The last thing you want to do is spend a few thousand dollars just to realize later that you bought a totally worthless fake watch. The thought that people are being scammed, their hard earned money goes to scammers who supply the counterfeit market, which makes our blood boil.

Obvious Mistakes

You’d be surprised how easy it is to spot when it comes to fake watches. Obvious mistakes are the easiest to spot. It could be spelling mistakes, yes, it happens! There could be obvious differences in the design of the watch. For example, many fake Rolex watches have a clear case, when in fact only a few Rolex models have a clear case. 

Incorrect font or incorrect spacing between letters. The authentic watches are perfectly designed, there is absolutely no error. A small spacing error in the model name means that it is a fake watch.

Request a certificate of authenticity

Buying a watch of this caliber is not like buying a Casio, a watch like that is surely accompanied by papers. Make sure to ask your seller for the certificate. Not only will this tell you that your watch is authentic, but it will also tell the authenticity to the next buyer if you want to sell it in the future. It is possible to sell a watch without a certificate, but it can be more difficult.

Research on seller

Who sells you this watch? A general retailer who sells gadgets, used games, mobile phones and used watches is a risk. They are unlikely to have experience with the luxury watch market, even if they wanted to, they probably cannot advise you.

Individual sellers are also risky, it could be difficult to find information about them online. You can search for information on past sales, learn about these, ask if you can get in touch with the person they sold the watch too. Don’t be afraid to check the person you are dealing with.

The safest way to buy a used watch is through the company outlet and we advise you to always deal with the company itself. This is because they check and verify each watch to ensure authenticity. 

Is the price too good to be true?

A real Rolex , Breitling , Tag Heuer or any other luxury brand will cost a lot of money. You pay for the craftsmanship and quality that goes into the making of each watch. Rolex makes all of its movements by hand, and they make their own gold, 24 carats are shipped and processed into 18 carats. If you find a used luxury watch at an unbeatable price, chances are it’s wrong. Do some research online and find out what other dealers are selling this model.

If you are just looking for the appearance and need to show off for a limited time period, we would recommend you to check this Qatar Online Shopping Website for affordable watches in Qatar.

Play the game “Find the difference”

Find photos of what this watch is supposed to look like, and get pictures of the original seller if you can. Examine the case, engraving, face, marks carefully and look for any inaccuracies. The replicas will not be made with the same care as a real luxury watch. A close inspection will reveal errors and errors that will alert you to the fact that you are dealing with a fake watch.

Weigh the watch

The quality of the material used on second-hand luxury watches is impeccable. The highest quality of steel, gold and platinum which gives luxury to watches their weight. Most replicas are made with substandard metals and usually you can tell the difference just by weighing the watch. If you have experience, you may be able to tell the difference simply by managing a real watch versus a replica. Watch out for light watches that don’t cost much.