We just talked about a The easiest way to tell a replica watch from a genuine one, but there are still other replica watches
hard to tell aprt, so this is another replica watches guide for you.
The rest of the watches are very hard to tell apart from their genuine counterparts. It is because genuine Rolex watches are so detailed and distinct that even replica manufacturers miss the fine details. The best way is always to get a picture of a genuine watch from an authorized site or catalog, and compare it to the one you are purchasing from. Chances are, there are some differences. For example, on Cartier replicas, the roman numeral markers in a lot of cases are larger than on the genuine ones. The SIZES are by far the easiest things to look for. Almost in every replica in the world, you will notice that even if the engravings/markings are correct, the sizes are always off slightly. Either the roman numeral markers are smaller, the luminescent markers are smaller, or commonly, the minute/hour hands are not the same size and shape.
This is what we highly suggest for all watch buyers concerned with real watches or a great replica.
- PURCHASE GENUINE WATCHES ONLY FROM AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, they are carefully picked out by the watch companies and is the only way to guarantee you will be getting a 100% authentic item.
- AVOID purchasing from auctions or estate sales. Or eBay for that matter, many dealers in the past have put this “disclaimer” in their auctions.
- Make sure you can see and feel the watch, make sure the website you buy with has a good return policy.
- If it looks too good to be true it probably is! Many SCAM websites offer amazing deals. Then after your money is gone so are they and your item.
- Get a certificate, a box, AND all booklets with your watch, replicas are normally only made of the certificate and box, not booklets.
- WHEN IN DOUBT, DO NOT PURCHASE!
Slight Variations
One major problem found on most replicas is that each replica may be slightly different. This is regardless of whether it is a Swiss, Japanese, or even Asians. Some are made with more markings than others; some are made with more gold plating than others. We will state below what some possible variations are, and how to ensure you get a good one.
The majority of replica watches in this category are modeled after each other. So that means that the luminescent markers all look very similar. The second and minute hands are very similar as well on certain watches. The same goes for the screw-down crowns without engravings. To minimize manufacturing costs, many parts on the watches are re-used on other watches. So don’t be surprised to find the exact same second/minute hands on a Rolex as you do on a Tag replica.









