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Question by : When were the first replica Rolex watches made?
My mother has a vintage rolex watch that belonged to her first and only husband. He past away in 1984. She claims that he had the watch for quite a few years before he died. I went to my local rolex dealer but he looked at it for 5 seconds said it was fake and didnt care to explain or give me any of his time. Which brings me to my question. Im curious to know when replica Rolex watches were first made. I was under the impression that replicas were first made in the late 80′s. Anyones input will be greatly appreciated.

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Answer by Addrianna
Rolex counterfeits are illegally manufactured replicas of Rolex watches. Like many high-priced luxury brand-name watches such as Cartier and Bulgari, Rolex watches are frequently counterfeited and illegally sold on city streets and the Internet. There has been an “open market” for these types of watches along Canal Street in NYC for over 20 years. These counterfeits are mainly produced in Asia. EU figures show that at least 54% of fakes seized in 2004 originated in China. They commonly retail anywhere from $ 5 to upwards of $ 1,000; the latter for high-end replicas with portions fabricated from solid karat gold (although most gold Rolex fakes utilize gold electroplating). Such watches have been nicknamed Foolex, Bolex, Frolex, Folex and Fauxlex. The fake Rolex trade has become segmented and the products marketed using glossy color brochures and catalogues containing counterfeited wares produced in China and offered for sale to retail vendors throughout Asia.

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