Designer watch bracelets are specially designed to ensure flexibility and durability. Examine the watch bracelet before buying it by making sure it is perfectly flexible and glides onto your wrist smoothly. Moreover, the clasp that closes the bracelet usually has 2 stamps on it. These stamps can be searched to ensure the authenticity of the watch. Not only can you identify a fake by comparing serial numbers, but you can also check for the model number as well.
Do your research online to find out exactly what the model number of the genuine watch should be. If the watch is real, the serial number on the watch case and bracelet both should be exactly similar. Tally these numbers to differentiate between a real and fake watch. Sometimes, the serial number is also placed on a sticker behind the dial of the watch, so you may want to check there as well.
The cyclops magnification over the calendar window is another thing you can check to ensure authenticity. A fake watch may have an overly magnified or under-magnified cyclops window. Check if the watch hands are of the correct material, have the correct shape and size, and also whether they are moving correctly. A fake watch may have an error in the watch mechanism which may then make the hand movement shaky and unstable.
The box case should be of good quality and exactly like the pictures online. Moreover, it should be sturdy and should not be poor looking. Also, check the papers inside for low-quality print, fake information, or a missing warranty or documents. Last but certainly not the least is to check for pricing. A watch that is just too cheap to be true, is likely bound to be a fake or second-hand watch. How to Check for Authentic Watches. Abdul A. Updated: Sep 14, Ticking An original watch will not create any noise or ticking sounds.
Very helpful, for Omega, do you know if there is a book to become more savvy on the brand? Thank you. As far as I know the book is out of print. Whne I spoke to Omega a couple of years ago they said they were going to start work on an updated version, but I have no idea if they have or not. Cheers, Steve. Interesting reading. Buy the seller first not the watch. A lot of vintage watch sellers are mostly watch brokers not watchmakers.
Check the feedback and the warranty. Also if you are buying a vintage watch , check the spare parts availability because for some movements spare parts availability is poor. My first positive experience was with an italier seller who sold me an outstanding valjoux 72 diving chrono at a bargain price in nos condition.
I bought a Chopard Mille Miglia on… eBay. So I wrote to a guy who has the exact same model, frankly asking if he was sure hits watch was a genuine one, and I asked to Chopard too, with the serial number. It appeared I could buy the watch, so I did, then I sens it directly to Chopard for a real check and the upkeep. And after all, I have a genuine Chopard of that works perfectly and the boutique even gave me a box for free.
The deception of copies sold as genuine pieces is terrible. An amusing story: I was on the beach in Spain some 15 years ago and had lost my watch just the previous day. I still have it, it still works and it remains to this day the most accurate Rolex that has ever passed through my workshop!
Interesting article. I have bought many mid range watches on ebay and a few High end also. Omega copies even have Sapphire anti reflective crystal, top end stainless case and almost perfect bracelets!!!! Before buying, i check serial number from pics, contact the above and they will say if it corresponds to the model etc.
I know some top end fakes even have serial numbers lazer etched, but this is the exception i expect. It was only after I did some digging did I find the COA was issued by a jeweller not a watchmaker connected to the business, and that the serial number on the back of the watch came from a different model with a different shaped back plate- no chance of it fitting this particular watch.
As with everything- self education and buyer beware are the keys to not getting swindled. The problem with the eBay system is that if You give a negative feedback to someone; They can retaliate and give you a negative feedback.
So, if you care about your own Feedbacks — your hands are tied! Kind of self serving for ebay. Long story short…bought a book about Piaget watches from that era and none of the watches depicted a movement like the one in mine. After further investigation I found that it had a Landron 48 Suisse movement in it. Took awhile, but at least I got my money back. Unfortunately, eBay and Paypal could care less about if it was a genuine watch.
Buyer beware when working within this realm!!! I found using a very reputable used watch retailer such as Watchuwant in the U. I know of at least one dealer probably more they allow to list on Chrono 24 that has a horrible reputation.
The complaints I have seen for this dealer include outright fakes, watches sent that are not as presented, failure to issue refunds, not sending product, you get the idea. The best advice I can give is if you are using Chrono 24 is to do your research. Because of all the pitfalls in buying pre-owned watches,i have up till now refrained from buying any of them.
My concern is that some of us simply do not have the time to properly varify if a specific watch is authentic,and i do not have a solution to this! Another concern is that the prices of new watches have increased a lot over the past years so it seems to me and this must unfortunately boost the market for counterfeits! Maybe the watch companies should look at that if and where they can.
Regards, Rudolf de Bruin. I still click on the dealer,s name looking for any negatives. Thanks for warning others. I learned my great lesson years ago with a Mont Blanc pen. Fortunately I got my money back that time. I have bought a few second hand watches but always from a reputable retailer.
I made some really good buys from one nation chain back when they briefly carried previously owned watched. I was in picking up some watches that needed batteries at my local watch makers shop the other weekend when somebody came in and wanted to sell a used Seiko.
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