A fake Rolex 124060 is a counterfeit copy of the no-date Submariner 41. It can fool a phone photo. It does not become a Rolex. In the U.S., selling it as genuine is trademark infringement, and importing it can get the package seized. If you want a watch to swim in, service, and someday sell, the replica is the wrong tool.
What the real 124060 is
Rolex introduced the 124060 in 2020 as the no-date Submariner. It has a 41 mm Oystersteel case, a black ceramic bezel, 300 m water resistance, and the caliber 3230 with about 70 hours of power reserve. No date. No cyclops. That last point matters because a lot of '124060' listings show a date window. That is not a 124060. It is closer to a 126610LN, or a seller using the wrong reference.
Why the reference gets mixed up
The replica market loves reference numbers. Sellers slap '124060' on anything with a Submariner shape. I look at the dial first: no date, no magnifier, and clean print. Then the case. The 124060 has a 41 mm case with lugs that look a little slimmer than the older 114060. The bezel insert should be ceramic with a crisp, recessed scale. On fakes, the bezel numbers often look painted on, too bright, or slightly off-center. The pearl can sit proud or look flat.
Common tells on fake 124060s
- Date window on a '124060.' Instant mismatch.
- Rehaut engraving that is shallow, misaligned, or too deep.
- SEL gaps where the bracelet meets the case. A real Submariner should look tight.
- Clasp stamping that is blurry or uneven. The glide-lock feel is a big tell.
- Hands with rough edges or lume that looks green in daylight.
- Crown action that feels gritty. The real twinlock is smooth.
- Caseback stickers and 'factory' paperwork that look generic.
The movement is the real split
Many replicas use a clone or modified Asian movement. Some run well for a while. Some do not. A genuine 3230 is built for service and long intervals. A fake may have no parts support, no real water resistance, and a caseback gasket that was never tested. I would not trust a replica at 300 m. I would not take one into a pool without a pressure test, and even then I would not count on it.
Legal and money reality
Counterfeit watches are illegal to import and sell as genuine in the U.S. Customs can seize them. Brands pursue sellers. Beyond law, the money side is ugly: no warranty, no resale, and few watchmakers want to touch a fake. If a seller claims '1:1' or 'super clone,' that is marketing, not a grade. The only real 124060 is the one Rolex made. If you want the look without the risk, buy a legal homage or a different watch. If you want the real thing, buy the real thing with papers and a service history.