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DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 248 — Real vs. Fake: Counterfeit Rolex Dials and Hands (Lume & Font Analysis)
Rolex dials and hands are among the most frequently counterfeited components in the vintage watch market. Because original gilt, matte, tritium, glossy, and early-era Rolex dials can command enormous premiums, modern counterfeiters now replicate fonts, lume tones, coronet shapes, surface gloss, and hand geometry with increasing sophistication. Authentic examples show precise typography, correct serif architecture, era-consistent lume texture, and proper lacquer behavior—details that counterfeit dials consistently fail under magnification.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 248 — Real vs. Fake: Counterfeit Rolex Dials and Hands (Lume & Font Analysis) provides a complete professional system for authenticating Rolex dials and hands. This guide explains how to analyze fonts, lume plots, coronet proportions, print edges, lacquer surfaces, UV behavior, and microscopic forensics to detect relumed, repainted, service-replacement, or counterfeit components.
Inside, you’ll learn how experts:
Interpret serif structure, stroke weight, proportional spacing, and kerning
Identify correct applied markers, lume plots, and texture by era
Recognize fake tritium, radium inconsistencies, and artificial “faux patina”
Analyze coronet (crown) ball size, spike length, symmetry, and line weight
Examine pad-printing boundaries, ink spread, misalignment, and oversaturation
Evaluate dial gloss, lacquer pooling, matte texture, and surface topography
Compare UV reaction of radium, tritium, and Luminova vs modern binders
Identify relumed hands, mismatched lume tone, and incorrect fill height
Distinguish laser-cut or modern aftermarket hands from authentic construction
Detect artificially aged, repainted, or manipulated dials under magnification
Separate original-era dials from later Rolex service dials
Recognize microscopic counterfeiting cues such as dot-matrix residue, raised ink, and incorrect alignment
Volume 248 provides collectors with a forensic, reference-grade authentication framework—ensuring accurate evaluation of Rolex dials and hands and protecting buyers from costly counterfeit components.
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Rolex dials and hands are among the most frequently counterfeited components in the vintage watch market. Because original gilt, matte, tritium, glossy, and early-era Rolex dials can command enormous premiums, modern counterfeiters now replicate fonts, lume tones, coronet shapes, surface gloss, and hand geometry with increasing sophistication. Authentic examples show precise typography, correct serif architecture, era-consistent lume texture, and proper lacquer behavior—details that counterfeit dials consistently fail under magnification.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 248 — Real vs. Fake: Counterfeit Rolex Dials and Hands (Lume & Font Analysis) provides a complete professional system for authenticating Rolex dials and hands. This guide explains how to analyze fonts, lume plots, coronet proportions, print edges, lacquer surfaces, UV behavior, and microscopic forensics to detect relumed, repainted, service-replacement, or counterfeit components.
Inside, you’ll learn how experts:
Interpret serif structure, stroke weight, proportional spacing, and kerning
Identify correct applied markers, lume plots, and texture by era
Recognize fake tritium, radium inconsistencies, and artificial “faux patina”
Analyze coronet (crown) ball size, spike length, symmetry, and line weight
Examine pad-printing boundaries, ink spread, misalignment, and oversaturation
Evaluate dial gloss, lacquer pooling, matte texture, and surface topography
Compare UV reaction of radium, tritium, and Luminova vs modern binders
Identify relumed hands, mismatched lume tone, and incorrect fill height
Distinguish laser-cut or modern aftermarket hands from authentic construction
Detect artificially aged, repainted, or manipulated dials under magnification
Separate original-era dials from later Rolex service dials
Recognize microscopic counterfeiting cues such as dot-matrix residue, raised ink, and incorrect alignment
Volume 248 provides collectors with a forensic, reference-grade authentication framework—ensuring accurate evaluation of Rolex dials and hands and protecting buyers from costly counterfeit components.
Digital Download — PDF • 7 Pages • Instant Access