When it comes to Replica Watches, it helps to know what to look for. We'll get into some of the details involved in spotting a replica, but right now let's entertain a possibly scandalous thought, that replica watches are interesting objects in their own right, and not to be simply dismissed out of hand for being mere copies. While the truth is that most counterfeits are indeed of very poor quality, there are those which are rather faithful to the originals and thus provide fairly good value for the money. Indeed, they typically cost hundreds of dollars - not a bad deal when considering that the original can sell for thousands, or even tens of thousands!
And a word on terminology: replica watches, strictly speaking, are not "fake watches" - which are props, as in stage props used for theatrical productions. Replica watches work, providing full or partial functionality depending on the quality of the counterfeit, but they do work, whereas props do not, and are not even watches in the functional sense; props are no more watches than a picture of a watch is a watch. A replica, in comparison, at least purports to work - and again, often do, and quite well at that.
Replica watches are often discerned by any variety of tell-tale signs, usually involving sizing differences. For example, the crown(s) of a replica may be smaller or larger, or even missing in the case of originals bearing multiple crowns. Even the brand label or logo may be misspelled or otherwise incorrect, such as in their coloring or typefaces. Other characteristics are more difficult to detect, such as crystal which is made of mineral glass instead of artificial sapphire (though the application of poor anti-reflective coating would be an easy giveaway). Still others cannot be discerned without actually damaging the watch, like alleged gold coating that is only but so thick - though with the worst makes, a few weeks' or even days' wear will reveal the truth!
It certainly helps to know what to look for in the first place when trying to distinguish between a duplicate and an original. Of course, manufacturer's serial numbers are important, though these are not foolproof. And some models are very easy to copy, with straightforward designs and even genuine parts rather widely available. Some rather high quality replicas include copies of the Omega Planet Ocean (45mm), the Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish, and the Rolex Explorer I, one of the simplest watches to counterfeit.
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Paul Wise, the author of this article, has researched Replica Watches extensively. If you are in need of Replica Watches, ReplicAll.com has a wide selection and offers unbeatable prices and service.
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