These two photos compare two vintage Rolex two-tone Datejust watches. The one on the left is fake. Pay attention to the date window. The fonts and the spacing of the square are noticeably different.
Following is a transcript of the video: AC Fowler: One of these watches is a vintage Rolex Submariner ... One is real, and one is a replica, and I'm gonna see how well I do telling them apart.
We get a lot in the vintage business. I've had watches shipped to me from private people. I'll look at it, and it's obviously fake, so you've got to break somebody's heart or just call them out.
When stepping into a shop to buy vintage, you’ll want to be prepared so you’re not overspending or getting a fake watch.