How to tell a genuine Rolex Submariner Date (Green) from a replica?

　　The Rolex Submariner Date (Green) is also a classic timepiece. It is fair to say that every watch enthusiast knows the Rolex Green Submariner. However, there are also many replicas of the Green Submariner on the market. So, how can one distinguish a genuine Rolex Green Submariner from a replica?

　　Methods for identifying a genuine Rolex Green Submariner

　　Checking the packaging

　　A complete set of accessories for a genuine watch should include 1 watch(es), 1 global warranty card(s) (green), 1 watch box(es), several instruction manuals, 1 small green rectangular tag(s) (showing watch and bracelet model numbers), 1 brownish plum-shaped circular official chronometer certification tag(s), and 1 dealer warranty card(s), whereas replicas may not necessarily include all of these.

　　Checking the protective film

　　Single-use protective film: Although a brand-new watch may be tried on by many people, all the protective film that should be present must remain on the watch. There should be a plastic protective ring around the outer bezel, a small square QR code on the left side of the case, and single-use protective film protecting the inner and outer sides of the bracelet, clasp, and lugs, while the thick circular film on the case back features a green corner. Once these single-use films are peeled off, it is difficult to restore them to factory condition. Therefore, if the film placement is irregular, it may have been peeled off by someone; if it is missing altogether, it could be a replica.

　　Checking the crystal

　　Crystal inspection: peel off the crystal film to carefully check whether there are scratches on the crystal, debris such as Swiss fibres inside the dial, whether the dial markers are complete, whether the luminescence is of even brightness, whether the hands are straight, check the small crown logo at the 12 o'clock position, whether the serial number on the inner rehaut engraving at the 6 o'clock position matches the warranty card, and check for the anti-counterfeiting small crown etched on the crystal at the 6 o'clock position.

　　Checking the crown

　　The crown of a genuine Rolex has a rounded shape that resembles a smiling mouth, hence commonly referred to as the "smiling mouth", whereas replicas end up shaped like a downturned mouth due to manufacturing limitations. This can be easily distinguished by comparison.

　　Inspect the details

　　Careful observers will notice that the outermost 2 markers on replica Rolex Submariner green models (at the 28 minute and 32 minute positions) are very short, shorter than all other markers and matching the length of the 29-minute and 31-minute marks. At the 29 and 31 minute positions, they are shorter due to the logo, which is not how the genuine watch is made. The craftsmanship of replica Rolex green Submariners is extremely crude; for instance, the case back gold plating may be irregular, set diamonds vary in size or are unevenly positioned, and the date window does not align with the markers. Furthermore, replica green Submariners may sometimes mix and match design elements from other models.