Fake watches - how do you tell.

sharpyboy · Post by **sharpyboy** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 4:25 pm

You would think Gumtree and the like had a responsibility not to sell these fakes or at least state they are "fakes or replicas" as legally on dubious ground with copyright infringement.

sticky · Post by **sticky** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 4:55 pm

sharpyboy wrote:You would think Gumtree and the like had a responsibility not to sell these fakes or at least state they are "fakes or replicas" as legally on dubious ground with copyright infringement.

Not in this country and apparently not within the EU, it"s only when the ad states "geniune" does the question of fraud come up.
The rest is is down the seller and buyer.
Strange also is that you can be prosecuted if you get caught importing the fakes and if you trade openly at markets with them but ebog and gumtree seem to get around advertising them openly

Ducklakeview · Post by **Ducklakeview** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 12:42 am

bluespit wrote:
Ducklakeview wrote:Yup, that's a fake. My Speed master DSOTM came with a ballistic nylon strap. Oh, and the retail in them is , £7,500 odd...

The colour is wrong, a real one has a black ceramic case, the glass on that is curved and it should be flat, the bezel should also be etched and engraved ceramic too..

This is a real one;

SP_Moonwatch_DSotM_31192445101003_vueC_640x480.jpg

The fakes can be had much cheaper than that too..
http://www.ukswisswatches.org.uk/replic ... p-442.html

So he's chancing his arm at £200!

Mike
Now I can't tell the difference between the real and fake one you show. £90!!! Will it work?

The two square watches are obviously different.

It'll probably work...

The Tag Heuer he is selling is a more convincing fake though...

https://www.gumtree.com/p/mens-watches/ ... 1215711694

Looks like he's making £100 profit a pop..

Mike

Bumpy · Post by **Bumpy** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 1:00 am

Several years ago, while on holiday at Pisa, a fellow offered me a deal on a Rolex.

I hesitated of course.
He tried to sweeten the deal with a 2 year warranty.
That's 2 years with no worries

just sayin'
Bumpy

enzed4 · Post by **enzed4** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 1:28 am

It's interesting they can get away with selling fake watches on Gumtree. I'm puzzled how something that's illegal to bring into the country (Border control can and do stop these if they can identify them) is okay to sell online (not talking about overseas websites). Just because a watch ad showing watches with Rolex, Breitling, TAG Heuer, etc on the dial, doesn't actually say 'genuine' is a pretty weak defense - they are clearly selling a fake with a real brand name on it. Weird

Still I'd rather see police resources directed at fake pharmaceuticals and aircraft parts than watches or bags; you're not usually putting people's lives at risk when strapping on a fake watch.

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 2:09 am

There usually are clues - OH bought a Calvin Klein watch from a guy in the street in Hong Kong for the equivalent of £1.50!

Didn't really expect it to be genuine, but it was cheaper than a battery for a Casio in the UK and it looked smart.

Now the battery is dead maybe it needs to go on Gumtree or Ebay?

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 2:12 am

bluespit wrote:
No, but I bet there are some fakes selling for genuine prices. I wouldn't know what was genuine and what wasn't.

In that case you are the perfect punter for anyone less than legitimate!

If you do decide to buy one please go to a reputable dealer, and pay with a credit card just in case!

bluespit · Post by **bluespit** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 8:10 am

Mr Tidy wrote:
bluespit wrote:
No, but I bet there are some fakes selling for genuine prices. I wouldn't know what was genuine and what wasn't.
In that case you are the perfect punter for anyone less than legitimate!

If you do decide to buy one please go to a reputable dealer, and pay with a credit card just in case!

Agreed, why I'd probably buy from the high street or via somewhere like advised above. But I'd still only have their word it was genuine.

Hilly30si · Post by **Hilly30si** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 10:18 am

bluespit wrote:Ok. Now I'm nothing like an expert or even an enthusiast. But I've always fancied a premium watch. Everything I've seen has been £2000 plus and I may well treat myself sometime soon

But what this?

https://www.gumtree.com/p/mens-watches/ ... 1215711807

Just a load of tat. End of, not even worth a comment

Kingfisher · Post by **Kingfisher** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 10:40 am

I've got a real Tag Heuer ... it doesn't look as nice as that fake one ... think I'll ask for my money back! ...

85genius · Post by **85genius** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 10:44 am

Ducklakeview wrote:
The fakes can be had much cheaper than that too..
http://www.ukswisswatches.org.uk/replic ... p-442.html

Random piece of advice to anyone considering buying a replica watch.... DO NOT USE THE link above ukswisswatches they are known scammers and whilst they will send you a watch it will be nothing like the pictures or description on their website!

enzed4 · Post by **enzed4** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 8:54 pm

85genius wrote: Random piece of advice to anyone considering buying a replica watch.... DO NOT !

There, fixed that for ya

For the price of some of these 'good' fakes, you can get genuine, warrantied watches that will last longer.
E.g. something like this for around £160 - peanuts. 300m water resistant, sapphire crystal, leather and NATO straps.
http://drakenwatches.com/

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