Were Fake Rolexes Sold in Robertson County? Suspect Charged in Multi-State Case
ROBERTSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) — A man arrested in South Florida for allegedly selling counterfeit Rolex watches across multiple states has been linked, according to court records cited by other outlets, to a case connected to White House, Tennessee, raising questions about whether local buyers may want to have their watches authenticated.
According to reporting by NBC and Local 10 News, 28-year-old Michael Milke was arrested in connection with what investigators describe as a multi-state scheme involving the sale of counterfeit Rolex timepieces to jewelers and private buyers. Milke was arrested in Springfield, Tennessee last August and spent five months in the Robertson County Jail before being extradited to Florida last week.
Back in South Florida, as of last Wednesday, Milke was being held at the Metro West Detention Center in Doral, Florida, on a $100,000 bond for a charge of “organized scheme to defraud.”
The NBC report, which cites an arrest warrant in the Surfside, Florida case, lists several locations where Milke is alleged to have conducted similar transactions. Among those locations, according to the warrant cited by NBC, are White House and Franklin, Tennessee, in February 2025. Other locations referenced by NBC include Waterford Township, Michigan; Anne Arundel County, Maryland; St. Petersburg, Florida; Harris County, Texas; along with White House and Franklin, Tennessee, though the articles do not provide specific details about the alleged transactions in those cities.
While no local charges in Robertson County have been announced in connection with Milke, the mention of White House in the warrant suggests local buyers may want to consider having their watches authenticated.
Smokey Barn News has not independently reviewed the arrest warrant and is relying on information reported by NBC and Local 10 News in South Florida.
Consumers who purchased a Rolex in recent months from a private seller, unfamiliar dealer, or online marketplace may want to consider having the watch authenticated by a reputable jeweler or certified watch expert, particularly if the transaction was conducted outside of an authorized Rolex dealer.
Experts say detecting counterfeit Rolex watches has become increasingly difficult in recent years as counterfeiters have grown more sophisticated in copying these high-end timepieces. Many replicas now mimic genuine features such as movement, serial engravings, weight, and external markings, making it harder for untrained buyers to spot a fake without professional authentication.
Anyone who believes they may have been a victim of fraud can contact local law enforcement. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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