# Rs 10,000 Rolex Copy Worn by Businessman Worth Nearly Rs 500 Crore 2026-08-06T14:29:38+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets A Delhi entrepreneur’s LinkedIn account about a businessman wearing a Rs 10,000 copy of a Rolex has triggered discussion about luxury and status. The Economic Times reports that Rohan Dhawan, founder of UAbility, met the businessman, whose net worth he put at nearly Rs 500 crore. The watch resembled a two-tone Rolex Daytona, which sells for over Rs 25 lakh. The businessman reportedly said people around him assumed it was genuine, while the copy showed the time and attracted compliments. NDTV also reported the admission, including his claim that he bought the watch from an Instagram page. Dhawan said he understood the logic but would still choose an authentic watch. Responses on LinkedIn split between those who value craftsmanship and collectors, and those who see luxury mainly as social signalling. ## Coverage - ndtv.com - economictimes.indiatimes.com Tags: businessman, counterfeit goods, luxury watches, wealth Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/businessman-worth-rs-500-crore-says-he-wears-fake-rolex/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/businessman-worth-rs-500-crore-says-he-wears-fake-rolex/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.