My husband has a Rolex which I bought him for our Wedding Anniversary 4 years ago. We went into one of the fake watch shops in Hisanoru and the guy immediately looked at my husbands arm and then said.. "I will swap you all my watches for that one". So it looks like the real thing can be distinguished from the fakes. I also think that a good watch will last a lifetime and can be passed on in the family and will always hold it's value and in most cases appreciate in value. Probably a better investment than Bank savings.