well crafted video, with high quality shots which will be enjoyable to watch even for non-enthusiasts.

The technical Fake Rolex Pepsi review

This technical video is from one of the best watch expert Youtube channel in the industry, Wristcheck. This video does not have such a high production level in terms of image aesthetics, but it does have macro-shots, very technical comparisons, watch disassembly, and watchmaking expertise from the Swiss-trained watchmaker Peter Elliot Glob. It compares a superclone Rolex Pepsi, and as the title suggest, it could fool an expert. While we don’t agree it would fool an actual Rolex expert, maybe just some low level watch enthusiasts that learned to take the caseback off the watch and check the movement, it is true that this watch does replicate the original watch incredibly good.

Another technical review of the Rolex Starbucks

Another great video with a superclone Rolex Starbucks being compared to the real Rolex 126610LV from Wristcheck. This is an old superclone and it has been updated since then, however, it is a good technical comparison worth watching!

A review of a decent Yacht-Master

While this is not a superclone review, it is still a very good replica Rolex Yacht-Master with Rhodium Dial. We do think that the author should not destroy such a nice watch with a hammer and would rather gift it to someone who would enjoy it, but that was his choice, probably because of the statement in the beggining of the video, that people are being fooled with replica watches to which we agree, that it’s very bad and unethical when people try to sell replica watches as authentic, scamming people for money, but the existence itself of replica watches, is a good thing because it gives the people the opportunity to own such a beautiful timepiece without breaking the bank. So to summarize it, selling a replica as an authentic watch is a big no-no, buying a replica knowing it’s a replica on the other hand, big yes-yes!

Will you spot the fake Rolex Hulk?

This video is from Jenni Elle, who is not an expert per se, but rather a very knowledgeable enthusiast in the watch world, and apparently a very nice person. She compares the discontinued model of replica Rolex Hulk with the authentic one, and though she also does exaggerate the differences between them(given the 50x price difference, it sounds silly), the video is great and that macro shots with small details, which we absolutely love!

Another Rolex Pepsi Superlcone comparison

We did have one technical comparison of the Pepsi on Oyster bracelet, now one very aesthetic comparison of the superclone Rolex Pepsi on Jubilee from Watchfinders. This video is not as much a comparison in detail, as it’s a discussion around the philosophy of the Authentic vs Fake watches, and thus we don’t agree with some points, we can’t deny the quality of the video production is absolutely amazing and worth watching.

Detailed Superclone Batman Review

The last presented video in this article is more of an unboxing and detailed review of our Superclone Rolex Batman, and as the top comments states, you can clearly see that you get 98% of the quality and details for the 5% of the price.

If you are still in doubt if a superclone Rolex is for you, please check our article on why buying a replica Rolex watch might be the best decision, where we cover ethical considerations, risks and economical advantages of this decision.