Counterfeit Diagnosing:banghead:

[IntegriteTime81]

Hey guys!

I have been watch trading for a few years now. What is everyone's practice of knowing a fake from and authentic one? I almost was sold a fake one recently and it was a really good fake?! I am just wondering what everyones practices? I know you can take to a authorize store but is there any other techniques you all use?

[Aquaholic_user]

Most watches have a cover on the back thats removable. I think its reffered to as the case back, you unscrew or sometimes pop open that back cover revealing what's inside. Then do a little comparison of dials and such.

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[dan993]

Well the only check I always do is buy from an AD as my watches are bought to keep.

[2loaded]

Originally Posted by dan993

Well the only check I always do is buy from an AD as my watches are bought to keep.

+1 unless buying vintage/discontinued. A private seller with a certificate of authenticity from a watchmaker goes a long way.

[Chris]

Originally Posted by djflip81

Hey guys!

I have been watch trading for a few years now. What is everyone's practice of knowing a fake from and authentic one? I almost was sold a fake one recently and it was a really good fake?! I am just wondering what everyones practices? I know you can take to a authorize store but is there any other techniques you all use?

You have been trading for a few years now, how did you spot the fake? No need to go into details of the fake but what did you do to identify it.

[IntegriteTime81]

Something seemed off and so we went to a dealer where they verified it was fake. The seller got really upset and swore he thought it was authentic. Im glad we met up at a store which is why I believed him and felt bad for him.

[tike71]

Loupe, caseback opener, endlink pin tool, correct size precision flatheads to name a few tools necessary to inspect a watch. Looking at the movement and the balance wheel will be the most important components to check.

[GGGMT]

Easy — no tools, no sleepless nights, no hassle. Just buy from ADs or unimpeachable sellers like the boutiques here.


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[Knappo 1307]

Originally Posted by tike71

Loupe, caseback opener, endlink pin tool, correct size precision flatheads to name a few tools necessary to inspect a watch. Looking at the movement and the balance wheel will be the most important components to check.

So I'm confused here? You want someone who knows next to nothing about spotting a fake, to attempt to open a watch and inspect it's movement? Very bad idea....

[tike71]

Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

So I'm confused here? You want someone who knows next to nothing about spotting a fake, to attempt to open a watch and inspect it's movement? Very bad idea....

OP asked what's everyone's practice in spotting a fake... Just inputting mine.

[IntegriteTime81]

I appreciate all the advice guys!

[Knappo 1307]

Originally Posted by tike71

OP asked what's everyone's practice in spotting a fake... Just inputting mine.