REPLICA GUIDE ¨C Replica Watches

REPLICA GUIDE ¨C Replica Watches
Replica Watches
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Japanese Replica Watches Including Rolex, Panerai and the Omega Replica
Watch
The replica guide is designed to help you navigate the internet Replica
Watch business so that you can make secure and informed online purchases.
How can you tell a high quality replica from a low grade knockoff? How can
you tell a viable, honest retailer from a scam? These are essential
questions to ask before making any online purchase. Our replica guide will
give you the knowledge necessary to avoid disappointment when buying replica
watches online. As long as you inform yourself, there¡¯s no reason to feel
uneasy when making online purchases.

General Advice:

Take the easiest, yet often overlooked, first step. Once you've narrowed
your search down to a few watch models and a few possible retailers, visit
some other websites! Pay attention to the pictures and specifications
provided for your watch of interest and compare. How can you tell if you've
found good Rolex or Panerai replica watches if you can't compare features
and appearances? Keep this in mind as you go through the sub-sections in the
guide to follow. The more sites and guides you visit the more informed you
will be. Remember: the measure of a good replica is how closely it resembles
the original.

Know the retailer you're buying from. Anyone can uncover a dishonest online
dealer; you only need to test them. Your impression of the site should be
your first clue. How is the quality of the site design and presentation?
What is the quality of the writing and information available? Do they
display professional and useful photos of the products? If the site has been
thrown together and if the photos and writing are terrible, it's quite
likely to be a bad business or scam. Your inquiry should start with, but not
be limited to, these questions.

We all know a glamorous presentation can sometimes mask the ugly reality.
Don't be fooled by a company with a beautiful website and horrible products.
Contact them. Reliable telephone and online customer support are invaluable
aspects of a reputable company. Are the photos they provide of their own
watches or were they stolen from another site? Do they guarantee delivery
and the quality of their watches? How long have they been in business? These
types of questions are an excellent way to uncover scammers who change sites
regularly to avoid prosecution, and to find the opportunist retailers who
don't know the replica business well enough to provide quality products and
customer service. Are their claims and prices realistic? Reading the
following replica guide will, above all, allow you to answer that final
important question. If you know the truth about the manufacture, materials
and grades of replica, you will be able to spot outrageous claims and find a
fair price.

This replica guide is focused on Grade One replicas with Japan-made and
swiss made movements. Replica site, the guide is specifically geared toward
Rolex buyers, but includes all replica watches to give you a knowledge base
of the overall business. It will help you decipher between the three grades
of Asian-made replicas. If you're reading this we'll assume you're looking
for Grade One Japanese Rolex replica watches, which are the type found on
Watchcity.biz and AmatoryWatches.com. These are the most popular replicas
overall because, for a lower price, they are nearly as exact as Swiss
replicas.

First, you need to be aware of dealers that sell Japanese replicas and claim
that they are Swiss. (Please visit our Swiss guide on Swissexpert.net for
further information regarding Swiss replicas). If you read the guide below
you should know what to expect of a top quality Japanese replica in the
$200-300 range. Second, and perhaps more important, be aware of dealers
selling low-grade Asian replicas and calling it genuine Japan-made. The
differences can be immense, and so will your disappointment if you receive a
junk watch in the mail. Essentially, after reading the information below you
will be able to distinguish the difference between the 'street merch,¡¯ or
low-end replicas, and the Grade One quality replicas that are nearly exact
to the originals. Save yourself the disappointment.

What Does a Top Quality Japanese Replica Entail?

Markings/Engravings

The average person may be fooled by replicas that lack some of the more
minute markings of a genuine designer watch. Collectors; however, and those
accustomed to seeing the originals will easily reveal your watch as a fake
if the fine details differ from the original. A genuine Grade One replica
will always have the exact markings of the original. There are too many
specific markings on the thousands of replicated watches out there to go
into detail about each one. It is always up to you to research the
particular watch you are interested in. What follows is a guide to the most
common engravings that will help you distinguish cheap from quality
replicas.

Rear Cases:

The first thing you need to watch for here are markings and engravings on
replica watches that aren't actually on the original model. For instance,
apart from a few special edition exceptions, Rolex does not engrave the rear
case of their watches. Genuine Rolex watchesare either: solid, unmarked or
have a green hologram sticker on the rear case that displays the Rolex logo
and serial number. Watch for green stickers that are not holograms. Also
look out for cheap replicas with engraved rear cases like these below:

Cheap Replica

Another common giveaway is a see-through rear case, called a skeleton case
that allows you to see the watch's movement. Rolex has not to date made a
watch with a transparent rear case:

Cheap Replica

Pay attention; however, because some other commonly replicated watch dealers
do make watches with engraved or see-through rear cases. For instance,
Watchcity.biz carries quality Omega replica watch models like the Omega
Speedmaster pictured below. A common mark of Omega and Breitling watches is
an engraved picture and serial number on the rear case.

The Audemars Piguet Jules model pictured below is an example of a watch with
a transparent back. Always find out what the rear case should look like
before purchasing a replica.

Case, Crown, Dial and Bracelet Engravings:

The Bracelet and Case

All genuine Grade One replica Rolexes will have a Rolex crown logo engraved
on the clasp and a laser-etched Rolex crown on the crystal above 6 o'clock
whenever the original model does. Most Rolexes have the model number
engraved at the 12 o'clock position on the case between the lugs. The serial
number is engraved under the 6 o'clock position.

Many of the watch models with stainless steel bracelets have specific
engravings on the bracelet clasp. On Omega stainless steel models the clasp
is always engraved with the Omega logo. The Rolex crown logo is engraved on
the clasp of many Rolex models such as the Daytona below. Ensure that this
marking is on the watch you purchase.

The Crown/Winder

The crown is the knob used to set the time on a watch. The crown of a Rolex
watch will either have the Rolex crown engraved or a jewel set directly into
it. Rolex uses a one piece crown with the Rolex logo at the end. On a cheap
replica the logo is glued on after the watch is made. This creates a visible
seam between the crown and the glued cap. Current Rolex watches have three
dots below the emblem on the crown indicating triple-lock capability. On
some cheap replicas, the dots are missing as seen below:

Genuine Rolex Cheap Replica

Most Audemars Piguet models have the AP logo engraved into the crown. The
lack of this marking will easily give away a fake:

The Dial:

The dial is the most prominent aspect of the watch; as such, replica dealers
will put the most effort into making theirs look like the original. Still,
the quality of the dial¡¯s appearance and functions on different grades of
replicas will differ tremendously. Don't be fooled -- the dial is the first
thing you should examine. The way to decipher a quality replica from a cheap
imitation is in the materials used and the fine details. Is the color of the
dial exact to the original? Is the font of the date display exact?

For instance, the numbers in the date bubble of a Rolex should be exactly in
the center of the magnified Cyclops lens. On virtually all replicas the date
will either be higher or lower in the date window:

Genuine Rolex Cheap Replica

As the date and day change on an original Rolex or a high quality replica,
they snap into position. On cheaper replicas they slowly move into position.
This means that as you get closer to midnight you'll start to see the date
slowly roll to the next day. On Rolexes and quality replicas, the change is
instantaneous.

Are the hour markers correctly positioned, sized and styled? Cheap replica
dealers will sometimes substitute components like this with materials from a
different watch model to save money. It¡¯s either that, or they just haven't
done their research. The Daytona in the cheap replica picture below has
hands from a Day-Date model, which are flat on the tip rather than rounded:

Genuine Rolex Cheap Replica

Look on other sites to find out what the dial should look like. Check also
for embossments and logos that should be on the watch face.

The length of the hands on a Rolex watch should reach the second markers. On
many replicas it is short by 2-3mm. Also, the illuminated circle on the
second hand should hit the top of the 12 o'clock triangle exactly.

Movement/Mechanism

There are Swiss, Japanese and Asian grades of mechanisms as well as
automatic and quartz movement. Consider the mechanism as you would the
engine of a car. It's what's under the hood that counts.

There are a handful of movement grades. Swiss ETA is the best and Japanese
is second. A Grade One Japanese Replica will have a genuine Japan-made
Miyota 21-jewel automatic movement. The watches are either assembled in
Japan or shipped to another part of Asia for assembly, but the watch
mechanism is always Japanese. This is a 21-jewel automatic movement system.
Beware of claims of 31 jewel or 33 jewel movement. It doesn't exist, and if
it does it's not genuine Miyota.

The amount of jewels in the movement refers to the microscopic increments in
the gear that spin the watch hands. More jewels mean a smoother motion.
(Think of the pixels in a computer image). Miyota movement creates a smooth
sweeping second hand with no stop/start or tick-tick movement. The
increments (like pixels) should be invisible far beyond the scope of the
human eye.

Another aspect of genuine Miyota movement is the hacking mechanism. When the
crown is pulled out to set/adjust the time, the second hand stops moving. If
the second hand keeps moving, then the watch doesn't have the hacking
mechanism like the original.

Watches that do not have a genuine Miyota movement may be unreliable. You
won't know unless you know the company that manufactured them. The automatic
movement could slow or speed up over time, or stop altogether. Miyota is a
durable, precision instrument. This is one of the most important
considerations when buying a replica. Some retailers will claim to carry
watches with Miyota movement and actually have mechanisms made elsewhere in
Asia. Find out first. You need to be able to contact the retailers, read
what others have said about their products and get a guarantee. If they've
shorted you on the mechanism your watch will stop working (perhaps within a
year) and become useless. A genuine Japan-made replica will not only look
magnificent it will work magnificently as well.

Materials

You can make your own judgments quite easily when it comes to materials
using common sense. For instance, will a solid gold watch be on sale for
$200? Never. Is it possible to make a fantastic replica using thick plated
18k gold? Yes it is. In fact, many of the authentic designer watches are
actually made using triple wrapped gold. More than anything, materials
affect the price of the watch. How important it is for you to have the real
thing will help you decide which grade of watch replica you want.

Your primary considerations when it comes to materials are how they affect
the weight, appearance and durability of the watch. Don't forget that a good
replica weighs exactly the same as the original model.

Bracelet/Case Materials

Gold: Things to consider when buying a gold watch are the color, weight and
whether it's plated, solid or triple wrapped. Also be aware that Rolex and
Cartier watches often use pink hued gold not the common yellow gold. A gold
that is too shiny or the wrong color will give your replica away
immediately. True gold should not fade, whereas plated gold that is too thin
will eventually fade off to reveal the steel beneath it. A faded gold band
will virtually render the watch un-wearable. Gold Grade One replica watches
are thick plated with 18k gold which means the gold is 100% real and thick
enough that it will not fade off.

Two-tone refers to models with integrated stainless steel and gold
bracelets. Two-tone Grade One replicas require less gold and should feature
a thick 18k gold plating and solid stainless steel. All full gold models are
plated with 18k gold. Remember that a solid gold watch would cost thousands
of dollars to manufacture, and even luxury watch designers generally use
triple wrapped gold unless it's a $25,000-$50,000 special model they're
selling. Be careful of retailers claiming to sell solid gold watches. It¡¯s
not likely the case, and it reveals their dishonesty.

Solid stainless steel Grade One replicas are durable industrial-grade
stainless steel. This forged steel is a sturdy, weighted material. Lower
grade steel will not have the exact weight and durability of the originals.
Forged top-quality steel is virtually dent and scratch proof and can
withstand intense underwater pressure.

The first giveaway here is the weight. The density of the metal is what
determines its quality. It is quite possible to make an excellent replica of
exact weight and strength using industrial-grade stainless steel. On the
cheaper end, some companies may use alloys (mixed metals) which can really
affect the strength and appearance of the bracelet. Look for bracelets with
too much shine, or conversely, keep your eye out for dull looking bracelets.
Besides appearance, a weak, more malleable, metal will easily dent or
scratch, and will be too lightweight. Some retailers will sell plated
stainless steel that is loaded with weights and cheaper metals. If you're
paying for a Grade One replica you shouldn't accept this. It has to be solid
stainless steel.

Bracelet Links

A common shortcut taken by Rolex replica dealers is to use pins as links on
the bracelet instead of threaded screws like the originals. This is
extremely important, because not only will it give away the fake
immediately, it also makes adjusting the bracelet size a terrible hassle.
Genuine Japanese replicas have the exact threaded screws as a genuine Rolex.
The screws can be easily removed and adjusted. Pins are a dead giveaway for
cheap watches.

Crystal

The crystal is the dome over the face of the watch. The consideration here
is whether or not it is genuine sapphire crystal or if it is mineral crystal
which is a similar but weaker glass. A very cheap replica may have standard
glass or even plastic. Sapphire crystal has a hardness rating only slightly
less than a diamond. It is an exceptionally strong glass used by all the
designer watchmakers and genuine Swiss and Japanese replica dealers. It is
scratch proof, impeccably clear and glare resistant. When you first receive
your watch, take it into a jeweler to ask if it is real sapphire crystal.
Mineral crystal is a lower grade and many mid-grade replicas are made with
mineral crystal. It's a question of degrees again -- the originals are made
with sapphire crystal, so a top quality replica will be as well. The
important thing is that you know what you're buying. If you expect the best
then demand sapphire crystal.

Features

You will need to familiarize yourself with the special features of the watch
model you are purchasing. You want to ensure that your replica will not only
look exactly like the original, but also have the same functions.

Water Resistance

Top quality Japanese replica watches should be impermeable up to 30 feet.
This is a plenty of water resistance to work with for the average person.
The depth refers to the pressure the crystal, crown and seal components can
handle before cracking or leaking. What's important to most people is to
know whether the watch can sustain rain, dish washing and the shower. This
is an essential aspect of a quality replica. You don't want to have a
useless watch because you forgot to take it off in the bath. Pay attention
to what the Web site states about water resistance. A watch retailer saying
'don't wear our watches in the shower' is honest, but not selling Japanese
replicas.

Every quality replica will have a form of rubber seal system around the lugs
and crown. Inquire directly about this component. Without it water will seep
in and damage the mechanism.

Rolex models featuring the triple-lock crown (ie. Submariner, Sea Dweller
and Daytona) utilize an extra seal within the threads of the winding crown's
tube. This gasket resembles a black O-ring and is visible when the crown is
fully unscrewed. This is a must for the watch to be water resistant. As
shown below, many replicas don't have this seal, and instead feature rather
basic screw down threads:

Genuine Rolex Cheap Replica

Chronographs/ Tachometer Functions

Many sport and professional models of designer watches have chronograph
functions. Omega, Breitling and Rolex have developed very precise and
complicated mechanisms for simultaneous time keeping. The original Rolex
Daytona, for example, has three chronographs on the dial which measure
distinct time intervals. A quality replica with a genuine automatic Japanese
movement will have the correct functioning chronographs. Before you purchase
a watch, inquire about the quality. It is possible to purchase low end Asian
replicas with the chronograph dials just there for show. It all depends on
what you want. If you're reading this you probably want a watch that has
complete feature functionality.

Keep in mind that specific professional models, like Breitling, Panerai, and
Omega, are tested for use in deep ocean diving and trips to outer space. You
will not find a replica anywhere with those same capabilities. An honest
dealer will be up front about the functions of their watches. After all, not
many of us are out there buying replicas for a trip to the moon. A Japanese
replica will have highly advanced functions for everyday use. Again, as with
the claims of solid gold replica watches, be realistic and look out for
dealers with outrageous claims. If they say their watch will work in orbit,
they know you won't be going there to check anyway.

Luminox/Luminor

Luminox is the Rolex name for self-luminescent or glow-in-the-dark hour
markers. It comes from the Luminor technology developed by Panerai for high
visibility in underwater darkness. Almost every Panerai model (and certain
Rolex models) will have a Luminor or Luminox dial which will glow an
iridescent green in the dark. In most cases Panerai has Luminor in the name
of the watch model. Oftentimes, you can tell whether or not a specific
replica dealer has luminescent dials by the pictures on the site. Take a
look at the photo below. The 2 and 4 are well lit and white, whereas the 12
and 10 are beginning to glow green to counteract the shadow they are in.
This is Luminor. In darkness this watch dial will glow bright green. On the
level of Japanese replicas, you shouldn't settle for less.

Cyclops lens

Many Rolex models have a magnification device over the date called a
'Cyclops'. This small lens makes the date easier to view at a glance. Due to
the depth of the face from the crystal or poor magnification, some replica
watches don't show a true 2.5x magnification. On a real Rolex and a quality
Japanese replica the date should nearly fill the Cyclops lens.

The Cyclops will also have a sharp edge where it meets the sapphire crystal.
This is hard to see with the naked eye but can be felt quite easily by
running your fingers over the lens.

Genuine Rolex Cheap Replica

Summary

Whether you¡¯re buying a fake Rolex, Breitling Omega or a Panerai replica
watch, you need to inform yourself before you make a purchase. When you put
on a top quality replica watch no one should be able to tell it's not real.
If it can fool a watchmaker, it's a good replica. This means that every
component needs to be exact in feel, weight and appearance. Before making
the investment you should follow the information above. Inform yourself,
contact the company and do some online research. The company's claims should
above all be realistic. If you're informed, you'll be able to see through
outrageous claims. Remember to take advantage of the avenues you have to
contact the retailer. If you can't contact them, don't deal with them!
Making online purchases can be secure and easy if you're informed. Anyone
can uncover a dishonest dealer -- you just need to test them!

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