Spotter's tip for Replica Watches

There are a variety of common flaws and mistakes that permeate the counterfeit market of the Watches and the Replica Watches. An expert spotter will look at these in detail, and will show others things to review when one need to quickly evaluate a watch. Even the watches that were considered as replica watches were not included in this analytical article. This will probably show signs of some of these flaws that will surely enable you to categorize risk while you are making a decision during a purchase.

While the focus of this is on Internet purchasing of Replica Watches, all of the information provided here should be helpful when buying watches at flea markets or estate sales. Use this book as a study guide to prepare you for what to look for when you're interested in purchasing.

First, one has to establish a level of acceptable picture quality when attempting to evaluate a watch. There are several people who post little grainy pictures, with slight light, and they try to sell the watches that worth about thousands of dollars. To be very honest, how someone can think that people will be keen and ready to take part with their hard earned cash from some postage stamp-sized fuzzy image. It is therefore advised to keep away from these sales no matter how good the seller's reputation is.

Everyone interested in buying or collecting high-end watches should invest in some simple tools. All of these can be purchased over the web from sources like eBay for a total investment of less than $50. These can be used when you have an opportunity to inspect a watch in person, like jeweller's loupe, spring bar tool, ruler, pocket flashlight, and polishing cloth.

When you're evaluating a watch and its replica watch, either in person or via photograph, the first thing you should do is step back and view the watch from a mental distance. Look at the "appearance" of the watch. What do you think does it exhibits a look of a good build quality? Does the crystal have scratches or appear to be dull (possible indication of glass)? Does the crown look screwed in evenly into the case? Examine the band, does it look cheap or feel light? Are there pins in the band holding the links together on a Rolex for example? Brand new Rolexes have a brilliant, "gem-like" appearance.

You can ably reduce a lot of the lower end counterfeits and that is too simply by looking at the watch with an eye that expects to see quality. Rolexes, for example, are made exceedingly well and don't have sloppy dial printing or glued-on parts. Don't expect a Patek Philippe to look cheap; use your common sense. If the watch doesn't look like quality then it probably isn't.

If by any chance you get an option to hold the watch you will surely feel the weight of the watch. A real stainless steel Rolex weighs on average about 140 grams. The band should feel substantial and not "tinny" or lightweight.

And last but not the least whenever possible try to examine any paperwork and receipts. The paperwork should match the serial number engraved on the watch.