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We Bought a $500 Counterfeit Rolex So Good, Even Rolex Didn’t Spot It

Wired August 19, 2026 · 10:45 am Read Original
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We Bought a $500 Counterfeit Rolex So Good, Even Rolex Didn’t Spot It

The replica watch industry is in its “super clone” era. Following tips from murky internet forums, we bought three budget fakes that were good enough to pass as real—but ultimately disposable.

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Published Aug 19, 2026 · 10:45 am
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