Watchbook diligently inspects and verifies the authenticity of all our partnered dealers. We have rigorous processes in place to allow us to maintain the highest level of quality and authenticity for our customers.
To help ensure that you can recognize counterfeit luxury watches, here are a few tips:
- Price: If the price seems too good to be true, it likely is. You will rarely find luxury watch brands, like Rolex and Patek Philippe, selling for only a few hundred dollars. Luxury watches hold their value well, and significantly cheaper prices can be a strong indicator of a counterfeit.
- Documentation and Original Packaging: Authentic watches come with detailed documentation like a certificate of authenticity and warranty cards. The original box can also be a clue. Fakes may not include these, or if they do, the quality or details might be off.
- Quality and Craftsmanship: High-end watches are made with meticulous attention to detail. As such, check for any inconsistencies or mistakes in the logo, typeface, or markings. Misspellings are a major red flag.
- Serial Numbers: Most authentic luxury watches have unique serial numbers that can be used to verify their authenticity. Counterfeits might not have a serial number at all, or they might use the same number for multiple watches.
