By John Donovan
Many well known highly desirable global brands are targeted by counterfeit activity.
Because of the high value of each watch, Rolex is a prime target.
Its relatively easy to spot a fake Rolex as they weight much less than a genuine Rolex.
It becomes more tricky if some parts are genuine and others fake.
On 16 December 2011, a relative purchased from a US based Internet website timeandgems.com what was described on the website as “A Ladies’ Rolex Stainless Steel Black Diamond Lug Oyster Band Datejust.”