3 Signs to Help You Identify Replica Watches Online

by Ankita Sehgal Freelance Blogger, Lives in New Delhi

There are very few things that match the thrill of buying a luxury timepiece. Watch lovers are always on the lookout for exquisite watches that can be added to their collection. Having a number of expensive watches often brings you a certain status in society with respect to your success, wealth, and class.

Now imagine having grabbed the dream watch you had been dying to add to your collection and finding out that your purchase involves a replica! All that money spent on a rip-off. The frustration, the horror, and a complete loss of trust in the company or brand you bought. The watch is a great imitation with no tell-tale signs, no misspelled words or faulty buttons to give away the false nature of the watch. Only an expert can identify this knockoff from an original.

In today’s time, when a number of people have started indulging in online shopping, it has become all the more essential to be aware of the signs that will help you avoid the purchase of replicas online. The best wrist watch brands in India such as Timex, have official online stores that allow you to read all about the watch and its specifications before purchasing the watch.

However, there are a number of other websites from where you can purchase these watches. To help you escape the trap of knockoff watches, we have certain tips for you.

1. Compare the price: If the price of a watch is extraordinarily low, there must be a reason for it. At times it is due to damage or wears and tear while in other cases it could be because the scammer wants to grab your attention with the extremely low prices and compel you to purchase it instantly without much inquiry. It is, therefore, important to carry out a proper survey of the general price range for the type of watch you plan to buy. You should also bear in mind that low prices do not always suggest a fake watch and nor does a high price necessitate an original timepiece.

2. Details: A number of vintage watches feature painted numbers and hour markers. But this practice has been stopped by modern watchmakers. Brands are largely moving to use different materials to create a contrast. This detail is often missed out by replica watchmakers and ends up painting the markers. A quick survey of the specifications and attention to these details will help you from putting your money in the wrong place.

3. Check the number: Every original timepiece has a serial number inscribed on it. Savvy watchmakers may still etch a number on the piece and even in the same place as an original but this number can help you check the authenticity of the watch. You can ask the seller to send you an image of the number which can then be verified by the brand.

Keeping these tips in mind can help you with online wristwatch shopping in India without having to worry about being duped.