I will only buy the best rolex
1: Swiss watch manufacturing developed its horoligical capabilities in the late 1800s to early 1900s when they were counterfeiting American made watches in that time. They because so good at making watches that Switzerland developed into what we know today.
2. I think a lot of people underestimate the power the replicas have on the Rolex we know and love today. When you think about it, Rolex's only real true competition is to replicas.