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Fake Cigarette Cards

This seems to be the most common reproduction. I have inadvertently purchased at least three fake cigarette cards in my quest for the genuine article. Two came off eBay and one from a member off one of the major forums. I even posted a picture on the same forum to ask opinions from other members and the consensus was it was a correct piece. Now I know a little better.

Fake Cigarette Paper Comparison


Which card(s) is fake?

Answer: BOTH BOTTOM ARE FAKES

The biggest problem for the fakes is the type style that was used is not the same as the correct one. However, I did not have an original to compare and that was my biggest problem.  Now that I have the Explorer version to compare, it is quite obvious.



Which card(s) is fake?

Answer: BOTH BOTTOM & TOP ARE FAKES

The top one has a style that is a little closer, but it still does not match.

But when you examine the Rolex logo at the bottom everything becomes much clearer, especially under 8x magnification. The first two images are from the reproductions. They are very poor quality when compared to the original.

Fake Cigarette Paper LogoFake Cigarette Paper LogoCorrect Cigarette Paper Logo

It seems that Rolex cigarette cards were originally printed with a method of that time that was not the best quality when compared to modern printing. The edges of the letters are ragged in places and the ink coverage seems to be uneven in places (see the GMT example below) . Also notice the 'edges' on some of the letters. These imperfections give us an opportunity to help identify counterfeits more easily.

Correct Cigarette Paper

The fakes are made using modern printing methods that have very even ink coverage and no 'edges.' Youcan easily tell the difference in the picture below? The fake one (top) not only has the wrong type style, but it's also produced using a different equipment and method. Go back and look at the three logos (above), you can clearly see the 'edges' from these old printing methods.

Cigarette Card Comparison

Here are the FAKE Cards, in their full size: 

Fake Rolex Submariner Paper

Fake Rolex Submariner Paper