Short answer

"Fake Rolex 1908 52513" is a search term buyers use for replica versions of the Rolex Perpetual 1908, a 39 mm dress watch Rolex introduced in 2023 to replace the Cellini line. Sellers attach the number 52513 to those replicas. Treat 52513 in a replica listing as a seller label, not a factory record. Rolex publishes its own reference numbers on rolex.com.

The genuine 1908 in numbers

  • Case: 39 mm, gold or platinum, depending on the version.
  • Movement: calibre 7140, automatic, 66-hour power reserve.
  • Dial: small seconds subdial at 6 o'clock, applied hour markers.
  • Water resistance: 50 m.

Rolex lists several 1908 references. The exact metal and dial of reference 52513 is not shown on the Rolex pages I checked. Confirm the number on the official site before you compare a replica to a real watch.

What replica factories make

Most replica 1908s come from the same workshops that build Datejust and Day-Date copies. Typical builds:

  • 316L or 904L steel case with gold plating or wrapped gold.
  • Plated thickness of 3 to 5 microns on mid-tier builds.
  • Pad-printed dials. The small seconds subdial is the weak point in most builds.

Movement grades

Three grades show up in listings:

  1. Quartz. Low cost, wrong beat rate, subdial hand ticks.
  2. Asian automatic at 28,800 vph.
  3. Cloned 7140 copies. Rare, priced highest, still not the real calibre.

The genuine 7140 runs at 28,800 vph with a 66-hour reserve. Replica versions fall short of that reserve. Ask the seller for a movement name and a caseback photo.

How to read a listing

Check four items: case diameter, movement name, weight, and a caseback photo. A 39 mm case that measures 40.5 mm is not a 1908. Sellers that hide the movement name tend to ship quartz.

Price bands

$80 to $150 for quartz builds. $250 to $450 for steel with an Asian automatic. $500 and up for gold-wrapped cases with a cloned movement. Prices above $700 for a plated case do not match parts cost.

Legal note

Counterfeit watches are illegal to import into the US. Customs can seize shipments. Selling a replica as a real Rolex is trademark infringement and fraud.